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Chappe telegraph route in Saint-Marcan
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.15 mi
+289 ft
-282 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Marcan (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route follows the granite massif of the former coastline. You will walk along ancient paths, some of which are carved into the granite. The bocage landscape consists of sunken lanes, small meadows and fields surrounded by hedges. You will discover some beautiful views of the Bay of Mont-St-Michel, but the mount itself remains out of sight, hidden by a protruding plateau.
The two valleys and the salt marshes
Visorando Member
10.25 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Broladre (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Throughout this route, there are superb views of Mont-Saint-Michel and the polders.But you will discover no less than three different landscapes: the ecologically rich site of the two valleys, the market gardening area of the polders and the infinite space of the salt marshes.
Route of the Megalithic Hemicycle of the Tombs
5.41 mi
+194 ft
-194 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Broladre (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A walk starting from Saint-Broladre, covering the surrounding countryside. It follows a route that includes parts of the ‘marais blanc’ and parts of the ancient coastline. On the heights, it takes you to the Neolithic megalithic site known as ‘Les Tombes’, followed by the Homeaux manor house. The Croix Ferrigand marks the site of a former manor house that no longer stands. As you pass through the hamlet of La Ginclais, you can see a bat box.
Circular route via Ville Arthur
5.58 mi
+289 ft
-282 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Broladre (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A walk starting from Saint-Broladre, covering the surrounding countryside. It follows part of the discovery trail linking the hamlet of Les Muriaux to that of La Masse, where the Chappe Telegraph is located. The route then alternates between footpaths and roads, leading to the Manoir des Homeaux, built inthe 15th century. A final stretch through the woodland completes a circular route.
Panoramic views of Mont-Saint-Michel
18.34 mi
+397 ft
-397 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Roz-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A circular route offering a variety of views of Mont-Saint-Michel. From the viewing points on the hills overlooking the bay, the paths along the polder dykes or the edges of the salt marshes and canals, this architectural marvel is always in view.
Polder and built heritage in Roz-sur-Couesnon
8.06 mi
+518 ft
-531 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Roz-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This route allows you to discover a whole range of small architectural heritage sites: guardhouses, typical houses, a wash house and a church. But of course, as everywhere else in the area, the star attraction is Mont-Saint-Michel, which visitors can see in the background throughout their journey.
Route des Polders de la Baie in Roz-sur-Couesnon
7.47 mi
+361 ft
-371 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Roz-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A walk mainly through woodland. We leave Roz-sur-Couesnon to walk along the heights of the old hill before heading down into the polders and market gardens. We soon come to the greenway, which links Cancale to Le Mont. The walk then passes close to the Maison des Polders, which is well worth a visit, before reaching the magnificent view from the park at Roz-sur-Couesnon town hall.
From Sainte-Anne Chapel in Cherrueix to the polders
8.12 mi
+10 ft
-13 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Broladre (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This hike follows the path along the dyke between the Sainte-Anne Chapel and the Bertrand Polder and, on the way back, takes the Greenway linking Mont Saint-Michel to Cancale and continuing on to Saint-Malo and beyond. Beautiful view of the bay when the weather is good, which is often the case!
Between hills and ancient Breton polders in Roz-sur-Couesnon
7.69 mi
+443 ft
-436 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Roz-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Roz-sur-Couesnon consists, as its name suggests, of an upper part (roz = hill in Breton) where the village is located, and a lower part made up of former marshes, polders and salt marshes, where the Couesnon river once flowed. This unique feature gives the town an exceptional view of the bay and Mont Saint-Michel, as well as a wide variety of landscapes, which the route proposed here seeks to highlight.
Short tour of the Polders in Cherrueix
4.19 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Cherrueix (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This hike follows the path along the dyke between Chapelle Sainte-Anne and Polder du Nouveau Conseil and, on the way back, takes the Greenway linking Mont Saint-Michel to Cancale and continuing on to Saint-Malo and beyond. Beautiful view of the bay when the weather is good, which is often the case!
Route of Angevinière and Petite Claye starting from Sains
7.64 mi
+318 ft
-308 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sains (Ille-et-Vilaine)
From Étang du Pas Gérault, take the paths and trails on the plateau, then on the Claye plain. The trail takes you through the somewhat wild Guyoult before following a circular route back to the plain and the lake. This area is rich in wildlife, with numerous egrets and cattle egrets, and sometimes grey herons. Game is often seen here, but it is very shy.
Route from the Saint-Macaire Fountain to Baguer Pican
5.12 mi
+203 ft
-223 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Baguer-Pican (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Trail, half on dirt track, half on road. Beautiful sights with the Saint-Macaire (or Maker) Fountain on one side and the megalithic rock site (also known as the "Field of Tombs") on the other. Part of the trail runs along the Canal de la Banche, which joins Dol de Bretagne at Quercourt.
Circular walk around the Tertres de la Claye
4.93 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from La Boussac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short walk through the countryside, between Baguer-Pican and Sains, following forest paths, small roads and passing through rural hamlets. The route follows part of the eastern section of the local PR® trail known as “Le Circuit de la Manceliére”. It is a family walk with no particular difficulties.
Route de l'Étang du Pas Gérault starting from Sains
5.54 mi
+112 ft
-138 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sains (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short, peaceful walk starting from Sains. The route passes through wooded areas, including a charming section at the start. There are usually many water birds at the Étang du Pas Gérault, especially in autumn.
Le Pas Gérault and the Oak of Liberty at the start of Sains
7.15 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sains (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short, peaceful walk starting from Sains. The route passes through wooded areas, including a charming section at the start. There are usually many water birds at the Pas Gérault pond, especially in autumn. This walk takes you along the Oak Trail, with its many remarkable trees, including the Oak of Liberty.
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