Walk
La Haute Roche
Noyal-sur-Vilaine · Ille-et-Vilaine
A 5.9 km loop in Noyal-sur-Vilaine: the 12th century Saint-Martin priory, the Chêne Joli park, sunken lanes and a viewpoint over the Vilaine.
- Suggested time
- 1 h 30
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Pays de Châteaugiron
- Atmosphere
- Heritage and countryside.
- Getting there
- Noyal-sur-Vilaine (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route
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 Noyal-sur-Vilaine trail explores the Saint-Martin priory, recorded as early as the 12th century and now the L’Intervalle cultural centre. From the church, green paths lead to the Chêne Joli park leisure area, then sunken lanes and a tree-lined farm track. An alternative route offers a fine view over the Vilaine. The walk combines heritage and countryside over about 6 km. The route is 5.9 km long; allow about 1 h 30 of walking. Start: 70 avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, near the church 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
- 5.9 km, about 1 h 30
- Linear route: plan your return
- Saint-Martin priory (12th century)
- Chêne Joli park
- Viewpoint over the Vilaine (alternative route)
Tips on the spot
- Start: 70 avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, near the church 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?
5.9 km, or about 1 h 30 of walking.
Where does it start?
70 avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, near the church in Noyal-sur-Vilaine.
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