Circular in the Langolen countryside

Park diagonally near the Langolen stadium.

Yellow markings

(S/E) With your back to the village, walk along the municipal hall, cross a road and enter a cul-de-sac opposite. Follow the path on the right and continue through a few wooded areas until you reach a road opposite Poulpry.

(1) Turn left towards the D51, cross it carefully and continue along the cul-de-sac opposite. Continue along a path that climbs steadily and arrives at the access road to Kerzoualen Vihan.

(2) Turn left and, at the next road, turn right and walk alongside Kerpuz farm.

(3) Turn right onto the access road to Bourc'hou Braz and continue along the path that begins a beautiful descent towards Sant Uhel: beautiful views during the descent. Arrive at the Sant-Uhel calvary on the left.

(4) Go down the small road and arrive at the D51.

(5) Turn left, then right, cross the main road carefully and head opposite, towards Coat Guen (a pretty manor house at the entrance to the hamlet).

(6) Turn left onto the path that descends towards the Pont Neuf stream and cross it on a large stone slab.

(7) Turn right and follow the small road to the Kernévez mill (Meilh ar Gervevez in Breton), located on the right.

(8) Follow the road to the right, cross the bridge over the Ruisseau du Pont Neuf and continue along this road which winds upwards. Ignore all the roads branching off to the sides and arrive at the Groaz Ruz fork (marked by a cross).

No signposts

(9) Turn left onto Rue du Presbytère, go around the church on the left and join Rue de l'Odet, then turn left and continue for about 100 metres.

(10) At the bend in the road, continue straight ahead along a driveway leading to houses, then follow a path that leads to the D50.

Yellow markings

(11) Cross it carefully, continue along the path that leads to a fish farm on the Odet and follow it along the D150.

(12) Leave the departmental road and turn left towards Stank Vihan.

No markings

Pass to the right of the hamlet and start climbing in a straight line until you reach a trail on the right.

Yellow markings.

(13) Turn onto this path, pass Kerouant, continue climbing along the same path, cross a stream and arrive at the access road to Derienne. Follow it straight ahead and arrive at the village of Langolen, Rue Marie Kerstrat.

(14) Follow this street to the left, pass the town hall and Place Marie Littré, then turn left to return to the car park near the stadium (S/E).

Walking shoes recommended and walking sticks optional.

Place Marie Littré, named after a courageous woman from Langolin who was brutally murdered by the Chouans in 1801.

Saint Gunthiern Church.

The Calvary of Saint Huel, erected in the 19th century, is a testament to local spirituality and religious art. Its rich sculptures attract history and art enthusiasts, revealing scenes from the lives of saints that are well worth admiring.

Vast panorama of the Montagnes Noires.