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Guiler-sur-Goyen walks
Along the Goyen River
Visorando Member
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.
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.
Circuit de la Fontaine Saint-Anne et campagne de Landudec
6.59 mi
+285 ft
-305 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Landudec (Finistère)
The route alternates between small country roads and numerous sunken paths in wooded areas.Passes by the Saint-Anne Fountain (1743) and part of the botanical trail near the water catchment protection area.The rest of the route follows various valleys where mills were once located.
From Saint Ronan Chapel to the wind turbines
7.58 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Plozévet (Finistère)
This walk, punctuated by stops for exercise, allows you to discover the Chapel of Saint Ronan in its setting with the fountain and the granite sarcophagus, and to stroll around the wind turbines and through the woodland.
Banks of the Goyen and countryside south-east of Pouldergat
7.23 mi
+374 ft
-367 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.
Circuit des Moulins de Pouldergat partie Nord-Ouest
6.58 mi
+341 ft
-328 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pouldergat (Finistère)
The Mills Route circles the town for about 27 km. This section runs through the countryside along sunken paths and shaded valleys, and along small roads in the second part. In the past, there were several mills on the many streams.
Between the old railway line and wild valleys
6.53 mi
+371 ft
-387 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Plozévet (Finistère)
An old railway line called the "carrot train", a dark coniferous forest, small winding roads, a wide view of the Bigouden coast and a long passage at the bottom of a wild valley where only the murmur of the stream disturbs the silence.
Via the Chapelle de la Trinité and the Plozévet wind turbines
6.35 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Plozévet (Finistère)
A peaceful countryside route alternating between quiet country lanes, wide paths and tracks used by herds of cows.At the start, the imposing Chapel of La Trinité and, along the route, the wind farm at Plozévet and the surrounding villages. The La Trinité district was once a major centre for tailors and embroiderers.
The chapels of La Trinité and Saint-Ronan
7.68 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Plozévet (Finistère)
This circular route offers a view of the northern part of Plozévet. From the Chapel of the Trinity, the route passes close to the wind farm before reaching the site of the small Chapel of Saint-Ronan. The return journey offers the chance to walk along part of the old railway line and the “carrot train”, then explore the churchyard with its menhir-shaped war memorial featuring sculptures by René Quillivic.
Poulguidou Pond, Lambabu Chapel from Mahalon
6.83 mi
+256 ft
-226 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mahalon (Finistère)
A route through the wooded countryside of Mahalon, passing through a protected area for water collection, the Poulguidou Pond, and the well-preserved hamlet of Lambabu.Fountains, a chapel and a cross bear witness to this village’s past.
Mahalon countryside and Poulguidou Pond
9.26 mi
+417 ft
-413 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mahalon (Finistère)
A route exploring the Mahalon countryside, the River Goyen, the surroundings of Poulguidou Pond and passing through the small village of Lambadu with its Saint-Tugdual Chapel.
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.
In the rolling countryside of Plozévet and Pouldreuzic
7.19 mi
+364 ft
-348 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pouldreuzic (Finistère)
Route through the countryside of two neighbouring municipalities, along paths between fields and small roads offering regular views of the sea.Beautiful religious heritage along the way: chapels and calvaries.
Countryside around Lababan in Pouldreuzic
6.77 mi
+495 ft
-495 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pouldreuzic (Finistère)
Set amongst trees, the church at Lababan and its cemetery, bearing witness to the history of this former parish now part of Poudreuzic, a fountain lost in the woods, a section of the old “Train Carottes” railway line, wild valleys and the restored bread oven near the Moulin de Crémenec – this is what awaits you on this hike through the peaceful countryside.
Saint-Demet route starting from Lababan
7.18 mi
+367 ft
-367 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pouldreuzic (Finistère)
Starting from the chapel of Lababan in Pouldreuzic, we will take the old "carrot train" railway line to return via the wetlands of Plozévet.
Countryside and heritage from Lababan, a former parish of Pouldreuzic
4.44 mi
+154 ft
-128 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Pouldreuzic (Finistère)
This short route along farm tracks offers beautiful panoramic views of the countryside and the coastal area.Several heritage sites along the way: wayside crosses and chapels.
Wooded circular in Plogastel-Saint-Germain
3.54 mi
+128 ft
-138 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Plogastel-Saint-Germain (Finistère)
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.
Countryside and woods around Plogastel-Saint-Germain
6.68 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Plogastel-Saint-Germain (Finistère)
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).
Around Gourlizon via the Chapel of La Boissière and its fountain
4.60 mi
+387 ft
-381 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Gourlizon (Finistère)
The first section is a signposted route through the countryside around the village of Gourlizon, passing through meadows and past the parish church of Saint-Cornély.
In the second part, the route descends into the valley of the stream that feeds into the River Goyen, leading to the monumental La Boissière fountain and its chapel.
Return via a narrow hedgerow path.
Pouldreuzic menhir route
7.22 mi
+262 ft
-259 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pouldreuzic (Finistère)
The bed and wardrobe of Saint-Kodelig, a possible menhir quarry, two menhirs separated by a stream... Explore the rolling countryside of Poudreuzic to discover these three megalithic sites, steeped in legend and historical reality.Along the way, you will encounter a few markers featuring excerpts from Pierre Jakez Hélias' masterpiece "Le cheval d'orgueil" (The Horse of Pride), combining biographical memories and ethnographic observations.
From Saint-Demet to Penhors and the Menhir "Des Droits de l'Homme"
6.66 mi
+138 ft
-167 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Plozévet (Finistère)
Starting from the Saint-Demet Chapel, you will reach the Notre-Dame-de-Penhors Chapel and follow the coastal path to the "Human Rights" menhir.
The Plozévet countryside and the seaside via Penhors
6.86 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Plozévet (Finistère)
Chapels, an old mill, unspoilt countryside, a restored bread oven and the seaside via the small port of Penhors and its pebble beach. Return via paths through the fields.
Around the village of Plogastel-Saint-Germain via the Bois du Quilliou
4.52 mi
+338 ft
-318 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Plogastel-Saint-Germain (Finistère)
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.
Countryside around Plogastel-Saint-Germain
6.24 mi
+440 ft
-443 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Plogastel-Saint-Germain (Finistère)
Dominated by the bell tower of Saint-Pierre Church, the large village of Plogastel-Saint-Germain offers pleasant countryside criss-crossed by sunken lanes and small tree-lined roads.
The route passes in front of the Manoir du Hilguy with its monumental gate, owned since 1987 by an English investment company.
Plozévet route, between sea and countryside
5.86 mi
+322 ft
-341 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Plozévet (Finistère)
After following the coastal path overlooking Audierne Bay, we climb a little higher into the countryside. We pass through small villages and discover rustic fountains while enjoying views of the sea.
Circular route via Douarnenez from Poullan-sur-Mer
11.48 mi
+794 ft
-797 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Poullan-sur-Mer (Finistère)
This walk, starting from Poullan-sur-Mer, takes you along the coastal path that runs alongside Douarnenez Bay, allowing you to visit Tréboul marina, before returning via the “Douarnenez – Poullan-sur-Mer” greenway and discovering the Lesconil covered walkway.
Coastal circuit via Pointe de la Jument
10.14 mi
+1,004 ft
-988 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Poullan-sur-Mer (Finistère)
From the pretty little village of Poullan-sur-Mer, head towards the coast.
As you walk from headland to headland and small coves, you will overlook part of the Bay of Douarnenez with Cap de la Chèvre, one of the headlands of the Crozon peninsula, opposite.
Porz-Poulhan via the Moulin de Tréouzien and archaeological sites
6.87 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Plouhinec (Finistère)
Departing from the small port of Porz-Poulhan, discover the renovated and working Moulin de Tréouzien mill and the Chapelle Saint-They chapel, then return along the coast, visiting the archaeological sites.
Route de Porz Poulhan sur la côte Bigouden
4.12 mi
+266 ft
-253 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Plouhinec (Finistère)
The beautiful paths of this short route take us through the countryside of Porz Poulhan in the Plozévet area of the Bigouden region, passing through two lush, shady valleys. Along the way, you’ll come across restored mills and wash houses,The walk ends with a view of the blue sea along the shore, allowing you to enjoy the sea from above.
Between megaliths, coastal path and countryside
6.35 mi
+466 ft
-466 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Poullan-sur-Mer (Finistère)
Megalithic heritage, theGR®®34coastal path overlooking Douarnenez Bay, small roads and paths in the countryside: this is what this hike has to offer.
From the Korrigans covered walkway to the Saint-They Chapel
5.73 mi
+131 ft
-144 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Poullan-sur-Mer (Finistère)
A short country route allowing you to visit the Korrigans' covered passageway "Ti ar C'horriged" as well as the Saint-They Chapel and its green surroundings.
Passing through Pouldavid, a district of Douarnenez
5.49 mi
+374 ft
-374 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Douarnenez (Finistère)
Pouldavid, which became part of Douarnenez in 1945, was primarily a port at the end of the ria.It was of considerable importance in the Middle Ages as a trading port.This ria is now occupied by Port-Rhu, half of which has become a museum of ancient boats afloat, the port museum of Douarnenez, and the other half a marina.This district of Douarnenez was previously part of the rural commune of Pouldergat.In 1919, it became an independent commune under the name of Pouldavid-sur-Mer.
Following the sardine route in Douarnenez
4.59 mi
+210 ft
-217 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Douarnenez (Finistère)
This route, adapted from the sardine route, is marked by 17 information panels explaining the history of sardine fishing in Douarnenez from Gallo-Roman times to the latest changes in the port.
Bronze nails bearing the image of a sardine guide you through the streets, alleys, ports and seaside (a fun treasure hunt).
Around Penhors
3.89 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Pouldreuzic (Finistère)
A short circular walk combining a seaside route with views of Audierne Bay, a section near a small coastal pond, and the chance to discover a somewhat forgotten dolmen as well as the famous Chapel of Notre-Dame de Penhors.
Around and in Tréboul, a district of Douarnenez
5.86 mi
+404 ft
-427 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Douarnenez (Finistère)
Take a stroll to discover Tréboul, the seaside district of Douarnenez: its marina, Plage des Sables Blancs beach, coastal path, chapel, marine cemetery and narrow streets.
Douarnenez and Port-Rhu
5.13 mi
+367 ft
-354 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Douarnenez (Finistère)
Stroll through the streets and alleys to discover Douarnenez, a town with a history of sardine fishing and three ports: the old Port du Rosmeur, Port-Rhu and the fishing port.
Douarnenez and its neighbourhoods
8.22 mi
+518 ft
-495 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Douarnenez (Finistère)
Passing through Tréboul and the marina, the fishing port, Ploaré and Pouldavid, this walk allows you to explore the different neighbourhoods of Douarnenez. Throughout the route, information boards recount the town’s maritime, industrial and social history.
The Sainte-Hélène Chapel (a listed building), the garum vats in Les Plomarc’h and Saint-Jacques Church in Pouldavid are all worth a visit.
Around Douarnenez
7.20 mi
+335 ft
-328 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Douarnenez (Finistère)
Circuit along Port-Rhu, the port museum and marina, continuing along the greenway.Return via the protected natural site of Plomarc'h and along the fishing port.
Short circular around Port Rhu
2.94 mi
+82 ft
-75 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Douarnenez (Finistère)
This short walk takes you around the Pouldavid ria, where the Douarnenez port museum was created, via the footbridge over the dry dock and then the path on the left bank.After crossing the old Douarnenez-Quimper railway line, the return route takes you close to the entire ria with its marina and the boats afloat at the maritime museum.
In Tréboul, Douarnenez's water sports centre.
3.84 mi
+194 ft
-187 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Douarnenez (Finistère)
This walk offers two very different faces. The first part of the walk takes you through the lesser-known old town of Tréboul, along small streets, alleys and passageways often reserved for pedestrians.The second part, from the beautiful Plage des Sables Blancs, follows the coastal path overlooking the bay to the marina and its various activities.
Prehistoric sites, chapel and fountains against the backdrop of the sea in Plouhinec
6.01 mi
+351 ft
-358 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Plouhinec (Finistère)
A journey from the late Lower Palaeolithic with the Menez Drégan cave, through the Neolithic with the Souch necropolis, then the old guardhouse dating from 1747; this coastal route then leads to valleys where sacred fountains are nestled, as well as the little Saint-They Chapel.Beautiful landscapes and wonderful discoveries.
Via the Sainte-Brigitte Chapel and the Bois de Névet
6.93 mi
+643 ft
-640 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Juch (Finistère)
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.
Névet Valley at Le Juch
6.10 mi
+479 ft
-469 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Le Juch (Finistère)
After visiting the church, famous for its statue of Saint Michael slaying a hideous devil, head for the Bois du Névet, where theGR®38trail takes us.
Continue through the Névet valley, which offers beautiful views of the Juch countryside and the Bay of Douarnenez. Finish this circular on the Voie Verte, where information panels tell you about the bocage and wetlands.
Coastal path via the beaches of Trezmalaouen and Kervel
6.75 mi
+666 ft
-650 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Kerlaz (Finistère)
Framed by the cliffs of Cap-Sizun to the south and the Crozon Peninsula to the north, Douarnenez Bay is a sheltered spot, well known to ships when heavy weather is forecast.TheGR®® runs along the various beaches at the bottom of the bay and offers a beautiful view of Douarnenez and its fishing port.
NB: a new section was inaugurated in March 2024 to avoid the 20% incline at the start. The GR® markings do not currently take this into account, but it will soon become the official route.
Passing through Ploaré, a district of Douarnenez
5.57 mi
+479 ft
-476 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Kerlaz (Finistère)
After passing through the Plomarc’h site, let’s set off to explore the former parish of Ploaré, which has been part of Douarnenez since 1945. It retains its strong connection to the land.
Route des Vallons in Peumerit
6.34 mi
+269 ft
-276 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Peumérit (Finistère)
An easy, unmarked route through peaceful countryside, mostly on quiet minor roads.
In the countryside from the Chapelle Saint-Germain
6.65 mi
+315 ft
-331 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Plogastel-Saint-Germain (Finistère)
This route in the countryside of Plogastel-Saint-Germain mainly follows small roads.
Along the route, a highlight of the religious heritage is the Saint-Germain Chapel, one of the few in the region to have a parish enclosure with a Gothic-style triumphal arch.
Also along the route are a beautiful bread oven and wash house currently being restored, a menhir and the Moulin Neuf, a well-preserved building among the old mills on the Pont-l'Abbé River.
On the edge of the Bois du Névet
6.88 mi
+781 ft
-761 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Kerlaz (Finistère)
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.
Starting from Pointe du Millier
6.47 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Beuzec-Cap-Sizun (Finistère)
A countryside walk to discover Kériolet Mill, megalithic sites and a small chapel. The return journey follows theGR®®34coastal path.
From Pointe du Millier to Pointe de Trénaouret via hillside and fields
6.07 mi
+492 ft
-476 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Beuzec-Cap-Sizun (Finistère)
A walk with lovely views, starting from the Pointe du Millier car park, passing through Pors Péron and the Pointe du Trénaouret, then returning through the fields. A mix of footpaths and small tarmac roads.
For those who can’t stand tarmac, there’s the option of doing a return trip along the coast, without a circular route.