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Poulguidou Pond, Lambabu Chapel from Mahalon
Visorando Member
6.83 mi
+256 ft
-226 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mahalon (Finistère)
A route through the wooded countryside of Mahalon, passing through a protected area for water catchment – the Poulguidou Pond – and the well-preserved hamlet of Lambabu.Fountains, a chapel and a cross bear witness to this village’s past.
Please note: The bridge over the Goyen has collapsed. Head to Mahalon via Landudec, then Guiler-sur-Goyen.
The Mahalon countryside via Meilars
5.57 mi
+423 ft
-423 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Mahalon (Finistère)
A route exploring the Mahalon countryside via Meilars and the River Goyen,
Please note: The bridge over the Goyen has collapsed; the walk is currently impassable (contact the town hall for information on when it will reopen).
Confort-Meilars route via the Chapel of Kérinec
6.81 mi
+381 ft
-374 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Confort-Meilars (Finistère)
Countryside route starting from Confort-Meilars and its calvary, passing by the Chapel of Kérinec.
Mahalon from Confort-Meilars
6.79 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Confort-Meilars (Finistère)
From Confort-Meilars, whose church is famous for its carillon wheel – which is turned to seek the intercession of Our Lady of Confort on behalf of children who are mute or have difficulty speaking, who are then placed beneath the wheel – as well as its calvary featuring the twelve apostles, this route descends into the valley of the Goyen, a small coastal river.The walk through Meilars and Mahalon offers some wonderful insights into the local heritage.
Please note: The bridge over the Goyen has collapsed; the walk is currently impassable (contact the town hall for information on when it will reopen).
The banks of the Goyen at the start of the Pont-Croix centre
7.09 mi
+259 ft
-276 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pont-Croix (Finistère)
Explore Pont-Croix, its collegiate church of Notre-Dame de Roscudon and its two famous streets, Petite and Grande Rue Chère. Walk along both banks of the River Goyen, which flows into the sea at Audierne. Return via the old railway line.
The chapels of La Trinité and Saint-Ronan
7.68 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Plozévet (Finistère)
This circular route offers a view of the northern part of Plozévet. From the Chapel of the Trinity, the route passes close to the wind farm before reaching the site of the small Chapel of Saint-Ronan. The return journey offers the chance to walk along part of the old railway line and the “carrot train”, then explore the churchyard with its menhir-shaped war memorial featuring sculptures by René Quillivic.
Via the Chapelle de la Trinité and the Plozévet wind turbines
6.35 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Plozévet (Finistère)
A peaceful countryside route alternating between quiet country lanes, wide paths and tracks used by herds of cows.At the start, the imposing Chapel of La Trinité and, along the route, the wind farm at Plozévet and the surrounding villages. The La Trinité district was once a major centre for tailors and embroiderers.
Route of the two churches and three chapels around Plozévet
15.62 mi
+591 ft
-587 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Plozévet (Finistère)
Discover two churches, three chapels, picturesque hamlets, valleys and a curious menhir in the countryside between Plozévet and Pouldreuzic via a greenway, idyllic footpaths and quiet country lanes.
Note: this route includes a few potentially tricky sections. See Practical Information.
Circular route via Douarnenez from Poullan-sur-Mer
11.48 mi
+794 ft
-797 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Poullan-sur-Mer (Finistère)
This walk, starting from Poullan-sur-Mer, takes you along the coastal path that runs alongside Douarnenez Bay, allowing you to visit Tréboul marina, before returning via the “Douarnenez – Poullan-sur-Mer” greenway and discovering the Lesconil covered walkway.
Coastal circuit via Pointe de la Jument
10.14 mi
+1,004 ft
-988 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Poullan-sur-Mer (Finistère)
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.
Porz-Poulhan via the Moulin de Tréouzien and archaeological sites
6.87 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Plouhinec (Finistère)
Departing from the small port of Porz-Poulhan, discover the renovated and working Moulin de Tréouzien mill and the Chapelle Saint-They chapel, then return along the coast, visiting the archaeological sites.
Route de Porz Poulhan sur la côte Bigouden
4.12 mi
+266 ft
-253 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Plouhinec (Finistère)
The beautiful paths of this short route take us through the countryside of Porz Poulhan in the Plozévet area of the Bigouden region, passing through two lush, shady valleys. Along the way, you’ll come across restored mills and wash houses,The walk ends with a view of the blue sea along the shore, allowing you to enjoy the sea from above.
Between the old railway line and the wild valleys at Plozévet
6.53 mi
+371 ft
-387 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Plozévet (Finistère)
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.
Prehistoric sites, chapel and fountains against the backdrop of the sea in Plouhinec
6.01 mi
+351 ft
-358 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Plouhinec (Finistère)
A journey from the late Lower Palaeolithic with the Menez Drégan cave, through the Neolithic with the Souch necropolis, then the old guardhouse dating from 1747; this coastal route then leads to valleys where sacred fountains are nestled, as well as the little Saint-They Chapel.Beautiful landscapes and wonderful discoveries.
From Saint Ronan Chapel to the wind turbines
7.58 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Plozévet (Finistère)
This walk, punctuated by stops for exercise, allows you to discover the Chapel of Saint Ronan in its setting with the fountain and the granite sarcophagus, and to stroll around the wind turbines and through the woodland.
Walk from Saint-Ronan to Plozévet
1.99 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Plozévet (Finistère)
The Haut Pays Bigouden Community of Communes is responsible for managing the drinking water catchments in the area between Plozévet and Landudec. To this end, it manages a protection zone comprising wooded areas.
This walk takes you through this area of deciduous woodland (oaks, chestnut trees and beech trees) along a well-signposted path.
The walk also offers the chance to discover the idyllic site of the Saint-Ronan Chapel with its votive fountain.
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