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Auray walks
A beautiful circular route in Auray
This hike takes us along the banks of the Loch, past the charterhouse, the Reclus valley, the Cadoudal mausoleum and the Saint-Cado du Reclus Chapel. It can be done on foot or by running.
Walking tour of Auray
A pleasant walk through the town of Auray. This route will take you through the Saint-Gildas and Saint-Goustan districts, the port and the medieval bridge. You will walk along the Auray River (Loc'h), and from the castle, you will enjoy a magnificent view of the old town.
The two rivers of Auray and Sal
The rivers of Auray (Loc'h) and Sal (Bono) enjoy a preserved environment and a varied heritage: the Sainte-Avoye chapel and its rood screen, the boat cemetery and the old Bono bridge.
Anse du Téno - Pluneret
Wet and dry moorland, woods, embankments, river, sea, mudflats, wet meadows... the natural environments are all interwoven here. The banks of the River Sal are also home to the Sainte-Avoye chapel.
From Le Bono to Anse du Téno and back via the Sainte-Avoye Chapel
This is a comfortable walk which, from the suspension bridge, follows the Bono river and then the banks of the Sal to the Téno cove, where it makes a circular loop through a landscape of reed beds, wet meadows and mudflats, made accessible by a boardwalk covering a few hundred metres. A viewing platform allows you to observe and understand this natural habitat, which is home to many rare plant and animal species. The return trip via Sainte-Avoye offers the opportunity to visit a beautiful16th-century chapel.
Le Bono
A beautiful walk, mainly following footpaths, waterside, forest, and past a beautiful historical chapel. Perfect for a run too!
Route of the Saint-Dégan Ecomuseum
This delightful route between Auray and Brech will take you to the Saint-Degan Ecomuseum, Saint-Guérin Chapel with its 17th-century classical altarpiece and miraculous fountain, and Kerfroud Bridge, a remnant of the Gallo-Roman era. Follow an old Chouan trail to reach the Tréauray valley and the Loc'h river, then, after passing the Saint-Degan conservation orchard, return to the Ecomuseum
From the chapel of Sainte-Avoye to Saint-Goustan
Starting from Le Bono, this hike will allow you to discover the coastline of the Bras du Bono to the chapel of Saint-Avoye. Then, crossing the countryside, you will pass along the Bras de l'Auray river to Saint-Goustan.
There is little road and a pretty path along the two rivers (on the right side of the Gulf of Morbihan).
Moderator's message: route modified on 21/06/2023 from 5 to follow theGR® and avoid the Kerplouz high school, which is private property (fence in place).
Le Bono via the Becquerel chapel
Beautiful hike which, in its first part, follows the Bono river then crosses countryside and undergrowth to return to the starting point.
Very few roads, nice path.
Le Bono via Baie de Kerdrean
Start from the old bridge at Le Bono, down along the river to the bay "Baie de Kerdréan".
The hike is partly along the gulf and partly in the countryside.
It starts with the Tumulus de Kernourz and runs halfway along the Manoir de Kerdréan.
From Pont Sal Castle to the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Béquerel
This is a pleasant and varied walk which, from Pont-Sal, follows the left bank of the Sal estuary, passing in front of the Pont-Sal mill via a recent footpath (created in 2017). It continues along the Bono river to the Kervilio mill. The return journey takes you past the Becquerel Chapel and the village of Plougoumelen to Pont-Sal via a series of paths typical of the Breton bocage. You'll want to come back again.
Baden and Larmor Baden via the Pointe de Locmiquel
The Baden loop in Larmor-Baden allows you to discover the Toulvern Dolmen, the Pointe de Locmiquel and views of the islands of Er Runio, Grand Veïzit and Radenec.
At low tide, it is possible to tour the "7 Islands".
From Pointe du Blair to Baden Golf Club
This hike allows you to discover the small village of Mériadec (with some beautiful stone houses), Pointe du Blair (with beautiful villas on a protected estate) and to walk along part of the Rivière d'Auray.
From Baden to Le Bono via Kerdrean Bay
After the villages of Meriadec and Le Parun, where we will discover old houses and cottages, this walk will take us along the Auray River (Loc'h) and then the Bono River (Bono) to the small port.
A very pretty walk, partly through woodland and partly along the coast.
Pointe du Blair in Baden
Located 4km from the town centre, this peninsula, approximately 1km long and 200m wide, offers magnificent views of the Gulf of Morbihan along a delightful path lined with pine trees and mimosas. A superb walk between "Argoat" and "Armor" (Land and Sea).
Allow 1 hour 20 minutes to complete the entire walk and take breaks to admire the scenery.
The Sentier des Douaniers in La Trinité-sur-Mer
From the port of La Trinité-sur-Mer, "the Mecca of sailing", the coastal path leads from beach to beach to the Pointe de Kerbihan and its viewpoint over Quiberon Bay. It continues on to the recently rehabilitated Kervillen salt marshes.
The Saint-Philibert tour
This hike invites you to explore the treasures of Saint-Philibert: peaceful shores, wild beaches, military ruins and sacred heritage, culminating in the starry chapel. Along the way, a seafood tasting awaits you for a gourmet break facing the ocean.
Anse du Moustran from Moulin de Pomper
This mainly coastal route departs from an old tide mill and heads to Port-Blanc. On the return journey, discover the Penmern Chapel and its magnificent maritime ex-votos.
From Pomper Mill to Pointe d'Arradon
A very pleasant walk from the old Pomper Mill, now converted into an antique shop, to Pointe d'Arradon. The route starts along the coast of the Gulf of Morbihan and returns through the countryside. Discover the village of Le Moustoir with its old farmhouses.
Bois Bourgerel
A short hike that will allow you to discover the shores of the Gulf of Bois Bas, passing along Anse de Moustran, Toulindac Beach and Anse de Kerledan.
Long walk in the Carnac countryside
A beautiful hike in the Carnac countryside, not forgetting to visit the well-known alignments and other megalithic sites. You will discover another side of Carnac, namely its forests, countryside and freshwater sources. Some truly beautiful places.
Larmor-Baden - Baden The Seven Islands
From the village of Larmor-Baden, the route takes us to the Île des Sept Îles in the commune of Baden.
Most of the route follows coastal paths (GR®34).
Views of the coast, the entrance to the gulf and the islands (Île aux Moines, Île de Berder, Île de Gavrinis).
Option to add a tour of Île de Berder to this route.
The Carnac alignments from Le Ménec
Discover a world-famous prehistoric site that takes us back 7,000 years! In addition to the famous Ménec and Kermario alignments, the hike includes the moving Manio quadrilateral and the giant menhir of the same name, two tumuli, including the imposing Tumulus Saint-Michel topped by a chapel, and two ancient fountains. A very diverse route through moorland, woods and meadows.
Larmor-Baden and Berder Island circular
At the heart of an oyster-farming basin, Larmor-Baden offers a wide range of discoveries: Île Berder, accessible at low tide, the pier for the famous Cairn de Gavrinis, and views of the many islets.
Set back from the sea, the ornithological reserve of the Marais de Pen en Toul.
The Carnac alignments from the village
Discover the Carnac alignments starting from the village. Pass by the Carnac Tumulus, then discover Le Ménec and its village, the Kermario site, the woods of the Giant of Manio, a small village called Kerlescan and return via Kerluir and Cloucarnac. The official title is "Route No. 2: the Carnac Alignments".
Carnac Marshes Route
This route takes you on a journey of discovery through Carnac, between land and marsh. A 5 km circular route through small villages, countryside and wetlands, revealing another side of Carnac and offering the chance to spot a few birds. This circular route starts from the village of Carnac and can be done on foot or by bike.Route no. 3 in the commune: Les Marais.
Tour of Carnac via Beaumer
This ride allows you to discover Carnac by bike and see as many of its iconic sites as possible. Starting from the village of Carnac, this route passes by the megalithic sites, the Pô, the beaches of Carnac, and then heads back up through Beaumer and the marsh paths.
Grand tour of Carnac
24 km cycle tour of Carnac to discover the must-see sights of Carnac and its countryside. This route is best done with bikes suitable for paths, such as hybrid or mountain bikes.
Saint-Colomban Mass Path
This route takes you all the way around Pointe de Saint-Colomban. A beautiful part of the route follows the GR®34 along the coast, but you will also discover the small village of Saint-Colomban and its church.
The Carnac alignments by bike
A circular loop to do by bike to see the alignments of menhirs in Carnac. It's a lovely ride through the forest.
Short bike ride around Carnac
Fancy a circular bike ride while exploring Carnac? This route is ideal and will allow you to discover, starting from the village, part of the Kermario alignments, the Ménec alignments, part of Anse du Pô, the village of Saint-Colomban, and finally the beaches of Saint-Colomban, Ty Bihan and Légenèse.
The Gravinis cairn and Berder Island in Larmor-Baden
A well-deserved rest on this hike, as part of the journey is by boat, comfortably seated on a bench.
Setting off from Larmor-Baden, we take a boat across to the island and the Gavrinis cairn, built around 3500 BC during the Neolithic period, then return to Larmor-Baden, where we’ll explore the nearby island of Berder on foot.
Around Larmor-Baden
A route with a wide variety of landscapes, making a large loop around Larmor-Baden from the island "Île Berder" toward the Pen En Toul swamp, the hamlet of La Saline, the Locmiquel cove and the point "Pointe du Berchis". You'll discover the little-known history of Brittany's first airfield, the bird sanctuary and the old salt marshes.
In the footsteps of Saint-Colomban in Carnac
Hike around Saint-Colomban between coastal paths and the Saint-Colomban Chapel.
Circular route from Carnac to Plouharnel and La Trinité-sur-Mer
Fancy exploring the villages around Carnac? This route, less than 30 km long, takes you to Plouharnel via the Anse du Pô, specifically Sainte-Barbe Beach. Then, passing by the abbeys and part of the stone alignments, you’ll reach the path leading to La Trinité-sur-Mer, before returning via the coastal cycle path to Carnac.
From the beach to the stone rows in Carnac
Carnac is known for its seafront and beautiful beaches, but above all for its famous menhir alignments. This walk will allow you to discover both of these aspects. As you head towards the west coast, you’ll get closer to the Quiberon peninsula, which seems very close at Anse du Pô. Heading back north, you’ll pass the various sites of the Ménec and Kermario alignments, as well as the Giant of Manio. On the way back, you’ll discover the Kercado and Saint-Michel tumuli.
Carnac - La Trinité-sur-Mer circular
This circular route from Carnac to La Trinité-sur-Mer will allow you to discover the beauty of Carnac's beaches. The Île de Stuhan and its tombolo are a sight not to be missed. You will enjoy the customs officers' path from Pointe de Kerbihan to La Trinité. On the way back, you can enjoy the tranquillity of the Kerdual marsh and visit Carnac town centre.
From the beaches to the Carnac alignments
Starting from Avenue de l'Atlantique near the Carnac thalassotherapy centre, the walk allows you to discover the coast and its beaches before heading into the countryside to see the alignments, dolmens, cromlechs and menhirs, before returning to the beaches.