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Bois des Mauriers towards the Chaos du Gouët from Plaintel
Visorando Member
13.68 mi
+968 ft
-958 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Plaintel (Côtes-d'Armor)
One of the most beautiful walks in the department, passing through the Bois des Mauriers and the Chaos du Gouët. A mixed walk, a third on roads, the rest on paths and trails. The route is well signposted in yellow on posts. The route can be tricky after heavy rain. Firstly, there is the charm of the names of the paths and trails indicated on the signs. Then there is the vegetation and its variety, as you cross the departmental forest: the Bois des Mauriers. Finally, there are the Chaos du Gouët, a spectacular pile of rocks on the Rivière du Gouët, which you skirt around.
The Chaos du Gouët
6.47 mi
+561 ft
-561 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Plaine-Haute (Côtes-d'Armor)
Historically dedicated to Marc Faucon (a pioneer of hiking in the Côtes d'Armor), this hike will allow nature lovers to explore the foothills of the Gouët and the wooded hills of the surrounding countryside.
Route from the dam to Lake Saint-Barthélémy from Ploufragan
Tourist office
4.32 mi
+308 ft
-331 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ploufragan (Côtes-d'Armor)
Stretching across 81 hectares, Lake Saint-Barthélémy is flanked by a path that winds through woodland and along the edges of fields. As you wander through this beautiful countryside, imposing structures come into view: the 45-metre-high Gouët Dam and the majestic viaduct of the Paris-Brest railway line.
The older village of La Méaugon boasts a wealth of picturesque architecture. The lake also conceals treasures from days gone by. Today, it is a delight for anglers and recreational boaters alike.
The Méaugon circular around Lac du Gouet
4.44 mi
+364 ft
-387 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from La Méaugon (Côtes-d'Armor)
A walk starting from the small and charming village of La Méaugon, through the woods on wide paths accessible all year round. You will have a constant view of the Gouet reservoir with viewpoints offering multiple photo opportunities.
Route through the ages in Plémy
7.86 mi
+328 ft
-348 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Plémy (Côtes-d'Armor)
The route follows small, undulating roads, passing a few crosses, chapels and very old houses. After the hamlet of Carfort, the landscape changes, featuring woodland, moorland and a consistently undulating terrain.
Tour of Lake Bosmeleac
2.40 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Merléac (Côtes-d'Armor)
A relaxing walk around the dam lake. The path along the banks is beautifully maintained.
The artificial reservoir was created by building a dam at the end of the 19th century to supply the Canal de Nantes à Brest during periods of water shortage. A gauge shows that the water level at the dam can reach 14 metres.
Saint-Brieuc: between the town and the valleys
5.65 mi
+522 ft
-545 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Brieuc (Côtes-d'Armor)
Set off to explore Saint-Brieuc, where nature and heritage intertwine to offer an unusual tour of the town.
This walk invites you to explore different facets of the town – its harbour and its upmarket neighbourhoods – before immersing yourself in its lush green valleys. Combining a rich heritage with the tranquillity of the natural landscape, this route reveals all the diversity and beauty of Saint-Brieuc!
Alternative route via Villa Rohannec’h Park.
Circular route around Trémuson via Les Mines
6.40 mi
+587 ft
-600 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Plérin (Côtes-d'Armor)
This circular route around the village of Trémuson will first take you along the outskirts of the village via major tarmac roads, then dirt tracks and forest paths will guide you alongside streams and the Gouët, eventually leading you higher up to the site of the old mines.
Le Gouët under the Tower
9.00 mi
+758 ft
-755 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Brieuc (Côtes-d'Armor)
Located between the town and the sea, this route makes us forget that we are walking near a large town. To be discovered all year round, enjoying the colours of the seasons and the tides. This route allows you to discover the Port du Légué and several beaches in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc.
Panoramic views of the nature reserve from Hillion
5.50 mi
+230 ft
-233 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Hillion (Côtes-d'Armor)
A walk around the Hillion peninsula along the coastal path: a breath of fresh air in the heart of Brittany’s largest National Nature Reserve! 8.9 km of exploring an unspoilt coastal landscape, teeming with exceptional flora and fauna. With good walking shoes and a pair of binoculars, you’ll have a front-row seat for nature’s fabulous spectacle! To round off your experience, a visit to the Maison de la Baie will enrich your walk!
Avoid this walk from May to September! See practical information
Around Hillion
14.66 mi
+768 ft
-751 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Hillion (Côtes-d'Armor)
A protected site, the Bay of Saint-Brieuc can be explored via a coastal path, theGR®34, which offers opportunities to observe a wide variety of birds and discover the Gouessant Valley (very steep-sided) and a large number of beautiful cuts in the loess and silt from the Quaternary period. The route can only be done on foot.
Hiking is not recommended from May to September! See practical information.
Route des moulins autour de Plouguenast-Langast
9.82 mi
+574 ft
-577 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Plouguenast (Côtes-d'Armor)
The commune of Plouguenast-Langast offers numerous walking, horse-riding and cycling routes. This walk avoids tarmac roads as much as possible, favouring footpaths and sunken lanes through the countryside, woodland and valley floors. It passes close to numerous watermills which, until the mid-20th century, were an essential part of rural life.
Pont Rolland Dam and Grandville Beach in Hillion
4.72 mi
+545 ft
-525 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Hillion (Côtes-d'Armor)
The walk starts at Bon Abri Beach and continues to the Pont Rolland dam. You’ll discover Hillion via theGR® trail and its little side routes.
This walk is not recommended from May to September! See practical information.
Panoramic view of Pointe du Roselier
1.95 mi
+279 ft
-269 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Plérin (Côtes-d'Armor)
With a 360° view of Saint-Brieuc Bay, the Pointe du Roselier is a must-see viewpoint. The entire bay, stretching all the way to the end of the Anse d’Yffiniac – a designated National Nature Reserve – unfolds before your eyes. This breathtaking view has made the headland a strategic site since the Iron Age. From here, one could scan the horizon to defend against threats or communicate with sailors. Below, Martin’s Beach—a cove of rocks, pebbles and sand—is one of the local paradises for shore fishermen.
La Roche au Cerf circular starting from Langast
7.24 mi
+394 ft
-377 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Langast (Côtes-d'Armor)
A circular route, mainly on footpaths and sunken lanes, takes you from the village of Langast, with its very old church, to the thousand-year-old site of the Roche au Cerf ford and along streams and then the Lié valley.