Walk
De la Glaume à Gervis
Châteaugiron · Ille-et-Vilaine
A 10 km loop from the Châteaugiron pond: the foot of the castle, narrow streets, the Glaume nature area, the banks of the Yaigne and Rocomps.
- Suggested time
- 2 h 30
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Pays de Châteaugiron
- Atmosphere
- Heritage, nature and viewpoints.
- Getting there
- Chateaugiron (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route
Loop: the route returns to its starting point. Route: Pays de Châteaugiron Communauté, Usage libre sous réserve de mention de la source.
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
Starting from the pond, this loop passes at the foot of the Château de Châteaugiron, through the narrow streets of the centre, then through quiet neighbourhoods and tree-lined paths. After the Glaume nature area and the banks of the Yaigne, you return to the town centre past the Saint-Nicolas chapel and cross the “Mal-y-Passe” bridge at the foot of the castle. The route then climbs towards Haut and Bas Rocomps, before heading back down to Châteaugiron along the allée de Gervis and ending gently around the pond. The loop is 10 km long; allow about 2 h 30 of walking. Start: the Châteaugiron pond, rue de l’Orangerie. The official route, published by Pays de Châteaugiron Communauté, is shown on the map and can be downloaded as a GPX file to follow on your phone.
What you will see
- 10 km, about 2 h 30
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Château de Châteaugiron
- Glaume nature area
- Banks of the Yaigne
- Rocomps heights
Tips on the spot
- Start: the Châteaugiron pond, rue de l’Orangerie.
- 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?
10 km, or about 2 h 30 of walking.
Where does it start?
Châteaugiron pond, rue de l’Orangerie. The route comes back to its starting point.
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