- Look out for the many sign posted walks
- Often walks start and finish at the same place
Brittany is one of the most tranquil and scenic places to take a trip off the beaten track and meander along woodland tracks, disused railway lines and canal towpaths
In France, not only can you follow all of the signposted circuits but you are also allowed to walk or cycle anywhere in the countryside as long as you respect the crops and the odd, very rare private property sign
We have people who come back and stay with us every year and go on completely different walks every time. There are walks for the very fit and also more gentle walks along the Brest-Nantes canal towpaths or along the vast network of Voie Vertes (disused railway lines) which are all tarmaced and are all very well maintained. These Voie Verts are fantastic for cycling especially if you have young children who can be a bit wobbly !!(speaking from experience !!)... these tarmaced voie verts are flat, car free and whilst cycling (or walking) you can experience the fantastic Breton countryside. As they are old railway lines, it isn't long before you stumble upon a village or town for a welcome drink or crepe !.
- Voie verte Malestroit
- Roller Skating on the Voie verte
The canal towpaths are also fantastic walking and cycling territory, again, very flat (you may have guessed I'm not a natural cyclist!, but I do have fond memories of accompanying Joe on a school trip when he was about 8 years old when the whole school cycled from Malestroit to Josselin!)
- Towpath near Malestroit
- Towpaths can often provide welcome shade and a cool breeze from the summer sun
The Brittany coastline also has an amazing coastal path, particularly along the Golfe de Morbihan. Great for exploring the coastline.
- Pointe de Raz
- batz sur mer
For the more adventurous there are numerous woodland walks, the forest of Monteneuf is just 2km from us and here there are dozens of different walks ranging from 2km to 22km, and if you have small children you MUST visit the Fairy walk, it is truly spectacular and your children will be enchanted...Enter the world of the Korrigan... here is a taster
For more details of all the walks and cycle routes please see our website, http://www.frenchgites.com/Tourism%20Brittany%20Walking.htm
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