Ploufragan walks

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This circular route straddles the municipalities of Plérin and Pordic. The route follows the coastal path between Tournemine Beach and Pointe de Bréhin, offering beautiful views of Rosaires Beach and the port of Binic. The return journey is inland, mainly through valley bottoms.

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.

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

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.

On one side, a coastline of steep cliffs forming numerous headlands, at the foot of which lie pebble beaches such as Le Petit Havre; on the other, peaceful countryside traversed by a long, green valley and fields – the Tour du Coucou thus follows in the footsteps of the fishermen of yesteryear. Its very name evokes them, as the ‘Coucou’ refers to the greeting that women used to give to sailors from the top of the cliff. As you pass the ruins and monuments that dot the route, the maritime history of Brittany unfolds.

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.

The Ic is a small river, 17 km long, which flows into the English Channel at Binic. After a short climb up the cliffs at the harbour exit, you reach a tributary of the Ic at Lantic, and rejoin the river at Notre-Dame de La Cour, from where it takes you back to Binic. Along the way, you’ll discover two tourist attractions: the Lantic Adventure Park and Trégomeur Zoo. This route takes you through the hinterland of South Goëlo.

Set apart from the main roads, the village centre and its church, the chapel and its shops, lies the ‘village’ of Trévenais, which is home to nearly half of Lantic’s population. This route invites you to walk around it, without actually entering the centre. Featuring a few steep ascents and descents, narrow and winding paths, wooded sunken lanes and local tracks, this circular route will introduce you to the legend of the Chaise menhir, the history of the Fontaine aux Moines and the origins of the village’s ponds. A lovely circular route that partly overlooks the meandering course of the River Ic in the heart of the Lantic countryside.

Just a stone’s throw from the Goëlo coast, this walk through time will introduce you to a rich and varied heritage. As you make your way through woods along narrow, winding and sometimes damp paths, you’ll learn about the history of the watercourses that have always been so important to the local people. This route, which is circular in nature and covers the north and south of the town, will take you from the 15th-century Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Cour to Saint-Oswald’s Church, on to the ponds, and then to the Sentier des Trois Fontaines.

Forest paths, often damp; intriguing and mysterious woodland that surely conceals ancient tales; secluded meadows; a fountain. This is a walk in the heart of nature that passes very close to the site of the old Cour, which has not yet revealed all its secrets, and a little further on, ‘la Maison de la Terre’, an educational centre dedicated to environmental protection. The completely flat and very accessible route will take you to the Chapel of Pabu in the neighbouring commune of Tréguidel and back via the Bois de la Salle, ending at the Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-la-Cour.

A lovely walk through the countryside and along the coast. Stop off at the lovely Palus Beach for a refreshing swim and a delicious, energising crêpe!

This circular route allows you to discover the small medieval town by strolling through its narrow streets, then walking along the leat and through sunken paths to the Notre-Dame-du-Haut Chapel. The last part of the walk offers beautiful views of the town and its ramparts.

The area around Moncontour, an ancient fortified town, is home to several châteaux and manor houses. This circular route through the countryside and woods takes in three of them: Château Bellevue, Château des Granges and Manoir du Vauclair. The last part of the route also offers lovely views of the town of Moncontour.

This route takes you up the Chemin de Justice (the Ecce Homo), the path along which those condemned to death were dragged by cart from the castle to be hanged. You also pass close to chapels and ponds, through woodland and a beautiful green valley.

Admittedly, this isn’t the Alps, but this circular route still takes you up to the highest point in the Côtes d’Armor (339 m above sea level). The walk starts at the very pretty Notre-Dame du Haut chapel and climbs via sunken paths, farm tracks and small roads to the Notre-Dame du Mont-Carmel chapel. These two places of worship were once popular pilgrimage destinations and sites of indulgences. The route offers some beautiful views of the countryside stretching as far as the shores of Saint-Brieuc Bay.