Penmarch walks

From the market town of Penmarch, this route leads to the seafront, past the Port de Kérity, the Pointe de Penmarch with its imposing Eckmül lighthouse, and the Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Joie right on the seafront. The return journey takes you along the old railway line between Pont-l'Abbé and Saint-Guénolé.

From the port of Kérity, this short route takes you to Pointe de Penmarch with its imposing Eckmül lighthouse and the Notre-Dame de la Joie chapel perched right on the seafront. The return journey follows the old railway line that linked Pont-l'Abbé and Saint-Guénolé, back to Kérity and the Church of Sainte-Thumette.

After walking along woodland paths to admire the manor "Manoir de Lestremec", we skirt the pond "Etang du Moulin Neuf".A short detour to enjoy the peace and quiet of the chapel "Chapelle de Kelou Mad" before returning along the greenway. The Pont-L'Abbé water tower as a landmark.

Circuit through the woodland along the Combrit cove and the banks of the Odet river, passing the Lestremeur site: manor house, dovecote, bread oven... Return via small roads lined with majestic beech trees. ⚠️Please check the time as the track is not passable at high tide at one point.

A loop that takes in the countryside rarely visited and the wild tip "Pointe de Combrit", on the Odet estuary.A picturesque view of Bénodet from the porty "Port de Sainte-Marine" and return via the bridle path in the polder.

Bénodet, Odet estuary and seaside resort. Follow the estuary and then the beach to reach the tip "Pointe de Bénodet", from where you can see the entire south coast. After passing through the town and its camping areas, return to the marina along "Anse de Penfoul".

Discover the Goyen river and its valley via sunken paths and woodland.

From the beach of Cap Coz at Pointe de Beg Meil by the coastal path and via new a development on properties that have encroached into the maritime domain. Discover the semaphore tower and the national dune and then head back by an easier route by small roads and paths that are a little out of the way.

Discover the remains of the Manor of Saint-Alouarn and the mill, via the Quimper-Douarnenez bike route and country roads.

Via theGR®®34, the wooded coastal path runs alongside Anses Saint-Laurent and then Saint-Jean, opening onto the Baie de La Forêt-Fouesnant and ending at the famous Plage des Sables Blancs 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.

The route follows mainly the coastal path that runs alongside the many coves of Anse de Pouldohan and returns via Pointe de la Jument.

A country walk to discover the Moulin de Kériolet, megalithic sites and a small chapel. The return journey is via theGR®34coastal path.

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".

After skirting the Odet and the reaching of the old mills, a beautiful loop takes us through the wooded area of Stang Luzigou. On the return journey, pass through the Kerho Arboretum. Discover the Saint-Corentin Chapel in the area known as Kreïker.

This route can be split into two complementary loops:- the first part follows the coastal path through the "Pointe de Tréfeuntec".- the second crosses the dune belt to reach the chapel "Chapelle Sainte-Anne La Palud".In both cases, beautiful views over the bay "Baie of Douarnenez".

A short stroll through one of Brittany's most spectacular sites. Avoid the official car park and the temple merchants that accompany it (Advantage or Inconvenience? Up to you). At the end of the first section, you'll have a panoramic view of the pointe. The route will be modified on 31/07/2023 to circumvent a ban imposed by a local resident.

Coastal circuit overlooking the bay of Douarnenez, passing by the Kervijen reed beds.The best time to see the dune flowers is May-June. Warning : GR® prohibited between (S/E) and (1) since March 2021. Study in progress, but no information on site.Possible detour via the place called "Le Marrou" (mountain bike trail).

Facing the Baie des Trépassés, theGR®®34leads to the Chapelle Saint-They facing the sea and then to the Pointe du Van, one of the westernmost points in Brittany. It then takes us to the Pointe de Castel Meur, known for its oppidum.The return journey is via small country lanes, passing by the Saint-Tugdual Chapel and picturesque hamlets.

A walk between the famous Pointe du Van and Pointe du Raz, passing through the Baie des Trépassés.

Hike to the summit of Ménez-Hom (330 m), the highest point of the Montagnes Noires in Brittany. Great views of Douarnenez Bay, the Crozon peninsula and the Aulne maritime. A mecca for model aircraft enthusiasts.

Make your way gently along the the Aulne following the logging trail. Views over the lock keepers’ houses located on the other side. Passage through the Vieux-Bourg and its St-They church, the birthplace of the parish of Lothey until 1846.