A journey back in time with the Trégor routoirs

After walking along the Bizien Mill Stream, you will come across the first routoirs. Then, after crossing the Rolland Mill, there is a whole route to explore the main routoirs of the Trégorrois region.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.40 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 96 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 89 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 64 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Pouldouran (22450)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.764636° / W 3.199842°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0814OT, 0815SB
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park behind the church and cemetery in Pouldouran.

(S/E) At the far end of the car park, take the path that runs along the stream almost due west. Depending on the tide, the path can be very muddy. Go through the gate (don't forget to close it behind you) and walk along the field to its north-western corner. Follow the path overlooking the Ruisseau du Moulin de Bizien stream. It branches off southwards to reach the first routoirs.

(1) Cross the roadside ditches and continue south to the fountain. Take the path on the left and continue along the tarmac road to the houses.

(2) Turn right towards the main road. Cross it and take the path slightly to the left. At the end of the path, continue on the left to join the road on the right. When you reach the calvary, continue on the left for 50 metres and leave the road to take the path on the left. At the end of the path, follow the D20 on the right for 100 metres.

(3) Turn left. Ignore a path on the left and then another on the right. When you reach another road, turn left and continue along it. Pass the Moulin Rolland (museum about threshing floors). Continue to the crossroads.

(4) Turn right onto "Ar C'hraw Gozh" and follow it to the end. At the cross, take the D33 road to the right for 20 metres, then take the path on the left that runs alongside a stream to reach another road.

(5) Take this road on the left, then take the first road on the right towards Saint-Aaron. At the fork, continue on the left, then, in the bend, follow the path on the right.

(6) Make a return trip to the right to see a millstone being renovated. Return to the path and, at the end, turn right to reach the road at Kerstrouill. Continue straight ahead on the road.

(7) Turn left and follow the road. Before a calvary, visible on the left, take a path on the right. It runs alongside greenhouses along its entire length. Cross the road and take the path directly opposite.

(8) Turn left . It is possible to turn right, but this is dangerous if the ground is wet, as you will have to make a hairpin turn to get back onto the road. Continue straight ahead, slightly to the left. Turn left at the first path and continue along it. Continue straight ahead at the crossroads.

(9) Turn left onto the path that leads to a road. Follow this road to the left to cross Saint-Nicolas.

(10) At Kerhir, turn left and then continue to the right. When you reach the road, continue to the right.
Off the route: on the left is the Maison des Talus et des Routoirs, which traces their history.
The road leads to the village of Pouldouran. Continue on the right, then take the footbridge on the right to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Pouldouran - village car park
  2. 1 : km 1.45 - alt. 6 m - The first routoirs
  3. 2 : km 1.83 - alt. 17 m - Follow the road to the right.
  4. 3 : km 3.15 - alt. 30 m - Road on the left
  5. 4 : km 4.11 - alt. 6 m - At the crossroads on the right
  6. 5 : km 5.61 - alt. 37 m - Road on the left
  7. 6 : km 6 - alt. 46 m - Make a return trip to a routoir
  8. 7 : km 6.66 - alt. 64 m - Sharp left turn
  9. 8 : km 7.85 - alt. 48 m - Preferably, take the path on the left.
  10. 9 : km 9.09 - alt. 60 m - Path on the left
  11. 10 : km 9.9 - alt. 32 m - Path on the left
  12. S/E : km 11.4 - alt. 5 m - Pouldouran - village car park

Notes

The association working on the restoration of the routoirs is also responsible for manufacturing the access barriers to the various sites. Please handle them with care.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
TISSIER
TISSIER
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This route is very poorly signposted, which is a shame because the setting is remarkable for its natural diversity and heritage.

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Dominique37000
Dominique37000

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, as it was in the middle of August, late in the morning, and thanks to the deep embankments, we didn't have to suffer from the heat. One regret due to Covid was not being able to visit the museum. Thank you for this historical discovery, which contributed to the richness of Brittany and which we were completely unaware of.

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CDRU
CDRU

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The 21-stop route of Pouldouran is a must-do.
The description of the route is a bit confusing, but if you follow it to the letter, you will have no problems.
Avoid during high tides and wet weather, as some sections can be slippery and muddy.
Precise distance
Small, well-developed village
Don't hesitate

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natty22
natty22

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

At point 10, opposite the private property, turn left and follow the field (apple trees); the other path is private.
This was the only point of uncertainty on the route.
Really very interesting.

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LE BRAS François
LE BRAS François

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

For those who are unfamiliar with this hike, I highly recommend it.
It is very pleasant and well described.
Be careful, though, to check the tide times.

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Ar pourmener
Ar pourmener

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Seascapes with salt marshes and countryside follow one another.
The highlight of this walk is the restoration of the flax retting pits, a beautiful piece of work.

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lesdrolesengroles
lesdrolesengroles

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

BELLE RANDONN2E

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