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Tour of the thatched-roof villages of Saint-Lyphard
Visorando Member
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!
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.
La Cour aux Loups
9.07 mi
+72 ft
-102 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Herbignac (Loire-Atlantique)
Although Herbignac is not the commune in Brière with the most thatched cottages, the villages along this route offer some fine examples.
Les Faillies Brières and Les Crolières de Gras
5.96 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Herbignac (Loire-Atlantique)
The Mès, a small coastal river in the north of the Guérande peninsula, flows through a low, wide valley consisting mainly of marshes, draining the water into the ocean.
The proposed route allows you to discover the upper part of these marshes and cross them via the Gras bridge, an ancient stone footbridge.
This route should only be attempted when the water level in the marshes allows the paths surrounding them to be used.
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.
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.
Chemin du Bocage in Kerhinet
Tourist office0.54 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
0h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Lyphard (Loire-Atlantique)
This small village of 18 thatched-roof houses was acquired in the 1970s by the Brière Regional Nature Park with the intention of renovating it and turning it into a showcase of traditional Brière housing. Kerhinet is a village situated to the south-west of the municipality of Saint-Lyphard, on the western side of the marshes. The village is open to visitors free of charge. You can enjoy a drink or an ice cream on site. There is a picnic area as well as free, designated parking.
Between thatched cottages and marshes in Saint-Lyphard
7.45 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Lyphard (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike allows you to discover the different faces of Brière: its marshes, its thatched cottages, its flora and fauna. Lots of paths, a few roads, all lined with oak trees, pines, gorse, willows and chestnut trees. Superb!
La Brière between Sandun and Saint-André-des-Eaux
8.21 mi
+59 ft
-62 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Guérande (Loire-Atlantique)
La Brière, France's second largest freshwater marsh, is a secret land hidden behind the surrounding hedgerows. The suggested route allows you to explore it from the land bordering it to the west and even catch a glimpse of it from the Sandun hill, which rises to a height of 28 metres. A real mountain in this flat country!But be careful, marshes are best explored when the water level allows it.Circuit temporarily closed
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.
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.
Between the Vilaine and the Étang du Pont de Fer
6.27 mi
+249 ft
-243 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Camoël (Morbihan)
To the south of the Vilaine estuary, the gentle terrain encourages the intermingling of wetland and agricultural environments. The village of Camoël is built on a slight rise overlooking both the river and the marshes situated upstream of Pont Mahé Bay.
The proposed route allows you to explore the river where its estuary begins and one of the streams feeding the Étang du Pont de Fer, a hidden nature reserve that can be glimpsed when the foliage is not too dense.
From one port to another along the Vilaine
6.34 mi
+420 ft
-436 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Camoël (Morbihan)
Running along the left bank of the Vilaine, this path follows the riverbank closely, linking the two ports of Arzal and La Roche-Bernard, and offering a multitude of landscapes and views of the Basse-Vilaine. In summer, you can also return by boat or canoe.
From the Arzal dam to La Roche Bernard along the left bank of the Vilaine
9.57 mi
+965 ft
-961 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Camoël (Morbihan)
Walk starting from the Arzal Dam, following the Vilaine upstream on the left bank, circular route via the two bridges and finishing at the port of La Roche-Bernard. The scenery along the Vilaine is breathtaking.
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