Walk
Balade samsonnaise
Saint-Samson-sur-Rance · Côtes-d’Armor
An easy 8.1 km loop along the Rance: the Tiemblais menhir, the Châtelier lock, the Lessard bridge and the church of Saint-Samson.
- Suggested time
- 2 hours
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Rance valley
- Atmosphere
- The banks of the Rance and river heritage.
- Getting there
- Saint-Samson-sur-Rance. Square de l’Église
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 from Saint-Samson-sur-Rance follows the banks of the Rance, close to Dinan. Along the way you pass the Tiemblais menhir, the Châtelier lock, the Lessard bridge and the church of Saint-Samson. The loop is 8.1 km long, with 108 m of ascent; allow about 2 hours of walking. The stated level is easy. Start: Square de l’Église, in Saint-Samson-sur-Rance. 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.
What you will see
- 8.1 km, about 2 hours
- 108 m of ascent
- Level: easy
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Tiemblais menhir
- Châtelier lock
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- Lessard bridge
Tips on the spot
- Start: Square de l’Église, in Saint-Samson-sur-Rance.
- Guidebooks are on sale at the Dinan tourist office, the Maison des Faluns and the Maison de la Rance.
- 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?
8.1 km, with 108 m of ascent, or about 2 hours of walking.
Where does it start?
Square de l’Église, in Saint-Samson-sur-Rance. 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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