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Saint-Dolay walks
Roho moors and marshes
Visorando Member
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.
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.
A circular route starting from Nivillac
5.74 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Nivillac (Morbihan)
On either side of La Roche-Bernard, the Vilaine flows through the South Armorican Fold, the first range of hills behind the coastline. Here, the river has carved out a steep-sided valley, and the proposed route allows you to explore the section immediately upstream of the Morbihan Bridge. The wooded slopes, varying in steepness, line the mirror-like surface formed by the dark waters of the Vilaine.
Circuit de Trévineuc
6.27 mi
+591 ft
-568 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Nivillac (Morbihan)
Le port de Foleux marque la limite occidentale des marais de Redon. À cet endroit, la Vilaine se resserre et se fraie un passage entre les reliefs du Sillon de Bretagne. Le circuit proposé permet de découvrir la rive Sud de ce goulet. Il parcourt le bord de l'eau et joue aux montagnes russes à travers le relief assez accidenté de Nivillac.
The Vilaine river, right bank and left bank at La Roche-Bernard
5.96 mi
+522 ft
-518 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Nivillac (Morbihan)
As you approach La Roche-Bernard, the Vilaine river winds its way through the geological folds of southern Armorica. The result is a rugged, wooded landscape that is very pleasant to walk through.
The banks of the Vilaine
11.32 mi
+614 ft
-614 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-Bernard (Morbihan)
A very pretty route which starts in the countryside and forest and then follows the course of the Vilaine river.
The start and finish are at the very pretty port of La Roche-Bernard.
Around La Roche-Bernard
5.30 mi
+272 ft
-266 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from La Roche-Bernard (Morbihan)
Although La Roche-Bernard is an urban centre that locals refer to as a ‘town’, its area (40 ha) and population (approx. 700 inhabitants) make it one of the smallest county towns in France. It is surrounded by the communes of Nivillac, Herbignac and Férel, across which the majority of the urban area is spread. The proposed route takes you around the area.
La Roche-Bernard bridge loop
3.07 mi
+518 ft
-499 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-Bernard (Morbihan)
An hour-and-a-half circuit with a few tricky sections. This pleasant walk alternates seamlessly between passages at water's edge and ridge-climbing, and also spans two bridges some 50 m above the Vilaine. The bridge circuit allows you to discover a small section of the river as it crosses the Sillon de Bretagne. Get your calves ready!
Saint-Cornely route
6.84 mi
+692 ft
-699 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Péaule (Morbihan)
Saint Cornely is the patron saint of horned animals. It is therefore fitting that his chapel is located in a very agricultural part of Péaule. But during this walk, which criss-crosses the plateau above the Vilaine, you will have other things to do than count cows and other quadrupeds. Keep your eyes open, there is much to see in this meander of the Vilaine
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.
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.
Route of the Mills in Marzan
6.17 mi
+479 ft
-472 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Marzan (Morbihan)
Located opposite La Roche-Bernard, on the other bank of the Vilaine, the commune of Marzan stretches across a plateau overlooking the river. On these heights, exposed to sea winds, the remains of several windmills can still be seen. Streams have carved out the rock and flow at the bottom of the valleys. Where it was possible to dam them, water mills were built. The proposed route takes you from one to the other through varied and pleasant countryside.
From Fescal to the Vilaine
6.57 mi
+505 ft
-505 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Péaule (Morbihan)
North of La Roche-Bernard, the Vilaine has carved its bed into a rocky plateau, and the streams that join it have also settled in fairly steep valleys. The remains of windmills on the heights and watermills along the streams mark this route, which winds around the former estate of Fescal Castle. This route runs mainly through wooded areas, interspersed with wooded hedgerow landscapes.
Long route east of Péaule
12.64 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,191 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Péaule (Morbihan)
The Péaule countryside has a rather unique network of paths. Land consolidation has not been destructive here, and large, beautiful hedges still line the roads.
Elsewhere, the Vilaine and its tributary streams have carved into the rocky plateau to create a generally wooded landscape where you can take a stroll.
The long route on offer allows you to enjoy these different but always interesting landscapes, which follow one another during a beautiful day's walk.
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.
Le Calvaire – Bodio – town centre
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.
Route from the Chapel of Saint-André
5.04 mi
+272 ft
-292 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Péaule (Morbihan)
The commune of Péaule is located on a plateau that has been carved out by rivers, creating valleys of varying depths. In the eastern part of the commune, these valleys, which lead towards the Vilaine, create a forest atmosphere that is pleasant to walk through. Deciduous trees on the slopes and at the bottom of the valley, and conifers on the moors at the top, provide the setting for this well-shaded walk, where sunken paths give way to tree-lined avenues.
Short circular around Moulin de Quip
3.04 mi
+177 ft
-187 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Allaire (Morbihan)
This is a gentle, enchanting walk that allows you to enjoy the woodland paths and the coolness of the long pond at the 18th-century Moulin de Quip mill.
Île aux Pies and Vallée de l'Oust
19.02 mi
+719 ft
-719 ft
9h 20
Difficult
Departure from Redon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Discover the Oust Valley and the Nantes-Brest Canal, near Redon, and Bains-sur-Oust with this circular route that combines towpaths, forest paths and communal roads.
A few high points will give you a magnificent view of Île aux Pies and the Oust Valley.
The tour of Île aux Pies, starting from La Potinais
13.25 mi
+492 ft
-492 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Oust (Morbihan)
To cross the geological fold that extends the Landes de Lanvaux, the Oust has carved its way through the rocky plateau to wind its way through the Île aux Pies gorge. Upstream, at the confluence of the Oust and the Aff, the alluvial plain is sometimes dry, sometimes covered in water. You need to choose the right time to set off. Early spring seems to be the best season to fully enjoy the landscapes you pass through... without getting your feet wet.
From Ranrouët Castle to La Brière
7.49 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Herbignac (Loire-Atlantique)
The Château de Ranrouët is a medieval gem nestled on the edge of the marshes. Here, there is no fortified rock, but a slight elevation in the greenery. The marshes that surround it provided protection, and the proposed route winds through the surrounding countryside where land and water constantly mix.
The Herbignac Potters’ Trail
8.17 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Herbignac (Loire-Atlantique)
Passing through clay extraction sites and former pottery villages, this route pays tribute to one of Herbignac’s traditional trades, which continued until the mid-20th century.
The banks of the Brière at Marlais
8.21 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Herbignac (Loire-Atlantique)
This route runs between the Brière and Mès marshes. These two protected wetlands are home to numerous birds, which you may spot along the way.
Tour of the thatched-roof villages of Saint-Lyphard
18.20 mi
+138 ft
-148 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Lyphard (Loire-Atlantique)
Remnants of a time when much of what enabled the people of Bréca to make a living was extracted from the marsh, thatched cottages are still very much in evidence around Saint-Lyphard. There are said to be no fewer than 500 of them.
To discover this exceptional heritage, why not hop on your bike and explore the narrow roads and farm tracks that criss-cross the Saint-Lyphard area? A complete change of scenery is guaranteed!
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