Saint-Demet route starting from Lababan

Starting from the chapel of Lababan in Pouldreuzic, we will take the old "carrot train" railway line to return via the wetlands of Plozévet.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.55 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 112 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 112 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 67 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 8 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Pouldreuzic (29710)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.959331° / W 4.382261°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0419ET, 0519OT
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Description of the walk

Departure from the car park near the chapel of Lababan in Pouldreuzic.
(S/E) From the car park, go up Rue de Croaz Vao on the left.

(1) At the Croaz Vao calvary, continue along the wide stony path that joins the D2. Cross it (take care!), turn right and walk along the abandoned road to take the old railway line on the left.

(2) Follow this wide path which runs alongside quarries on the left.
Leave the path that branches off to the right (yellow markings: route des moulins).

(3) When you reach a road, turn left at a right angle and pass the hamlet of Kervinou. Turn right and continue to Penker to rejoin the D2 (take care when crossing!). Continue along a path, turn right onto a short stretch of road and descend to the left into the woods.

(4) Follow thePR® (yellow markings). Leave the access to Moulin Goff on your left and continue along the small road.

(5) After passing the hamlet of Lezavrec on your right, turn left twice to continue along the path that runs alongside a wetland. Follow it until you reach a small road that climbs towards another road where you turn left to descend a little further down a path, still on the left.

(6) Walk along the other side of the wetland to climb back up to the road you left earlier.

(7) Cross the road and continue straight ahead to descend towards a small stream, which you cross via a bridge. Go back up and turn left to pass near the Saint-Demet chapel.

(8) At the first road towards Kergonna, turn left then right to reach the hamlet of Lesneut via a path.

(9) Turn right to cross the hamlet.

(10) At the damaged calvary, turn left to return to the crossroads.

(1) Turn right to descend to the Lababan car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 23 m - Lababan Chapel
  2. 1 : km 0.35 - alt. 35 m - Croaz Vao Calvary.
  3. 2 : km 1.58 - alt. 15 m - Old "Train Carottes" railway line
  4. 3 : km 3.52 - alt. 66 m - Kervinou locality.
  5. 4 : km 4.88 - alt. 54 m - Entrance to the woods.
  6. 5 : km 6.27 - alt. 46 m - Turn left twice
  7. 6 : km 7.64 - alt. 20 m - Descent along the path.
  8. 7 : km 8.31 - alt. 38 m - Follow the small road opposite.
  9. 8 : km 9.63 - alt. 36 m - Saint-Demett Chapel
  10. 9 : km 10.65 - alt. 33 m - Hamlet of Lesneut.
  11. 10 : km 10.84 - alt. 37 m - Calvaire de Lesneut
  12. S/E : km 11.55 - alt. 23 m - Lababan Chapel

Notes

Some wet sections in winter.
Yellow markings from (1) to (3)PR®: mill route.
From (4) to (9)PR®: Saint-Demet route.

Worth a visit

Lababan Chapel in Pouldreuzic
Saint-Demet Chapel in Plozévet
Damaged calvary in Lesneut
Hilly countryside and wetlands.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 26493764

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, hilly hike where we discovered the old railway line used by the "potato train". Much of the hike is in the forest, alongside streams that provide welcome refreshment. Then the trail runs alongside wheat fields with the sea on the horizon. The paths are well maintained.

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AC D
AC D

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

An interesting and easy-to-follow route.👍😊

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FATHIGAHU
FATHIGAHU

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
A very varied walk that is easy to follow using the app. Beautiful views of Audierne Bay and pretty hamlets along this route, with few sections on the road.
Thank you, FLOCH.

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Paul1492
Paul1492

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this route, the GPS track and the explanations: spot on!

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mister29
mister29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful route that we travel regularly throughout the year.

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