Cycling between Le Faouët and Priziac

The start and finish of this route are in the town of Le Faouët, in the car park of the multi-purpose hall.

(S/E) From the car park of the multi-purpose hall, with the car park opposite, go straight ahead towards Cour de la Mairie and the market halls.

(1) Turn right onto Rue Victor Robic, then left onto Place Bellanger. At the fork, keep right towards the access road, turn slightly right towards Rue du Soleil (D132) then turn left towards Rue de Sainte-Barbe. Continue right onto Rue de la Corderie. Follow the street to the end onto Rue de l'Ellé.

(2) Turn left. Follow the road around the bend and you will arrive at an intersection.

(3) Keep slightly to the right towards Route de Châtaignes, then turn left at the next intersection onto Route de Stéroulin. Cross one road and arrive at Route de Stéroulin.

(4) Turn left and keep right at the fork, then continue on Route de Stéroulin. Continue to the D132.

(5) Turn right, then left onto the road towards Botquenven.

(6) Turn right and continue to the covered alley. Turn around and return to the village.

(6) Turn right at the intersection. At the fork, stay straight ahead and continue on the road until you reach the fork before Poulmarc'h.

(7) Keep left, pass the place called Poulmarc'h, then continue straight towards the C5, passing two forks. Turn left twice at the C5 junctions to quickly reach the Chapelle Saint-Yves in Kergoat.

(8) Turn around and keep left at the fork, then continue along the road for four crossroads. Continue to the fifth fork.

(9) Turn slightly right towards Route de Bonnével. Go straight ahead, then keep right and continue on the road (Route de Bonnével), then turn right at the next intersection to arrive at Bonnével.

(10) Turn left, then quickly right and follow the road. Pass Kervenac'h and join the next path on the left, at the edge of the woods. Follow it and, at the next intersections, turn right and continue until you reach a road.

(11) Continue left (D109) then, at the edge of the woods, take the cycle path on the right, which runs alongside the road and joins the Lac du Bel Air car park, following the lake shore.

(12) Turn around, then turn right onto the D109, Rue du Bel Air, to reachthe Saint-Beheau Church and the Auditoire de Justice.

(13) Return to the D109, turn left onto Rue Albert Saint-Jalmens (D109), then continue straight ahead on Rue du Midi (D132). Pass the place called La Croix, then take the fourth intersection on the left, towards Rozaïc.

(14) Continue straight ahead until you reach the Chapelle Saint-Nicolas crossroads. Turn right towards the chapel.

(15) Turn around, turn right, then quickly left. Continue towards Pont Saint-Nicolas until you reach Groëz Coat, at the end of the road after a climb.

(16) At the intersection, turn left, keep left at the fork to pass through Ty Lotavy before turning left towards the Notre-Dame de Lotavy chapel.

(17) Turn around, leave the route you have already taken, and continue straight ahead until you reach the crossroads (La Maison Blanche).

(18) At the crossroads, turn right, then right again onto the D131 until you reach No. 1 in Pont Bellec, at the end of the road.

(19) Turn right onto the D782. Continue straight ahead on Route de Beg Er Roch, cross a stream, then turn right and quickly left to take the Voie Verte (VD1) towards Gourin and Le Faouët, passing under the D769 through a tunnel. Return to the road.

(20) Keep left, then turn right at the corner towards Coat Loret. Continue on the road towards Saint-Fiacre, keep right at the fork, then turn left down Saint-Fiacre to reach the Chapelle Saint-Fiacre.

(21) From the chapel, turn right towards Saint-Fiacre and left towards the D790. Turn right onto the D790, then right onto Rue de Saint-Fiacre. Continue straight ahead until the fourth fork.

(22) Turn right onto Rue des Bergères, then take the fourth left onto Rue de Midi, and finally turn right onto Rue de Saint-Fiacre to reach the Musée du Faouët (former Ursuline Convent).

(23) Turn right onto Rue Victor Robic (D782), then right towards Cours de la Mairie to reach the car park of the multi-purpose hall (S/E).

Designed to combine leisure and discovery, this loop proposed by Roi Morvan Communauté is suitable for electric bikes (e-bikes) or hybrid bikes.

Please take care on the road. You will be travelling on sections of paths, quiet local roads and a few busier departmental roads. The Highway Code applies on shared roads.

It is important to remain vigilant when crossing the D769 towards Priziac.

Helmets are compulsory for children under 12 and strongly recommended for other users. Wearing a high-visibility vest is also recommended.

The Pays du Roi Morvan has some steep slopes, so think about your calves and save your battery so you can get back without too much effort!

The Tourist Office, located along the route, will be happy to welcome you, provide directions and help you make the most of your visit.

You can stop off at Lac du Bel Air in Priziac for a picnic or to try a water sport such as paddleboarding or windsurfing. There are also well-equipped playgrounds for children.

(1) Faouët Market Halls

(6) Covered alley and Botquenven eco-museum

(8) Saint-Yves Chapel

(12) Bel Air Lake

(13) Saint-Beheau Church and Auditoire de Justice

(15) Saint-Nicolas Chapel

(17) Notre-Dame de Lotavy Chapel

(21) Saint-Fiacre Chapel

(S/E) Faouët Museum