Road TripFamily weekend in the Upper Léguer Valley

Family road trip – La Haute vallée du Léguer | Day 2

Eager to get away from it all? To discover nature far from the hustle and bustle of the crowds? If so, don’t hesitate and take to the highways and byways of the Trégor! Between the Léguer valley, classified as a wild river, the Beffou forest massif, home to the highest point in the Trégor, and the Plounérin nature reserve, we’ve got a fun programme packed with discoveries for all the family!

Day 2

Duration

1 day

Distance

57 km

Location

Loguivy-Plougras

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The programme

Stage 1

Introduction to river fishing

Classified as a wild river, the Léguer offers an exceptional natural setting for walkers, but it is also a renowned site for river fishing. The river is home to Atlantic salmon and many other species. Try an introduction to fly fishing with one of our fishing guides.

Discover river fishing activities

©Le Léguer Tonquédec|Yoan Brière - La Lanterne

Stage 2

Picnic on the beach at Trégrom

Who said you had to be by the sea to go to the beach?

At Trégrom, in the heart of the Léguer valley, this is undoubtedly one of the most unusual beaches on the Pink Granite Coast. With a refreshing swim, a reading break on the grass or on a rock and picnic tables, it’s the ideal place for your lunch break! If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also explore the surprising tunnel nearby.

How to get to Trégrom Beach

Step 3

Treasure hunt in Kernansquillec

A new treasure hunt is coming your way: The devil still laughs at Kernansquillec!

The Kernansquillec dam was built in the 20th century to supply electricity to the paper mill upstream. At 15 m high and 110 m long, the dam created a reservoir around 2 km long and flooded 12 ha of the valley. Following the closure of the paper mills and the poor state of repair of the building, it was decided in 1995 to dismantle it, making Kernansquillec the first dam to be dismantled on a salmon river in France. It thus became a national symbol for the free movement of fish and the restoration of natural environments, and an ecotourism programme was subsequently launched, reconciling tourism and agriculture.

Today, this splendid valley has regained its wild aspect and great ecological value, culminating in the Wild River label.

Go on a treasure hunt in Kernansquillec

Step 4

A walk around the paper mill site

This valley, now peaceful and restored to nature, was once home to one of Brittany’s largest industries. The site of the paper mills offers you a walk around the old buildings that bear witness to this eventful history. Thanks to the many signs along the way, you can relive the history of this unusual site.

Discover the Vallée stationery website

Step 5

Visit to the aquarium for those curious about nature

As you pass through the charming village of Belle Isle en Terre, stop off to discover the aquarium for those curious about nature, housed in Lady Mond’s castle.

Discover the Aquarium des Curieux de Nature

Step 6

Tasting at the Ménou biscuit factory

Since 1879, the Menou biscuit factory has been making biscuits and pastries in the Breton tradition. Come and discover this know-how and many others in the museum of traditional crafts, and enjoy some local delicacies!