Kerfany-Bélon circular

Start from Kerfany Beach, at the western end of the Bélon River.

(S/E) From the beach, walk up the path that runs alongside the campsite on the right. At the end of the campsite, walk slightly up to the right, then turn left at the next fork to take the first sunken path, which leads to the Saint-Guinal Chapel.

(1) Go around the chapel on the right and continue along the path that opens up at its chevet. At the next crossroads, continue to the left and go down a magnificent path lined with stone embankments until you reach a footbridge that crosses the stream. The path then makes an S-bend to climb the opposite slope. At the next crossroads, leave the path as it climbs and follow the one that branches off slightly to the right, overlooking the bottom of the valley. It continues in this way, well bordered by its embankments, until it arrives below the village of Blorimond.

(2) After passing a first path on the right, you will come to a fork. Take the left path and climb directly up the slope until you reach the first houses. On the right, go up Rue du Centre until you reach Rue de la Plaine and turn left. Walk about thirty metres to find the opening of a path on the right. This path cuts across to Rue du Bélon, where you turn left again. Walk down this road for about 150 metres, then turn right onto the path that descends to the water's edge.

(3) When you reach the end of Anse du Lanriot, you will come to the GR®34, which you should follow until the end of this walk. Turn left and follow the path. You will soon reach a small cove where you will see the remains of a few wooden boats. After going around it, continue until you find a small passage between properties that leads to the village of Bélon. Continue to the right, following the road that runs along the harbour quays.

(4) Pass the harbour and go around the point that extends from it. The path follows a steeper route here, then approaches a more open area where oyster tables have been set up.

(5) Depending on the water level, Anse du Gorgen can be a beautiful place to swim. But you have to go past it to continue the walk and reach Pointe de Beg Porz, where the river narrows again. Below the point, you can see the remains of an old fish pond.

(6) Between Beg Porz and Pointe Maen Briz, the path becomes more challenging, winding its way through the rocky slope between cliffs and riverside properties. Shortly before the point, a passageway leads back up to the coastal road. Turn right and then right again onto the first path to reach Pointe de Maen Briz.

(7) Take the time to enjoy the scenery. The two rivers, the Bélon and the Pont karstic cave, flow into the bay that separates Kerfany from Port Manec'h, offering a particularly photogenic panorama. Go around the point and then return to Anse de Kerfany by following the path overlooking the beach. Walk up the beach and then the plain that extends from it, cutting across it to reach Kerfany Beach (S/E).

Walk taken at mid-tide. The coastal landscapes can vary significantly depending on the water level. However, even at high tide, it is unlikely that the coastal path will be impassable.

In high season, parking near Kerfany Beach can be difficult. Don't hesitate to find another starting point (from Blorimond, for example), where it will undoubtedly be easier to leave your vehicle.

Swimming is possible at Kerfany or Anse du Gorgen, tide permitting. Don't forget your swimsuit so you can enjoy this enchanting place even more.

When staying in Moëlan-sur-Mer, don't miss the three other rias that dot the coastline: Brigneau, Merrien (the deepest and wildest), and above all Doëlan, so photogenic with its two green and red lighthouses and its string of little houses perched above the water.