Beffou, the beech tree residenceSensitive natural area

Forêt de Beffou: Escape to the heart of Breton nature

Come and breathe, see and listen to the Beffou forest, the green lung of Trégor, one of the largest in Brittany. Covering more than 630 hectares, discover a paradise for nature lovers : hiking trails, exceptional flora and fauna, history and legends… Disconnect and recharge your batteries amidst these majestic trees.

Getting there

The highest forest in Brittany

Overlooking the Trégor region, the Beffou forest rises to 322 metres at Le Pavé, the highest point in the region. This forest massif, classified as a sensitive natural area and managed by the Côtes d’Armor department, is home to a remarkable, well-preserved biodiversity. Hundred-year-old beech, oak, chestnut and yew trees, the sacred tree of the Celts, stand side by side with vestiges of the past, such as the covered alley at Brohet or theancient Roman road linking Carhaix to the legendary site of Yaudet, evidence of human occupation since the Neolithic period. Until the 18th century, the forest was home to intense metallurgical activity, as well as to clog-makers, who profited from the beech wood.

Discover Beffou Forest

Discover the forest as a family

With your little adventurers, follow in the footsteps of Job the woodcutter and discover the secrets of the forest and its many inhabitants. Up in the forest, the more inquisitive can test their knowledge with the arboretum and its Tro Braz walk : an opportunity to test your knowledge and discover over 300 different tree species.
And for the kids, as they leave the forest, a great family game and treasure hunt awaits them on the panoramic Goariva site! Unforgettable memories guaranteed!

The fauna of the Beffou forest

Nature lovers, the Beffou forest is your ideal playground. A lush, humid forest, Beffou is a haven for many animals: deer, roe deer, birds, squirrels… Discreet during the day, try to observe them at dawn or dusk, provided you’re as discreet as they are! Autumn is undoubtedly the best time to observe deer. The Etang des Comprejou is an ideal place to observe these animals in their natural environment: deer come here to quench their thirst, herons enjoy the place, American mink and even otters frequent this preserved natural environment.

Wildlife watching on the Pink Granite Coast

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Autumn, the forest’s magical season

It’s perhaps at this time of year, when the forest is decked out in its yellow and orange hues, that it’s at its most beautiful. The flamboyant colors of autumn transform Beffou’s forest into a veritable tableau. It’s also the perfect time to pick chestnuts or mushrooms. To learn how to recognize mushrooms, try a nature outing with the Centre Forêt Bocage or the War Dro an Natur association. The most courageous can try to hear the stag’s bellow – thrills guaranteed!

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Beffou, a natural sports ground

The Beffou forest is an ideal playground for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. Hiking, mountain biking, trail running, horse riding… There’s something for everyone. The Tro Koad ar Markiz loop offers hikers exceptional panoramic views, while mountain bikers will find routes from the Belle-Isle-en-Terre mountain bike station. Trail runners can test their mettle on three routes of varying distances. Finally, horse riders can explore the forest along theEquibreizh, which crosses it from east to west.

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