Walk
Sous le sceau de Boishardy
Bréhand · Côtes-d’Armor
A 14.7 km loop in Bréhand along sunken lanes and the Margot and Truite valleys, on the lands of the Chouan general Boishardy.
- Suggested time
- 4 h 30
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Pays de Moncontour
- Atmosphere
- Sunken lanes, valleys and Chouan history.
- Getting there
- Bréhand. Church
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
Through history and along the valley: this trail explores the rich heritage of Bréhand. Sunken lanes, valley floors and woods follow one another along the Margot and the Truite. The route is marked by the figure of General Boishardy, the Chouan leader born in Bréhand. The loop is 14.7 km long, with 155 m of ascent; allow about 4 h 30 of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: the church in Bréhand. 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
- 14.7 km, about 4 h 30
- 155 m of ascent
- Level: medium
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Margot and Truite valleys
- Sunken lanes
Show 1 more pointHide
- The story of General Boishardy
Tips on the spot
- Start: the church in Bréhand.
- 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?
14.7 km, with 155 m of ascent, or about 4 h 30 of walking.
Where does it start?
The church in Bréhand. 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.
Stay in Bréhand
Places to stay that are still available, with current prices, compared across the main booking platforms.
Partner link: a booking made from this map may earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.
Read in the journal
- ChristmasWhat to do in Côtes-d’Armor during the Christmas holidaysDinan in winter, scallops, the birds of the bay and Cap Fréhel in the wind: our ideas for the 2026 Christmas holidays in Côtes-d’Armor.
- SeasonWhat to do in Côtes-d’Armor at All Saints’Pink granite, Cap Fréhel, Bréhat, the scallop season and castles: our ideas for the 2026 All Saints’ holidays in Côtes-d’Armor.
- RankingThe most beautiful beaches in Côtes-d’ArmorSaint-Guirec and Trestraou in Perros-Guirec, Coz-Pors, the Plage Bonaparte, Val-André and Cap d’Erquy: our selection of the most beautiful beaches in Côtes-d’Armor.
Traveller reviews
Nobody has reviewed this place yet.