The Langazel moors in Trémaouézan

A family walk through the Langazel wetland, considered to be the oldest peat bog in western Brittany. It is classified as a protected natural area and forms part of the Natura 2000 network.
It consists of a mosaic of remarkable habitats (wet meadows, heathland, peat bogs) which give it its unique character. It is also one of the main sources of the Aber Wrac’h stream, which supplies 36 local authorities with drinking water.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.94 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 46 ft
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    Descent: - 46 ft

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    Highest point: 331 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 256 ft

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Description of the walk

Park at the Place de l’École.

PR®® marked in yellow

(S/E) With your back to the church and the school, set off along the path that joins the access road to Guernévez. Turn left onto a wide, south-facing path and continue to a crossroads.

(1) Turn right and follow the path which forms a circular route through the fields. You’ll reach the Croix de Kergaro, dating from the Middle Ages.

(2) Turn left onto the short stretch of road that ends at Kergaro Farm and continue along the path that follows on from it. Pass under a power line and rejoin the tarmac road near the hamlet of Kerudalar. Cross a small road, first turning right then left, and continue along a new path between houses.
At the three-way junction, turn left, go round Kerudalar Bras and join a road which you follow to the right until it ends.

(3) Continue along the path through the meadows until you reach a track near a car park. Carry on to the left, heading north-west along the edge of the sphagnum bog, until you reach a crossroads.

(4) Turn right and walk alongside the peat bog. On the right, an interpretive route with a boardwalk allows you to access the interior of the former peat bog and learn about the biodiversity, evolution and formation of moors and peat bogs.
Continue along the peat bog until you reach the information shelter.

(5) Turn right and cross one of the streams that form the headwaters of the Aber-Wrac’h via a small wooden bridge. Turn left, then, a little further on, turn sharply right to follow one of the streams, which you will leave on your left.

(6) Turn right onto the ballast of the old Landerneau–Brignogan-Plages railway line, which opened in 1894 and closed in 1946. Walk past the peat extraction pits dating from the 1939–1945 war on your left. Continue along this track between the fields until you reach the crossroads at a place called Kervalquez. Note the old railway building.

(7) Turn left twice to enter the Fontaine Saint-Jean housing estate, then turn right to cross it via a pedestrian crossing. At the road, turn left towards the nearby Fontaine Saint-Jean-Baptiste.

(8) Turn round, then head left into the Venelle des Enclos, entering the grounds of the town hall and the community centre (former presbytery). On leaving, turn left to enter the church grounds with its calvary and old ossuary. Admire the porch and the bell tower. Go down several steps to reach the Place de l’École (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 302 ft - Place de l’École
  2. 1 : mi 0.51 - alt. 322 ft - Junction of paths
  3. 2 : mi 0.99 - alt. 312 ft - Kergaro Cross
  4. 3 : mi 1.44 - alt. 285 ft - New footpath
  5. 4 : mi 2.37 - alt. 266 ft - Turn right at the fork
  6. 5 : mi 2.94 - alt. 259 ft - Turn right - Aber-Wrac'h (fleuve) à finaliser
  7. 6 : mi 3.46 - alt. 259 ft - Former railway line
  8. 7 : mi 4.57 - alt. 302 ft - Kervalquez crossroads
  9. 8 : mi 4.71 - alt. 292 ft - Saint-Jean-Baptiste Fountain
  10. S/E : mi 4.94 - alt. 302 ft - Place de l’École

Notes

The route owes its existence to the Langazel Association.
Several information boards are situated along the route.

The route is accessible all year round, but it is advisable to wear walking boots in winter.

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 18 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for your review
I’ve added a web link for this old Landerneau–Brignogan railway line.
The idea of an information board is worth considering.
I’ll pass this on to the relevant local council.
Kind regards

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La nature est belle
La nature est belle

A lovely walk; the signposting is easy to follow and the nature trail is really enjoyable. Towards the end of the walk, I think you come across an old railway line. If anyone sees this message and knows the history behind it, perhaps they could suggest to the local council that they put up a small information board.

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Morel-Marec
Morel-Marec
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I really enjoyed this walk, which offers a variety of shaded paths. When I was there, the paths were dry.
I appreciated the interpretive trail, which adds an extra dimension, as well as the tranquillity of the surroundings. To round off the walk in style, I enjoyed exploring the Saint-Jean-Baptiste fountain, the church and the cemetery. A walk I’d highly recommend!

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La nature est belle
La nature est belle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very easy walk, a lovely way to explore the area. A few of the signposts are a bit hard to spot, but otherwise it’s a very pleasant walk.

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christine lagier
christine lagier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route, mostly through woodland, with views of the peat bogs.
No difficulty

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loon
loon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

An interesting route with little difficulty. Improvements have been made to make the hike easier.

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User 23873786

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very easy route, completely flat.
Well marked

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Nork
Nork

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with no difficulty
We did it in June.
the undergrowth was very pleasant given the hot weather

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delamjak
delamjak

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and educational route. Lots of information boards explaining the flora and fauna of the Landes region. However, at this time of year there are a few tricky sections with lots of mud. But it's well worth it

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castelleroy
castelleroy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Part of the route is currently under construction and is impassable and even closed off

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ALGAUDILLAT
ALGAUDILLAT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Beautiful and varied landscapes, path so muddy in places that one section was very tricky to navigate

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Hervé Léal
Hervé Léal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy, very pleasant hike as nature awakens.
Despite several dry days, you should bring suitable footwear, even boots, given the very wet winter we've had

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tratracorp
tratracorp

We will do this hike as a group in April

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pcaloudec
pcaloudec

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very easy trail through beautiful woodland scenery
informative signs explaining how the bogs were formed interesting flora and fauna
there are some wet patches, but that's to be expected given the setting!
very pleasant

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matheo2017
matheo2017

very beautiful route, very easy, flat and very well marked.
i recommend it to other hikers with children

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