The municipality’s trails lead to the boundary between the maritime and fluvial Rance. This shapes the character of La Vicomté-Sur-Rance: hiking and historical themes go hand in hand here. You can compare routes by distance and elevation gain, or focus on a specific historic site. The walking routes range from a 3 km circular trail to a 13 km loop hike. When planning a stay, distance and theme are two natural starting points.
Choose hiking trails by distance and theme
The Tour de La Vicomté-sur-Rance loop hike covers 13 km and 150 m of elevation gain; it is the longest of the listed trails. The Sentier du pont de Lessard circular trail is 3 km long. Two routes fall in between: the hike to the Dolmen du Bois Rocher covers 4.8 km and 74 m of elevation gain, while the Sentier de l'Eperon Barré is 5.5 km long with 158 m of elevation gain. The two middle distances are close, but their elevation gains differ. When planning, you can therefore compare the routes by distance, elevation gain and destination. Since April 2020, volunteers from La Vicomté-sur-Rance have maintained the municipality’s hiking trails.
The Sentier de l'Eperon Barré runs along the fluvial Rance. The Mont Joly viewpoint is located above the Rance along the trail. If you are looking for both a connection to the river and a named viewpoint on a hike, you will find both on this route.
Dolmen, mill and historic sites
The Dolmen du Bois Rocher is a Neolithic covered gallery. The associated hike leads to a named prehistoric monument. The term “covered gallery” describes not only the monument’s age but also its architectural form. At Moulin du Prat, a different aspect of the past takes centre stage: visitors can learn about its former use for grinding wheat or buckwheat. The two hikes of similar length—to the dolmen and along the Sentier de l'Eperon Barré—have different focuses: a prehistoric monument on the one hand, and the Rance and Mont Joly on the other.
Morgrève is a refuge for the last “carrelets” on the Rance. In the distant past, the Eperon Barré was a refuge for Gallic tribes, including the Coriosolites. Alongside the dolmen, other historical themes are therefore available: Morgrève and the “carrelets,” and the Eperon Barré with its links to the Gallic tribes.
The parish church of La Vicomté-Sur-Rance was built in 1867. In 1923, the architect Dugenet altered the upper part of the tower and the roof covering. These two dates add a precisely dated chapter of local history to the prehistoric and Gallic connections.
A loop trail leading to the town centre
A loop trail passes through Ville Es Pois and follows a route reserved for pedestrians and cyclists before reaching the town centre of La Vicomté-sur-Rance. Alongside hikes focused on particular themes, this offers another route, with the town centre as its destination. It is another option for visitors who want to plan their route around the town centre.
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For the broader travel guide: Côtes-D’armor.
