Combrit walks

From the village of Combrit, whose church was the starting point in 1675 for the Revolt of the Stamped Paper, known as the "Bonnets Rouges" (Red Caps), against the new taxes levied by King Louis XIV, follow the wide path on the western edge of the Bois de Roscouré, a Conservatoire du Littoral estate. After passing under the Cornouaille bridge, continue a little further to discover the mouth of the Odet. The return journey is along the eastern edge, bordered by the river and its various inlets.

Route in a protected natural area (polder) and passage by the Notre-Dame-de-la-Clarté Chapel.

Walk along the Combrit Polder to reach Île Tudy after seeing the isolated Treustel Menhir. Walk along the large Teven beach to return via the beautiful straight line of the bridle path.

A loop that takes in the countryside rarely visited and the wild tip "Pointe de Combrit", on the Odet estuary.A picturesque view of Bénodet from the porty "Port de Sainte-Marine" and return via the bridle path in the polder.

This route will take you through the Bois de Roscouré, a protected natural area managed by the Conservatoire du Littoral, where old fountains and wash houses have been restored to their former glory. The return journey takes you along the right bank of the Odet as it approaches its estuary. Finish the route with a return trip to the Pont de Cornouaille, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the river and the port of Bénodet.

After walking through the countryside and along the Odet, visit the Roman baths at Le Perennou, which were restored in 2011, then return via the Lestremeur site and along Anse de Combrit.

After passing the Lestremeur site, with its manor house and dovecote, continue through wooded areas to reach the Étang du Corroac'h. The return journey is via the greenway and then country lanes.

Bénodet, Odet estuary and seaside resort. Follow the estuary and then the beach to reach the tip "Pointe de Bénodet", from where you can see the entire south coast. After passing through the town and its camping areas, return to the marina along "Anse de Penfoul".

Île-Tudy remained a separate island until around 1850. With the creation of the Kermor sea wall in 1853, blocking the sea on the Pont-l'Abbé side, it is now a peninsula of the same name, located on the left bank of the river's mouth, opposite Loctudy on the right bank. It extends inland through a vast area of polders classified as a protected natural area. This circuit allows you to go around it via the polder. _

After walking through the streets and alleys of Île-Tudy, which became a peninsula when the Kermor dyke was built in 1853, blocking the sea on the Pont-l'Abbé River side, this route continues along a new path along Anse de Pouldon, managed by the Conservatoire du Littoral. The return journey is through the polder area. NB: between points (6) and (7), the coastal path should not be used during the nesting season from April to July (in this case, follow the GR® and turn left towards point (7). 

On the Gouesnac'h side, access to the banks of the Odet is relatively limited. After a stretch through the countryside, this route allows you to follow this coastal river for about 3 km. Be aware of the tide times: at high tide, the site is only accessible when the tidal coefficient is below 60. For greater safety, it is best to go at low tide.

A short bike ride between the beach, the woods and the Bigouden countryside.

This countryside route alternates between sections on the old Quimper-Pont l'Abbé railway line, now converted for pedestrians and cyclists, small country roads and a long stretch through the woods.Along the way, discover the ruins of the Saint-Vital Chapel, lost in the middle of nature, as well as the better-known Saint-Sébastien Chapel.

Wooded route following the right bank of the Pont-L'Abbé river towards its estuary between Île-Tudy and the port of Loctudy. The river is dotted with small private islands connected to the bank by a bridge.After passing by the Chapelle du Croaziou chapel, the return journey takes you through the countryside along a long farm track.The landscape in the first part of the route is completely different depending on the tide level.

A pleasant route, mostly wooded, overlooking the banks of the Odet. Pass by the old Rossulien Mill, which has been restored and is located in a beautiful green setting. View of Kerambleiz Castle overlooking the river.

Plomelin offers many possible routes starting from the village. Several have already been suggested on Visorando This longer route aims to give a more comprehensive view of this wooded commune, bordered by the River Odet and rich in heritage.

The route alternates between countryside, the Odet river and wooded areas around Plomelin on the outskirts of Quimper.

This circular loop, mainly through the forest, offers beautiful views of the meandering Odet river and a stunning vista of Kerambleïz Castle perched on the hilltop. Also worth discovering is the Rossulien Mill, which was restored in 2020 and is now operational (free to visit).

En passant par le site de Rossulien et son moulin, puis en contrebas du Château de Kerambleïz qui surplombe l'Odet, ce circuit se poursuit par un discret chemin permettant de longer le Golf de Kernernez pour retrouver le bord de l'Odet. Après le tour de l'Étang de Kerbernez, le retour s'effectue par la campagne de Plomelin.