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Fairies' Mirror Pond – Val Sans Retour loop from Néant-sur-Yvel

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Brittany
Vannes
Néant-Sur-Yvel

Fairies' Mirror Pond – Val Sans Retour loop from Néant-sur-Yvel

Moderate

4.8

(4)

15

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Fairies' Mirror Pond – Val Sans Retour loop from Néant-sur-Yvel

02:28

8.94km

100m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Camping Site

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3.42 km

Entrance to the Val Sans Retour

Highlight • Gorge

beautiful place for a superb hike

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2

3.57 km

Fairies' Mirror Pond

Highlight • Lake

great place with beautiful colors in autumn

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3

3.97 km

Val Sans Retour

Highlight • Gorge

The famous Valley of No Return, here the atmosphere is obviously special with the legend that radiates around. A great opportunity in any case to discover the forest of Paimpont and the many places linked to the Arthurian cycle.

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4

4.42 km

Many people stop at the Miroir aux Fées only, yet this pond upstream is wilder and the atmosphere deserves to push the walk here.

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5

4.85 km

View of the Forested Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

splendid view

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6

5.11 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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7

5.24 km

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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8

6.26 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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8.94 km

End point

Camping Site

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

2.08 km

1.38 km

1.16 km

261 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

2.50 km

1.27 km

998 m

854 m

412 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Sunday 11 October

21°C

12°C

92 %

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