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Hiking trails of Couesnon Marches de Bretagne borrow 300 km of marked trails. Walkers or confirmed hikers, 35 marked hiking tours from 5 to 23 km are available.

The territory is crossed by GR trails : GR 37, GR 39 et two of the paths of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle.

Find, here and freely, all of our hiking documents. They are also available in printed versions in our Tourism Offices at Bazouges-la-Pérouse and Maen-Roch. Each printed hiking document costs 0.20 €.

 

LE SENTIER DES SEMIS -The Trail of Seeds
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On the paths of the pilgrims of Saint-Jacques-la-Compostelle, discover the rich heritage of Tremblay : its church, the Dieuverrie cross, the Coquillonaie manor...

AU PAYS DU MARQUIS DE LA ROUËRIE – In the land of the Marquis de la Rouërie
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Here, at the frontier of Normandy, between wooden valleys and bocage landscape, your walk will lead you on the steps of the Marquis de la Rouërie. He was a defender of Breton liberties and the creator of the Chouannerie, one of the biggest counter-revolutionist guerria.

LE SENTIER DES PETITS MONUMENTS – The Small Monuments Trail
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On 100% forest tracks, remarkable trees, crosses, oratory and other little monuments reveal themselves to tell you the millennial history of the Villecartier forest. The roman boundary stone, the Saint-Mathurin oratory , the Saint-Anne cross, the trough  of clog makers and the column of the Chouans are to discover on this hike.

Watch out : one part of the tour is altered by a wood cutting area and the marking is not visible any more. The map reading is essential in this area.

LE CIRCUIT DE LA ROCHE – The Circuit of the Rock
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Step by step, let yourself be guided through the countryside paths of La Fontenelle. Be amazed by a panorama of the valley of Couesnon by passing through the native house of the organist Jean Langlais and the village of character of La Roche, this hike promises some beautiful discoveries.

LE CIRCUIT DES ROCHERS – The Rocks Circuit
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Chauvigné offers you a getaway for a few hours at the heart of the granite country. From the meadows to traditional houses, everywhere you will find traces of this rock whose exploitation constitutes, even today, a part of the local economy.

LA BOUCLE D’ORGANTINE – The Organtine Loop
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From the house of Exupère Joseph Bertin, passing by the land of Tremblay and the washhouse of Organtine, come and let yourself be surprised by this pastoral walk, who will enchant you with its different landscapes and its magnificent overviews.

LE CIRCUIT DE LA BALLUE – The Ballue’s Tour
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Like a jewel on a green setting, dominating the Valley of the Couesnon river, the chateau of La Ballue is the main point of interest of this hiking. In the heart of this exceptional landscape with sweet hills, let yourself be surprised by this magnificent edifice of the region.

LA CROIX DE MONTAUGÉ – The Cross of Montaugé
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Leisure site, the Villecartier Forest is, first of all, a place of wood production. This walk allows you to observe the differents stages of forest management. Discover, here, a sustainable management that contributes to the preservation of the forest heritage. You will cross, also, on your way, the cross of Montaugé, erected in 1625 by Le Gallais's family, following the murder of the lieutenant "of Waters and Forests", Estienne Gallais.

Watch out : one part of the tour is altered by a wood cutting area and the marking is not visible any more. The map reading is essential in this area.

LE CIRCUIT DE SAINT-GEORGES – The Circuit of Saint-Georges
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Soft valleys which offer panoramas on a preserved landscape, hollow paths which reveal a remarkable built history, the circuit of Saint-Georges in Chauvigné offers you the richness of the Fougères countryside.

LE CHEMIN DES CRÊTES – Path of the Crests
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On old mass or smugglers trails, the paths of the Crests promises you some beautiful discoveries. Unexpected overviews on the bocage landscape, past's remains including the monument of Touchasse and many paths to explore.