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View of the Forested Hills – Fairies' Mirror Pond loop from Fontaine de Barenton

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View of the Forested Hills – Fairies' Mirror Pond loop from Fontaine de Barenton

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View of the Forested Hills – Fairies' Mirror Pond loop from Fontaine de Barenton

04:59

18.2km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Camping Site

1

2.28 km

Barenton Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is located in the middle of the Paimpont forest near the village of Folle Pensée. According to Arthurian legend, it is here that Merlin would have met the fairy Viviane.

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2

9.90 km

Sainte-Onenne Church

Highlight • Historical Site

FRENCH: A curious mix of Christianity and paganism is behind the history of this place, and this pretty village is worth a visit. Toilets with access to water are available …

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3

11.4 km

View of the Forested Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

splendid view

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4

11.6 km

Merlin's Seat

Highlight • Natural Monument

Merlin's seat carved into the rock... according to legend, Merlin watched over the valley from this place...

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5

11.8 km

View of the Val sans Retour from the Faux-Amants Rock

Highlight • Forest

From here you can admire the Valley of No Return. But don't forget to spare a thought for the two young lovers petrified here by the fairy Morgane.

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6

12.0 km

Fairies' Mirror Pond

Highlight • Lake

great place with beautiful colors in autumn

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7

12.1 km

Golden Tree

Highlight • Monument

Hated, adulated, this work of art leaves no one indifferent. This remains a reminder of the fragility of this forest and its ecosystem that it is important to preserve.

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8

12.3 km

Entrance to the Val Sans Retour

Highlight • Gorge

beautiful place for a superb hike

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18.2 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

3.15 km

1.49 km

272 m

251 m

Surfaces

9.07 km

6.04 km

1.39 km

1.30 km

369 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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