Walk
Le circuit au cœur de Guingamp
Guingamp · Côtes-d’Armor
An easy 7.6 km loop through Guingamp, a Petite Cité de Caractère: banks of the Trieux, footbridges, wash houses and a panorama from Saint-Léonard.
- Suggested time
- 2 hours
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Guingamp
- Atmosphere
- A town walk along the river.
- Getting there
- Guingamp. Place du Champ au Roy
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
- 7/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- Reduced mobility
- 3/10
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 explores the heart of Guingamp, a Petite Cité de Caractère with a rich and varied heritage. The route follows the banks of the Trieux, dotted with footbridges, wash houses and viewpoints, then climbs to the heights of Saint-Léonard for a panoramic view over the town. The loop is 7.6 km long, with 99 m of ascent; allow about 2 hours of walking. The stated level is easy. Start: Place du Champ-au-Roy, in Guingamp. 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
- 7.6 km, about 2 hours
- 99 m of ascent
- Level: easy
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Petite Cité de Caractère
- Banks of the Trieux, footbridges and wash houses
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- Panorama from Saint-Léonard
Tips on the spot
- Start: Place du Champ-au-Roy, in Guingamp.
- Some sections can be muddy depending on the season.
- 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?
7.6 km, with 99 m of ascent, or about 2 hours of walking.
Where does it start?
Place du Champ-au-Roy, in Guingamp. 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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