Walk
Circuit du Frout à Saint-Agathon
Le Merzer · Côtes-d’Armor
A 13 km loop around Saint-Agathon: the Frout valley, the Gaulish stelae of Le Boulbin, manor houses and the Malaunay chapel.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Pays de Guingamp
- Atmosphere
- A valley, manor houses and Gaulish remains.
- Getting there
- Saint-Agathon. Behind the town hall
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 walk around Saint-Agathon, near Guingamp, reveals the riches of the town along its paths. From the Frout valley to the Gaulish stelae of Le Boulbin, the route passes the manor houses of Kerlaino and Kerlan and the Malaunay chapel: the whole history of Saint-Agathon unfolds as you walk. The loop is 13 km long, with 124 m of ascent; allow about 3 hours of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: behind the town hall in Saint-Agathon. The waymarking is yellow. 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
- 13 km, about 3 hours
- 124 m of ascent
- Level: medium
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Frout valley
- Gaulish stelae of Le Boulbin
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- Kerlaino and Kerlan manor houses
- Malaunay chapel
Tips on the spot
- Start: behind the town hall in Saint-Agathon.
- Some sections can be muddy depending on the season.
- Ask a tourist office or the town hall 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?
13 km, with 124 m of ascent, or about 3 hours of walking.
Where does it start?
Behind the town hall in Saint-Agathon. 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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