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Pontchâteau walks
Le Calvaire – Bodio – town centre
Visorando Member
7.77 mi
+177 ft
-180 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Pontchâteau (Loire-Atlantique)
Walk around Pontchâteau and the surrounding area – Le Calvaire – Bodio – Return via Pontchâteau town centre
You can ask for a map of the Calvary walk at the Tourist Information Office before you set off, or download it from the internet.
Walk through the woods of Pontchâteau
3.05 mi
+118 ft
-141 ft
1h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pontchâteau (Loire-Atlantique)
A Sunday stroll through the woods of Coët-Roz, the venue for the French, European and World Cyclo-cross Championships. Nature and bird lovers will be in their element. Mountain bikers will appreciate the challenging terrain. Another special mountain bike route is described.
Around the Brivet from Pontchâteau
16.20 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Pontchâteau (Loire-Atlantique)
This walk will take you on a journey of discovery around the Pontchâteau area, winding your way along the River Brivet. The route mainly follows easily accessible paths, with a few sections on roads with very little traffic. You’ll encounter plenty of wildlife and a wide variety of vegetation. Please note that after heavy rain, the banks of the Brivet may be flooded.
The Brière Marshes: a chance to spot storks
8.50 mi
+125 ft
-121 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pontchâteau (Loire-Atlantique)
On your way to and from Pontchâteau town centre, discover the Brière marshes. With a bit of luck (in season), you may spot a nest of storks.
The Pontchâteau viaduct, from above and below
2.76 mi
+194 ft
-164 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Pontchâteau (Loire-Atlantique)
A short walk to explore Pontchâteau from above and below the viaduct, taking you through the marshes and the town centre.
The Brivet between Branduca and Coisnongle
7.34 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Drefféac (Loire-Atlantique)
At Pontchâteau, the Brivet flows into a gorge in the Sillon de Bretagne before heading off towards the Brière marshes. But upstream of this gorge, it meanders through the marshes that fill the basin between Dréfféac and Sainte-Anne-sur-Brivet. The suggested route takes you along this very tranquil river, through beautiful wooded countryside, before following its course as closely as possible. And you might even be lucky enough to spot the storks that nest here.
Campbon circular, from the lake to the old railway line
5.59 mi
+135 ft
-138 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Campbon (Loire-Atlantique)
A route through the lower part of the village, taking you past the lake, Saint-Victor Chapel, the old railway line, the streams that feed the water table, the Tour d’Enfer and the village centre. Easy, as much of the route follows small country lanes.
Route of the large islands
24.91 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Joachim (Loire-Atlantique)
Discover the islands of Saint-Joachim and some of the islands of Saint-Malo-de-Guersac by bike, with some beautiful views of the Brière marshes.
Walk in Grande Brière around Saint-Malo-de-Guersac
4.56 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Malo-de-Guersac (Loire-Atlantique)
Walk along the edge of the Grande Brière. As you circle the village, you will discover meadows sometimes flooded by the rising spring waters, separated by the canals you will be walking alongside. In Rozé, you can climb up to a viewpoint to enjoy a view of the entire Grande Brière.
The Gagneries de la Chapelle des Marais circuit
8.32 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-des-Marais (Loire-Atlantique)
Farming in the marshes has always relied on mowing and grazing the meadows when they were no longer covered in water. Cows prefer dry land to the aquatic environment, and providing them with winter refuge areas is key to ensuring the continuation of this farming practice. This route invites you to discover the pastures of La Chapelle des Marais.
4 Valleys Trail
5.72 mi
+341 ft
-354 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-Launay (Loire-Atlantique)
Traced along the Sillon de Bretagne, this route offers beautiful views of the Loire Estuary. Whether along sunken paths or through the undergrowth, this walk crosses four pleasant, shaded valleys. In spring, these green corridors, rich in botanical and faunal diversity, are carpeted with daffodils and frequented by kestrels.
Roho moors and marshes
6.71 mi
+453 ft
-459 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Dolay (Morbihan)
The village of Saint-Dolay overlooks the plateau that borders the south bank of the Vilaine. This flat landscape is cut by a valley with sometimes steep slopes, where the Moulin Neuf stream flows. While moors cover the slopes and heights of the valley, marshes and peat bogs cover the bottom. Add to this variety of vegetation a remarkable geological diversity, and you will have many reasons to explore this route.
Circular Melneuf from Notre-Dame de Grâce
5.68 mi
+148 ft
-167 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Guenrouet (Loire-Atlantique)
Passing through villages, tree-lined paths and the towpath of the Nantes-Brest Canal, this walk is an opportunity to observe ducks, foxes, swans, coots and deer, if you keep a low profile.
Cycling loop between Guenrouët and the Bellion lock
23.65 mi
+436 ft
-433 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Plessé (Loire-Atlantique)
The Isac Valley connects Guenrouët to the Vilaine. Small country roads and wide carriageways, then the towpath of the Nantes-Brest Canal, lead to the Bellion Lock, a nautical stop at the confluence of the canal and the Vilaine. The return journey is the same, via other equally pleasant routes. A bucolic atmosphere is guaranteed on this ride on the edge of the Pays de Redon.
Around the Roho Mill and the Saint-Dolay marshes
4.58 mi
+335 ft
-308 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Dolay (Morbihan)
Saint-Dolay features the typical landscapes of the region, though with a notable abundance of water and mills.This runoff and surface water has created marshes and ponds around the Moulin de Roho.This circular route is part ofthe PR®® known as the Boucle du Marais de Roho.
Marais du Fresnier trail
5.42 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Savenay (Loire-Atlantique)
After the lake of Vallée Mabile, the path leads the hiker below the Sillon de Bretagne to the marsh and its moat lined with trees and reeds, populated by grey herons feeding among the cows. You may also come across the corncrake, the bird with the most distinctive song.
Belvédère Trail in Savenay
6.36 mi
+210 ft
-230 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Savenay (Loire-Atlantique)
A lovely countryside walk, with a variety of paths that are mostly shaded, beautiful scenery and, at the start and finish, the stunning view of Lac de la Vallée Mabille.
The Vilaine hills via Saint-Cry and Sainte-Anne
8.46 mi
+623 ft
-627 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Nivillac (Morbihan)
The Bovenant hill is one of the hills overlooking the Vilaine marshes, between Saint-Dolay and Béganne. A stone’s throw away, the villages of Saint-Cry and Sainte-Anne are two small settlements where life revolves around their respective chapels. Further north, Ruelmin is practically right on the water’s edge. The suggested route connects these different places through a rolling landscape that alternates between farmland and woodland, with water running as a common thread throughout.
Sentier du Syl au Trou Bleu trail
9.31 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lavau-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique)
The trail starts at the port of Lavau-sur-Loire and takes you to the Observatory with a magnificent view of the marshes and the Loire. The walk then continues to the Étangs du Trou Bleu, a former blue granite quarry. Next, enjoy a country walk to the Fresnier marsh with its canals populated by storks.
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