How do we help ?
When you visit us for a walking or cycling holiday then just tell us in advance and we`ll make sure that our special walkers/ cyclists pack is waiting in the house ready for your arrival. Just ask when you book.

So that you don't have to waste your valuable holiday time researching all of the different walks and cycle routes we have done it for you. All of the information is contained in our `walkers / cyclists pack` as described below (no`s 1-5)

1. Individual portfolio of map cards with circuits/ routes marked out.
There is an individual portfolio of thirty map cards, each describing a different route. Each card has its own map on it (to scale). On the back of the card there is a description of the places of interest you will see along the way (e.g Chapels, canals, villages, restaurants). Also shown is whether the path is suitable for walkers and /or cyclists, how long it is, if it`s easy or difficult and how many hours it will take to walk it. The card also tells you what type of path it is so you know whether it`s a rural or a town circuit. Car parks are clearly marked. Each one is a `circle` so you end up back at the car. They are perfect both for those just wanting a gentle stroll right through to the more dedicated ramblers/ cyclists.

Here`s a sample of just two of the thirty map cards. They are all laid out the same way.

I. Windmills and manor houses card
11.5km, 2 hours 45 mins. Gentle. Scenic. Goes via numerous mills and chapels and country houses.

II. Circuit Botanical card
7km, 2 hours. Gentle but some hills. These paths run through the woods and include informative signs explaining the forty different species of trees along the way.

The photo below is at St Congard (about 7 miles away)

Below is the towpath at Malestroit

5. Detailed local map showing the local area
This Serie Bleue Map (No 1020E) is the most detailed map you can get hold of. It shows all the local tracks and paths on it You are free to wander or cycle virtually anywhere you see a track

Other ideas
Try the tour of the huge Lake of the Duke (below photo) - 16km / four hours scenic walk. Why not go to Montertelot and try the famous Canal to Rocks walk? If you fancy something a bit more `lively` go to Reminiac and go around the `Necklace of Reminiac` (11km). You can see lots of hand carved wooden sculptures along the way and also pop into the restaurant for lunch as you go. Alternatively try the `Walk of the Dukes` around the ancient town of Ploermel.

Also at Ploermel is the Circuit des Chapelles.

Another really nice lake walk (a shorter one- 45 mins) is at Carrentoir. Here you can stroll along the paths, go over bridges onto an island, have a picnic on one of the benches whilst admiring the great views or if you prefer pop into the Pre Gallo (see below right), the lakeside auberge. The restaurant is great value traditional French cusine and has nice views across the lake.

Nip up to Monteneuf, where just past the nature centre, you`ll find the starting point for numerous signposted walks ? There`s also a large map in the car park showing you all the options. You can check out the Bronze Age standing stones on some of these walks.

Also in Monteneuf you will find a very odd walk. It`s not signposted and not at all obvious but starts behind the lake.

It`s a tiny little path through the forest and all along the way `the fairies` (as our children think) have made all sorts of odd creations from the forests materials. There are tiny houses made of sticks, twigs and moss, bigger versions of haphazardly piled up slate, fir cones mysteriously hanging across the path tied to invisible string. There are odd shapes suspended between the trees, campfire/ meeting places and even at one point a `games` spot where you throw fir cones through hoops and into woven baskets.

The whole walk is very bizarre and you could almost believe that fairies have been at work.

Click on the triangular arrow in the centre of the picture below to see a short movie of the fairy walk..

Try trekking (or cycling) up the old Roman road -last used when Reminiac was a stopping point for the old stage coaches.

The Velopark
As you can no doubt guess this is a place for cyclists. Near Pontivy it’s a 100 acre park set in the heart of the forest. There's a bike museum, loads of cycle routes to follow, a shop and even a rather fine bar.

Cliff top walk at Batz-sur-Mer
This is a really nice small town further down the coast from La Baule. The town square is traditional in every way, packed with flowers and cafes with tables and chairs filling the restaurants. Not only that but there`s miles of cliff top walks along the coastline which is quite breathtaking.

Stroll through some of the woodland walks that are all around the region- try the Forest de Brocéliande.

Bike hire
You can hire bikes easily. Just go to the tourist information (or the mower shop) at Malestroit. Choose either to hire by the day or the week. Prices are about €14 per day or €50 per week.

All round the houses the countryside is just great for walking and cycling. Just step outside the door.......

In fact only 200 yards from Verte is the start of a great walk along an old stream through the trees and into the forest....