Walk
Circuit du maquis de Plouisy
Plouisy · Côtes-d’Armor
A 13.9 km loop in Plouisy, near Guingamp, on a major Resistance site that has become a peaceful spot for anglers and walkers.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Pays de Guingamp
- Atmosphere
- Peaceful countryside steeped in history.
- Getting there
- Plouisy. Place de la Mairie
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
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About
In Plouisy, this trail goes back in time to a major Resistance site in the Guingamp area. This corner of countryside, now peaceful, welcomes anglers and nature lovers. The loop is 13.9 km long, with 161 m of ascent; allow about 3 hours of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: Place de la Mairie, in Plouisy. 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
- 13.9 km, about 3 hours
- 161 m of ascent
- Level: medium
- Loop: back to the starting point
- A Resistance memorial site
- Guingamp area countryside
Tips on the spot
- Start: Place de la Mairie, in Plouisy.
- 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?
13.9 km, with 161 m of ascent, or about 3 hours of walking.
Where does it start?
Place de la Mairie, in Plouisy. 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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