Roc'h an Teuz route in La Feuillée

On the border between Léon and Cornouaille, at the foot of the Roc'h mountain range (Roc'h Trédudon, Roc'h Trévézel), the iconic backbone of the Monts d'Arrée, La Feuillée, Brittany's highest village, is well worth a visit.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.08 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 144 m
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    Descent: - 144 m

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    Highest point: 347 m
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    Lowest point: 227 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park on the village square in La Feuillée, surrounded by Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church and Saint-Houardon Chapel.

(S/E) Head west along the Chemin Creux de Garenn Gorc'h.

(1) Continue right on the old Plouescat-Rosporden railway line, which joins a road, and turn left towards the D764.

(2) Cross this road and head towards Litiez. After about 250 metres, you will find the old railway line on your right, which climbs steadily between moorland and heathland towards the peaks of the Monts d'Arrée. You will arrive almost at the foot of the Roc'h Trédudon pylon (off the route, you can climb to the summit of Roc'h Trédudon, 384 metres).

(3) Turn left to descend south-east along the Chemin de Terre de Garenn Poulfanc, skirting the peat bogs and water catchments. You will come to a fork.

(4) Turn right onto the Roman road, which once linked Carhaix (Vorgium) to Léon, crossing an old bridge.

(5) Leave this road and turn left onto a winding path to reach the village of Kerbruc. Continue to the right and cross the hamlet.

(6) On the left, in front of two houses, find a sunken lane that crosses the bocage towards Kerven. Pass by some granite boulders (not accessible – private property) called "Roc'h an Teuz". This name, which means "Ghost Rock" in Breton, refers to the place where, in the past, a prankster dressed as a ghost would stand at night to scare passers-by.

(7) At the entrance to Kerven, near a calvary, turn right onto a carriage road and continue to the D42.

(8) Turn left and follow this road for about 650 metres.

(9) On the right, turn into the Chemin creux de Garenn Poulriou.

(10) Cross the Roudou Kerbargain stream. A beaver dam sometimes floods the area. When you reach a local road, continue straight ahead.

(11) Near an old granite quarry, turn left at a right angle. Cross the hamlet of Kerbrann and continue straight ahead to the D764.

(12) Turn left/right and climb up the municipal road to the village of La Feuillée. Pass the town hall and church to reach the village square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 266 m - Town square - Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste (La Feuillée)
  2. 1 : km 0.31 - alt. 253 m - Old railway line
  3. 2 : km 0.76 - alt. 250 m - Crossing the D764
  4. 3 : km 4.46 - alt. 347 m - Fork in the dirt road
  5. 4 : km 5.67 - alt. 267 m - Crossroads on the old Roman road
  6. 5 : km 6.14 - alt. 284 m - Fork in the road
  7. 6 : km 6.81 - alt. 265 m - Hollow way at the exit of Kerbruc
  8. 7 : km 8.31 - alt. 244 m - Carriageway in the village of Kervern
  9. 8 : km 9.08 - alt. 246 m - Route D42
  10. 9 : km 9.72 - alt. 244 m - Garenn Poulriou sunken lane
  11. 10 : km 10.69 - alt. 227 m - Roudou Kerbargain stream
  12. 11 : km 11.88 - alt. 244 m - Intersection - Former granite quarry
  13. 12 : km 13.11 - alt. 257 m - Crossing the D764
  14. S/E : km 14.08 - alt. 266 m - Town square - Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste (La Feuillée)

Notes

Departmental roads: caution when crossing and walking
La Feuillée has been awarded the "Communes du Patrimoine Rural de Bretagne" (Communes of Rural Heritage in Brittany) label.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Fabriceb
Fabriceb

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, well-marked walk to explore the Monts d'Arrée.

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michel coudé
michel coudé

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very beautiful hike through moors and sunken paths;
very little tarmac and quiet roads.
the landscapes are very well preserved, wild and conducive to meditation and daydreaming.
Thanks to whoever created this route and thanks to everyone who works to preserve this environment.
one small detail: I had trouble finding the start of the hike from the square.
in the village, there is a good crêperie.
beautiful little village, but I was disappointed to find the churches in La Feuillée closed and the fountain (St Michel and not St Jean, in my opinion) not maintained.

Mich

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alain.simon
alain.simon
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

I found this walk pleasant and relaxing. Mostly through woodland, it must be lovely in warm weather. A little muddy in places, it must be almost impassable at certain times of the year. Beautiful views for 2 or 3 km over Roc Trédudon and the Monts d'Arrée and its lake.

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koulouba
koulouba

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I had a little trouble finding my way around the village at first, but after that it was easy. It's a beautiful place and I heard the cuckoo for the first time this year. The Monts d'Arrée are worth exploring in every direction; they're superb, especially in spring.

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Bruno 29
Bruno 29

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Not much tarmac, fairly easy hike with varied landscapes, but you need to be quite careful when crossing the D764 twice.

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mockfab
mockfab

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very good hike along the old railway line at the start, with few roads to cross.
On the way back to La Feuillée, crossing the D764 road can seem dangerous given the traffic.

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severemarc
severemarc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route on a beautiful autumn morning.

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Olivier M8.
Olivier M8.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice hike.

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FILY
FILY

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk through a wooded, shaded area of the Monts d'Arrée.

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