Trébry: Mont Bel-Air and the Circular Trail

Trébry combines a specific hiking option with a notable high point and several architectural and cultural landmarks. The focus is Mont Bel-Air: at 339 metres, it is the highest point in the Côtes-d’Armor département and is located in the commune of Trébry. When planning a stay, you can choose between a longer loop through the hilly landscape and individual historical attractions; the viewpoint and the buildings offer different highlights.

Circular trail through the heights of the Mené

The “De Trébry au Mont Bel-Air” circular trail is 14.5 kilometres long, moderately difficult and takes about four hours. It starts at the car park opposite Trébry town hall. The distance, difficulty level and approximate duration together provide a concrete guide for planning your day. Before setting out, check local trail conditions and confirm on site that the car park is available.

The trail passes through the typical hilly landscapes of the heights of the Mené. Where the terrain slopes down along the circular route, small streams rise, including the Gouëssant, initially just a trickle. The route passes the Source de la Perchais, a quiet, green place to rest and have a picnic.

Mont Bel-Air and its chapel

In clear weather, the summit offers views across the Pays de Penthièvre to the maritime horizon. The Chapelle Notre-Dame du Mont-Carmel, also known as Notre-Dame de Bel-Air, is also located on the summit. It was built between 1855 and 1862 and has an octagonal shape. Eight covered avenues converge on the chapel. Octagonal means that the building has eight sides; there are also eight avenues. The site can thus be understood through its shape and the paths that converge on it.

Church and other cultural sites

The Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul dates back to a building from the 17th century. The church houses very old statues of the Virgin Mary, Saint Anne, Saint Maudez, Saint Andrew and Saint Mamert. The church building and the five named statues offer different historical perspectives: architectural history and religious artworks.

The 19th-century Chapelle Saint-Maudez lies 200 metres off the circular trail; a spring and a calvary are located beside it. The Dolmen du Cas Rouge lies 800 metres off the circular trail. It is also known as “l’autel des fées” or “table de sacrifice”, is a remnant of a tumulus and bears witness to collective prehistoric burials. The 200 and 800 metres refer to different distances from the circular trail, while 14.5 kilometres is the length of the loop itself.

The Château de la Touche-Trébry is protected as a historic monument. At around four hours, the circular trail is a clearly defined hiking option in terms of time; the church, chapels and dolmen represent sacred architecture and archaeological heritage. If you are looking for hotels for a trip to Trébry, you can use this distinction as a starting point for planning your day: a longer hike or a visit to individual architectural and cultural sites.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Péver, Trémeur, Pléneuf-Val-André, Plessala, Bourbriac, Lancerf, Tréméreuc, Plouguenast.

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