Bois d'Amour, banks of the karstic cave and ruins of Rustéphan from Nizon

Starting from Place des Grands Chênes in Nizon, walk through the Bois d'Amour and along the banks of the karstic cave to reach the Chapel of Trémalo, passing by the ruins of Rustéphan and ending at the superb Church of Nizon and its calvary.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.24 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 110 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 105 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 81 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 9 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Pont-Aven (29930)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.863083° / W 3.765859°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0620ET
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Description of the walk

Departure from Place des Grands Chênes in Nizon

(S/E) Follow the Route des Lavandières eastwards to reach the D24. Follow it to the right for about 100 metres and take the path on the left to pass near the Pont-Aven technical services, cross a road and continue opposite.

(1) At the intersection with a small road, go straight ahead into the lane.

(2) At the end of the lane, follow the path on the left, cross a stream and join a road before the hamlet of Saint-Maudé.

(3) At Saint-Maudé, take the road on the right and continue until you reach the road to Le Haut-Bois.

(4) Follow this road to the right, then take a left turn to reach the hamlet of Haut Bois.

(5) Cross it and continue along the path opposite. At the end of the path, turn right and head towards the banks of the karstic cave, following the path and ignoring the paths that branch off to the left and right. Ignore the path that leads to the Moulin du Haut-Bois. Walk along the river, passing close to the drinking water plant on the other bank. Leave the water treatment plant on your left. Continue past the Moulin Neuf to reach the Pont-Aven bridge, then pass underneath it.

(6) Turn right onto Rue du Bois d'Amour, cross Rue de la Villemarqué at the bridge and climb up to join the Route de Trémalo (antenna on the right). Take this road to the right and follow it, then turn left at the end of the road to reach the Chapelle de Trémalo.

(7) Continue along the lane to reach the crossroads of the circular you passed on the way there.

(2) Turn left and follow the same route as on the way out to return to the first crossroads you passed on the way out.

(1) Turn left to pass by the school and reach the D24. Cross it carefully and go downhill to reach the picnic area on the other side.

(8) At the top of the picnic area, take the small path on the right. Go down to the stream, cross it and follow the path on the right along the river. Turn left to reach the retirement home, join the D783 and turn right to follow it for about 150 metres.

(9) Take the path on the right near the belay stations. When you reach a road, continue straight ahead to reach the ruins of Rustéphan.

(10) Follow the path at the end of the road, which turns back into a road, turn right to join the Nizon road (D77). Turn right and follow it for 300 m.

(11) Turn left onto the path to pass by the wash house. At the end of the path, continue along the road to reach Nizon.
Opposite the church, turn right to return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 56 m - Place des Grands Chênes
  2. 1 : km 0.85 - alt. 70 m - Crossroads of circular 1
  3. 2 : km 1.24 - alt. 69 m - Crossroads of circular 2
  4. 3 : km 2.74 - alt. 76 m - Road to Saint-Maudé
  5. 4 : km 3.46 - alt. 78 m - Crossroads on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.13 - alt. 59 m - Le Haut Bois. Towards the - Aven (fleuve)
  7. 6 : km 7.24 - alt. 20 m - Rue du Bois d'Amour
  8. 7 : km 8.06 - alt. 61 m - Trémalo Chapel
  9. 8 : km 9.11 - alt. 47 m - Picnic area
  10. 9 : km 10.1 - alt. 45 m - Path on the right
  11. 10 : km 10.7 - alt. 47 m - Ruins of Rustéphan
  12. 11 : km 11.59 - alt. 40 m - Path to the wash house
  13. S/E : km 12.24 - alt. 56 m - Place des Grands Chênes

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 16 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 27441287

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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51alain56
51alain56

Actually, I confused it with a very similar route.

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JRS29140
JRS29140

Hello. I do not believe your comment applies to this hike as there is no coastal path.

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51alain56
51alain56

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

I recorded this route while following it with my hiking club. I think it's interesting for people who go on day hikes. Beautiful views of the ocean. I wasn't able to write a description, but with the GPX track it's very easy to follow because we mainly follow the coastal path.

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CHEVO
CHEVO

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, especially at the beginning, but then a bit too much road and not very interesting (return to Nizon along the main road...). Places of interest (fountains, interesting sites, etc.) are not necessarily indicated in detail. There are no ruins... On the other hand, it is very shady!

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bihen29
bihen29

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello
A very beautiful hike done just before the school holidays, so there weren't many people out that day. The hike is very shaded, so it's recommended on hot days.
one piece of information not included in the description: at point 8, between the picnic area and the stream, there is a small road to cross.
Thank you for this route, which was a real discovery and, in some places, reminded us of Huelgoat.

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Maruru56
Maruru56

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike in the sunshine. We set off from Pont Aven, which allowed us to stroll around there when we arrived. Not many people around at this time of year.

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DanielP
DanielP

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route can be enjoyed even in hot weather. Plenty of shade. A beautiful variety of paths to explore. Take the time to visit the chapel with the yellow Christ statue.

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Jacques.Mouzer
Jacques.Mouzer

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

One drawback is that the markings are sometimes missing or absent. Difficulty after Pananros (picnic area), in the small wood.

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undeuxtrois123
undeuxtrois123

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb route along the banks of the karstic cave, which is not very busy at this time of year, allowing you to make a short detour to visit this pretty little village where many famous painters have stayed and where numerous galleries and local artisans have set up shop, not to mention its charming little harbour.
Thank you for this beautiful route
Cricri56

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JKERDON
JKERDON

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

the second part of the route after Tremalo is uninteresting.

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le goff brigitte
le goff brigitte

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

superb route along the karstic cave
similar to Stangala without the elevation and Huelgoat
we visited the port and town centre of Pont-Aven

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clubderandonnées
clubderandonnées

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

hello,
there are no signposts, but with the map and descriptions, it's very easy to find your way around

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Françoise Teroute
Françoise Teroute

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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lsrbigouden
lsrbigouden

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We enhanced the trip with a visit to the centre of Pont-Aven.

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