Circular around the Blavet

A circular loop along the meander of the Blavet, passing by the Saint-Gildas Chapel overlooked by a rock. Beautiful view of the Blavet, on the site of Castennec in the commune of Bieuzy. A few short steep sections on the way back, but no major difficulties.

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n°1451518

Creation:
04 Sep 2018

Last update:
01 Oct 2021

Last review:
12 May 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 6.76 km
Average duration: 2h 05
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 65 m
Descent: - 62 m
Highest point: 90 m
Lowest point: 38 m

Country: France
City: Bieuzy (56310)
Start/End: N 47.977496° / W 3.054254°
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Prioldy (Gamblen lock).

(S/E) Cross the Blavet via the lock (No. 11 in Gamblen) and take the towpath "la couarde" on the left

(1) On the left, on the other bank, there is a beautiful view of the Saint-Gildas Chapel. Continue straight ahead on the path to the village of Saint-Nicolas des Eaux.

(2) Turn left and cross the bridge. Continue left on the La Couarde path. When you reach a house, take a small path on the left marked with yellow signs. Stay on this path for about 1 km.

(3) The path turns right and joins a track. After about 50 metres, leave the track and turn left, still following the yellow markings. This path runs alongside a road to the village of Castennec.

(4) At the entrance to the village of Castennec, there is a beautiful view of the Blavet and the surrounding area. Stay on the road for about 200 metres.

(5) Turn left between the houses, still following the yellow markings. Stay on the path until you reach the Saint-Gildas Chapel and pass in front of it to join the road on the left.

(6) Head back up towards the chapel in the direction of Prioldy, passing between two houses to reach a small road. At the next intersection, turn left, passing in front of the dry toilets, and return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 40 m - Car park at Prioldy (Gamblen lock).
1 : km 0.67 - alt. 39 m - View of the Saint-Gildas Chapel
2 : km 3.35 - alt. 43 m - Bridge over the - Blavet (fleuve)
3 : km 4.56 - alt. 41 m - Path on the right
4 : km 5.6 - alt. 81 m - Point de vue de Castennec
5 : km 5.81 - alt. 90 m - Path between houses - Chapelle de la trinité (Castennec)
6 : km 6.31 - alt. 41 m - Chapelle Saint-Gildas (Prioldy)
S/E : km 6.76 - alt. 40 m - Car park at Prioldy (Gamblen lock).

Notes

Refreshments available in the village of Castennec.
Dry toilets at Prioldy on the way back to the car park.

Worth a visit

On the towpath, there is a beautiful view of the Saint-Gildas Chapel on the opposite bank
Viewpoint over the Blavet and the region in the commune of Castennec

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5

Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5

Ease of following the route
4 / 5

Route interest
4.7 / 5

REQUILLARD

12 May 2025 at 09:22 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The first part along the towpath is very good. The second part on the other bank of the Blavet is quite dangerous and the grass is quite tall (some parts need maintenance).

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Johel

20 Jan 2025 at 19:54 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

it's a lovely outing

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pierres56

10 May 2021 at 21:16 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We started the hike in a car park in St-Nicolas-des Eaux near the bridge over the Blavet. A very beautiful hike with interesting trails and very little road. As already mentioned, some parts may be difficult in wet weather and especially in winter. We had no difficulties. We thoroughly enjoyed this superb hike.

Regarding the description, I suggest adding the following: From (5), turn left between the houses and continue left at each fork until you reach the chapel. When entering the woods, to avoid the steep descent, you can turn right for about 150 metres and then finish the bend by taking the path on the left. (6) ...

It should also be mentioned that there are two places between rocks that could be problematic for people who are unsteady on their feet.

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legleud

14 Sep 2020 at 18:22 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

great

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capali

13 Jul 2020 at 11:59 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello, hikers,
it's a very pleasant hike, you can see the Blavet from time to time, and then you follow the trail. It's a route
very well-marked route with beautiful trails, beautiful rocks and beautiful views of the water!
Best regards
Edith

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Valteste

18 May 2020 at 11:19 7200 • Edited: 18 May 2020 at 11:20 7200

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We had a lot of trouble understanding the route on the PDF once we were there. It was difficult to follow the route after the bridge: it wasn't precise enough and there weren't enough yellow markings. We really just walked where we could see.
In addition, the sections on the road are on a very busy road with little space for pedestrians: not recommended with young children. Otherwise, the hike offers magnificent scenery.

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VisoPolo56

18 Apr 2019 at 18:43 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A varied and very pleasant walk.
The outward journey to the St Nicolas bridge, which follows a tarmac towpath, is suitable for everyone.
The return journey, which follows a fairly steep hillside path, may be impassable in winter and dangerous during heavy rain (slippery embankments and wooden steps).

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Thierry Trémas

19 Nov 2018 at 09:52 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike, easy to do without GPS. The last part, in the woods, is steep but very passable: wear shoes with good grip.
When leaving Castennec at point 5, it would be useful to specify that you have to pass the chapel before leaving the road to find the path on the left.

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mousinel

22 Oct 2018 at 13:03 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Just one downside regarding the start of the hike. The lock you have to cross is an obstacle for dogs on hikes. I had a lot of trouble getting mine across.

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blf.mary

08 Oct 2018 at 19:23 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Around Blavet Saint Nicolas des Eaux, a beautiful parish-specific to Brittany site with easy and pleasant hiking, beautiful views, and a crêperie where you can enjoy delicious crêpes. BLF MARY

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Lucien FERRARO

01 Oct 2018 at 23:43 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Apart from the sign prohibiting use of the lock footbridge at the start... nothing to report.

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Ericochets

20 Sep 2018 at 18:09 7200

Hello,
Sorry, but after crossing the bridge, I turned left and then left again...
I don't really understand what you mean!!!
Kind regards

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Ericochets

20 Sep 2018 at 16:59 7200

Hello,
I use the location feature on the Visorando app and enlarged the route to see if it matched up correctly!
On the other hand, the route is still well marked.
Please let me know which areas caused problems...
Kind regards

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henri57

17 Sep 2018 at 18:48 7200

Hello,

Reliability of description: Average

Did the description cause any problems? If so, how can this be remedied?

Reliability of the map route: Average

Did you follow the route with a GPS or GPS application?
Did you notice any discrepancies with the route description?

See you soon!

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sadrin

17 Sep 2018 at 10:08 7200

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Map difficult to understand
After crossing the bridge, you must turn right, not left...

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