Three chapels circuit in Melgven

de fr

A walk in the Melgven countryside, along sunken lanes and small roads, discovering three chapels.

Details

n°77889
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.64 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 82 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 87 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 143 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 79 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Melgven (29140)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.941159° / W 3.820753°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0519ET, 0620ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather
    Discover Visorando Premium
Downloads
Open in the mobile app
Download GPX GPX
Download PDF PDF

Photos

West gate
La Trinité Chapel
Chapel of Coat Poudou
Bonne Nouvelle Chapel

Description of the walk

Start: Chapelle Bonne Nouvelle, access via the D24 from Rosporden. Park near the chapel signposted from the road.

Mountain bike signposting

(S/E) With your back to the chapel, follow the small road to Kerlijour.

(1) Turn right, pass Coat an Drézec and continue towards Coat Aven. Cross the farm where buildings are being renovated and pass along the edge of a wooded area. Note the beautiful low wall bordering this wood.

GRP® des Portes de Cornouailles: yellow and red markings

(2) Turn left onto a path (a superb decorative garden created by a local resident during Covid, which she has been maintaining and refining ever since). Descend towards a ford on the Moros and continue along the small road, keeping straight ahead. Continue on the path that leads to a road.

(3) Turn right, pass by the Manoir de Minuellou, partly converted into rural lodges, and continue along the road to reach the Chapel of Coat an Poudou.

(4) Cross the road and take a grassy path. Join a road and turn left (end of GRP® signposting)

Mountain bike signposting in the opposite direction and very discreet

(5) Cross the next road at the Croix du Quinquis and follow the wide path. There is a wooden sign indicating La Trinité. Continue straight ahead, cross a road and continue until you reach the large La Trinité chapel, whose bell tower is visible from afar.

(6) Go back to the fountain-wash house on the right, then go around the chapel on the right and go up to the left to cross the D24 with caution. Continue on the road opposite, towards Guerroué Vihan, La Motte.

(7) At a bend, leave the road that joins La Motte on your right and turn left onto a wide, sometimes stony path. Continue to the village of Gerroué.

(8) Cross the village, leave the road that branches off to the left and turn right, opposite the rubbish bins. Walk behind a house and take the grassy path that descends to the left. Follow it to the village of Kervarzily. Continue along the small road to rejoin the D24.

(9) Turn right, walking carefully along the edge of this busy road, until you reach the sign for the chapel on your left (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 133 m - Bonne Nouvelle Chapel. Near the - Aven (fleuve)
  2. 1 : km 0.85 - alt. 129 m - Kerlijour
  3. 2 : km 1.77 - alt. 142 m - Path leading down to the ford on the - Moros (fleuve)
  4. 3 : km 3.3 - alt. 135 m - Towards the Minuellou Manor
  5. 4 : km 4.16 - alt. 107 m - Coat Podou Chapel
  6. 5 : km 4.84 - alt. 98 m - Croix du Quinquis
  7. 6 : km 6.82 - alt. 86 m - La Trinité Chapel
  8. 7 : km 7.79 - alt. 93 m - Gravel path
  9. 8 : km 8.75 - alt. 107 m - Village of Gerroué
  10. 9 : km 9.96 - alt. 122 m - Crossing the D24
  11. S/E : km 10.64 - alt. 133 m - Bonne Nouvelle Chapel

Notes

Alternating between small, quiet roads and sunken lanes.
Only the last section follows a busier road, but the grassy verge is very wide.
Not recommended in winter (risk of muddy sections).
Pleasant in summer for its shaded sunken lanes and in early autumn.

Worth a visit

The current manor house, a simple country house, has a façade that was extensively remodelled in the 18th century.
The last Grand Master of the Waters and Forests of Brittany before 1789, Thomas Louis Du Couëdic, was one of its owners. The manor house has now been converted into lodges.

(2) Decorative garden

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 27120779

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The only concern is the end of the route along the D24, as there is a lot of traffic on this road during the holidays. However, apart from that, it is a pleasant walk.

Machine-translated

philippe flament
philippe flament

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, peaceful and varied walk. Of note at km 2 is a curious sight: a field boundary has been converted into an open-air museum, covering around 50 metres and offering plenty of interesting things to see. Themes include poetry, nature and curiosities
The end of the route runs along a main road for 500 metres. The rest is bucolic.

Machine-translated

decrinoque
decrinoque

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

i mainly use Visorando to plan our hikes, and I think it's a good piece of software

Machine-translated

Danièle et Patricia
Danièle et Patricia

a few puddles, but passable. A chestnut branch had fallen at an intersection at point 7, which made us unsure, but at point 3, we arrived right in front of the manor house, and there we turned left (with the manor house on our right
manor house on our right and the lodges on our left), but we made it! We didn't know about your website.

Machine-translated

FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thanks for the review.
The weather wasn't great for this country route.
Were there any muddy sections, because my last memory of this route is a muddy section between points 7 and 8?

Best regards.

Machine-translated

Danièle et Patricia
Danièle et Patricia

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

on this rainy October weekday, we didn't meet many people. Your information sheets are very well done, but the signage put in place by the municipality was missing in some places. It's a very beautiful route that we will do again and recommend to others. Thank you

Machine-translated

Sylvie Chatalic
Sylvie Chatalic

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very good hike, beautiful surroundings

Machine-translated

coto29
coto29

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

a beautiful ride all the way... except for the end, which was a long straight stretch on a country road.
a shame.

Machine-translated

FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thanks for the comment.
I'll have to try going from Forven to Kerlijour to get back to the starting point and avoid the section on the D24.
You just have to walk along a field. It might be possible for one or two people, but if there are more of us, it could be tricky.

Ideally, I'd like to meet someone who could give me some information.
In the meantime, I prefer to keep the route as it is

Regarding the signposting, please check the description carefully; if there are specific signs, I will point them out.

FLOCH (Moderator)

Machine-translated

ChristianD
ChristianD

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

I found the route very pleasant and the GPS was very useful as the signposting is poor. However, between points 9 and 1 (the Bonne Nouvelle chapel), I didn't follow the D24. I crossed it towards Forven and then Kerlijour to return to the starting point. You just need to walk along a field for about 50 metres and you're there.

Machine-translated

FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Good evening,

I just received your comment about this hike.

You are correct, this hike is not listed as a marked walking trail.
There are only a few sections with mountain bike markings, but these are few and far between.

The routes suggested on Visorando are often new ones. This is why the description and route must be very precise.

In my presentation, I highlighted three chapels that I find interesting.
To make a circuit that returns to the starting point, you have to deal with the terrain and sometimes there are sections on roads. However, we try to choose small roads whenever possible.

I admit that the final section is less pleasant, but I couldn't find any other alternatives.

Best regards.

FLOCH (Moderator)

Machine-translated

lescouarnec
lescouarnec

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The signage on the circuit is mediocre. A little too much asphalt.

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

Walking Greenway and Locjean route

Visorando member
Voie verte et circuit de Locjean
↔12.43 km ↗+71 m ↘-74 m ◔3h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Rosporden (Finistère)
Walk near the ponds of Rosporden, on the greenway, and return via small paths.

Walking Ponds and the Voie Verte in Rosporden

Visorando member
Étangs et Voie Verte à Rosporden
↔10.57 km ↗+22 m ↘-24 m ◔3h 05 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Rosporden (Finistère)
After going round the two largest ponds in Rosporden, this route sets off to explore a third, overgrown with vegetation. The route continues through the countryside along quiet country lanes and farm tracks. From the old Locjean station, the return journey is a gentle walk along the Voie Verte. An easy route, suitable for families.

Walking Garden and banks of the Moros from Cadol Chapel

Visorando member
Jardin et bord du Moros depuis la Chapelle de Cadol
↔4.79 km ↗+39 m ↘-46 m ◔1h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Melgven (Finistère)
Starting from Saint-Grégoire Chapel, one of the five chapels in Melgven, this short route takes you to a beautiful garden, created during the Covid pandemic, which continues to improve: a real gem for passers-by.The return journey takes you along a fun route beside the Moros stream, where there are more surprises to discover. Many thanks to the people who have created these beautiful features, tucked away in the countryside, for us to enjoy free of charge.

Walking Circular Locmaria-Hent

Visorando member
Boucle de Locmaria-Hent
↔9.98 km ↗+129 m ↘-127 m ◔3h 15 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Melgven (Finistère)
Country route, alternating between small roads and sunken lanes, starting from the listed chapel of Locmaria-Hent.

Walking Castle of Kériolet and pond of Moros

Visorando member
Château de Kériolet et Étang du Moros
↔8.33 km ↗+64 m ↘-66 m ◔2h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
Descend for a circuit around the pond of Moros.Nice view of the manor of Stang-ar-Lin, nicknamed "the Pink Castle". On the way back, visit the grounds of the castle of Kériolt".

Walking Route de Lanriec via Anse du Moulin in Mer

Visorando member
Circuit de Lanriec par l'Anse du Moulin à Mer
↔10.15 km ↗+31 m ↘-40 m ◔3h 00 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
From the small village of Lanriec and its listed church, this route leads to the long Anse du Moulin à Mer, where the Minaouët River flows, to the Pointe de Grignallou and its small lighthouse, then along part of the Anse de Pouldohan. The return journey is via quiet back roads and the old Quimperlé-Concarneau railway line.

Walking Bois d'Amour and Bord de l'Aven

Visorando member
Bois d'Amour et Bord de l'Aven
↔9.85 km ↗+83 m ↘-76 m ◔3h 05 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Pont-Aven (Finistère)
In the footsteps of "Gauguin at Nizon" (Christ Vert or "Green Christ") and Trémalo chapel (Christ Jaune or "Yellow Christ")The route follows the forest "Bois d'Amour" and Aven River banks.Return along country paths.

Walking Bois d'Amour, banks of the karstic cave and ruins of Rustéphan from Nizon

Visorando member
Bois d'Amour, bord de l'Aven et ruines de Rustéphan au départ de Nizon
↔12.24 km ↗+110 m ↘-105 m ◔3h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Pont-Aven (Finistère)
Starting from Place des Grands Chênes in Nizon, walk through the Bois d'Amour and along the banks of the karstic cave to reach the Chapel of Trémalo, passing by the ruins of Rustéphan and ending at the superb Church of Nizon and its calvary.

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.