Route de Roc'h Bichourel in Botmeur

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This short hike will take you to the ridges of the Monts d'Arrée, offering beautiful panoramic views of the Yeun Elez and introducing you to a village steeped in history.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.95 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 105 m
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    Descent: - 101 m
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    Highest point: 359 m
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    Lowest point: 249 m
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Viewpoint over Saint Michel Chapel

Description of the walk

Park in the car park below the municipal campsite

(S/E) With your back to the car park, at the cross below the municipal campsite, take the D42 westwards, passing between the cemetery and the church of Saint-Eutrope and Saint-Isidore, then leave the village and head towards Pen ar Valy.

(1) At the Pen ar Valy crossroads, leave the D42 and follow the signs to the right towards the village of Roz Du.

(2) Before the village, leave the tarmac road by taking the path on the left and continue for about 500 m until you reach a crossroads overlooking a farm.

(3) Turn left and follow the gravel road to the D785.

(4) Turn left and follow the D785 for about 100 metres.

(5) Turn right and follow the D11 towards Commana for about 500 m.

(6) Before starting the descent, leave the D11 by turning right onto the small path that crosses the moor. Numerous mounds of schist are visible here and there, remnants of the slate quarries of Commana. Continue for about 2.5 km along the path crossing the moors until you reach a gravel road.

(7) Turn right onto this gravel road and continue for 100 metres until you reach the D785.

(8) Turn right and follow the D785 for about 50 m before crossing it to follow the small road on the left towards the village of Botmeur, 2 km away, and arrive at the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 263 m - Car park below the Botmeur municipal campsite.
  2. 1 : km 1.04 - alt. 256 m - Fork in the road in the village of Pen ar Valy
  3. 2 : km 1.25 - alt. 270 m - Fork in the road before the village of Roz Du
  4. 3 : km 1.64 - alt. 285 m - Fork in the road on a gravel path
  5. 4 : km 2.29 - alt. 318 m - Route D785
  6. 5 : km 2.46 - alt. 310 m - Crossroads with the D11
  7. 6 : km 3.16 - alt. 322 m - Fork in a small path
  8. 7 : km 5.48 - alt. 343 m - Fork in the gravel road
  9. 8 : km 5.62 - alt. 346 m - Route D785
  10. S/E : km 7.95 - alt. 263 m - Car park below the Botmeur municipal campsite.

Notes

Departmental roads: take care when crossing departmental roads and paths!

Worth a visit

The Church of Saint Eutrope and Saint Isidore

Le Yeun Elez

Saint-Michel Lake

Pilhaouerien – ragpickers
In the 18th century, the poor, marshy land of Yeun Elez made life difficult for farmers. In Botmeur, many people went out to collect rags to feed the paper mills. The pilhaoueriens usually exchanged them for crockery.
Take a stroll around the village and read the information boards explaining the key features of the commune.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 3311222

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a lovely walk

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User 27558470

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, very accessible walk. The only downside is that there is a bit too much road, especially towards the end. The last 1.7 km become a bit tedious. There is probably no other way to make it a loop. Despite this, it is well worth it. Very beautiful scenery.

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User 27388907

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, especially the trail leading to Roc'h Bichourel, but there is a bit too much walking along roads with cars driving quite fast.

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Pierre isa
Pierre isa

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

We encountered people mountain biking on the route. Given the width of the path, we were forced to move onto the heath to let them pass.
We do not recommend this hike under these conditions.

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goeland
goeland

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Although we did this walk in wet weather (Breton drizzle), it is very beautiful with a lovely view of St Michel de Brasparts. We will do it again in good weather.

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MarionLG22
MarionLG22

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

We were a little disappointed by this circular route. We recommend doing it in the opposite direction to better enjoy the view of the ridges. I think there are better things to do in the Monts d'Arrée. Unfortunately, there is a lack of forest, woods or panoramic views here.

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BernadetteR
BernadetteR
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Having little experience of hiking with a map, I appreciated the notifications shown on the map.
I appreciated the peace and quiet. Beautiful views, including of the Chapel of St Michel de Braspart!
These are truly our Breton mountains!
Bring a walking stick for crossing the small paths in the moorland.
Two and a half hours is a good time if you walk at a steady pace.

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Les pommiers
Les pommiers

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk

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