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Hanvec walks
Circular Rumengol towards Le Cranou
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Banks of the Mignonne and Daoulas Viaduct
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tro Sant Riwal circuit
Local authority
9.75 mi
+781 ft
-794 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rivoal (Finistère)
Nestled in a green valley, this commune has all the charm of the mountain countryside, with its sunken lanes, hedgerows, streams and rugged terrain.
The name of the commune comes from the name of the parish patron saint, Saint Rivoal, formerly Riwall, the name of a large family that emigrated from Brittany to Great Britain in the 5th and 6th centuries.
Saint-Rivoal has been awarded the "Communes du Patrimoine Rural de Bretagne" (Communes of Rural Heritage in Brittany) label.
Saint-Rivoal countryside and Monts d'Arrée ridges
10.74 mi
+1,175 ft
-1,175 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rivoal (Finistère)
Hiking in wild areas, mostly unmarked. Woods, rivers, moors, views of several peaks of the Monts d'Arrée, Lake Brennilis, Saint-Michel Chapel.
Tour of Lake Drennec
4.07 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Sizun (Finistère)
At the gateway to the Monts d'Arrée, this is a short, easy and bucolic walk that never strays far from the lake and is shaded by trees. Crossing the floating footbridge adds a nice touch to this walk.
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.
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.
In the countryside and around Lake Drennec
12.25 mi
+922 ft
-942 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Commana (Finistère)
A varied route where you can discover aspects of the Breton countryside that have changed little over time. Cross moors and woods, pass through isolated hamlets to return to the lake and its landscaped surroundings.
Saint-Sébastien route
6.21 mi
+295 ft
-285 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Port-Launay (Finistère)
Route in the countryside and along the banks of the Aulne, the last canalised section of the Nantes-Brest Canal.
Discover Saint-Sébastien Chapel.
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.
Around and on the peaks of Ménez-Hom
7.73 mi
+942 ft
-942 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Plomodiern (Finistère)
Loop around Ménez-Hom, the last peak of the Montagnes Noires, via a country route on the east side before starting the climb to pass the two peaks of Le Yed (329 m) and Le Hielc'h (298 m).
Wide panoramic view of the Aulne valley and its suspension bridge, the bottom of Brest harbour and the entire Bay of Douarnenez.
Beautiful vegetation of low-lying heathland and flowering heather from June onwards.
You can visit the imposing chapel (if open) and its enclosure with its 1544 calvary.
Tour of Ménez Hom from the Sainte-Marie Chapel
7.17 mi
+850 ft
-869 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Plomodiern (Finistère)
Ménez Hom is the highest hill in the western Montagnes Noires. Its two main peaks, Yelc'h (or Hielc'h according to the IGN map) and Yed, overlook Douarnenez Bay and Brest Harbour.
This route goes around them, along paths that are sometimes very discreet on its slopes and summits, and offers a vast panorama between the Aulne Valley and the Iroise Marine Natural Park.
Along the Aulne in Châteaulin
6.72 mi
+318 ft
-299 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Châteaulin (Finistère)
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.
Canal route departing from the former station
6.09 mi
+272 ft
-253 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Châteaulin (Finistère)
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.
Aulne towpath and Notre-Dame de Kerluan Chapel
7.05 mi
+243 ft
-243 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Châteaulin (Finistère)
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.
From the Chapel of Guénily along the banks of the Aulne and through the countryside
6.71 mi
+499 ft
-472 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pleyben (Finistère)
Starting from the little 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.
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.
From Kerolier to Plomodiern via Ménez Hom
7.63 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,168 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nic (Finistère)
The final stage is the shortest, but it is this one that takes us to the highest point of this tour of Crozon, the Ménez Hom at an altitude of 329 m, from where you can enjoy a sweeping panorama.
Saint-Laurent Chapel and Aulne Canal from Saint-Coulitz
5.83 mi
+449 ft
-479 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Coulitz (Finistère)
Hike along small roads, paths and towpaths to discover Saint-Coulitz, its religious heritage and the beauty of the surrounding nature.
Route des fontaines autour de Saint-Nic
7.20 mi
+584 ft
-554 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nic (Finistère)
A countryside route following part of the old Camaret-Châteaulin railway line. Beautiful views over Douarnenez Bay and the western flank of Ménez Hom
Ménez-Hom circuit
7.20 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,073 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nic (Finistère)
Hike to the summit of Ménez-Hom (330 m), the highest point of the Montagnes Noires in Brittany.
Great views of Douarnenez Bay, the Crozon peninsula and the Aulne maritime.
A mecca for model aircraft enthusiasts.
From the heights of Saint-Nic to Pentrez Beach
6.20 mi
+561 ft
-561 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nic (Finistère)
From the small village of Saint-Nic, climb up to the top of the plateau overlooking Douarnenez Bay. Follow a gentle descent to reach Pentrez Beach.
On this route, you’ll pass the Ménez Lié dolmen, the Saint-Côme Chapel and its votive fountain, and finally the fountain near the Saint-Nicaise Church in Saint-Nic.
Pentrez - Pointe du Kerric via the Saint-Jean Chapel
6.87 mi
+459 ft
-456 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nic (Finistère)
Circuit combining a route through the countryside and a return via the coastal path with views of Douarnenez Bay.
Porslous via the ruined chapel of Lanjulitte
7.12 mi
+420 ft
-410 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nic (Finistère)
Country route along small roads and gravel paths.
Pass by the ruined chapel of Lanjulitte (1677) and return via theGR®34overlooking the bay of Douarnenez.
Land and sea around Telgruc-sur-Mer
13.02 mi
+935 ft
-935 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Telgruc-sur-Mer (Finistère)
Discover the countryside around Telgruc-sur-Mer, starting with small country roads, then numerous footpaths and an old railway line.
Continue on to Trez Bellec beach and take the coastal path back to enjoy the seaside.
Along the way, you can admire the imposing Pen ar Run dolmen, the double-level Launay bridge and the restored Luzéoc mill.
Around the logging trails of Aulne by the Vieux-Bourg
7.09 mi
+312 ft
-331 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lothey (Finistère)
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.
Via the towpath and the highest point at Lothey
5.37 mi
+495 ft
-518 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lothey (Finistère)
This little-used route descends towards the towpath of the channelled Aulne and follows the river, lined with beautiful ash trees.After the somewhat noisy stretch under the N165 bridge, the route continues along quiet country lanes and several grassy paths to reach the highest point in the commune of Lothey (166 m), offering a sweeping panorama of the Châteaulin basin which separates the Monts d’Arrée from the Montagnes Noires.Finish with a return trip to the wash house and the Saint-Fiacre fountain.
Route of the canalised Aulne river starting from Pont-Coblant
6.56 mi
+502 ft
-486 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gouézec (Finistère)
After a gentle walk along the Nantes–Brest Canal, you’ll climb slightly into the countryside, where you’ll have a bird’s-eye view of the Aulne, the Montagnes Noires and the Monts d’Arrée.You’ll return to your starting point after walking along small country roads and sunken lanes.
Pont-Coblant is located about 5 km from Pleyben via the D785 towards Briec.
Along the canalised Aulne
7.47 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gouézec (Finistère)
Starting from Pont Coblant, a route along the canalised Aulne, following the towpath and returning via the back towpath.
Best time of year: from early spring onwards.
Gouézec route starting from Pont-Coblant
7.22 mi
+344 ft
-331 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gouézec (Finistère)
The towpath of the canalised 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.