Outdoor activities: hiking, cycling, trail running

Walking, cycling or horse riding

The Blavet Valley offers a wealth of trails for walking, cycling, and horse riding.

The towpath along the river is easily accessible on foot, by bike, or on horseback. It’s perfect for family strolls—flat, safe, and car-free. Kids will love it, and so will you!

Explore all the Blavet Valley circuits and find the route that suits you (Discover all the circuits of the Blavet valley.)

For those seeking more of a challenge, climbing the slopes of the Castennec promontory or the Maneguen (13 km / 42,650.9 ft) is sure to get your heart racing. Further downstream at Pont-Augan, the GR 38 trail takes you into the region’s lush wooded areas.

Two nautical bases, at Saint-Nicolas-des-Eaux and Pont-Augan (Baud), offer opportunities to enjoy the water through canoeing, kayaking, or pedal boating. The calm stretches of the river make it easy to launch small boats, which can pass through the locks via side channels.

Sailing on the Blavet

For larger boats, passing through the locks requires a bit of planning: be sure to notify the lock keeper 24 hours in advance. The Saint-Nicolas-des-Eaux boat stop provides water and electricity connections for a comfortable stay on the river.