Via the Sainte-Brigitte Chapel and the Bois de Névet

From the valley where the Ruisseau du Ris flows, passing through the edge of the Bois de Nevet, this route, alternating between paths and small country roads, allows you to discover the small Chapelle Sainte-Brigitte, isolated in its green setting.
A short stretch on the Voie Verte reminds you of the former railway line that operated from 1884 to 1988.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.15 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 196 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 195 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 109 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 14 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Le Juch (29100)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.067775° / W 4.256309°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0518OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Car park near the greenway in Le Juch.

(S/E) Head towards the back of the car park towards the children's playground and turn left twice.
At the lamppost, head south up a path that leads to the west porch of the church. Go around the church on the left, pass the equestrian statue of the "Baron du Juch" and turn right onto the road. Pass the first street on your left and take the next one, Hent ar Ster, which joins Hent ar Stang at a cross and a wash house.

Yellow signposting

(1) Follow this road to the left, keeping to the pavement on the right-hand side, and pass the Le Launay housing estate and a riding centre. Shortly after the sign for the exit from Le Juch, you will reach a road leading to the Lannalem farm (cross on the right).

(2) Go down to the left towards this farm, take the new path marked by stakes to go around the buildings on the left and continue down to the bottom of the valley via a stony path. Cross the Ris stream and note the old millstone on your left, just before the fork.

Yellow and bluemarkings

(3) Turn right towards the Moulin de Kerflous, then leave the bottom of the valley by climbing up to the left along a wide stony path bordered by horse pastures.

No markings

Leave the marked trail that branches off to the right and descend the road on the left (signposted Kermoal Bihan) for about 400 m.

(4) At the signpost (chapel), turn right towards the Kermouster Huella farm, which you go around on the left to reach the grassy esplanade where the Sainte-Brigitte Chapel is located. A pleasant setting for a break. Admire the fountain that has been moved near the chapel and restored with its statue.
Its location on the map is no longer accurate

Join the wide path below the chapel esplanade and follow it to the left. Pass under the old railway bridge and turn left to join this greenway. Follow it to the right for about 400 m.

(5) At the VTT17 signpost, leave the greenway and turn right onto the path between the fields, turn left at the road coming from the Kermapguennou farm, then left again onto the small road. Follow this small road towards the hamlet of Kericun.

(6) At the crossroads, take the hairpin bend to the right to cross it and continue along this uphill road. Leave the next road on your right and continue, passing under a high-voltage power line. Descend towards the D39. Just before you reach it, look for a fountain on your left, which you can access via a wooden staircase.
At the "Give Way" sign, turn right towards a car park, which is signposted 150 m ahead.

(7) Cross the car park and take the path that leads into the woods. Cross a stream over a small wooden bridge extended by a log staircase and turn left. Continue along the edge of the woods, heading north. The path climbs steadily.

(8) Opposite a yellow signpost, turn left onto a small wooden bridge (the map here is not very accurate). The path climbs up, turns sharply and joins a boundary marked by an old wire fence. Continue climbing, keeping the fence on your left. You will reach a wider track and a newer wire fence.

(9) At a signpost, turn left at a right angle into a gap, keeping the fence on your left, and continue until you reach a road suitable for vehicles.

(10) Turn left, pass the entrance to the Koad ar Gazek Glaz property and continue. The road becomes paved and descends quite steeply, skirting the Rohou farm to reach the D39.

(11) Turn right onto this road and, at the next crossroads, turn left at the sign for "Le Juch". Cross the Voie Verte (greenway) (wash house and information signs) then turn right into the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 18 m - Car park near the Voie Verte
  2. 1 : km 0.53 - alt. 26 m - Turn left at the road
  3. 2 : km 1.64 - alt. 52 m - To the left towards Lannnalen (cross)
  4. 3 : km 2.49 - alt. 32 m - Fork in the road to the right
  5. 4 : km 4.06 - alt. 51 m - To the right towards the chapel
  6. 5 : km 4.97 - alt. 34 m - On the right, path between two fields
  7. 6 : km 5.96 - alt. 40 m - Hamlet of Kericun
  8. 7 : km 7.28 - alt. 23 m - Car park
  9. 8 : km 7.92 - alt. 56 m - Fork in the road to the left (small wooden bridge)
  10. 9 : km 8.88 - alt. 109 m - On the left at the signpost
  11. 10 : km 9.2 - alt. 99 m - Carriage road on the left
  12. 11 : km 10.41 - alt. 19 m - On the right at the D39
  13. S/E : km 11.15 - alt. 18 m - Car park near the Voie Verte

Notes

Toilets near the church.
(7) Information board about the Bois de Névet in the car park.
Just before the arrival car park, information panels about the former Quimper-Douarnenez railway line, now a greenway, and the wash houses in the commune of Le Juch.

Worth a visit

The Juch Valley and the edge of the Bois de Névet.
Sainte-Brigitte Chapel
Its fountain: at the foot of the hill, in the valley, lies the fountain. A fountain, but no spring. It had to be moved to make way for the Quimper-Douarnenez railway line!
Since then, damaged during a storm in March 2017, it has been restored with its statue near the chapel.
https://www.letelegramme.fr/finistere/gu...

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
koulouba
koulouba

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a parish-specific to Brittany, very pleasant hike, although perhaps a bit too much paved road

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thanks for letting me know.
Sorry I can't give you an answer because I'm not very good with computers.
I keep track of my progress on the computer map.
Check the forum, maybe the topic has been discussed.
Best regards

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laurentlepage29
laurentlepage29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Tried out in a small group, enjoyed by all.

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lecamremi29
lecamremi29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike in the countryside, varied landscape, few roads.

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jacdouarn
jacdouarn

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A varied and pleasant route with beautiful views!
The small roads (except for the D39!) were very quiet on this beautiful Sunday afternoon. In wet weather, a few short sections may be (slightly) muddy.
It appears that at point 5, the VTT17 signpost is no longer there, but this is not a problem with the description and map.
Take care when crossing the D39 road, where there are no footpaths; fortunately, these sections are quite short.

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SALAUN A M
SALAUN A M

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in a town we don't often get the chance to visit. Well worth a visit!

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LeGug
LeGug

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

As usual, an excellent tour, varied and enjoyable.
Thank you

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marijoporaon
marijoporaon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a very beautiful hike, we clocked up 13 km on our smartwatches, a varied route with beautiful countryside! Just for a group, the final stretch on the road was a bit dangerous, as cars always drive too fast... Great!!!

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