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Goyen (fleuve) walks
The banks of the Goyen at the start of the Pont-Croix centre
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7.09 mi
+259 ft
-276 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pont-Croix (Finistère)
Explore Pont-Croix, its collegiate church of Notre-Dame de Roscudon and its two famous streets, Petite and Grande Rue Chère. Walk along both banks of the River Goyen, which flows into the sea at Audierne. Return via the old railway line.
Along the Goyen River
5.87 mi
+331 ft
-341 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Guiler-sur-Goyen (Finistère)
Discover the Goyen river and its valley via sunken paths and woodland.
At the source of the Goyen
7.05 mi
+522 ft
-525 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Plonéis (Finistère)
Route in rolling countryside mainly devoted to livestock farming, where the River Goyen has its source. Through wooded areas and along small country roads, this route takes you to two manor houses and a chapel in a rural setting. Its fountain, located at the bottom of a wild valley, is accessed by a staircase of 80 steps.
NB: some sections are tricky since Storm Ciaran.
Poulgoazec route and Plouhinec beaches
6.45 mi
+226 ft
-223 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Plouhinec (Finistère)
Easy coastal route along the beaches of Plouhinec and discovery of the access to the port of Audierne.
Please note: due to collapses, theGR® 34 is closed by municipal decree shortly after the point (4) for approximately 300 metres (detour marked by Rue des Goélands) and then after the cemetery for approximately 200 metres (detour marked by Rue Saint-Julien).
Route of the old mills of Landudec
6.47 mi
+322 ft
-305 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Landudec (Finistère)
Follow the start of the Goyen valley, which joins the sea after about thirty kilometres, along a few small country roads and paths through the woods.
This river used to power several mills. The route will take you past three of them.
You can also enjoy the peace and quiet of the valley floor.
Confort-Meilars route via the Chapel of Kérinec
6.81 mi
+381 ft
-374 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Confort-Meilars (Finistère)
Countryside route starting from Confort-Meilars and its calvary, passing by the Chapel of Kérinec.
Around Poulgoazec, coastal port of Plouhinec
3.76 mi
+207 ft
-210 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Plouhinec (Finistère)
Audierne, a former fishing port, has been transformed into a marina.Poulgoazec, opposite, has retained its coastal fishing activity.This route begins with a tour of the port and its activities, then continues into the surrounding countryside.The return journey is along the coastal path, which has been damaged in places by the sea.
The Upper Goyen Valley or the Five-Village Route
10.89 mi
+817 ft
-810 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gourlizon (Finistère)
This route, which passes through five local authorities, allows you to explore the upper Goyen valley, close to its source, and to admire magnificent panoramic views on both sides of the valley. The route takes in the site of theChapelle de la Boissière in Plonéis and its fountain,
From Audierne, take a walk towards Sainte Evette, passing through coastal and countryside scenery
3.88 mi
+180 ft
-184 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Audierne (Finistère)
Brittany is a land of legends, born of its rainy and windy climate. For centuries, these legends have taken shape in the form of religious monuments and churches. On this walk, you’ll have the chance to discover the distinctive heritage of this region at the south-western tip of Brittany, whilst enjoying the charms of the pretty little town of Audierne and the surrounding countryside, not to mention the sea.
Stang Vraz Circular (Grande Vallée)
2.57 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Guiler-sur-Goyen (Finistère)
This route through the countryside and woods has been restored by the Haut Pays Bigouden Community of Communes.
It takes you into the very wild, wooded moorland on the left bank of the Goyen valley: peace and quiet are guaranteed on this little-used route.
Port of Audierne from the maritime district of Plougoazec in Plouhinec
4.22 mi
+115 ft
-135 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Plouhinec (Finistère)
Audierne has a long tradition as a fishing port: first sardines, then lobsters caught in pots. After a decline in this type of fishing, in the summer months, the boats are rigged for albacore tuna fishing. In 1966, the Poulgoazec fish market was created on the other bank of the Goyen. After 1986, trawlers deserted the port of Audierne for that of Douarnenez, which was more accessible and better equipped.Currently, the main activity is line fishing and net fishing, which coexist with the increasing number of pleasure boats. This route passes through the two ports on either side of the Goyen estuary.
The Mahalon countryside via Meilars
5.57 mi
+423 ft
-423 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Mahalon (Finistère)
A route exploring the Mahalon countryside via Meilars and the River Goyen,
Please note: The bridge over the Goyen has collapsed; the walk is currently impassable (contact the town hall for information on when it will reopen).
Banks of the Goyen and countryside south-east of Pouldergat
7.27 mi
+381 ft
-400 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Pouldergat (Finistère)
This hilly route covers part of the long route that goes around the commune of Pouldergat, taking its south-eastern section.
It follows a section of the River Goyen, which is still only a modest stream, and returns through the countryside.
Mahalon from Confort-Meilars
6.79 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Confort-Meilars (Finistère)
From Confort-Meilars, whose church is famous for its carillon wheel – which is turned to seek the intercession of Our Lady of Confort on behalf of children who are mute or have difficulty speaking, who are then placed beneath the wheel – as well as its calvary featuring the twelve apostles, this route descends into the valley of the Goyen, a small coastal river.The walk through Meilars and Mahalon offers some wonderful insights into the local heritage.
Please note: The bridge over the Goyen has collapsed; the walk is currently impassable (contact the town hall for information on when it will reopen).