Route of the old mills and the mountain

This route alternates between small country roads and sunken lanes, some of which are very steep. The hike, which is hilly, allows you to discover numerous wetlands and meadows where horses, cattle and goats graze. From the heights, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Montagnes Noires.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.32 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 705 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 719 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 620 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 246 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Langolen (29510)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.066537° / W 3.912431°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0618OT
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Description of the walk

(S/E) Place Marie Littré (Town Hall Square).

Yellow and blue markings (please note that the route runs in the opposite direction to the markings).

When you leave the car park, turn right onto Rue Marie de Kerstrat, then turn left onto the first street (Rue de Pérenté).

(1). Leave Dérienné on your left and continue along the path opposite. It crosses a stream via a small bridge and leads to a small road at Kerouan. Turn left and continue to the next road.

(2) Turn right towards Kervaou, where you will turn left. Pass the Kerbiriou farms, the road leading to Kernanavet, and walk alongside the Kerhellou buildings.

(3) Continue left along the path that descends to the old Moulin du Stang mill. This path sometimes has passages resembling small canyons. Leave the old Moulin du Stang mill on your right and continue along the road towards Stang Vihan. On your right, you will see horse paddocks and a little further on, on your left, the Triskel equestrian centre. At Stang Vihan, turn right to join a road at Stang Vraz.
Turn right and follow this road to the fish farm, where you turn left towards Pont ar Stang.

(4). This stretch of road continues along a sunken lane between fields to join the D50, which you will follow to the right.

(5) At a bend (white and blue stripes), turn left onto the first path. It winds up to the right, joining another path where you turn left to reach a road. Continue to the next road.

Yellow markings.

(6) Follow this road to the right, which descends through a series of bends to a bridge.

(7). Turn left at the old Kernevez Mill. Continue along this road.

(8) Before the Park ar Stang farm, take a wide path down to the meadows. A small stone bridge allows you to cross the wide stream. Then begin a steep climb to reach a road at a place called Coat Goën. Opposite you, you can admire a superb manor house.

(9). Turn right and continue to the D51 stop sign.

Yellow and VVT13 markings

Cross the road and continue straight ahead towards Saint-Huel, passing a horse farm on your left, then a kennel. On your right, you will see the Saint-Uhuel calvary.

(10) Take the path that climbs to the left and continue straight ahead (vast panorama). The path descends to a stream, which you cross on wide planks, then turns left, widening and leading to the Borhou Braz livestock buildings. Continue to the next road, turn left and walk alongside the large Kerpuz livestock buildings.

(11) Turn left at the first road, leaving the road leading to a water reservoir on your left, and continue along the path that descends alongside a coniferous forest on the left. Cross the D51 again and climb up opposite.

(12) After the two houses that have been converted into holiday lodges, at the rubbish bin, turn right and follow this path which climbs gradually. It is bordered by a coniferous wood, several trees of which have fallen during recent storms. You will therefore sometimes have to go around them through the woods, but there is a path that allows you to do so without difficulty. The trail leads to the village of Langolen. Turn left then right to walk alongside the stadium. Finally, turn right to reach the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 472 ft - Place Marie Littré (Town Hall Square)
  2. 1 : mi 0.06 - alt. 479 ft - On the left, Rue de Pérenté
  3. 2 : mi 0.86 - alt. 423 ft - On the right, at the road
  4. 3 : mi 1.72 - alt. 354 ft - On the left, a descending path.
  5. 4 : mi 2.7 - alt. 259 ft - On the left before the bridge at - Odet
  6. 5 : mi 3.21 - alt. 322 ft - Path on the left in the bend
  7. 6 : mi 3.73 - alt. 456 ft - On the right, winding road
  8. 7 : mi 4.38 - alt. 292 ft - Turn left at the old Kernevez mill. - Ruisseau du Pont Neuf (cours d'eau) - Affluent de l'Odet
  9. 8 : mi 4.78 - alt. 318 ft - Path leading down to the meadows.
  10. 9 : mi 5.11 - alt. 407 ft - Coat Goën Manor
  11. 10 : mi 5.46 - alt. 430 ft - Calvary of Saint-Huel
  12. 11 : mi 6.72 - alt. 587 ft - Road on the left
  13. 12 : mi 7.56 - alt. 404 ft - On the right, an uphill path.
  14. S/E : mi 8.32 - alt. 472 ft - Place Marie Littré (Town Hall Square)

Notes

Toilets at the car park at the start.
Please note that the route runs in the opposite direction to the signposts, so you will need to keep an eye out.
As with any route bordering wetlands, expect some muddy sections at times.

Worth a visit

The Church of Saint-Gunthiern, in the flamboyant Gothic style, has a 15th-century south porch, a west façade and a 16th-century bell tower. Also worth noting, in the parish enclosure, is a calvary with panels at the base depicting scenes from the Stations of the Cross.

The Calvary of Saint-Huel (photo).

The Coat Goën Manor House dates from the 17th century and was remodelled in the 19th century.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Arthur 29
Arthur 29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A fairly easy route. A third of it is on small roads, but they are not very busy. I did it during a very wet period without any problems. Superb views and autumn colours: magnificent! Thank you for this discovery.

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Henri GRIFFON
Henri GRIFFON

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

i just did it with a group, good feedback from the whole group

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Gald
Gald

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

Despite the rain, we thoroughly enjoyed this hike: sunken paths, forests, pastures, hamlets. We had some difficulty following the GPS at times. Fortunately, the clear explanations guided us. Thank you to those who work hard to put together these routes for us to follow.

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bihen29
bihen29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route, especially as the weather was beautiful. A few climbs were a bit "tiring" but we really enjoyed the hike.
Thank you for this beautiful walk in an area we hadn't explored much before.

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FATHIGAHU
FATHIGAHU

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, hilly route, although a little too much tarmac for my liking. However, I recognise that in rural areas, the size of farms makes it difficult to link paths without using their roads. No difficult sections at this time of year. Thank you, Floch, for all the routes you suggest, which are always very well detailed.

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oriane2g
oriane2g

Your descriptions are always very accurate, but the GPS led us astray. I only noted this so that other hikers will be more vigilant. In any case, as usual, the walk you posted was magnificent. Many thanks.
Kind regards,
Oriane2g

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for your comment.
At (5), I clearly stated in the description:
"At the bend (white and blue lines), turn left".
There is indeed a path there.
Best regards.

FLOCH (Moderator)

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oriane2g
oriane2g

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A superb walk in the countryside. Note that there is a slight difficulty in following the trail at point 5, in the bend where the GPS route takes us into a tangle of brambles. I assume that the path is actually at the end of the bend, where it runs alongside a field. Despite this minor hiccup, the walk takes us along small roads with no traffic, sunken lanes and quiet footpaths – a real treat.

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