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Romazy walks
The Ruisseau des Saules in Romazy
Visorando Member
5.43 mi
+249 ft
-259 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Romazy (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A small village in the Pays de Rennes; from the heights of Romazy, you can see part of the Couesnon valley. Visitors are struck by the relaxed way of life here and appreciate its unspoilt surroundings.
The Route des Rochers in Chauvigné
7.46 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chauvigné (Ille-et-Vilaine)
In the 1920s, Chauvigné had granite quarries next to the village of Le Fretay on the "Rochers des Renaisières" site.
The quarrying operation, which remained small-scale, focused mainly on the creation of funerary monuments.
Walkers will enjoy a stroll right in the heart of granite country: amongst meadows where the rock outcrops and traditional buildings.
The route from Saint-Georges to Chauvigné
5.27 mi
+131 ft
-148 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Chauvigné (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Lulled by the calm waters of the Ritort and the Moulinet, Chauvigné invites you to discover its hidden treasures and offers you a glimpse into its history.
The Couesnon and the Minette
13.27 mi
+807 ft
-810 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Vieux-Vy-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
4-hour hike (hence its medium difficulty). A little road and quite a few paths. You will cross the Couesnon and Minette valleys.
Route of the quarries along the Couesnon
6.79 mi
+312 ft
-318 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vieux-Vy-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
After walking along the Couesnon, which is calm and peaceful on this section, walkers are invited to discover a small stream that feeds it: the Vallées d'Hervé stream. Then, despite a few open sections, walkers will appreciate the peaceful shade of the undergrowth and sunken paths.
The Chemin des Bogues around Saint-Marc-le-Blanc
8.11 mi
+118 ft
-108 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Marc-le-Blanc (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Chemin des Bogues winds through a landscape where working with granite has become second nature and part of the local culture. Granite has left an indelible mark on the landscape. Houses and manor houses dating from the 16th and 17th centuries are a common sight in a region where the rock even features in the names of villages: Rocher-Guy, Rocher Gerré, Rocher Renard, Rochedien, … You may even come across rock carvings on the sides of certain quarries, former haunts of the Picaous (granite workers).
The Saint-Crespin Circuit
5.85 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Marc-le-Blanc (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A picturesque walk in the Coglais region, presenting no difficulty.
Peace and tranquillity are its main attractions.
The forest of Saint-Ouen-des-Alleux
5.31 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ouen-des-Alleux (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A return trip from Saint-Ouen-des-Alleux to Saint-Christophe-de-Vilains through a lush forest, offering views of an old stone bridge spanning the Minette.
The Tiercent via Saint-Marc-le-Blanc
6.53 mi
+200 ft
-197 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Le Tiercent (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A circular route to the north of Le Tiercent with very little tarmac. Mainly wide avenues or sunken paths that allow you to enjoy a breath of fresh air far from pollution and noise.
The path from La Ballue to Bazouges-la-Pérouse
7.40 mi
+614 ft
-630 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bazouges-la-Pérouse (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Discover the charming little town of Bazouges-la-Pérouse, then walk through the woods to reach this former residence of the Counts of Fougères, now a guest house, and finally stroll along charming streams that offer peace and serenity.
Around Gahard
6.13 mi
+148 ft
-177 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Gahard (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A superb route with panoramic views of the forest. This route is accessible to all.
La Minette and the Frénouse Stream
6.44 mi
+197 ft
-203 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Baillé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
To the north of Baillé, this walk will take us past the various streams that make up the protected watercourse network designed to supply the Breton capital with drinking water. We will, of course, follow the Minette, but also two of the streams that feed into it: the Frénouse stream and then the Panlivard stream.
Couesnon Valley
5.36 mi
+479 ft
-499 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mézières-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Couesnon river meanders through a deep valley, home to ancient mills.
In the footsteps of Chateaubriand
8.46 mi
+289 ft
-295 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mézières-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Chateaubriand enjoyed walking along the avenue of chestnut trees – now replanted with oaks – at the Château de la Sécardais (11). At that time, the château was owned by the Countess de la Celle de Châteaubourg, his sister.
The Couesnon Valley
5.71 mi
+312 ft
-289 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mézières-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This walk along the banks of the Couesnon, which runs parallel to another route already suggested, is shorter and slightly more challenging due to the elevation gain. This route favours paths on higher ground rather than those along the riverbank. A distinctive feature is that it is 100% trail, meaning no tarmac except for one road crossing.
The Couesnon Valley
9.17 mi
+610 ft
-594 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mézières-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This route of the Couesnon can be divided into two parts: a circular route to the west and another to the east, the latter of which can be shortened.
The Couesnon has a very winding course as it crosses the granite massif. Its limestone-free water was used for a long time in paper mills in the 17th century. With this industry now gone, the Couesnon is a delight for salmonids and kayakers alike.
La Héllandière in Mézières-sur-Couesnon
5.91 mi
+295 ft
-282 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Mézières-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Starting from Mézières-sur-Couesnon, this walk takes you along the sunken and/or leafy paths of the Couesnon Valley. The route is relatively easy, following well-marked paths (except for the first 500 metres), making it suitable for families.
Circular route between La Fontenelle and La Roche
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.36 mi
+318 ft
-299 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from La Fontenelle (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A walk along the country lanes of La Fontenelle, which presents no significant difficulty. There is a beautiful view over the Couesnon valley and the charming village of La Roche. The architecture of some of its houses is remarkable, with decorative arched windows and double-roll-top doors...
The Flower-lined Path
5.11 mi
+138 ft
-148 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A picturesque walk through the Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier National Forest. (See practical information).
Around the Haute Sève in the Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier national forest
5.71 mi
+164 ft
-135 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route is mainly through woodland and is not particularly difficult. The walk is suitable for children as it presents no significant danger. However, pushchairs cannot be used along the entire route due to the narrowness of certain sections.