Walk
Circuit An Tri Eskop
Bourbriac · Côtes-d’Armor
An 11.5 km loop in the heart of the Argoat, in Bourbriac: the Coat Liou wood, a watchtower and the Three Bishops’ fountain.
- Suggested time
- 2 h 45
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Argoat
- Atmosphere
- Argoat woods and countryside, dotted with historical curiosities.
- Getting there
- Bourbriac. Village of La Ville Blanche
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
Welcome to the Bourbriac area, right in the heart of the Argoat, the “land of woods”. In this green setting, the watchtower overlooks the Coat Liou wood. Another curiosity, the Three Bishops’ fountain lives up to its name: at the meeting of three paths, it marked the meeting point of the former parishes of Magoar (bishopric of Dol), Kérien (Cornouaille) and Bourbriac (Tréguier). The loop is 11.5 km long, with 180 m of ascent; allow about 2 h 45 of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: the village of La Ville Blanche, in Bourbriac. 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. Any problem on the route can be reported via the Suricate app.
What you will see
- 11.5 km, about 2 h 45
- 180 m of ascent
- Level: medium
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Coat Liou wood
- Watchtower
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- Three Bishops’ fountain
Tips on the spot
- Start: the village of La Ville Blanche, in Bourbriac.
- Some sections can be muddy depending on the season.
- Ask a tourist office about hunting seasons.
- 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?
11.5 km, with 180 m of ascent, or about 2 h 45 of walking.
Where does it start?
The village of La Ville Blanche, in Bourbriac. The route comes back to its starting point.
What does An Tri Eskop mean?
The three bishops, in Breton: the fountain on the trail marked the meeting of three parishes belonging to the bishoprics of Dol, Cornouaille and Tréguier.
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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