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Daoulas walks
Banks of the Mignonne and Daoulas Viaduct
Visorando Member
2.25 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Daoulas (Finistère)
A short, bucolic walk along the Mignonne, the river in Daoulas, to reach the imposing viaduct that allows the railway to span the valley with a series of fifteen arches.
The return journey takes you along a short section of the Daoulas estuary.
Circular Kerzafloc'h
4.35 mi
+236 ft
-210 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Loperhet (Finistère)
A lovely, easy circular loop with varied views of the Brest harbour.
Around the Pointe du Château in Logonna Daoulas
2.39 mi
+194 ft
-223 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Logonna-Daoulas (Finistère)
Short walk along the coastal path from Pointe du Château to Logonna-Daoulas, starting from the car park in the village of Gorrequer.
Sainte-Marguerite Chapel and Rosmorduc Castle in Logonna-Daoulas
2.74 mi
+154 ft
-144 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Logonna-Daoulas (Finistère)
An easy, short walk along the River Camfrout, offering views of the exterior of a pretty castle and the chance to visit a small, beautifully renovated chapel. Discover an Iron Age menhir that was Christianised in the Middle Ages.
Logonna-Daoulas peninsula circuit
9.97 mi
+745 ft
-728 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Logonna-Daoulas (Finistère)
Discover the bottom of Brest harbour via the Logonna-Daoulas coastal path.
Please note: the coastal path between points (6) and (7) has collapsed (May 2025), so you will need to walk along the beach at low tide.
State Forest and Maritime Alder in Landévennec
9.41 mi
+768 ft
-755 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Landévennec (Finistère)
Landévennec, at the end of the peninsula, offers several views of the last meanders of the Aulne before it flows into the sea at Brest harbour.This route, starting from the church and its marine cemetery, first climbs into the national forest and allows you to discover the Sillon des Anglais, a coastal strip of small rocky blocks.The end of the circuit runs along the foreshore where the Aulne meets the Rivière du Faou before reaching the sea.Also worth seeing are the ruins of the old abbey and its museum.
Walk in Landévennec
2.87 mi
+115 ft
-108 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Landévennec (Finistère)
Landévennec is well known for its new Saint-Guénolé Abbey, inaugurated in 1958, which attracts many worshippers, as well as for the ruins of the 10th-century Romanesque abbey church and its museum. The village is located at the confluence of the Aulne and Rivière du Faou rivers and offers a beautiful walk, best enjoyed at high tide.
Monts et Vallées circuit in Pencran
Tourist office
6.03 mi
+469 ft
-459 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pencran (Finistère)
With its rich church and parish enclosure, Pencran stretches across the hill south of Landerneau and then plunges down into green rural valleys. The first part of this trail leaves the village and passes through residential neighbourhoods facing Landerneau. It then joins the countryside, following paths through the woods and farm tracks. In addition to the parish enclosure, you will discover the bucolic atmosphere of a tree-lined canalised stream and the surprising Fontaine de la Vierge (Virgin's Fountain), set in a small, well-preserved sanctuary.
Seillou beach - Kergadalen - Térénez bridge - Aulne river
7.05 mi
+889 ft
-860 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rosnoën (Finistère)
Walk along the banks of the Aulne with views of the Térénez bridge, Térénez Island, the Landévennec boat graveyard, Saint-Guénolé Abbey and Landévennec.
Walk along the Landerneau towpath.
3.83 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Landerneau (Finistère)
Walk along the Élon as it crosses Landerneau, once a port whose reputation extended beyond the borders of France. Flax, leather and wine were exported throughout Europe. The quays, built in the 17th and 18th centuries, still bear witness to this prosperous period.
Easy route along the towpath and the two quays, Cornouaille and Léon.
Along the route, you will find the Pont de Rohan, one of the last inhabited bridges in Europe, which celebrated its 500th anniversary in 2010.
The banks of the Élorn and the Rocher de l'Impératrice
4.10 mi
+502 ft
-509 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Plougastel-Daoulas (Finistère)
A route offering varied landscapes: woodland and rocky outcrops, including the Rocher de l'Impératrice, and the banks of the Élorn, a coastal river which flows into Brest harbour, passing under the old Albert Louppe Bridge (or Plougastel Bridge) and the more recent Iroise Bridge. Two small chapels add a touch of heritage.
The Leopards’ Route in Le Faou
2.36 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Le Faou (Finistère)
Set off to explore the Petite Cité de Caractère with this urban walking route known as the Léopards!
On foot, by bike, on a scooter, or with a pushchair!
Signposted with bronze studs bearing the town’s coat of arms (the leopard) and additional blue markings.
From Saint-Gwénolé to Plougastel-Daoulas
5.04 mi
+528 ft
-512 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Plougastel-Daoulas (Finistère)
A Yellow signposted coastal walk with beautiful panoramas of the Brest harbour (Rade de Brest).
⚠️: Some paths are very wet when it rains or covered by the sea during high tides.
Roc’h Gad to Tréhou route
9.09 mi
+636 ft
-659 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Tréhou (Finistère)
Walk in the heart of the Tréhou countryside.
An easy walk in dry weather.
Circular Rumengol towards Le Cranou
6.38 mi
+568 ft
-574 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Faou (Finistère)
Discover sunken paths, recharge your batteries in the forest, and visit the village of Rumengol and its place of pilgrimage.
Short tour of Relecq-Kerhuon
4.71 mi
+240 ft
-210 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Relecq-Kerhuon (Finistère)
A very varied route with coastal paths, urban cliffs, gardens and shady woods, urban shortcuts and alleyways.
Passages along the Corniche, along the Anse de Kerhuon, a discreet street overlooking Le Relecq and La Rade, Notre Dame du Relecq in the centre, return via the Relecq-Kerhuon greenway along the Domaine de Lossulien (private) then through the alleyways.
Circular walk starting from the Albert Louppe Bridge in Le Relecq-Kerhuon
8.38 mi
+984 ft
-974 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Relecq-Kerhuon (Finistère)
Viewpoint overlooking the Brest harbour, the Élorn, Relecq-Kerhuon and Le Passage (former ferry crossing), the Rocher de l’Impératrice, the two bridges (Albert Louppe and L’Iroise), the Moulin-Blanc marina, Océanopolis, the polder, the ship repair yard, the commercial harbour and the naval base, the city of Brest, the Goulet de Brest, the Pointe des Espagnols, the Petit Minou and Portzic lighthouses, the Pointe Marloux and the Pointe du Corbeau. Kernisi offers a beautiful panoramic view of Brest, its harbour, its bay and the Elorn estuary.
On the Plougastel-Daoulas peninsula via the small port of L'Auberlac'h
5.46 mi
+466 ft
-472 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Plougastel-Daoulas (Finistère)
A hike through the woods, along the seashore and through pretty little villages.
Circular between the Aulne and the Faou river
10.11 mi
+1,335 ft
-1,342 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rosnoën (Finistère)
A circular loop between the Aulne in its final meanders before its estuary in the Brest harbour and its last tributary, the Faou river.
Several viewpoints on the left bank of the Aulne with Ménez-Hom, the new Térénez bridge, Landévennec and its abbey.
Shellfish farming on the Faou river is currently limited to the cultivation of Pacific oysters.
Roc'h an Daol route
3.67 mi
+384 ft
-400 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Eloy (Finistère)
A short walk with beautiful panoramic views of the peaks in the municipality of Saint-Eloy.
Around the Costour Valley, Mescalon and the old quarry
5.38 mi
+525 ft
-535 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Relecq-Kerhuon (Finistère)
A very varied route through wooded areas and green passages near the Stang Alar valley, the Costour valley and its old flooded quarry. Detours, "surprise" shortcuts and exploration of little-frequented areas with passages through a few meadows, along fields and through undergrowth.
Discover forestry in the Cranou Forest
10.57 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,161 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Faou (Finistère)
This walk has been organised by three Forestry Management students
We invite you to discover the profession of a forester by following a slide show along a route whose stops will help you understand forest management.
Through the Stang-Alar valley and south of old Saint-Marc
5.27 mi
+463 ft
-466 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Finistère
Detours via the Botanical Conservatory Garden and the Vallon du Stang-Alar, and the discreet southern part of the old town of Saint-Marc. A shady and very green environment that contrasts with Brest's reputation as a concrete city.
Through the Argol Communal Forest
5.53 mi
+472 ft
-472 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Argol (Finistère)
Trail in the Argol Communal Forest featuring the listed Ar C'hléguer Braz climbing site.
Don’t forget to admire the triumphal arch on your way to visit Argol Church, the garden of the former presbytery and the Breton games park.
The River Aulne and the Térenez Bridge as seen from Argol
12.84 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,112 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Argol (Finistère)
Starting from Argol, at the gateway to the Crozon Peninsula, this route leads to the coastal stretch of the River Aulne.
Highlight of the route: the new Térénez Bridge, opened in 2011 to replace the old one, which was converted into two viewing points following its demolition. This magnificent curved structure holds the world record for the longest span of its kind, at 515 metres in length, with its bold and highly aesthetic design. Also along the route are an old tide mill and the Folgoat Chapel.
Circuit du nouveau bourg de Quimerc'h vers Kostalan
4.52 mi
+554 ft
-571 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pont-de-Buis-lès-Quimerch (Finistère)
Découvrez la campagne de Quimerc'h à partir du nouveau bourg jusqu'au village typique de Kostalan. Cette promenade offre de beaux points de vues sur le Menez Hom, Rumengol et la rade de Brest. Itinéraire équilibré entre chemins creux, chemins d'exploitation et petites routes tranquilles.
The Langazel moors in Trémaouézan
4.94 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Trémaouézan (Finistère)
A family walk in the Langazel wetland, considered to be the oldest peat bog in western Brittany. It is classified as a protected natural area and is part of the Natura 2000 network.
It consists of a mosaic of remarkable habitats (wet meadows, moors, peat bogs) which give it its unique character. It is also one of the main sources of the Aber Wrac'h stream, which supplies 36 municipalities with drinking water.
From the summit of Ménez Hom to the banks of the Aulne via Trégarvan
11.49 mi
+1,375 ft
-1,365 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Dinéault (Finistère)
Start at the summit of Ménez-hom (330 m) and descend on the west side with views of Douarnenez Bay.Stroll through pine forests to the banks of the River Aulne in Trégarvan, then return to the summit via the eastern side.
The Ménez Hom tour through the Trégarvan Communal Forest
6.31 mi
+801 ft
-801 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dinéault (Finistère)
Ménez Hom, the last peak in the Montagnes Noires range, part of the Armorican Massif, rises to 330 m above Douarnenez Bay.
Starting from the summit, this route descends on the west side, then goes around the north side through the Trégarvan Communal Forest and finally climbs back up on the east side.
Beautiful views over Douarnenez Bay and the entire Châteaulin basin where the Aulne river flows.
Rosconnec marsh route via the Sant-Dispar Chapel
5.92 mi
+830 ft
-830 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dinéault (Finistère)
From the beautiful green setting where the Sant-Dispar Chapel nestles, flanked by its calvary and fountain, you can reach the protected area of the Rosconnec marshes at the confluence of the Aulne and its tributary, the Douffine, through the undergrowth.
These meadows, which are flooded at high tide, are protected areas for the aquatic phragmite, a small passerine bird measuring 12 to 13 cm in length and weighing 10 to 14 g. This species is one of the birds protected by the European Commission.
Trez Bihan, Poul and La Source beaches
6.73 mi
+761 ft
-761 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Telgruc-sur-Mer (Finistère)
Set off to explore the beaches of Trez Bihan, Le Poul and La Source, passing by the magnificent Guern cliffs. This circular route, starting from Trez-Bellec and crossing the coast and fields, will delight your eyes and whet your appetite for a swim.
The customs path of Trez Bihan Beach to the Pointe du Guern
3.80 mi
+384 ft
-397 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Telgruc-sur-Mer (Finistère)
Your path is the customs trail near Telgruc-sur-Mer, on the Crozon peninsula, at the tip of Brittany, has breathtaking panoramas in fine weather and thrills in rough weather.
Guern Cliffs via Trez Bellec Beach
5.52 mi
+591 ft
-600 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Crozon (Finistère)
Following the GR®34 through the Guern cliffs, a protected area managed by the Coastal Conservatory ("Conservatoire du Littoral"), you'll dominate the bay "Baie de Douarnenez", framed by the cape "Cap de la Chèvre" on the Crozon peninsula and the tip "Pointe du Van" in cape "Cap Sizun". You'll reach the long beach "Plage de Trez Bellec".On the way back, you'll skirt the pine forest "Pinède de Trez Bihan", offering fine views over the bay "Baie of Douarnenez".
Route des Vergers in Plabennec
2.69 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Plabennec (Finistère)
The starting point for this route is at the Espace Louis Coz, marked in blue. Along this educational route, you will discover five information panels providing information about the different species of apple trees and apples in general. Designed for Sunday walkers, this route is a good route for families who want to take a short walk around the town while learning about the association's work in conserving rare apples. Each panel is located in one of the five conservation orchards maintained by the Avalou Plab association.