Walk
À la rencontre de la Flora
Saint-Alban · Côtes-d’Armor
An 11.9 km loop in Saint-Alban, from the heights of the hilltop village to the Flora valley, with a series of views.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Penthièvre
- Atmosphere
- Views and a green valley.
- Getting there
- Saint-Alban. Village hall, opposite the church
The route
Loop: the route returns to its starting point. Route: Département des Côtes-d'Armor (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2026-09-11.
Download the GPS trackGPX file, to open in a walking app (Komoot, OsmAnd, Garmin Connect, iPhiGéNie…).
Who this place suits
- With family
- 5/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- Reduced mobility
- 2/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
This trail leads first over the heights of Saint-Alban, then into the heart of the Flora valley, with the hilltop village always in sight. The Flora gently accompanies the walk as you discover the town’s rural and religious heritage. Three interpretation trails set up by the town complete the visit: “La vallée de la Flora par les cinq sens”, “Âmes et paysages” and “Pierres et poésie”. The loop is 11.9 km long, with 200 m of ascent; allow about 3 hours of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: the village hall, opposite the church in Saint-Alban. The official route, published by the Côtes-d’Armor département and updated on 11 September 2026, is shown on the map and can be downloaded as a GPX file to follow on your phone. The footbridge in the valley is closed and bypassed by a wet section: take care.
What you will see
- 11.9 km, about 3 hours
- 200 m of ascent
- Level: medium
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Hilltop village of Saint-Alban
- Flora valley
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- Three interpretation trails
Tips on the spot
- Start: the village hall, opposite the church in Saint-Alban.
- The badly damaged footbridge is bypassed: the detour stays very wet, so wear walking boots.
- The route is described in the “Balades et randonnées” guidebook, on sale at the tourist information offices in Pléneuf-Val-André, Erquy, Lamballe-Armor, Moncontour and Jugon-les-Lacs.
- The GPX track can be downloaded from the map: handy for staying on the right path at junctions.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the walk?
11.9 km, with 200 m of ascent, or about 3 hours of walking.
Where does it start?
The village hall, opposite the church in Saint-Alban. The route comes back to its starting point.
Source: Département des Côtes-d'Armor (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2026-09-11 via data.gouv.fr, updated 11 September 2026.
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