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Access: From the village of Ergué-Gabéric, follow the signs for Chapelle de Kerdévot. The chapel is situated about 4 km east of the village. Park in the large car park to the left of the chapel grounds.
Yellow markings ( old and sparse).
(S/E) On leaving the car park, turn left and follow the sign for ‘Fontaine’. Pass through the gate and past the picnic tables. Follow the path that winds round the field (heading east) to reach the votive fountain, which offers a magnificent view of the chapel.
No markings.
(1) Near a bench, climb up the embankment and take an old path that has recently been cleared (May 2020) and winds its way alongside a small stream. This wild path, lined with old trees, first runs alongside the large field on the fountain side, then another on the road side, and requires a certain amount of agility and sure-footedness (see Practical Information). At the end of the path, climb the embankment to come out onto the road; follow this to the right until you reach the first sunken track on the left
Yellow markings ( old and faint).
(2) Turn left onto the Stang an Erer path (Valley of the Ploughs) and follow this wide track. It passes close to the antimony mine, which has been closed since 1936 and has become a refuge for bats (particularly the greater horseshoe bat). Continue along this path, which passes under a power line. Ignore the path on your left and carry on until you reach the junction with a road.
(3) Turn right and you’ll reach Menez Kerdévot. After passing a farm machinery shop on your right, turn left at the gable end of a house where you’ll see the sign for ‘Chemin Stang C’hwitell’ (Valley of the Whistles). Follow this dead-end road as it descends and continue along the path opposite. Ignore the yellow sign inviting you to turn right (short route, approx. 3 km).
There are no proper signposts: just a few old green markings and some old directional signs that you’ll need to spot.
(4) Head down towards the stream, then climb back up to the road.
(5) Turn right onto a gentle climb; follow this road, which passes through Kerdalès, until you reach a Fork in the road.
(6) Turn left, pass Trolann and head for Kervéguen.
(7) Turn right onto the road on the right and head for Trolann Vihan, where the flour mill that supplies Bara-Bio shops with flour is located
(8) Continue along the sunken track known as Hent Trolann Vihan. This track runs alongside fields and meadows
(9) After a final cultivated field on the left, pass the start of a road and turn left onto Chemin Garn ar C’héo (look out for the old sign). Follow this path to Kervern Farm (under restoration in 2024). Turn left onto the road and follow it for about 300 m.
(10) At a bend, look out for a path on the right that leads downhill (old ‘Garn Ar Ra’ sign). Follow this sunken path (a tricky section, often very muddy) which leads to a small road.
(11) Turn right and follow this road, passing through Niverrot, the last hamlet before returning to Kerdévot.
(2) Pass close to the sunken track you took on the way out, then turn right to walk alongside the manor house, which has been converted into a relaxation centre. It is home to around ten therapists, in an atmosphere conducive to meditation and peace of mind.
Go through the gate to enter the chapel’s fenced area of land with its wayside cross and imposing 18th-century sacristy. If the chapel is open, a visit is a must (free guided tours in summer). Walk round the back of the chapel and exit directly opposite the car park (S/E).
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