Those considering a stay in Plumieux can compare the hiking trails by distance and get to know the area through its heritage sites. Two questions are particularly useful: Would you prefer a shorter loop or one of the longer partial loops, and are you more interested in riverside trails or historical landmarks such as crosses, a spring, and a sundial? Plumieux offers named circular routes and a rich local history.

Hiking in Plumieux

A suitable starting point for hikes is the car park between the two football pitches, next to the motorhome parking area. The Circuit des Faux (Faô) is a 2.5-kilometre circular route. The Guerfro trail can be divided into two circular routes, each about 7.5 kilometres long, and runs along the Guerfro River. Each of the two Guerfro loops is therefore about three times as long as the Circuit des Faux; at the same time, they are approximately equal in length. If distance is an important factor in your choice, you can choose between a shorter loop and two longer options. The Guerfro trail also has the river as a clearly named point of reference.

The municipal circular route is marked on posts, trees, and other structures to help hikers follow the trail. Check the markings on site and follow the local signs before setting out.

Landscape and former heathland

The municipal circular routes pass through the landscapes of Plumieux, which were once covered by extensive heathland between La Ferrière and the Lanouée Forest. This historical landscape detail adds a perspective across time to the routes: alongside their present-day course, the former extent of the heath is another distinctive part of the local landscape. Anyone interested in landscape history can also explore the former heathland stretching between La Ferrière and the Lanouée Forest.

Heritage in Saint-Leau

Saint-Leau in Plumieux is rich in heritage. The medieval wayside cross of Saint-Leau stands on the site of the former Saint-Leau chapel, which was destroyed. The Saint-Rémy spring is also in Saint-Leau, near the municipal circular route. The Saint-Leau sundial is about twenty metres from the route. Their locations in relation to the loop provide a point of reference for both the spring and the sundial: one is nearby, while an approximate distance is given for the other.

Wayside crosses and parish church

The wayside crosses offer different ways to explore local history, including their dating, inscriptions, pedestals, and later changes. The Saint-Rémi wayside cross dates from the 17th century, stands on a newer pedestal, and bears the inscription “saint Rémi”. The Saint-Armel wayside cross formerly stood at the foot of the washhouse and was re-erected on a modern pedestal in 1988. The cemetery cross is listed as protected heritage.

The Saint-Pierre parish church adds another landmark, with construction spanning 1873 to 1912. Together, the crosses and the church offer various historical points of reference: a medieval cross, a wayside cross from the 17th century, a re-erection in 1988, and the church’s construction period. You can choose which places to visit based on whether you are more interested in cross inscriptions and pedestals or in architectural history.

Discover more destinations: Loguivy-Lès-Lannion, Saint-Adrien, Pléhérel-Plage, Ploumilliau, Plancoet, Saint-Michel-En-Grève, Plorec-Sur-Arguenon, Ploubazlanec.

For the broader travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.