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La Minette and Les Noës around Saint-Sauveur-des-Landes
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10.47 mi
+295 ft
-302 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-des-Landes (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Small streams and wet meadows along sunken paths and covered walkways: a chance to explore the Saint-Sauveur-des-Landes area.
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.
On the heights of Saint-Marc-sur-Couesnon
4.13 mi
+223 ft
-210 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Marc-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Built on a promontory overlooking the Couesnon valley, Saint-Marc is a must-see for walkers heading for Mont-Saint-Michel. On this route, on a clear day, Mont-Saint-Michel is ever-present.
The Minette Valley as seen from Saint-Étienne-en-Coglès
9.75 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Coglès (Ille-et-Vilaine)
You have now arrived in one of the most beautiful settings in the Coglais district: first of all, you’ll discover the Ruisseau de la Piquellerais, then the Ruisseau du Vocadieu, as you cross the magnificent Minette Valley. This small river, 25 km long, is a tributary of the Couesnon, fed by a multitude of streams: the Piquellerais and the Vocadieu, but also the Frénouse, the Aunay, the Couard, and so on.
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.
On one of the reed paths in Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon
3.47 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Starting from Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon, a small country village, come and discover peace and tranquillity on this walk, which will take you past historic sites, old houses and the banks of the Couesnon.
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 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).
Les rabines de Courtine
8.74 mi
+213 ft
-203 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Coglès (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Une rabine désignait autrefois un chemin large et bordé d'arbres. Le circuit en emprunte à plusieurs reprises. Il suit également un petit ruisseau et permet d'apercevoir plusieurs châteaux car il emprunte des sentiers communs à une autre randonnée décrite sur le site au départ de Saint-Brice-en-Coglès.
Panoramic views of Fougères Castle
3.12 mi
+305 ft
-312 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine)
An urban walk offering various panoramic views of Fougères Castle, the belfry, and the churches of Saint-Léonard and Saint-Sulpice.
The Writers’ Circular in Saint-Germain-en-Coglès
6.93 mi
+436 ft
-463 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-en-Coglès (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Whilst Balzac perfectly described Les Couardes, one of the gems of this circular ‘Writers’ Loop’, the route will also take you on a journey to discover Chateaubriand and the early life of Jean Guéhenno.
Legends of the Coglais region
6.95 mi
+358 ft
-344 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-en-Coglès (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Saint-Germain-en-Coglès, God and Satan regularly meet here as soon as granite appears in a field or water gushes from the stone.
With Le Châtellier hidden behind the woods, the commune of Saint-Germain offers some of the most beautiful stories in the region, which this walk allows you to hear as you wander along the paths.
But beware, these legends are drawn as much from local imagination as from historical truths.
The Devil has taken up residence at Le Châtellier.
6.59 mi
+440 ft
-446 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-en-Coglès (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The legend of the Smoking Stone, also known as the Devil's Rock, says that when the Devil is hungry, he makes the stone smoke by baking his cake between the enormous blocks of rock that form a cave. This circular loop will take you from legendary places to sacred sites. It would be the devil's work if you didn't reach the gates of the Domaine de la Foltière, the kingdom of flowers in the Parc Floral de Haute-Bretagne.
From Nançon to Groslay via the Fougères Forest
5.72 mi
+305 ft
-302 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine)
An easy walk that combines the pleasures of the forest with the tranquillity of the riverbank.
As well as the majestic “Jumeaux”, it offers the chance to discover various species of trees, with information provided along the arboretum path.
The Garenne Route north of Fougères
5.82 mi
+276 ft
-299 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Although this route is mainly through suburban areas, it nevertheless offers some very interesting sections along sunken lanes or on a wooded hill, providing a magnificent view of the lower town of Fougères and the surrounding countryside.
The castles of Coglais
6.18 mi
+171 ft
-184 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Brice-en-Coglès (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This circuit allows you to discover the architectural side of the Coglais region. It offers breathtaking views of the manor houses and châteaux and their estates. It should be remembered that in the Middle Ages, the Seigneury of Saint-Brice was of exceptional importance in the barony of Fougères. Later, in 1794, it was here that the first Chouannerie began, as did the second in 1815.
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.
Discovering Fougères, a medieval town
8.54 mi
+778 ft
-771 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine)
All the special features of the town of Fougères unfold before you throughout this urban walk: of course, you will walk around the castle with its 11 towers, but you will also discover it from the panoramic view of the Rocher Coupé or the Jardin Public. Speaking of gardens, the Parc des Orières, the Val Nançon and the Voie Verte are also on the programme. Finally, the upper town with its belfry, theatre and museums will allow you to explore the city centre.
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.
The Bois de Ruminion in Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier
2.42 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier (Ille-et-Vilaine)
On this short family walk, you’ll enjoy the ruins of the medieval castle destroyed by the King of France after Brittany lost its independence at the Battle of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier. Only the side facing France remains....
La Roche Piquée in Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier
4.58 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A very pleasant walk in the forest of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier with a return to the pond. Walkers can continue their visit to this small town by pushing on to the ruins of the dismantled castle.
A circular medieval path in Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier
7.89 mi
+105 ft
-102 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Starting off through woodland, followed by wide, shaded country lanes, and finishing with a short loop around the pond – this route should satisfy walkers and cycle tourists alike, although walkers will have to contend with two stretches along small tarmac roads.
At the edge of the Gâtines, starting from La-Selle-en-Coglès
12.75 mi
+282 ft
-289 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Selle-en-Coglès (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This circuit symbolically unites two regions by linking the Moulin de Champ Pinel (Brittany) to the Moulin de Roche Garé (Normandy), as this is where the Tronçon river marks the departmental and therefore regional boundary. You will pass through a variety of landscapes as you walk along a beautiful section of the Bois de Gâtines forest and alongside the Château du Rocher Portail, not forgetting to take the opportunity to discover the village of La-Selle-en-Coglès (the monastery of the North).
La Lande de la Rencontre in Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier
6.48 mi
+105 ft
-85 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Throughout this route, the whole of Brittany unfolds before you across moors, streams and forests. Do take a short detour to see the memorial stone commemorating the battle of 28 July 1488.