In the Stéïr valley, starting from Pont Quéau

A hilly route through the countryside where the Stéïr, a tributary of the Odet, flows.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.94 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 223 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 222 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 136 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 40 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Quimper (29000)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.064019° / W 4.1058°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0518OT
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Description of the walk

Access: From Quimper, take the D39. At the Ty Pont Kerroué roundabout, take the Roman road straight ahead for about 3.5 km and turn left, following the signs for Pont Quéau / Saint-Albin (road sign).
After the level crossing, park in the car park on the right (4 to 5 spaces).

(S/E) With your back to the car park, cross the road carefully, take the farm track opposite and follow this tree-lined path. When you reach a footbridge over the Steïr, cross it and turn left. Follow the path which climbs steadily, overlooking the river, until you reach a three-way junction (this section is private but the owner allows access; please respect the property – thank you to the owner).

(1) You can head down to the left to reach the river and one of the railway bridges. Then head back up and climb the path opposite.
Follow the stony path which joins a road near the hamlet of Ty Névez (on the map). Continue along this straight road, which offers a beautiful view. You will reach a main road

(2) At a bus stop, turn right for about 300 m until you reach the three-way junction and the signpost for “Quéménéven”.

(3) Turn left onto this small road which passes under a power line. Continue, leaving the access road to the hamlet of Le Quinquis Lopéau on your right, until you reach a three-way junction.

(4) Turn right onto the ascending road and continue straight on, passing the farms at Coatéïr and, further on, Kergoff. Ignore the road on your left and carry on to the next junction.

(5) Turn right towards Cosquer Goff and go round the old farm buildings via the path leading down to the left. Begin a lovely descent into the Steïr valley, through which runs the department’s only north-south railway line. Turn right and cross the level crossing, then the Steïr via a bridge.

(6) Continue past the old Kerrefren Mill. Here too, you will find a ‘private property’ sign, but this is indeed an old thoroughfare, as the old road signs prove (moreover, I met the owner, who told me that pedestrians are allowed to pass). Continue along the narrow road, which climbs steeply. At the entrance to Kerrefren Farm, on the right, look out for a Gallic stele.

(7) Follow this road as it winds its way through cultivated fields.

(8) As you approach the D770, turn right, pass the hamlet of Ty Pin and arrive at Ty Dokig (Ti Dokig on the map).

(9) A few metres past the junction, where you’ll see a “Granit et Chaux” workshop on your left, turn right down a path, an old Roman road. Head down into the valley, then climb back up to join a road.

(10) Turn right and continue straight along this road, which passes under the power line. Descend gradually and pass near the old Moulin de Pont Quéau (note the plaque on the gable of the renovated house in memory of a miller and bone-setter, a benefactor of humanity).

(11) Turn right to cross the railway line again and reach the car park 100m further on (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 44 m - Pont Quéau
  2. 1 : km 0.44 - alt. 59 m - Hairpin bend
  3. 2 : km 1.59 - alt. 77 m - Road junction near a bus stop
  4. 3 : km 1.89 - alt. 74 m - Road sign "Quéménéven"
  5. 4 : km 2.92 - alt. 56 m - Road climbing to the right
  6. 5 : km 4.94 - alt. 125 m - Turn right towards Cosquer Goff
  7. 6 : km 5.84 - alt. 50 m - Bridge over the > - Steïr (rivière)
  8. 7 : km 6.26 - alt. 98 m - Gallic stele
  9. 8 : km 7.9 - alt. 125 m - Turn right towards Ty Pin
  10. 9 : km 8.45 - alt. 134 m - Roman road on the right
  11. 10 : km 9.3 - alt. 121 m - Road on the right
  12. 11 : km 11.85 - alt. 45 m - Level crossing
  13. S/E : km 11.94 - alt. 45 m - Pont Quéau

Notes

This route is not signposted.
A countryside route mainly following small roads, best suited for winter.
Suitable route for mountain biking.

Option: (9) You can make a detour of about 2 km to visit the Notre-Dame de Quilinen Chapel.
Continue along the small road which joins the D770, which you follow for about 300 m. Turn left at the signpost to enter the hamlet. The chapel and its calvary are on the left. Return to the D770, cross it, follow the small road opposite and, at the three-way junction, head towards Kervez to return to the (10)

In place names, you will encounter a few variations depending on whether they are written in French or Breton (e.g. Pont Quéau or Pont Keo, Ty Topig or Ti Dokig).

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.5 / 5
bpja
bpja

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A hilly route along small roads, with views of the countryside.
Winter hike

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for this review.
I’ve changed the starting point following a message from the owner, who advised and gave me permission to cross this private land and the footbridge over the Steïr.
Enjoy your walk.

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Cat29
Cat29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A hilly route along narrow country lanes.
The ‘private property’ sign at Kereffren Mill has gone; we turned back a few months ago as it didn’t look very inviting at the time.
Suitable for all seasons.

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cecel 29
cecel 29

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It’s perfect for a winter walk. You stay dry.
The rolling countryside is very beautiful

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yvonnelegall
yvonnelegall

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I’ve done this hilly route for the third time, and always in winter.
I think it’s ideal for this time of year because you can’t walk
on many of the paths due to the mud, and the countryside is beautiful.
Great for winter

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for your feedback.

I thought I’d been clear enough in the practical information:
“A route through the countryside, mainly on minor roads, ideal for winter”.

Yet you seem to have enjoyed the countryside.

Kind regards

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JNR
JNR

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing

A route reserved for road cyclists. The total distance is no more than 2 km. It’s a shame, as the countryside is lovely.

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for all these details to help improve the route.
As soon as I have a spare moment, I’ll pop round to check it out.
I look forward to perhaps meeting you

Michel

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babdekemper
babdekemper

Hello,

If you’d like to improve this route, you can take the path opposite the car park; it will lead you to a footbridge crossing the Stéir. It’s private, but I’m the owner – I created it and I’m happy for you to use it, provided you respect the area.
After the footbridge, the path becomes a public one; follow it uphill and turn right at the junction. It climbs a bit further, and you’ll then join up with point 1.

This route is the one I used to run every morning two years ago; I really must get back into it.

Best regards

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for your comment.
It was to avoid the problem of muddy paths that I suggested this walk, as well as two others in the same area starting from Saint-Albin.
Routes designed for wet winters.
Best regards

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nestaphe
nestaphe

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The route runs almost exclusively along quiet country lanes. The few tracks included aren’t particularly muddy at this time of year. Best explored in winter.

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