Lanvollon: Mill, Viaduct and Mountain Biking

Lanvollon combines a tangible history of buildings and their uses with opportunities for exploring on foot and by mountain bike. The Moulin de Blanchardeau, the Viaduc de Lanvollon and the medieval Vasque ou auge de Guermorvan represent different chapters in the town’s history. For planning, practical details are available about a circular trail, mountain bike routes and visitor opportunities.

Moulin de Blanchardeau and Viaduct

The Moulin de Blanchardeau dates from before the French Revolution. Its exterior is freely accessible. Regular exhibitions are held in one room of the former mill building. If you plan to visit an exhibition, check the programme and access arrangements before your visit; these details may change.

The Viaduc de Lanvollon is 150 metres long, 10 metres high and has 19 arches. The Viaduc de Blanchardeau crossed the river Leff at Lanvollon on the former railway line between Guingamp and Plouha. The measurements give an idea of its scale, while the former railway connection places it in the area’s transport history.

Circular Trail and Mountain Bike Routes

The Circuit Viaduc de Blanchardeau is an easy 6.4-kilometre circular trail that starts and finishes in the centre of Lanvollon. Along the way, it descends through a wooded valley and passes a former mill. There is a mountain bike station and a picnic area there. The route description thus combines a clearly defined walking option with a scenic section and a named stopping point.

The Vtt Côte du Goëlo station includes 272 kilometres of developed, maintained and signposted mountain bike routes across the Leff Armor Communauté area. Two route options start at the Moulin de Blanchardeau in Lanvollon. At the starting point, bikes can be washed and visitors can take a break. The network details refer to the Leff Armor Communauté area; the two specified starting options are located in Lanvollon.

The options therefore differ in scope: the circular trail is described as a single walking route, with its length, difficulty, start and finish. The mountain biking information gives an overview of a larger network and identifies two starting options at the Moulin. When comparing the two activities, you can choose between a clearly defined loop and a regional mountain biking offer.

A Medieval Relic

The Vasque ou auge de Guermorvan was used in the Middle Ages as a horse trough and to select horses by size. It was carved from a single block of granite weighing 18 tonnes. The basin is 3.80 metres in diameter and 1.40 metres high. Its dimensions and recorded functions together convey both the object’s size and its practical historical purpose.

Visits and Practical Information

La Savonnerie d'Armor offers free, guided tours of its production site. No booking is required. As visitor arrangements and seasonal opening times may change, check the latest visiting hours in advance before including the tour in your plans.

The Lanvollon Tourist Information Office is open year-round. Fishing permits required for river fishing are also available there. Opening hours and availability may change; a quick check before your visit will help you plan your trip to the office.

Discover more destinations: Tréglamus, Pleumeur-Bodou, Maël-Carhaix, Yvignac-La-Tour, Guenroc, Saint-Gilles-Les-Bois, Ile-De-Bréhat, Plurien.

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