Mégrit: Heathland, Granite and Walking Trails

Mégrit is shaped by heathland and rocks, including granite. The Circuit des Picotous brings this landscape to life: the route passes through a wooded valley and by a very deep blue granite quarry. The churchyard of Mégrit Church adds historical architectural and cultural details. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Mégrit, you can plan your stay around whether walking, local history, or a combination of the two is your main interest.

Walking Between the Valley and Granite

The Circuit des Picotous starts at the school car park and leads through the Mégrit valley. Descents and climbs shape the route through wooded surroundings. The trail is six kilometres long; its listed duration is two hours, and its difficulty level is “easy.” Actual conditions may vary, so the duration and rating are intended as a guide for planning.

One notable point along the Circuit des Picotous is the Carrière du Maroc: the route passes a very deep blue granite quarry, where a marked oak tree stands. This gives the granite a specific point of reference along the walk.

Another walk available in the commune of Mégrit is the Circuit des Pierres et des landes, with a listed length of 10 to 12 kilometres. Compared with the Picotous’s six kilometres, the routes differ in distance: the Picotous is shorter, while the other route covers 10 to 12 kilometres. If you want to choose your walk by distance, these figures provide a clear comparison.

The Churchyard and Other Traces of Local History

The churchyard of Mégrit Church brings together several historical details. The ossuary dates from the 17th century and was added to the register of historic monuments in 1927 because of its herringbone masonry. The masonry is thus specifically cited as the reason for its inclusion, linking its historical significance to a distinct architectural feature. A notable calvary, brought from the hamlet of Saint-Maudez, also stands in the same churchyard. A notice from January 2021 put the age of a yew tree there at 600 years.

Manor houses can also be discovered along the roads and paths in Mégrit. For a culturally minded stay, they extend the view beyond the churchyard to other buildings in the village.

Landscape and Choosing a Holiday Rental

The Carrière du Chêne Marqué lies on the outskirts of Mégrit and is designated as a municipal sensitive natural area. It adds another named natural space to the landscape of heathland, rocks, and granite.

When choosing a holiday rental in Mégrit, your preferred focus may be the deciding factor: a walk with a clearly defined distance, or historical discoveries in the churchyard and along the paths. The landscape brings together nature and history, without requiring your stay to focus on just one of them.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Judoce, Locarn, Kerpert, Trelevern, Lamballe, Pléneuf-Val-André, Boqueho, Lannebert

For the overview of the wider region: Côtes-D’armor.