Gouézec walks

Two loops in Gouézec: at an altitude of 279 m, one of the highest points in the Montagnes Noires, the Karreg an Tan summit offers a beautiful 360° panorama of the Aulne valley, the Monts d'Arrée and the Bay of Douarnenez.Its name comes from the fact that, during the Norman invasions in the 9th century, a lookout would light a fire there to warn the population, which could be seen from across the Châteaulin basin. Back at the car park, a second loop leads through the countryside in the lower part of Gouézec.

The towpath of the channelled River Aulne and its two locks, small roads leading to the rural village of Gouézec offering views of the Monts d’Arrée, and a return to Pont-Coblant via paths through the countryside. Along the route, discover a beautiful covered walkway.

After a leisurely walk along the Nantes-Brest canal, you will climb a little higher into the countryside, where you will have a bird's eye view of the Aulne, the Montagnes Noires and the Monts d'Arrée.You will return to your starting point after walking along small country roads and sunken lanes.

The route passes by the Roche du Feu (Karreg an Tan), the highest point of the Montagnes Noires (281m).

Make your way gently along the the Aulne following the logging trail. Views over the lock keepers’ houses located on the other side. Passage through the Vieux-Bourg and its St-They church, the birthplace of the parish of Lothey until 1846.

Starting in the Edern countryside, this hilly route leads through woods to one of the ridges of the Montagnes Noires and one of the highest points, offering extensive views over the west of the Châteaulin Basin to the sea. The route takes you through the "Jardin Picart", a botanical garden on the side of a rocky moor, the result of a long-term project by an enthusiast. Discover the heritage of two chapels, a fountain, a wash house and an old wicker-making workshop.

The village of Lennon overlooks the canalised Aulne valley. This route follows the canal, passing through two locks.At the Rosvéguen lock, a small Museum of River Transport has been set up, and further downstream you can see ‘Le Victor’, one of the last barges to have sailed on this section of the canal.The return journey follows paths through the countryside, allowing you to discover part of the town’s heritage: the chapels of Saint-Maudez and Saint-Nicolas, as well as two calvaries.

Bringing together within the same parish enclosure a church, a calvary, an ossuary and a monumental gate, Pleyben offers its visitors one of the most beautiful religious architectural ensembles in Brittany, listed as a Historic Monument. This walk also takes you along the old railway line that linked Carhaix to Châteaulin, allowing you to discover one of the six chapels scattered across the countryside: Saint-Laurent, with its lovely calvary and fountain.

Starting from the small chapel at Guénily, a peaceful route between the banks of the channelled Aulne (Nantes-Brest Canal) and the countryside. Sweeping views over the Montagnes Noires.

Let's take a leisurely stroll along the canalised Aulne for about 6 km, passing three locks. Then let's head back up small roads towards the Notre-Dame de Kerluan Chapel. Let's climb a little further to finally descend back down to the banks of the Aulne.

Hike along small roads, paths and towpaths to discover Saint-Coulitz, its religious heritage and the beauty of the surrounding nature.

A semi-rural route south of Edern via the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Lannien, one of six chapels in the commune and the only one in the south, then near Château de la Boissière, which had its heyday during the lifetime of Jean Edern Hallier.The route then takes in the western side of Briec, where the sports and cultural facilities and schools are concentrated. Note: This route mainly follows small country roads and streets in the urbanised area.

The route takes you along small country roads and a few paths, allowing you to discover the local heritage: a chapel, a cross, the remains of an ancient abbey and a monumental fountain saved from oblivion in 2023 by the Edern Histoire et Patrimoine association.

Urban route in Briec and discovery of several green spaces: Anita Conti Park with its fitness and orienteering trail, the future 8.7-hectare urban forest where 7,500 trees have been planted since 2024. The route offers several benches for resting and areas with children's games and picnic tables.

The route mainly follows small country roads and beautiful trails, allowing you to discover three chapels.Vast panoramic views of the Montagnes Noires.

South of Briec, come and discover the Merdy countryside. Walk along the Langelin River where you may find a few trout fishermen. Finally, walk along the grounds of Manoir de la Boissière and cross its woods.

The Hent Glaz route (the Briec tour) showcases the surrounding countryside and the wetlands and wooded areas of Briec through streams and warrens. You will discover panoramic views towards Landudal and Edern, a passage close to the Manoir de la Boissière, Anita Conti Park, the heights of Briec de l'Odet, then the future urban forest of 7,000 newly planted trees and beautiful meadows and wetlands that will remind you of a bayou. Don't be surprised if you come across a deer or see a buzzard hovering above you in the unspoilt, natural vegetation, which is rich in biodiversity.

Route in the countryside and along the banks of the Aulne, the last canalised section of the Nantes-Brest Canal. Discover Saint-Sébastien Chapel.

With the River Aulne, in its final stretch before the sea, as our guide, let’s set off to explore Port-Launay, a former river port. Let’s follow the towpath and then climb up to the Notre-Dame Chapel, which offers a view of Châteaulin, before returning to the river.

Set off on foot along the former Châteaulin-Carhaix railway line, overlooking the still-canalised Aulne river, continue along an old Roman road, then follow the towpath of the Nantes-Brest Canal to discover the heart of Châteaulin at the end of the route.

A countryside route to discover three chapels, all situated in remarkable locations. The chapel at Saint-Venec is particularly well known for its calvary and its majestic fountain. The route also leads to Ménez-Roc'h-Meur, from where the view stretches across the entire Bay of Douarnenez.

A discovery route through authentic countryside, enhanced by the village of Quilinen with its chapel, calvary and fountain, listed as historic monuments since 1990. The interior of the chapel and the calvary have recently been restored. Two other fountains are also of interest.