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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.
State Forest and Maritime Alder in Landévennec
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.
Seillou beach - Kergadalen - Térénez bridge - Aulne river
Walk along the banks of the Aulne with views of the Térénez bridge, Térénez Island, the Landévennec boat graveyard, Saint-Guénolé Abbey and Landévennec.
Logonna-Daoulas Peninsula around Moulin-Mer
This short circular walk allows you to explore the innermost part of Brest Harbour. On a calm day, the Anse du Bourg – with Landévennec on the Crozon Peninsula opposite – may remind you of a mid-mountain lake.
Sainte-Marguerite Chapel and Rosmorduc Castle in Logonna-Daoulas
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.
Logonna-Daoulas peninsula circuit
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.
Circular between the Aulne and the Faou river
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.
Around the Pointe du Château in Logonna Daoulas
Short walk along the coastal path from Pointe du Château to Logonna-Daoulas, starting from the car park in the village of Gorrequer.
Through the Argol Communal Forest
Trail through Argol’s 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
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.
Circular Kerzafloc'h
A lovely, easy circular loop with varied views of the Brest harbour.
The Leopards’ Route in Le Faou
Set off to explore this ‘Petite Cité de Caractère’ with this urban walking route known as the ‘Léopards’!On foot, by bike, on a scooter, or with a pushchair!The route is marked with bronze nails bearing the town’s coat of arms (the leopard) and additional blue signposts.
Banks of the Mignonne and Daoulas Viaduct
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.
From the summit of Ménez Hom to the banks of the Aulne via Trégarvan
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
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.
Circular Rumengol towards Le Cranou
Discover sunken paths, recharge your batteries in the forest, and visit the village of Rumengol and its place of pilgrimage.
From Kerolier to Plomodiern via Ménez Hom
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.
Route des fontaines autour de Saint-Nic
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
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
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.
Around and on the peaks of Ménez-Hom
Circular route around Ménez-Hom, the final peak of the Montagnes Noires, via a route through the countryside on the eastern side before beginning the ascent to pass over the two peaks: Le Yed (329m) and then Le Hielc’h (298m).Wide panoramic views over the Aulne Valley and its suspension bridge, the head of Brest harbour and the whole of Douarnenez Bay.Beautiful vegetation comprising open heathland and heather in bloom from June onwards.You can visit the imposing chapel (if open) and its churchyard, which features a calvary dating from 1544.
Tour of Ménez Hom from the Sainte-Marie Chapel
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.
Land and sea around Telgruc-sur-Mer
Starting on small country roads, then following numerous footpaths and an old railway line, discover the countryside around Telgruc-sur-Mer.Carry on to reach Trez Bellec beach and the coastal path back, to enjoy the seaside scenery.Along the way, you can admire the imposing Pen ar Run dolmen, the double-deck Launay bridge and the restored mill at Luzéoc.
Pentrez - Pointe du Kerric via the Saint-Jean Chapel
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
A countryside route along small roads and stony paths.The route passes the ruined chapel of Lanjulitte (1677) and returns via theGR®®34, overlooking Douarnenez Bay.
Trez Bihan, Poul and La Source beaches
Set off to explore the beaches of Trez Bihan, Le Poul and La Source, passing by the magnificent Guern cliffs. This circular route, starting from Trez-Bellec and crossing the coast and fields, will delight your eyes and whet your appetite for a swim.
The banks of the Élorn and the Rocher de l'Impératrice
A route offering varied landscapes: woodland and rocky outcrops, including the Rocher de l'Impératrice, and the banks of the Élorn, a coastal river which flows into Brest harbour, passing under the old Albert Louppe Bridge (or Plougastel Bridge) and the more recent Iroise Bridge. Two small chapels add a touch of heritage.
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