A walk through the moors south of Sulniac

The village of Sulniac lies hidden behind the first rolling hills that rise a few dozen kilometres inland from the Morbihan coast. These hills form the southern edge of the Landes de Lanvaux. The proposed route winds through a landscape that alternates between cool, damp valleys and dry or wooded moorland. The granite that forms its bedrock is also the source of the rich architectural heritage found here.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.51 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 446 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 456 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 466 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 243 ft

Description of the walk

The starting point is in the car park next to the Guernehué stadium, on Route de Kergaté. This is the ground located to the east of the RD 183. Please note, there are other sports grounds on the other side of this road.

(S/E) Take the path leading off Route de Kergaté, passing just south of the sports ground. It soon leads onto another street, which you cross to take Rue des Vallons, veering slightly to the left. Follow this street until you pass the last houses lining it.

(1) At the left-hand bend where the street ends, turn right onto the path that leads into the woods. Follow this path along the edge of the woods until you come to a cross-path. Turn right and follow this path all the way along the edge of the woods, towards the water tower.

(2) Just before reaching the hamlet of Quiban, turn left to return to the woods. When you emerge into a new agricultural area, turn left onto the path which once again follows the edge of the forest. At the end of the field, continue through the woods until you reach a crossroads.

(3) Turn right until you reach the road leading to the village of Cran. On the way, you can walk a few metres to the left to sit on the Devil’s Chair, a remarkable naturally sculpted rock.
Shortly afterwards, the view opens up and you can take a moment to admire the panorama towards the Rhuys Peninsula and the sea.
At the road, turn left and cross through Kerhuilir. The slope is quite steep before you reach the village of Cran.

(4) The Templar Chapel is the village’s main building, but there is no shortage of other attractions. The manor house, the village’s other historic buildings, and the bakery are further highlights of this village with such a rich heritage.
After walking around the chapel and visiting it, if it is open, return to the manor house (it is the first one you come to and the highest in the village), then head down the path leading out of the village to reach the Cran fountain, which is a few hundred metres further on.

(5) Pass to the right of the fountain and continue straight on along the narrow path flanked by embankments as it climbs up the valley. When it joins a cross-path, turn right to go over the hillock.
Then head back down a path that starts off straight but then winds its way between the fields before reaching the bottom of another valley. Head up the opposite side through the woods and turn left as you approach the first houses of Lostihuel Koz.

(6) Turn right onto the small path that descends into a valley just after a beautiful farmhouse with a spiral staircase, which we can only see from behind. The path descends via a few steps towards an old wash house and a fountain. Cross the stream that feeds them and head up to the left on the opposite slope. You’ll soon reach the embankment of the RD 183, onto which you’ll soon emerge.
Pass the small archway situated slightly to the left to take the steep path that climbs the hillock on which a property with multiple terraces has been built. Someone here clearly loves stone walls!
Turn left when you reach the village’s main street.

(7) Turn right at the first opportunity, go round a house on the right which is built right on the edge of the path, and then continue through the woods.
At the first crossroads, carry straight on, cross a fairly deep valley blocked by the path’s embankment, and continue along the path until you come out onto a road.

(8) Turn left and, at the next three-way junction, leave the ornate water tank on your left and continue straight on along the road. Shortly after a slight bend to the right, turn right onto the path that leads into the woods. Winding its way between the edge of the forest and meadows, it eventually reaches the bottom of the valley where the stream flows out of the old Tréguern mill. It then climbs up through a cool meadow at the bottom of the valley to join a cross-path.

(9) Turn left to head up a lovely path lined with tall trees. Further on, leave the track leading to the Tréguern Mill on your left, and take a path flanked by high embankments which curves to the left before reaching a fork. Turn left to descend once more into a valley floor and go round a property bordered by a high fence. As you approach Le Peuh, take the path on the right between the properties, then, when you come out onto the village road, turn left to return to a main road.

(10) Follow the road uphill to the right for about 300 m and turn left towards Trévégan. Follow the road leading to the village as it curves sharply to the left and leave it just as you reach the first house.
Head down the path branching off to the right and cross a stream.

(11) Turn left onto a lovely, wide lane that cuts across the foot of the slope to reach the farmland visible in the distance. But just before reaching it, climb the steep slope to reach an area of gorse heathland. At the top of the slope, cross the heathland, keeping to the left. Further on, a path leads to an old mill, but the route bypasses it and continues straight on, before descending the slope you climbed earlier.
At the bottom of the slope, the path turns right to reach a recreational lake which you can see as you go round it. You’ll come to a road, then head back up towards Kervendras.

(12) Follow the Kervendras road up to the entrance to the holiday centre. Turn left onto the path that runs above the industrial estate. After passing several industrial buildings, you’ll come to a cross-path; turn right. Follow this path to the first houses in the village of Sulniac. Then take the small path on the left which marks the edge of the built-up area. You will soon emerge at the corner of the sports ground (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 430 ft - Guernehué Stadium car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.32 - alt. 436 ft - At the end of Rue des Vallons
  3. 2 : mi 0.84 - alt. 463 ft - Quiban
  4. 3 : mi 1.17 - alt. 449 ft - Junction
  5. 4 : mi 2.05 - alt. 289 ft - Village of Cran
  6. 5 : mi 2.19 - alt. 282 ft - Fontaine de Cran
  7. 6 : mi 3.08 - alt. 282 ft - Listihuel Koz
  8. 7 : mi 3.3 - alt. 299 ft - Lostihuel Braz
  9. 8 : mi 4.41 - alt. 344 ft - Crossroads above La Salle
  10. 9 : mi 5.61 - alt. 305 ft - T-junction
  11. 10 : mi 6.6 - alt. 351 ft - Le Peuh
  12. 11 : mi 7.08 - alt. 348 ft - Stream below Trévégan
  13. 12 : mi 7.82 - alt. 394 ft - Kervendras
  14. S/E : mi 8.51 - alt. 430 ft - Guernehué Stadium car park

Notes

Sulniac is a village in the Vannes area and offers all the usual amenities and services. You can even get there by bus.
This walk can be done in any season. But as it is very wooded, it is particularly pleasant to walk there in autumn. And if you do it during chestnut season, make sure you bring a bag – a big one!

Worth a visit

The neighbouring village of Gorvello is not without its charm and is well worth a visit. About a kilometre away stands the Château du Plessis-Josso, an imposing 15th-century granite building. Guided tours are available.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
pierjac4477
pierjac4477

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, shaded route through the countryside and villages around Sulniac. Don’t miss the village of Cran and its beautiful chapel, which offers a glimpse into the region’s heritage.

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eltofes
eltofes

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A brilliant hike in glorious sunshine
Thanks for sharing

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Dede974
Dede974

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb route with very little tarmac and some lovely sections through the woods. That said, I did use GPS, which made it much easier to find my way at certain junctions.

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Pascal C56
Pascal C56

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

To be honest, this route is certainly worth doing as it showcases nature and heritage, but it’s tricky to follow! Perhaps we just weren’t paying enough attention that day! So, on leaving Lostihuel, the first track on the right left us with a choice of either right or left – but not straight ahead as the description suggests: there is no path straight ahead, or at least not any longer... You absolutely need GPS coordinates to follow this route – which we didn’t have that day!!
A shame, because this route is clearly of great heritage and environmental interest.
To be honest, with just a map, I’d recommend following the ‘old villages’ route, which is clearly signposted and which we crossed and cut across on numerous occasions.

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