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Armed with your best pair of sneakers and your camera, go to the tops of the most beautiful panoramas of the Pays de Fougères! Between breathtaking landscapes and wonders of nature, open your eyes wide to contemplate the beauty in the wild.
A discovery circuit to gain height!
Le Circuit of the Balcons de Fougères is the best way to discover all the points of view of the the medieval heart of the village. This 7km walk will guide you from Fougeres Castle in the Medieval Quarter, witness to the local know-how, up to the Upper Town with its artisan workshops and the Belfry passing by the unmissable spot to take your most beautiful photos of Fougères from the belvedere of the Jpublic garden.
For those in a hurry, know that the most beautiful panoramas are also accessible within a 10-minute walk from the Fougeres Castle . Spin up to " Butte-a-Bigot » and let yourself be transported by the exotic turquoise of Lac du Rocher-Coupe, former quarry now protected to preserve the natural habitat of a peregrine falcon…
I saw it all in the sun, I saw it at dusk, I saw it again in the moonlight and I never tire of it. It's wonderful.
Admire the breathtaking view of our fortress! Then dive in to discover the Old Town of Fougeres. You can then begin a gradual ascent of the Public garden, offering on each floor a new magnificent view of the Castle of and the Fougères countryside.
A view to make you dizzy!
The bravest who dare to climb to the bell tower de lSt. Leonard's Church will be amazed by the spectacle that awaits them! A 360° view above the rooftops: over the City, the Castle and the Valley.
Valleys and valleys, the Fougerais Basin from all angles
The hilly territory of the Bassin Fougerais is generous in spectacular viewpoints. Escape out of time and mosaics of landscapes await you on the heights.
Here is a selection of must-see spots:
- The Niche-Coucou hiking circuit in Beaucé
- The Valleys trail at the Chapelle Janson
- The Mine Circuit from Montbelleux to Luitré-Dompierre
- The Walk of the Castles circuit in Saint-Brice-en-Coglès
Le Saut-Roland, a legendary view of the forest
Famous for the medieval legend linked to Chevalier Roland, prefect of the Marches de Bretagne who succeeded in accomplishing two jumps of more than 100 meters between two rocks and whose third attempt was fatal, the cliffs of Jump-Roland culminate at 173 meters in a prodigious chaos of rocks buried in the forest.
A walk of about 45 minutes will allow you to enjoy the view of the valley and the Saint-Blaise River.
Ready for a dip in the heart of nature in the Couesnon Valley?
La Couesnon river stretches over 80 km of winding paths between the Mayenne and the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. Stretched in a wooded furrow of the granite massif, lovers of wide open spaces and natural panoramas will be delighted to discover this valley overlooked by wooded slopes and meadows.
We give you an appointment between Saint-Ouen-des-Alleux and Mézière-sur-Couesnon to start your discovery of the valley directly from the summit!
