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Finistère walks
Morgat: circuit around Cap de la Chèvre
Visorando Member
14.82 mi
+1,686 ft
-1,680 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Crozon (Finistère)
Beautiful tour largely on the coastal path (GR34), via Cap de la Chèvre, which overlooks the bay of Douarnenez.
The headlands of Pen Hir, Toulinguet and Grand Gouin
7.02 mi
+446 ft
-436 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Camaret-sur-Mer (Finistère)
A wonderful walk on the Crozon peninsula. With its steep cliffs, sandy beaches and prehistoric stone circles, this is one of the most beautiful walks in Brittany.
Pointe du Raz, Pointe du Van and the Baie des Trépassés
11.20 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,430 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cléden-Cap-Sizun (Finistère)
A walk between the famous Pointe du Van and Pointe du Raz, passing through the Baie des Trépassés.
Camaret Tower
10.16 mi
+692 ft
-692 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Camaret-sur-Mer (Finistère)
From Camaret harbour, follow the coastal path via the famous Pointe de Pen Hir. Return to face the panorama of Brest harbour.
Tour of Pointe du Raz
4.51 mi
+453 ft
-466 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Plogoff (Finistère)
A short stroll through one of Brittany's most spectacular sites.
Avoid the official car park and the temple merchants that accompany it (Advantage or Inconvenience? Up to you). At the end of the first section, you'll have a panoramic view of the pointe.
The route will be modified on 31/07/2023 to circumvent a ban imposed by a local resident.
Logonna-Daoulas peninsula circuit
9.97 mi
+745 ft
-728 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Logonna-Daoulas (Finistère)
Discover the bottom of Brest harbour via the Logonna-Daoulas coastal path.
Please note: the coastal path between points (6) and (7) has collapsed (May 2025), so you will need to walk along the beach at low tide.
The Tour of Batz Island
8.09 mi
+174 ft
-167 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Île-de-Batz (Finistère)
With alternating fine white sandy beaches, rugged rocky coastlines and green landscapes, the island of Léon enjoys a microclimate where early potatoes are the main crop, grown in soil fertilised by seaweed.
The Pointe des Espagnols in Roscanvel
8.48 mi
+584 ft
-554 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Roscanvel (Finistère)
This walk, starting from Roscanvel church, goes around the Pointe des Espagnols, which is the northern tip of the Crozon peninsula, offering breathtaking views of Brest harbour. It then follows the coastal path to the Fort des Capucins, before returning to the village via the inland route.
Anse de Pouldohan and Pointe de la Jument circuit
6.76 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Trégunc (Finistère)
The route follows mainly the coastal path that runs alongside the many coves of Anse de Pouldohan and returns via Pointe de la Jument.
Starting from Pointe du Millier
6.47 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Beuzec-Cap-Sizun (Finistère)
A countryside walk to discover Kériolet Mill, megalithic sites and a small chapel. The return journey follows theGR®®34coastal path.
From Cap Coz to Beg Meil
6.24 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Fouesnant (Finistère)
From Cap Coz beach to Pointe de Beg Meil via the coastal path and the new developments built on land reclaimed from the sea.Discover the semaphore and the state-owned dune, then enjoy an easier return journey along small roads and paths that are slightly off the beaten track.
Stroll on Callot Island near Carantec
3.92 mi
+95 ft
-72 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Carantec (Finistère)
A charming little stroll on Callot Island in Northern Brittany. Pleasant beaches and a beautiful granite chapel, perched on a hill, enhance the walk.
The island is home to a few houses, but above all a superb little chapel, visible from afar because it's perched on a hillock. The granite chapel is open to visitors.
The walk is enhanced by beautiful beaches, as the northern part of the island is rather wild.
Guern Cliffs via Trez Bellec Beach
5.52 mi
+591 ft
-600 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Crozon (Finistère)
Following the GR®34 through the Guern cliffs, a protected area managed by the Coastal Conservatory ("Conservatoire du Littoral"), you'll dominate the bay "Baie de Douarnenez", framed by the cape "Cap de la Chèvre" on the Crozon peninsula and the tip "Pointe du Van" in cape "Cap Sizun". You'll reach the long beach "Plage de Trez Bellec".On the way back, you'll skirt the pine forest "Pinède de Trez Bihan", offering fine views over the bay "Baie of Douarnenez".
Tour of the Pointe du Van
6.56 mi
+587 ft
-591 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Plogoff (Finistère)
Facing the Baie des Trépassés, theGR®®34leads to the Chapelle Saint-They facing the sea and then to the Pointe du Van, one of the westernmost points in Brittany. It then takes us to the Pointe de Castel Meur, known for its oppidum.The return journey is via small country lanes, passing by the Saint-Tugdual Chapel and picturesque hamlets.
Between land and sea in Lanildut
6.91 mi
+174 ft
-200 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Brélès (Finistère)
A magnificent hike between land and sea, starting from Brélès along sunken paths and ending in Lanildut on the shores of the Iroise Sea. Return to Brélès along the Aber Ildut.
Bois d'Amour and Bord de l'Aven
6.12 mi
+272 ft
-249 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Pont-Aven (Finistère)
In the footsteps of "Gauguin at Nizon" (Christ Vert or "Green Christ") and Trémalo chapel (Christ Jaune or "Yellow Christ")The route follows the forest "Bois d'Amour" and Aven River banks.Return along country paths.
The customs path of Trez Bihan Beach to the Pointe du Guern
3.80 mi
+384 ft
-397 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Telgruc-sur-Mer (Finistère)
Your path is the customs trail near Telgruc-sur-Mer, on the Crozon peninsula, at the tip of Brittany, has breathtaking panoramas in fine weather and thrills in rough weather.
Cap de la Chèvre from the semaphore
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.72 mi
+472 ft
-495 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Crozon (Finistère)
This short loop starting from the Cap de la Chèvre semaphore station follows part ofthe GR®34 trail, which runs along the coast with its stunning coves.
From Brigneau Port via Île Percée
6.08 mi
+220 ft
-194 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Moëlan-sur-Mer (Finistère)
From the small port of Brigneau, nestled in a magnificent estuary, follow theGR®34trail to Île Percée, a small island where blockhouses were used to defend the coast and, above all, the submarine base at Lorient.
The return journey along country lanes and through woods takes you back to the bottom of the ria, where old sardine boats lie dismantled and silted up, living out their final days.
From Pointe Saint-Mathieu to Fort Bertheaume
9.54 mi
+692 ft
-682 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Plougonvelin (Finistère)
Circuit from Pointe Saint-Mathieu to Bertheaume via the path to discover the entrance to the Rade de Brest.
The return journey is a little way back from the coastal path
The village of thatched cottages at Kerascoët, starting from Anse de Rospico
6.07 mi
+190 ft
-180 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Névez (Finistère)
On the way there and back, this circuit follows the coastal path around the Anse de Rospico. Inland, you can admire small villages with their old bread ovens. Kerascoët, the village of thatched cottages, will delight photographers. Don't forget the fountains that dot the route and the Chapel of Trémorvézen.
Discovery tour of the Huelgoat Forest
Local authority
5.86 mi
+538 ft
-512 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Huelgoat (Finistère)
In the heart of the Huelgoat Forest, this woodland setting hides a wealth of heritage treasures. The Mine Canal will take you to the old silver-lead mine and then on to the most iconic sites in this legendary forest.
Ménez-Hom circuit
7.20 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,073 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nic (Finistère)
Hike to the summit of Ménez-Hom (330 m), the highest point of the Montagnes Noires in Brittany.
Great views of Douarnenez Bay, the Crozon peninsula and the Aulne maritime.
A mecca for model aircraft enthusiasts.
Coastal circuit via Pointe de la Jument
10.14 mi
+1,004 ft
-988 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Poullan-sur-Mer (Finistère)
From the pretty little village of Poullan-sur-Mer, head towards the coast.
As you walk from headland to headland and small coves, you will overlook part of the Bay of Douarnenez with Cap de la Chèvre, one of the headlands of the Crozon peninsula, opposite.
Departure to Merrien
6.19 mi
+246 ft
-243 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Moëlan-sur-Mer (Finistère)
Leaving the small port of Merrien, you follow the seafront. After returning via small grassy paths, you'll make your way up the entire ria.
The Roc'h circuit in the Monts d'Arrée
12.67 mi
+925 ft
-932 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Plounéour-Ménez (Finistère)
Roc'h ar Feunteun, Roc'h Trédudon, Roc'h Trévézel, a line of jagged ridges.
In the heart of the Armorique Regional Nature Park, the Monts d'Arrée rise up in a landscape of moors, heather and gorse. These landscapes give off a surprising impression, marked by unreality, mystery and authenticity, which we know well in inland Brittany.
Bénodet Tower
5.32 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Bénodet (Finistère)
Bénodet, Odet estuary and seaside resort. Follow the estuary and then the beach to reach the tip "Pointe de Bénodet", from where you can see the entire south coast. After passing through the town and its camping areas, return to the marina along "Anse de Penfoul".
Castle of Kériolet and pond of Moros
5.18 mi
+210 ft
-217 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
Descend for a circuit around the pond of Moros.Nice view of the manor of Stang-ar-Lin, nicknamed "the Pink Castle". On the way back, visit the grounds of the castle of Kériolt".
Tour of the Sainte-Marguerite Peninsula
4.59 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Landéda (Finistère)
A fairly short loop around the Sainte-Marguerite peninsula, following theGR®34along the coast and ending on land. A very beautiful seaside walk with no major difficulties, just a few steep slopes, particularly near the dunes of Sainte-Marguerite Beach.
Along the Anse de Térénez
7.74 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Plougasnou (Finistère)
Discover the Finistère region of Trégor and the Bay of Morlaix, protected by Vauban with the Château du Taureau. Discover that here too you are in oyster country.
You will also see the Barnénez peninsula, famous for its spectacular cairns: stone tombs dating from the Neolithic period (around 4,000 BC).
Porz-Poulhan via the Moulin de Tréouzien and archaeological sites
6.87 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Plouhinec (Finistère)
Departing from the small port of Porz-Poulhan, discover the renovated and working Moulin de Tréouzien mill and the Chapelle Saint-They chapel, then return along the coast, visiting the archaeological sites.
The Odet at the Stangala Gorges
7.21 mi
+728 ft
-705 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Quimper (Finistère)
The Odet River first rolls its cool waves through gently rolling hills, wooded countryside and long meadows.Then, suddenly, upstream from Quimper, it carves out a narrow, deep gorge and describes a surprising "hairpin bend" around the Griffonès cliff, creating a wild, winding ravine framed by woods, rocks and moors.It is this discovery that I invite you to explore.
Loop between Anse de Goulien and Château de Dinan
3.44 mi
+289 ft
-269 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Crozon (Finistère)
Pointe de Dinan is not the best known of the Crozon peninsula's headlands, yet the view it offers over the Iroise Sea, from the immense Goulien beach to the rocky outcrop at its western tip, is quite magical. Here is a short walk that allows you to see for yourself.
Pointe du Corsen circuit
7.58 mi
+522 ft
-512 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ploumoguer (Finistère)
Coastal path passing through Pointe du Corsen (the westernmost point of mainland France), where the theoretical boundary between the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean is located. This is also where the CROSS is located, which is responsible for monitoring the Ouessant Rail and coordinating sea rescue operations for the Breton coast.
Anse de Poulguin and coastal path via Port Manec'h
7.76 mi
+410 ft
-420 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Névez (Finistère)
There are three distinct sections to this route.At the start, there is a shaded path along the Anse du Poulguin on the karstic cave, followed by a passage through the countryside along small paths and little-used roads to reach the steep coastal path that leads to Port Manec'h, at the mouth of the Aven and Bélon rivers.Return along the banks of the karstic cave.Wooded landscape along the riverbank, which is flooded at high tide.Discover the seaside resort of Port Manec'h, a popular holiday destination since the 1930s.
Discover the Roman baths at Pérennou
6.46 mi
+325 ft
-308 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Plomelin (Finistère)
After walking through the countryside and along the Odet, visit the Roman baths at Le Perennou, which were restored in 2011, then return via the Lestremeur site and along Anse de Combrit.
The banks of the Goyen at the start of the Pont-Croix centre
7.09 mi
+259 ft
-276 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pont-Croix (Finistère)
Discover Pont-Croix, its Notre-Dame de Roscudon collegiate church and its two famous streets, Petite Rue and Grande Rue Chère. Route along both banks of the Le Goyen river, which joins the sea at Audierne. Return via the old railway line.
Along the Belon and the estuary of the Karstic Cave
9.03 mi
+433 ft
-456 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Riec-sur-Belon (Finistère)
Discover the right bank of the Belon and where it meets the Aven, where these two rivers flow into the sea.
Return via quiet country lanes before reaching another cove on the Belon.
The banks of the Belon and Anse de Penmor
5.25 mi
+256 ft
-259 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Riec-sur-Belon (Finistère)
Two coastal rivers, the Aven and the Belon, have the same estuary facing Port Manec'h. This circuit largely follows the edge of the Belon and one of its coves, Penmor. During the walk, you will discover two beautiful fountains and the Saint-Léger Chapel.
Megalithic circuit
7.42 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Plobannalec-Lesconil (Finistère)
Discover the megaliths (dolmens, covered passageway, menhir) facing the open sea.
Return via the coastal path and Lesconil Port.
Tro Sant Riwal circuit
9.75 mi
+781 ft
-794 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rivoal (Finistère)
Nestled in a green valley, this commune has all the charm of the mountain countryside, with its sunken lanes, hedgerows, streams and rugged terrain.
The name of the commune comes from the name of the parish patron saint, Saint Rivoal, formerly Riwall, the name of a large family that emigrated from Brittany to Great Britain in the 5th and 6th centuries.
Saint-Rivoal has been awarded the "Communes du Patrimoine Rural de Bretagne" (Communes of Rural Heritage in Brittany) label.
Hénan Woods
6.76 mi
+233 ft
-236 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Névez (Finistère)
A hike to discover the old tide mills on the Aven river and the site of the Château du Hénan.
Tour of the island of Ouessant - 2 North Coast
9.80 mi
+361 ft
-387 ft
4h 50
Easy
Departure from Ouessant (Finistère)
The day's programme: depart from the village of Lampaul and return to the port of Le Stiff via the north coast.
Minaouët tide mill circuit
7.76 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
The route offers picturesque and varied landscapes.A magnificent view of the entrance to Concarneau harbour and its walled town, a coastal path dotted with beautiful granite rocks leading to a ria where a perfectly preserved old tide mill surprises us; it's worth stopping here.
Tour of Île-Tudy
7.37 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Combrit (Finistère)
Île-Tudy remained a separate island until around 1850.
With the creation of the Kermor sea wall in 1853, blocking the sea on the Pont-l'Abbé side, it is now a peninsula of the same name, located on the left bank of the river's mouth, opposite Loctudy on the right bank.
It extends inland through a vast area of polders classified as a protected natural area.
This circuit allows you to go around it via the polder.
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Around and on the peaks of Ménez-Hom
7.73 mi
+942 ft
-942 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Plomodiern (Finistère)
Loop around Ménez-Hom, the last peak of the Montagnes Noires, via a country route on the east side before starting the climb to pass the two peaks of Le Yed (329 m) and Le Hielc'h (298 m).
Wide panoramic view of the Aulne valley and its suspension bridge, the bottom of Brest harbour and the entire Bay of Douarnenez.
Beautiful vegetation of low-lying heathland and flowering heather from June onwards.
You can visit the imposing chapel (if open) and its enclosure with its 1544 calvary.
Kervijen Cove Circuit
5.75 mi
+328 ft
-325 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Ploéven (Finistère)
Coastal circuit overlooking the bay of Douarnenez, passing by the Kervijen reed beds.The best time to see the dune flowers is May-June.
L'Aber Bay and Pointe de Perharidy
6.88 mi
+30 ft
-33 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Roscoff (Finistère)
Starting from Roscoff, this route will allow you to explore the Perharidy peninsula by skirting the Anse du Laber. It is an easy walk, following theGR®® route and a local footpath, offering, in a very pleasant setting, lovely views of Roscoff and the Île de Batz.
Anse du Laber can be fully explored at low tide, and depending on the tide, the landscapes you see can be radically different.
Esquibien and Primelin circuit
9.60 mi
+249 ft
-226 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Esquibien (Finistère)
The route passes through picturesque little villages along sunken lanes and returns via the coastal path, alternating between rocky headlands, shingle beaches and sandy beaches.
Kermorvan peninsula circular
3.34 mi
+135 ft
-161 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Le Conquet (Finistère)
Facing the Ponant Islands, which include Ouessant and Molène, the Pointe de Kermorvan offers a panoramic view of the coastline from the Pointe Saint-Mathieu in the south to the Pointes d'Ilien and du Corsen in the North. At its tip, the lighthouse marks the entrance to the Port du Conquet. The peninsula still preserves vestiges of Vauban's fortifications, as well as numerous defensive remains of the Atlantic Wall.
More walks in Finistère
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- Argol
- Audierne
- Baie des Trépassés
- Bénodet
- Beuzec-Cap-Sizun
- Botmeur
- Bourg-Blanc
- Brasparts
- Brélès
- Brennilis
- Briec
- Brignogan-Plage
- Camaret-sur-Mer
- Carantec
- Cast
- Châteaulin
- Châteauneuf-du-Faou
- Cléden-Cap-Sizun
- Cléden-Poher
- Cléder
- Clohars-Carnoët
- Clohars-Fouesnant
- Combrit
- Commana
- Concarneau
- Confort-Meilars
- Coray
- Crozon
- Daoulas
- Dinéault
- Douarnenez
- Edern
- Elliant
- Ergué-Gabéric
- Esquibien
- Étang de Curnic
- Fouesnant
- Garlan
- Gouesnach
- Gouézec
- Gourlizon
- Guengat
- Guerlesquin
- Guiler-sur-Goyen
- Guilligomarc'h
- Guilvinec
- Guissény
- Henvic
- Huelgoat
- Île-de-Batz
- Île-Tudy
- Kerlaz
- Kerlouan
- La Feuillée
- La Forêt-Fouesnant
- Lampaul-Plouarzel
- Lampaul-Ploudalmézeau
- Landéda
- Landerneau
- Landévennec
- Landrévarzec
- Landudal
- Landudec
- Landunvez
- Langolen
- Lanildut
- Lannilis
- Laz
- Le Conquet
- Le Faou
- Le Juch
- Le Relecq-Kerhuon
- Le Tréhou
- Lennon
- Leuhan
- Locmaria-Berrien
- Locmaria-Plouzané
- Locquénolé
- Locquirec
- Locronan
- Loctudy
- Logonna-Daoulas
- Loperhet
- Loqueffret
- Lothey
- Mahalon
- Melgven
- Moëlan-sur-Mer
- Névez
- Ouessant
- Pencran
- Penmarch
- Peumérit
- Plabennec
- Pleuven
- Pleyben
- Plobannalec-Lesconil
- Ploéven
- Plogastel-Saint-Germain
- Plogoff
- Plogonnec
- Plomelin
- Plomeur
- Plomodiern
- Plonéis
- Plonéour-Lanvern
- Plonévez-Porzay
- Plouarzel
- Ploudalmézeau
- Ploudaniel
- Plouégat-Guérand
- Plouescat
- Plouezoc'h
- Plougasnou
- Plougastel-Daoulas
- Plougonvelin
- Plougonven
- Plougoulm
- Plouguerneau
- Plouhinec
- Ploumoguer
- Plounéour-Ménez
- Plounéour-Trez
- Plourin-lès-Morlaix
- Plouvien
- Plouyé
- Plouzané
- Plouzévédé
- Plovan
- Plozévet
- Pluguffan
- Pont-Aven
- Pont-Croix
- Pont-de-Buis-lès-Quimerch
- Pont-l'Abbé
- Porspoder
- Port-Launay
- Pouldergat
- Pouldreuzic
- Poullan-sur-Mer
- Presqu'île de Crozon
- Primelin
- Quéménéven
- Quimper
- Quimperlé
- Riec-sur-Belon
- Roscanvel
- Roscoff
- Rosnoën
- Rosporden
- Saint-Coulitz
- Saint-Eloy
- Saint-Évarzec
- Saint-Goazec
- Saint-Jean-du-Doigt
- Saint-Jean-Trolimon
- Saint-Martin-des-Champs (Finistère)
- Saint-Nic
- Saint-Pabu
- Saint-Renan
- Saint-Rivoal
- Saint-Thois
- Saint-Thurien (Finistère)
- Saint-Yvi
- Santec
- Scaër
- Scave (cours d'eau) - Affluent du Scorff
- Scrignac
- Sibiril
- Sizun
- Telgruc-sur-Mer
- Treffiagat
- Tréguennec
- Trégunc
- Trémaouézan
- Tréméoc
- Tréméven (Finistère)