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In the Guengat countryside
Following the former Quimper-Douarnenez railway line at times, take a detour to discover the Saint-Thégonnec Chapel and its fountain inside. Return to the village of Guengat via small country roads.
Le Juch - Douarnenez circular via the Greenway
This route follows the route of the old Quimper - Douarnenez railway line.Along the way, take a short detour to pass through the village of Le Juch and cross Douarnenez along the seafront.
At the source of the Goyen
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.
Locronan Mountain Route
Let's climb Locronan Mountain, where we will have a view of the Porzay basin and Douarnenez Bay. Along the way, we can admire the Saint-Théleau Chapel and the Kerguénolé Manor and its grounds overlooking the village of Locronan.
Hike around the St. Alouarn mill
Discover the remains of the Manor of Saint-Alouarn and the mill, via the Quimper-Douarnenez bike route and country roads.
Via the Sainte-Brigitte Chapel and the Bois de Névet
From the valley where the Ruisseau du Ris flows, passing through the edge of the Bois de Nevet, this route, alternating between paths and small country roads, allows you to discover the small Chapelle Sainte-Brigitte, isolated in its green setting.A short stretch on the Voie Verte reminds you of the former railway line that operated from 1884 to 1988.
The small troménie route of Locronan
Every six years, Locronan hosts "la Grande Troménie", an unchanging pilgrimage of around 12 km around the sacred boundaries of the former monastery of Locronan. The last one took place in July 2025.
The "Petite Troménie" takes place annually, during the five years between two Grande Troménies. It only follows small roads. This route follows this route.
Along the sunken paths around Locronan
Like the troménie ("troménie" is a French adaptation of the Breton tro-minihi, literally tour - tro - du minihi, derived from the Latin monachia - monastic space in the early Middle Ages), this route will take you around Locronan. You will mainly follow old sunken paths and discover beautiful granite farmhouses. Near the end of your route, a high point will offer you a view of the Bay of Douarnenez.
Locronan and its bocage
After wandering through the streets and alleys of Locronan, follow the paths through the bocage to return via the Bois du Névet.
Locronan countryside and edge of Bois du Névet
After passing through the countryside north-west of Locronan, this route turns south-west and ends at the edge of the Bois du Névet. It continues mainly along the edge of the forest before returning to Locronan.
On the heights of Locronan
Along beautiful paths through the woods and small roads, this route takes you up the Montagne de Locronan, where the little Chapelle ar Sonj chapel is located, an essential stop on the various troménies: viewpoint over Locronan and the entire Porzay region from Ménez Hom to the Bay of Douarnenez. The route continues down into the woods to the imposing Chapelle Saint-Thélau chapel, before returning via the historic centre of Locronan.
Countryside and woods around Plogastel-Saint-Germain
This route, along small roads and wooded paths, largely combines two small routes around the village of Plogastel-Saint-Germain:
Wooded circular in Plogastel-Saint-Germain.
- Around the village of Plogastel-Saint-Germain via the Bois du Quilliou (in the opposite direction).
Wooded circular in Plogastel-Saint-Germain
In the countryside around Plogastel-Saint-Germain, this short route mainly follows paths lined with wooded embankments and passes through small woods and wetlands, which can be crossed via a long wooden walkway.
During the walk, you will discover an old bread oven saved at the last minute, an old farmhouse and a well-maintained wash house.
The Kergoat Route
Countryside route offering views of the Notre Dame de Kergoat Chapel (16th century, famous for Jules Breton's painting "Le Pardon de Kergoat" 1891, on display at the Quimper Museum of Fine Arts.
Pass by the fountain and the edge of the Forêt du Duc.
Discover Quimper and its two rivers
Follow the Stéïr, then take the small streets to walk through the city centre and reach the Locmaria district and its Romanesque church. Walk along the Odet, the main river that crosses Quimper, following the old towpath and the quays.
On the north-western outskirts of Quimper towards the Chapel of Ty Mamm Doué
Semi-urban circuit towards the imposing Ty Mamm Doué Chapel. Alternating between streets, wooded areas and riverside paths.
On the edge of the Bois du Névet
Starting from the small village of Kerlaz, descend into the Névet valley, a small river that flows into the sea at Plage du Ry (or Ris) in Douarnenez.Climb back up this valley to reach the edge of the Bois du Névet, which you will skirt around, then descend back to Kerlaz.A relatively hilly and wooded route.
Around the village of Plogastel-Saint-Germain via the Bois du Quilliou
This short route takes you around the village of Plogastel-Saint-Germain, located on high ground (112 m). The Saint-Pierre church and its tall bell tower can be seen from afar.
Part of the route passes through the Quilliou deciduous forest.
Along the Odet river via Corniguel and Kéraval Castle
Route south of Quimper following the towpath to Port du Corniguel, the city's maritime gateway. Continue along Kérogan Bay to discover Kéraval Castle.
Anse de Tréfeuntec route
This route can be split into two complementary loops:- the first part follows the coastal path through the "Pointe de Tréfeuntec".- the second crosses the dune belt to reach the chapel "Chapelle Sainte-Anne La Palud".In both cases, beautiful views over the bay "Baie of Douarnenez".