Lorient walks

This hike combines walking (12 km) and water bus crossings. Board the boat to Pen Mané and follow the coastal path to the ramparts of Port Louis. Board the boat again to reach Keroman and walk through the streets of Lorient to Quai des Indes. Remember to check the water bus timetable in advance (see the link in the practical information section). You will be hiking through natural and private sites. Stay on the marked paths and respect nature, facilities and cultivated land. For your comfort and safety, make sure you have the appropriate hiking equipment.

Discover the natural and built heritage of Lorient harbour along the GR®34. From the historic port of Lorient, you will walk along the Scorff before reaching the Blavet estuary, which offers beautiful views of the maritime landscape. The walking loop ends at the Pen Mané pier in Locmiquélic. A water bus will take you back to your starting point in Lorient in 8 minutes. Remember to check the water bus timetable in advance. You will be walking through natural and private sites. Stay on the marked paths and respect nature, facilities and cultivated land. For your comfort and safety, make sure you have the appropriate hiking equipment.

This beautiful circular route around Lorient will allow you to discover the different neighbourhoods as well as its maritime and riverfronts. The diversity of the landscapes, the architectural curiosities and the charm of the hidden paths among the urban areas will make you appreciate this route with its changing atmospheres.

Starting from the pier, you will cross the quiet streets of Locmiquelic to the Pointe du Bigot with its panoramic view of the Lorient harbour and the mudflats that are revealed at low tide. The rest of the route will take you to the old imperial road and the villages near the Blavet. You will finish this circular loop by walking through the Pen Mané marsh, a true haven of peace for wildlife.

This route will take you along the sunken paths of Riantec. You will cross the woods to the north of the village, walk along the old imperial road and discover the villages that punctuate your route.The paths can be muddy in winter, so don't forget to bring appropriate footwear.

This 9 km circular route around Riantec will allow you to discover all the landscapes that make up the commune. After criss-crossing the village, let yourself be guided to the small sea of Gâvres. Linger around the Château de Kerdurant and the Stervins tide mill. Keep your eyes peeled as you approach the Dreff marsh, where you may be lucky enough to spot passerines and other inhabitants of the reed beds.

This walk takes you along the Blavet estuary, between woodlands and salted meadows. Beautiful landscapes, fauna, flora, and a fascinating boat cemetery.

A short, easy loop between countryside and seaside.

An easy loop starting from Hennebont. Pass through Saint-Antoine, Saint-Gilles, the Quelennec lock, and return to Hennebont via the towpath through Lochrist. 9/08/2023 Message from the moderator: following feedback, the hike has been modified at point 9 to avoid passing through private property.

Or how to take a leisurely trip from Hennebont to Pontivy? There are a few sections with cars and lots of pedestrians at the start and finish, but otherwise it's just hikers and cyclists. It's a peaceful route for walking or cycling.The landscape changes as you follow the river, making this a peaceful walk, but it can be challenging: 60 km there (and possibly the same back).Here and there, you will find places to quench your thirst and eat, but make sure you take everything you need with you. Enjoy the peace and quiet and the countryside.

This route takes in the Loch Reserve. A former arm of the sea that has been reclaimed and transformed into marshland.It's home to many species of flora and fauna. You'll cross reedy wetlands and enjoy birdwatching.

From Guidel-Plages, this route follows the Laïta, a coastal river, up the coastal path to the old Beg Nénez tide mill. The return journey takes you through the countryside along small roads and wide wooded paths. At the end of the route, you will pass by the Notre-Dame de la Pitié Chapel and its votive fountain.

The Laïta river winds its way from Quimperlé to Le Pouldu. Its banks are steep and it is bordered by a national forest that shelters the ruins of Saint-Maurice Abbey. The coastal path (GR®34) allows you to reach the abbey site from the mouth of the river via both banks. The extension to the chapel and Saint-Michel fountain allows you to hike in a wilder area. The hike can be done as a circular in high season by using the Pouldu ferry.

The Ria d'Étel is always changing. At low tide, vast expanses of mudflats are interspersed with tiny or larger areas covered with all kinds of plants and birds. At high tide, it is the sea with its tiny or large islets. And inland, there is low-lying, sometimes marshy land with pine forests stretching to the coast, on sandy, sometimes rocky soil. And there is no shortage of colour. I have been there several times and the photos of the same place are never the same.

Set off to explore the landscapes of Plouhinec, a Grand Site des Dunes Sauvages commune. This first circular of the landscape route takes you on a 9 km walk with seven illustrated stopping points through the rural, agricultural and coastal landscapes of Plouhinec. Throughout the walk, a white sand martin will guide you along the right path. Find the illustrated stopping points by clicking on the link in "practical information". Please note: part of this walk is on the dunes and therefore on sandy ground.

Hike along the Rivière d'Étel and the Rivière du Sac'h

A beautiful walk along part of the Rivière d'Étel, taking in the Île de Saint-Cado and the little house on the Île de Nichtarguer.