Discover Mégrit: hiking between heathland and granite

The landscape of Mégrit is shaped by heathland and rocks, including granite. Hiking routes and historic landmarks in the churchyard reveal two distinct sides of the destination. The Circuit des Picotous passes through the Mégrit valley and by a deep granite quarry; the churchyard is home to an ossuary, a calvary and a yew tree. For planning, the route lengths offer a concrete comparison, while the architectural details provide a distinct focus on local history.

Hiking in Mégrit: routes and character

The Circuit des Picotous is one of the hikes available in the commune of Mégrit. It is 6 km long; the stated duration is two hours, and the difficulty level is “easy.” The route starts at the school car park and passes through the Mégrit valley. Its course features both descents and climbs, and the surroundings are wooded. The two-hour estimate can serve as a guide to the time required; conditions may vary.

Another hike available in the commune is the Circuit des Pierres et des landes. Its stated length is 10 to 12 km, which is four to six kilometres longer than the 6 km Picotous route. If you compare the tours by distance, you can choose between one shorter and one longer stated route.

The Circuit des Picotous passes by the Carrière du Maroc, a very deep blue granite quarry with a marked oak tree. This named landmark connects the route with Mégrit's granite landscape. The Carrière du Chêne Marqué, classified as a sensitive natural area of the commune, is also located in the surrounding area of Mégrit. The similar-sounding names refer to different places: the Carrière du Maroc is on the Circuit des Picotous, while the Carrière du Chêne Marqué is in the surrounding area.

Historic landmarks in the churchyard and along the routes

The churchyard of Mégrit church contains a 17th-century ossuary. In 1927, it was added to the register of historic monuments because of its herringbone masonry. The date of construction and the year of registration refer to different things: the 17th century dates the building, while 1927 is the year it was listed. The masonry is the specific reason for its listing and an architectural point of interest. If you are interested in architectural history, this detail draws attention to a particular feature of the ossuary.

The calvary in the churchyard comes from the hamlet of Saint-Maudez. A report on a heritage visit in 2020 described it as remarkable. A yew tree in the same churchyard was reported to be 600 years old in a municipal bulletin from January 2021. The calvary's origin establishes a specific connection to Saint-Maudez; the age given for the yew tree is tied to the notice published in January 2021.

Manor houses can also be discovered along the roads and paths in Mégrit. This extends the interest in historic buildings beyond the churchyard and into the wider townscape.

Discover more destinations: Loscouët-Sur-Meu, Pouldouran, La Landec, Plaine-Haute, Lescouët-Gouarec, Plélan-Le-Petit, Cohiniac, Pordic.

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