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Three chapels circuit in Melgven
Visorando Member
6.61 mi
+269 ft
-285 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Melgven (Finistère)
A walk in the Melgven countryside, along sunken lanes and small roads, discovering three chapels.
Garden and banks of the Moros from Cadol Chapel
2.98 mi
+128 ft
-151 ft
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.
La vallée de l'Aven et la campagne de Melgven
7.80 mi
+410 ft
-417 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rosporden (Finistère)
La vallée de l'Aven et la campagne de Melgven au départ de Coat Canton à Rosporden.
Castle of Kériolet and pond of Moros
5.18 mi
+210 ft
-217 ft
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".
Brunec Water Reservoir and the right bank of the Étang du Moros
3.56 mi
+328 ft
-331 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
From the village of Beuzec-Conq, a district of Concarneau, head down a small country road to the old Moulin de la Haie, which was one of the many water mills once in operation. Continue along a beautiful wooded path to reach the Brunec reservoir, then follow the route overlooking the right bank of the Moros.
A final shaded climb alongside a stream, passing an old fountain, takes you back to the starting point.
Please read the practical information for the banks of the Moros carefully.
Route de Lanriec via Anse du Moulin in Mer
6.31 mi
+102 ft
-131 ft
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.
Greenway and Locjean route
7.73 mi
+233 ft
-243 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rosporden (Finistère)
Walk near the ponds of Rosporden, on the greenway, and return via small paths.
Ponds, countryside and greenway around Rosporden
7.03 mi
+164 ft
-174 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rosporden (Finistère)
Rosporden is known as the “town of ponds”.
After a tour of the ponds, the route continues through the Rosporden countryside to the Locjean Chapel. The return journey follows the greenway and the edge of the ponds.
Ponds and the Voie Verte in Rosporden
6.57 mi
+72 ft
-79 ft
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.
Circular Locmaria-Hent
6.20 mi
+423 ft
-417 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Melgven (Finistère)
Country route, alternating between small roads and sunken lanes, starting from the listed chapel of Locmaria-Hent.
Minaouët tide mill circuit
7.76 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
The route offers picturesque and varied landscapes.A magnificent view of the entrance to Concarneau harbour and its walled town, a coastal path dotted with beautiful granite rocks leading to a ria where a perfectly preserved old tide mill surprises us; it's worth stopping here.
Kersaux and Minaouët coves, starting from Passage Lanriec
6.94 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
The first part of this route follows the coastal path between beaches, cliffs and rocky outcrops, all the way to the tidal mill nestled at the far end of Anse du Minaouët, offering stunning views of Concarneau, the Ville Close and Baie de la Forêt.The second part passes through a more densely built-up area and holds a few surprises, such as the discovery of paths, wetlands and small woods that are little known, perhaps even to the locals of Concarneau.
Bois d'Amour and Bord de l'Aven
6.12 mi
+272 ft
-249 ft
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.
Bois d'Amour, banks of the karstic cave and ruins of Rustéphan from Nizon
7.60 mi
+361 ft
-344 ft
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.
Tour of Pointe du Cabellou
3.24 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 30
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
A route taking you around the Pointe du Cabellou opposite Concarneau, passing the 18th-century fort and Saint-Fiacre Chapel.
Please note: This route is impassable at high tide as the lack of a continuous coastal path means you have to cross the beach and rocky areas.
These sections have led me to classify this hike as Moderate.
Discovering Concarneau: sea and town
5.87 mi
+161 ft
-180 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
This urban route allows you to discover the famous walled town of Concarneau, flanked by the fishing port and the marina. The route continues along the coastal road towards the beaches of Cornouaille and Sables Blancs.
The end of the circular route passes through the Dorlett valley, the old railway line and the Kerandon district and valley.
Baie de la Forêt
13.71 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
A pleasant walk along the customs officers' path.
Greenways and seaside in Concarneau
5.94 mi
+210 ft
-233 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
A hike through varied landscapes, allowing you to discover the greenways of Concarneau and the beauty of the seaside from the Plage des Sables Blancs.
Anse Saint-Jean, seaside and old railway tracks in Concarneau
7.22 mi
+295 ft
-299 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
This route follows part of the old Concarneau-Rosporden railway line, now converted into a greenway, then the line that connected the station to the port (port junction), and then runs along the seafront from the fishing port to Anse Saint-Jean, via theGR® 34.
Greenway, Vallon du Zins and Anse de Saint-Jean north of Concarneau
5.35 mi
+243 ft
-240 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
Three very different atmospheres on this walk in Concarneau:The greenway, a former railway line towards Rosporden.The Vallon du Zins, which has retained its wild character despite being in the heart of the town.The coastline via the beaches of Sables Blancs, Kernous and Anse de Saint-Jean.
Walk along the Anse de Saint-Laurent
2.77 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
A short, very easy return walk along the GR®34, by the water’s edge with magnificent views along the coast.
Anses Saint-Laurent and Saint-Jean and Voie Verte in Concarneau
7.41 mi
+266 ft
-256 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
Via theGR®®34, the wooded coastal path runs alongside the Anses Saint-Laurent and Saint-Jean, opening onto the Baie de La Forêt-Fouesnant and ending at the famous Sables Blancs beach in Concarneau.This part of the circuit changes appearance with the tide.The return journey is via the Roscoff-Concarneau Greenway and then along a country road.
Please note: the route has been modified, so please disregard previous information about the end of the route.
Anse de Pouldohan and Pointe de la Jument circuit
6.76 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Trégunc (Finistère)
The route follows mainly the coastal path that runs alongside the many coves of Anse de Pouldohan and returns via Pointe de la Jument.
From Pont-Aven to Hénan Castle
4.37 mi
+233 ft
-230 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Pont-Aven (Finistère)
The city of painters is nestled at the bottom of an aber, where the sea becomes a torrential river.
Downstream, the tides create a landscape that varies according to the tidal range. At low tide, mudflats cover a large part of the foreshore, while at high tide, the sea creeps into the heart of the woods, which form a green backdrop to the sea tongues overlooked by ancient pollarded trees. What a pleasure it is to walk here!
Circular of the coastal path and coastal ponds
5.97 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Trégunc (Finistère)
From the GR®34, we walk along several beaches and coastal ponds.Return via small roads, passing near the Kerdallé bread oven.
Along the karstic cave via the Poulguin cove
7.00 mi
+184 ft
-190 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Névez (Finistère)
Wooded route following the banks of the karstic cave, a small coastal river, as well as the Anse de Poulguin and its many branches.
The landscape changes with the tides, so if possible, visit at high tide.
Hénan Woods
6.76 mi
+233 ft
-236 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Névez (Finistère)
A hike to discover the old tide mills on the Aven river and the site of the Château du Hénan.
The countryside around Saint-Yvi via the Bois de Pleuven
6.50 mi
+335 ft
-318 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Yvi (Finistère)
This circular route, which presents no real difficulty, winds through the countryside of Saint-Yvi, which is bisected by the expressway.The route, shared with mountain bikers, features numerous well-shaded sunken lanes, quiet country roads and a cycle path.Views to the south over the ocean and to the north over the Mont d’Arrée.
In the countryside around Elliant
6.55 mi
+367 ft
-377 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Elliant (Finistère)
In the peaceful countryside, walk along grassy, stony or sunken paths linking farm tracks, as well as a few sections of quiet country lanes leading to farms.
The route is mostly shaded.
The Jet route
5.46 mi
+463 ft
-466 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Elliant (Finistère)
A countryside route following the course of the river "Le Jet".
Trémor Chapel from Rosbraz
3.59 mi
+207 ft
-177 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Riec-sur-Belon (Finistère)
A walk between land and sea, along the karstic cave with views of the Château du Hénan and the Chapel of Trémor.
Anse de Poulguin and coastal path via Port Manec'h
7.76 mi
+410 ft
-420 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Névez (Finistère)
There are three distinct sections to this route.At the start, there is a shaded path along the Anse du Poulguin on the karstic cave, followed by a passage through the countryside along small paths and little-used roads to reach the steep coastal path that leads to Port Manec'h, at the mouth of the Aven and Bélon rivers.Return along the banks of the karstic cave.Wooded landscape along the riverbank, which is flooded at high tide.Discover the seaside resort of Port Manec'h, a popular holiday destination since the 1930s.
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