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Noyal-sur-Vilaine · Ille-et-Vilaine
A 7.7 km loop through the countryside of Noyal-sur-Vilaine, between ponds and dense hedges home to midwife toads, marsh frogs and newts.
- Suggested time
- 1 h 55
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Pays de Châteaugiron
- Atmosphere
- Hedged farmland, ponds and hedges.
- Getting there
- Noyal-sur-Vilaine (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
This trail explores the countryside of Noyal-sur-Vilaine, known for its natural riches. Between ponds and small fields surrounded by dense hedges, you can admire oaks, chestnuts and elms, and you may come across midwife toads, marsh frogs and newts. The path passes Les Motais, a biotope protection area, before heading back to the village. The loop is 7.7 km long; allow about 1 h 55 of walking. Start: 70 avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, in Noyal-sur-Vilaine. 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
- 7.7 km, about 1 h 55
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Les Motais biotope protection area
- Ponds and dense hedges
- Midwife toads and newts
Tips on the spot
- Start: 70 avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, in Noyal-sur-Vilaine.
- 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?
7.7 km, or about 1 h 55 of walking.
Where does it start?
70 avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, in Noyal-sur-Vilaine. The route comes back to its starting point.
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