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Oyon Valley Circular Route
Tourist office
7.49 mi
+463 ft
-463 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Porcaro (Morbihan)
Discover the Oyon Valley and its heritage. Along the way, you’ll pass the Priaudais nature reserve and the Prieuré Saint-Étienne, the oldest chapel in Morbihan.
Heathland, ponds and megaliths in Monteneuf
Visorando Member
6.99 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Monteneuf (Morbihan)
As you walk through the Landes de Monteneuf, come and discover a remarkable megalithic site: a collection of standing stones, covered passages and isolated menhirs. Although less spectacular than the site at Carnac, it is nonetheless very interesting due to the presence of a site currently undergoing restoration, where regional archaeologists have recreated both the dwellings of the period and the methods used to erect the stones.
Monteneuf megalithic circular loop
7.18 mi
+331 ft
-322 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Monteneuf (Morbihan)
Set off to explore the dry and wet moors, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. You will then come across several Neolithic burial monuments (La Loge Morinais, the Bordouès Covered Walkway). A little further on is the Pierres Droites megalithic site, one of the most important archaeological sites in central Brittany. It has 420 menhirs, around forty of which have been re-erected in their original location.
Route of Little Red Riding Hood in Monteneuf
9.66 mi
+390 ft
-381 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Monteneuf (Morbihan)
Set off to explore the Étang du Chaperon Rouge. On the side of the dyke is the ‘Bonnet Rouge’ shelter, a seat carved out of the stone by a revolutionary. To the north of the Étang de Quéhéon, you may be lucky enough to see gentians, sundews (a protected flower) and at least three varieties of heather. Finally, at La Loge Morinais, you’ll discover the most charming of the covered walkways and a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Circular Rosaies starting from Augan
9.52 mi
+351 ft
-341 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Augan (Morbihan)
Discover Augan and its surroundings! Nestled between forests and farmland, this route will allow you to discover part of the town’s rich heritage: chapels, mills, wash houses, as well as a Neolithic burial monument, the Coudraie covered walkway.
Lancelot's walk in Beignon
4.72 mi
+187 ft
-184 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Beignon (Morbihan)
This route will allow you to discover the village of Beignon, but also to immerse yourself in the legends of Lancelot and Guinevere. During the walk, discover the Affolettes Garden and the Slippery Rock site, then enjoy nature along the Aff Valley.
Yellow markings throughout the route
Route closed from 15/09 to 31/03 during the hunting season.
The Fief de Thélin Route
7.93 mi
+577 ft
-564 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Plélan-le-Grand (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A typical route in the Brocéliande region with rolling moorland landscapes and narrow paths disappearing into the woods and climbing rocky outcrops. Lovely views over the Forest of Paimpont and the moors of Coëtquidan.
Ropenard Valley Route in Loutehel
4.95 mi
+322 ft
-315 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Loutehel (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A very pretty route, particularly in the two valleys where you really feel as though you’re in Brocéliande , with its steep-sided valleys, rocks and streams that guide you for much of your walk. Signposts along the route explain the history of the village.
Caro’s sung walk
3.73 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Caro (Morbihan)
This suggested walk is part of the singing walk held in May.
Brocéliande day 1/2
12.94 mi
+945 ft
-1,184 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Departure from Paimpont to reach the famous Val Sans Retour.
Journey south to the land of legends.
Explore the undergrowth of Brocéliande.
Brocéliande circular 2 days
25.22 mi
+1,772 ft
-1,804 ft
2 days
Moderate
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
For a weekend of discovery, this route takes you from valleys to ridges through the Paimpont forest.The legendary BROCELIANDE!
The V3 from Paimpont
Tourism professional7.70 mi
+118 ft
-427 ft
45 mins
Moderate
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A cycle route taking you to the V3 greenway (Mauron–Questembert) from Paimpont. This greenway forms part of Route 403, which runs from Saint-Malo to the Rhuys Peninsula. It also connects with the Nantes–Brest Canal, crossing it three times between Ploërmel and Malestroit.
This route allows you to avoid main county roads by staying on small, passable roads.
In the Paimpont forest, passing by two lakes
5.96 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A circular walk in the heart of unspoilt countryside. The route is ideal for a family outing or a walk with friends, with no difficulty involved. The route passes close to a cave at the start and offers a beautiful view of Brocéliande Castle at the Pas du Houx Pond halfway along the route.
Lake Tremelin and La Chambre au Loup from Paimpont
23.94 mi
+801 ft
-807 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A walk allowing you to discover Lake Tremelin from Paimpont, passing by the Chêne des Hindrés, the Vallon de la Chambre au Loup, Merlin’s Tomb and the Fountain of Youth. Lake Tremelin offers a chance to cool off with a swim at its beach.
Val Sans Retour circular walk from Paimpont
22.42 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,089 ft
7 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A cycle ride taking you to see the Val Sans Retour and the Church of the Grail in the village of Tréhorenteuc, passing by the Chêne à Guillotin, the Barenton Fountain, the Round Table of the New Knights and the Jardin au Moine burial mound.
Boucle du Jardin des Évêques depuis Paimpont
13.55 mi
+728 ft
-699 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Boucle à vélo sur route permettant d'aller voir le Jardin des Évêques à Saint-Malo-de-Beignon en passant par le site historique des Forges de Paimpont et la vallée de l'Aff.
Boucle Tombeau de Merlin depuis Paimpont
12.37 mi
+305 ft
-299 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Balade à vélo permettant d'aller découvrir le Chêne des Hindrés, le Tombeau de Merlin et la Fontaine de Jouvence.
From Tréhorenteuc to Trécesson via the Val sans Retour
8.51 mi
+646 ft
-646 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tréhorenteuc (Morbihan)
From Tréhorenteuc to Trécesson, this route explores the southern part of the Forest of Paimpont and, first and foremost, the Val sans Retour. These are places steeped in Arthurian legend and provide a magnificent setting for a walk that is largely through forest.
Please note that during the hunting season, certain parts of the route may be closed to walkers.
Brocéliande: a legendary forest
3.74 mi
+390 ft
-377 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Tréhorenteuc (Morbihan)
For the potential believer, this is the forest where a magician (Merlin the Enchanter) and a fairy (Viviane the Fairy) met. For the same walker, it's also where Arthur's Knights met at the Round Table. Finally, will the walker see the fairies who took to the water? before meeting the fairy Morgane, who locks up all knights unfaithful to their oath of love in an impenetrable prison of air (the Val sans Retour). A vast program.
Brocéliande day 2/2
12.29 mi
+827 ft
-620 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tréhorenteuc (Morbihan)
Departure from Tréhorenteuc towards Paimont (digiding don don).Return journey via the north.Pass by the wonders of the forest.
From the Jardin aux Moines towards the Pertuis Néanti
3.82 mi
+148 ft
-135 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Néant-sur-Yvel (Morbihan)
After a journey that takes us back more than seven thousand years, we then move forward to the 19th century with the advances of science. We are in the land of Arthurian legends and the Knights of the Round Table. A surprise may lie in wait at every turn.
The Saint-Jugon Chapel via the Black Forest
8.08 mi
+469 ft
-440 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Gacilly (Morbihan)
La Gacilly is, first and foremost, a bridge spanning the River Aff, where the river winds its way between two wooded hills. By climbing the hill overlooking the town to the west, you can enjoy a lovely circular walk through a densely wooded landscape. The Saint-Jugon Chapel, nestled in its green surroundings, is a lovely spot to stop for a break halfway along the route.
From La Gacilly to the Chapel of Saint-Jugon via the Black Forest
7.95 mi
+436 ft
-410 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Gacilly (Morbihan)
Starting from the marina, we begin by following the banks of the Aff, a charming little Breton river. Then, crossing the Forêt Neuve, we cross the Ruisseau des Brelles to enter the Forêt Noire. At the end of the path, we can stop for refreshments in the shade of the Chapelle Saint-Jugon.
The return journey is just as peaceful, taking the sunken lanes and ending up in the streets where the craftspeople's stalls are well worth stopping at.
Boucle de la chapelle Notre-Dame de Kernéant
7.56 mi
+259 ft
-262 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Néant-sur-Yvel (Morbihan)
Au départ d’une chapelle, partez pour une boucle en pleine nature. Forêt paisible, ruisseau chantant et campagne sereine vous accompagnent tout au long de cette balade accessible et ressourçante. Une vraie parenthèse bucolique à savourer.
The Oust Valley towards Malestroit: between towpath and greenway
28.70 mi
+243 ft
-220 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Congard (Morbihan)
The Oust Valley is designated a “Grand Site National”, and cycling through it is a great way to explore it.
The Malestroit region offers several ways to explore it, whether by following the Nantes-Brest Canal along the towpath, or by crossing the countryside along the Voie Verte, a cycle path built on the former Questembert-Mauron railway line.
Route from Saint-Marc to Pleucadeuc
14.00 mi
+827 ft
-817 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Pleucadeuc (Morbihan)
This route offers natural sites steeped in history, set against a rugged and verdant landscape. You will cross the Claie Valley, home to a 63 km-long river, before discovering St Mark’s Chapel, situated on a ridge overlooking a stunning panorama of the Oust Valley. You will arrive at St Bartholomew’s Chapel and its cemetery, where you’ll notice a small, rounded menhir and old yew trees that seem to be a reminder of an ancient Celtic custom.