Marches de Bretagne

From Laval (Mayenne) to Vitre (Ille-et-Vilaine)

Hiking on Marches de Bretagne from Laval (Mayenne) to Vitre (Ille-et-Vilaine) via Le Genest-Saint-Isle, Port-Brillet, Le Pertre and Argentre-du-Plessis. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Shelter, Inn, Shops.

The route from Laval to Vitré crosses an iconic section of the Marches of Brittany, the historic border region between the Duchy of Brittany and the Kingdom of France. This territory, straddling the Mayenne and Ille-et-Vilaine departments, is characterized by a landscape of hedged fields and verdant valleys, typical of western France. It was a major strategic area, which explains the presence of numerous powerful medieval fortresses along the route. Laval, with its imposing castle, and especially Vitré, nicknamed the "Gateway to Brittany" with its imposing fortified castle, bear witness to this centuries-old defensive history. Today, the region offers a well-preserved architectural heritage, ideal for historical hikes and discovering a culture of transition.

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Distance: 74km, Elevation maximum: 181m, Elevation minimum: 46m, Elevation gain uphill: 630m
IGN Maps: 1418SB - LAVAL / PORT-BRILLET. 1419SB - COSSE-LE-VIVIEN / L'HUISSERIE. 1319SB - LA GUERCHE-DE-BRETAGNE / RETIERS. 1318SB - VITRE / CHATEAUBOURG.

Hiking on Marches de Bretagne from Laval (Mayenne) to Vitre (Ille-et-Vilaine) 10 Sentiers aux allentours:
GR®37 Heart of Brittany
GR®39 From Mont St Michel (Manche) to Hoscas (Loire-Atlantique)
GR®365 From Chapelle-Janson (Ille-et-Vilaine) to Durtal (Maine-et-Loire)

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.