Moëlan-sur-Mer walks

This fairly long walk allows you to discover the different aspects of nature in this pretty corner: cliffs overlooking the ocean, streams and green corridors, diverse forests. It also has the advantage of being able to start directly on foot from the village of Moëlan. Another advantage is that there are many variations that allow you to make the walk shorter or longer.

This route combines a countryside section through small villages with the Bois de Kermeur, where you will discover the Fontaine Sainte-Thumette and the long covered walkway of Kermor Bihan. The return journey follows the left bank of the Bélon, a major oyster farming area.

Walk through the fields then return through the undergrowth, along the banks of the Bélon.

Set off for the Ria de Merrien, this unassuming gem of southern Finistère where the tides, capricious and bountiful, have danced to the rhythm of the centuries. Its turquoise waters, sheltered by lush green woodland, have been home to oysters farmed by oyster growers for over a century. Between the Bois de Plaçamen and the oyster ports, thisnatural site – protected by the Conservatoire du Littoral – invitesyou to enjoy a fun orienteering walk. The Merrien Lighthouse, one of a string of four lighthouses in the area, which you’ll come across right at the end of the route, watches over this haven where tradition and nature blend together between land and sea.

From Merrien on the right bank to Moulin L'Abbé via Brigneau. You can start this hike at point (3) (Brigneau cove car park)

Leaving the small port of Merrien, you follow the seafront. After returning via small grassy paths, you'll make your way up the entire ria.

At the end of the 19th century, following Pont-Aven, Le Pouldu in Clohars-Carnoët became a refuge for several painters from the Pont-Aven School, such as Paul Gauguin, Meyer de Haan, Paul Sérusier, Charles Filiger and many others. The seaside and the lush countryside inspired these artists, who captured them in their paintings.The countryside sections have retained many lovely, shaded sunken paths. Three restored chapels and a windmill add a lovely heritage touch to this walk.

This route allows you to explore both banks of the Ria de Brigneau, including its small harbour of ‘heritage interest’, with beautiful stretches of coastal path on either side, and, tying it all together, a network of very varied trails.

Following the coastal path, strolling through the woodland and countryside, and walking alongside the River Merrien are all part of this short circular route.

Starting from the little harbour of Brigneau, nestled in a magnificent ria, follow theGR®®34, which will take you to Île Percée, a small islet where blockhouses were used to defend the coast and, above all, the Lorient submarine base.The return journey, via country lanes and woodland, takes you back to the head of the ria, where old sardine fishing boats are spending their final days, dismantled and silted up.

A taste of Brittany! Fishing villages, chapels, rivers, beaches, oyster farming and sunken lanes... the whole of Brittany in a single walk.

The banks of the Belon and its oysters, chapel, fountains and covered walkway are all part of this very easy hike. You will walk through the Kermeur woods and along the river on a coastal path that offers beautiful panoramic views.

Hiking tour to discover the banks of the Belon and the surrounding heritage: Lanriot and Saint-Guinal chapels, fountains, covered walkway, coastal path and oyster beds.

A walk through the countryside, following part of the coastline along theGR® 34 coastal path. Things to see: white sandy coves, the sea, cliffs, thatched cottages, a fountain, a wash house, old stones, a sunken path.

A lovely, easy route through woodland, sunken lanes and coastal paths. However, avoid during wet weather as there is a very muddy section between (3) and (6). A break at point (10) (Roche Percée) is highly recommended.

This fairly easy circular walk allows you to enjoy a very beautiful section of the Customs Officers’ Path in southern Finistère. The return route passes through villages and hamlets with chapels and typical traditional houses.

Three complementary yet very different settings for this walk:- The Bélon estuary via Beg Porz, Port du Bélon and the coves of Lanriot and Sainte-Thumette,- The countryside, its picturesque villages and the tranquillity of the Kerfany Stream valley,- The cliffs, small beaches and viewpoints along the Customs Officers’ Path.

Of the rias around Moëlan-sur-Mer, the Bélon is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful. Starting from Anse de Kerfany, the suggested route first heads up the dark, damp valley that leads to this beach. At Blorimond, head due north to reach Anse du Lanriot. When you reach Bélon, the river of the same name unfolds in all its majesty. From there, simply follow the GR®34 signposts to return to the starting point, walking as close as possible to this magnificent inlet. Please note: the coastal path, from (6) to the road, is closed until further notice.Temporary closure of the coastal path between Kerfany and Beg Porz.

Randonnée sur le sentier côtier bordant le bras de mer de Moëlan-sur-Mer.