Landudec walks

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.

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.

Discover the Goyen river and its valley via sunken paths and woodland.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Starting from the chapel of Lababan in Pouldreuzic, we will take the old "carrot train" railway line to return via the wetlands of Plozévet.

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.

An easy, unmarked route through peaceful countryside, mostly on quiet minor roads.

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.

Countryside route starting from Confort-Meilars and its calvary, passing by the Chapel of Kérinec.

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.

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.

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.

Following the pebble strip from Plovan to Penhors, you can enjoy views of the entire Bay of Audierne and its coastal lagoons. Return via small roads with the ocean always on the horizon.

This route takes you into the valley that extends into the Étang de Kergalan.On the way back, you will pass by the Languidou Chapel, a ruined chapel that never fails to amaze with its architecture and magnificent stone lace rose window.

Discover the coastal lakes of Trunvel and Kergalan on the edge of Audierne Bay, which opens out onto the open sea. The passage near the ruins of Languidou Chapel is always remarkable, not to mention the charm of the small village of Plovan.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Megalithic heritage, theGR®®34coastal path overlooking Douarnenez Bay, small roads and paths in the countryside: this is what this hike has to offer.

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.

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.

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 the beautiful Saint-Pierre Chapel, this route ventures into the Bois du Névet, a deciduous forest. The route follows paths along the edge of the forest, a few sections of wide forest lanes and, towards the end, a wilder path above the Manoir du Névet estate. In summer, you will appreciate the shaded route and in autumn, the colours of the foliage.

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.

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.