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Route from Montafilan to Plélan-le-Petit
The first part of the route is very interesting, passing through the Montafilan valley (although some sections are overgrown with ferns, so it is sometimes better to go round via the adjacent fields), an old wash house and a14th-century manor house. The second part, after the Montafilan Valley, follows rather long dirt tracks before returning to the centre of Plélan-le-Petit.
Route from Le Coudray to Languédias
There are quite a few crosses and granite buildings along this route , which takes you along small roads, sunken lanes and paths through the woods. No particular difficulty.
The Picotous Route in Mégrit
A short route that follows a number of paths through the woods, which are not always easy to follow as there are several paths. The route can also be started from the church, where there is a car park and toilets.
Route of the stones and moors of Mégrit
Mainly small roads and dirt tracks, very few footpaths. The route offers views of a few stone crosses. Yellow markings (on wooden signs or posts), but the markings are old and in some places non-existent.
Circular Tournemine along the Arguenon
A very pleasant circular route around the Arguenon with many wooded sections. The route is sometimes steep and strewn with rocks. There is a series of viewpoints over the river, some of which are magnificent.
Tour of Lake Arguenon
The walk around Lac de l’Arguenon allows you to discover the full beauty of the Breton countryside through a wooded route. Dotted with steep rocky outcrops, the path offers a succession of magnificent views.
Please note: this is a very long hike.
Tour of the lake at Jugon-les-Lacs
The route follows the shaded shores of the lake, small gravel roads and a few short stretches of quiet roads.It will take you through villages with old houses, often beautifully restored.To round off your walk, you can explore the streets and alleyways of the village, following the stream alongside which the wash houses have been restored.
Circular route between Jugon and Tournemine along the Arguenon.
A pleasant walk along part of the Arguenon downstream from Jugon-les-Lacs, following the watercourse, with a few difficult sections. Suitable in all seasons, but take care in heavy rain.
Circular of the Arguenon via the Moulin de Lorgeril bridge
A pleasant walk along the Arguenon downstream from Jugon-les-Lacs, following the water's edge, with a few difficult sections. Suitable in all seasons, but take care in heavy rain.
Between lakes and forest in Pleven
You will follow a very varied route, taking in a reservoir, a castle mound and the medieval Château de la Hunaudaye. Most of this hike takes place in woodland or fields.
Around Saint-Lormel
Between the Arguenon and the Guébriand, you’ll discover the banks of an estuary, a windmill, small villages that have retained all their charm, a chapel, an old church, its calvary and its yew tree. Castles hidden away in lush greenery will emerge as you round a bend in the woods.
Route du patrimoine et de la nature de Dinan
The route takes you through the old town of Dinan and past several points of interest, then down into the Rance valley. It passes through Léhon, a picturesque little village, and ends along the Rance and the port of Dinan. For the tour of the walls, see the map on the Dinan Agglo website (see practical information). The journey time does not include breaks and stops for visits or sightseeing!
The Green Belt of Dinan and the Rance Valley
A town of art and history, Dinan is a place of great beauty. Its historic centre takes us back to the Middle Ages and from the top of its ramparts, visitors can look out over the Rance valley and the road viaduct which, with its 10 arches and 50-metre height, spans the Rance.
To this, we must add a stroll through the magnificent town centre of Léhon and finally a romantic walk along the Rance.
From Lehon Abbey to Saint-Pern
A long hike for experienced walkers, from Lehon (Côtes-d'Armor), starting at the old Saint-Magloire Abbey (founded in the 9th century) to Saint-Pern (Ille-et-Vilaine), the mother house of the Little Sisters of the Poor. A page of history and religious life waiting to be discovered.
Estuary Left bank of the Rance - Loop starting from Dinan
Loop around Dinan between Rance and Pays du Poudouvre via the Écluse du Châtelier to La Moinerie in the commune of Plouër-sur-Rance.
The Rance and the historic heart of Dinan
Wind your way along the banks of the Rance, stopping off at the Abbaye Sainte-Magloire-de-Léhon to visit the fortified heights and historic heart of Dinan.
Around Sévignac
A walk around Sévignac, offering a glimpse of some of the local heritage.The route presents no particular difficulties, is largely tarmac-surfaced, and the walk described below was completed with two children aged 6 and 8 without any problems.Along the route, there is a pond that invites you to take a break, the old mill, a bread oven, the Rochereuil ‘cave’ with a lovely view just behind it, a wash house and a few other points of interest.
The tip of Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer via the coastal path
Hike along the coastal path and inland at Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer with magnificent landscapes. If the tide is low, discover the Pointe du Chevet with its islets.
Tour de l'Arguenon maritime
Discover a magical estuary and hike in the valley from the mouth of the river to the coast.
Its name, "ar" "gwen" "on" (or the white river), comes from the fact that at high tide, its bed fills with a mysterious natural foam caused by the mixing of fresh and salt water at its mouth: nature in all its diversity.
The Druid Cemetery at Pleslin-Trigavou
Legend has it that fairies, who were supposed to deliver these stones to Mont Saint-Michel but were too tired, abandoned them here in the Champ des Roches, where the druids used to gather.Sixty-five menhirs dating from 2000 BC are gathered here, forming Brittany’sthird-largest megalithic site, which has been a listed site since 1887.The site has been planted with 60 different species of oak.
Walk around the Rochereuil site
The Rochereuil site is a rocky promontory overlooking a pond. It has been a place of pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary since 1914, when a replica of the Grotto of Lourdes was built there. This short walk through the woodland offers views of the ponds at Château de la Moussaye and lovely panoramic views of the Sévignac countryside. It ends by following a botanical trail along the Ruisseau de la Rosaie.
The Rance and the Rophemel Pond
In Rophemel, the Rance flows through a valley of great beauty. Built in the 1930s, the hydroelectric dam submerged nine fulling and wheat mills. The dam and valley have been a "listed and protected site" since 1945. In addition to producing electricity, the reservoir also supplies drinking water to the city of Rennes.
The reservoir was drained in early 2018 to carry out work on the dam.
Another drainage operation is underway (2024) to carry out further work on the dam (see my hike: https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-6431... )
The Floubalay route in Ploubalay
This route takes you along the Floubalay Stream through the woodland. After passing through a few villages, you arrive at Baie de la Beaussais, with Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer and Île des Hébihens on the opposite bank. You will pass by Manoir de Bel-Être and Tour de Brenan. The second part of the walk takes you through the Ploubalay countryside before returning to the stream.
The marshes and polders of Beaussais-sur-Mer
In a bucolic setting, follow the course of the Ru Le Floubalay, which flows into the polders of the Bay of Beaussais-sur-Mer. In Ville-ès-Prêtres, see the sculpture at the foot of the Ferme du Maris: "À l'abri dans le Marais"(Sheltered in the Marsh). It symbolises the work undertaken to regulate the devastating effects of the tides on this submersible area.
Route du Petit Tertre in Rouillac
A lovely little route with plenty of small roads in the heart of the Méné region, presenting no particular difficulty. There are some lovely views along the undulating roads starting from Étang du Hérisson, which you can walk all the way round.
The hedgerows and ponds of the Frémur at the start of the Rues
The Pleurtuit ponds, fed by the Frémur, are a delight for anglers and stretch out in deep meanders through peaceful countryside, just a few kilometres from the Dinard-Saint Malo conurbation.
They provide the drinking water supply for the entire urban area thanks to the Bois Joli dam, which was filled in 1992
The path marked in yellow circles the area; it can be accessed from various starting points, including the hamlet of Les Rues.
More walks in Plélan-le-Petit
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