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Penmarch walks
Greenway and Ster dunes via the port of Kérity
Visorando Member
6.54 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Penmarch (Finistère)
A leisurely walk along an old railway line through the Ster marshland.Return along the seashore on a path built below the dune to protect it. Numerous access points lead down to the sea, where the view is spectacular.The port of Kérity is imposing with its three breakwaters, but deep-sea fishing has ceased, giving way to daily fishing from small boats.Discover the imposing Church of Saint-Nonna in Penmarc’h and that of Sainte-Thumette in Kérity.
Loop via Kérity, the Pointe de Penmarch and the old Birinik train line
6.77 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Penmarch (Finistère)
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.
Megaliths, the seaside and marshes from the Chapelle de la Madeleine
6.25 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Penmarch (Finistère)
A varied, flat route starting from the beautiful Chapelle de la Madeleine with its modern stained-glass windows, the work of the painter Jean Bazaine, passing by two megalithic sites including the remains of a significant alignment of menhirs. The route continues through the dunes near Porzh Karn Beach, a surfer’s paradise, and returns via the Marias de Lescors, managed by the Conservatoire du Littoral.Sea and countryside with some wonderful heritage discoveries.
Pointe de Penmarc'h via the port of Saint-Guénolé
6.17 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Penmarch (Finistère)
From the small port of Kérity, which once had a thriving maritime history as evidenced by its church, we follow the old railway line, now a cycle path.After passing through a nature reserve, we reach the port of Saint-Guénolé and take a moment to soak up the atmosphere.Let’s continue, facing the open sea, following the coastline dotted with places of historical significance: the Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Joie, Pointe de Penmarc’h and its imposing lighthouse. A slice of maritime history is on display here.
The Eckmühl Lighthouse and the Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Joie from Kérity
3.06 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Penmarch (Finistère)
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.
Coast and marshes around Saint-Guénolé
5.83 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Penmarch (Finistère)
Cap Caval stretches out into the sea facing the ocean waves. From this flat land where even the bell towers are low, only the two lighthouses at the tip emerge. This piece of land seems to be on the verge of being swallowed up by the waves, and the Chapelle de la Joie, standing on the sea wall, offers a fragile defence against the fury of the ocean.
Route coastal and Lescors Marshes in Saint-Guénolé
6.50 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Plomeur (Finistère)
Easy coastal path facing the open sea: beach and imposing rocks.
Pass by the square tower of Saint-Guénolé.
Return via the marshes and dunes.
Route megalithique from Pointe de la Torche
6.76 mi
+33 ft
-39 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Plomeur (Finistère)
Starting at Pointe de la Torche, dominated by its eroded tumulus which reveals a dolmen and the remains of a covered passageway, the route runs along the coast and past the famous rocks of Saint-Guénolé.
Other megalithic monuments dot this route.
Heritage discoveries around Guilvinec
6.19 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Guilvinec (Finistère)
Let’s walk along the coast facing the Pointe de Penmarc’h, dominated by its lighthouse, then head inland to discover the Poulguen Tumulus.
After a short detour to the Chapelle Saint-Marc, nestled in its green setting, we return to the Chapelle Saint-Trémeur with its votive fountain and old bread oven.
Seaside and hinterland around Guilvinec
6.44 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Guilvinec (Finistère)
After following a path along Guilvinec beach, this route heads inland, where a rich heritage adorns this route between cultivated land and protected wilderness areas: chapels, fountains, dolmens, four medieval crosses with their bases, and more.
Around the Port of Guilvinec
6.44 mi
+39 ft
-36 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Guilvinec (Finistère)
Discover the port of Guilvinec and its maritime environment. You will also encounter two menhirs along the way.
From menhir to menhir via Saint Fiacre Chapel
6.01 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Treffiagat (Finistère)
Starting from the port of Léchiagat, let's go and discover two very different menhirs, as well as the Saint Fiacre chapel and its fountain.
Heritage discoveries starting from Tronoën Chapel
6.81 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Trolimon (Finistère)
This route starts at Tronoën Chapel, known as the ‘Cathedral of the Dunes’, and its superb calvary, leading into the surrounding countryside rich in sights such as Saint-Budoc Chapel in the former parish of Beuzeg-Cap-Caval and its fountain.
Along the route, you’ll pass by menhirs and steles and walk along the seashore facing the open sea of Audierne Bay.
Beuzec-Cap-Caval Route
8.10 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Trolimon (Finistère)
This route, starting from the Chapel of Tronoën, or Tronoan, known as the "cathedral of the dunes" and its famous calvary, will take us on a journey of discovery to see menhirs and dolmens. After passing the Chapel of Beuzec-Cap-Caval, we return along the coast and through the dune massif: a good breath of sea air in store.
Heritage sites around Plomeur
14.66 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Plomeur (Finistère)
Discover an exceptional religious, megalithic and natural heritage between the village of Plomeur and Pointe de la Torche, via bucolic footpaths, farm tracks and quiet country lanes.
Route de Saint-Côme
6.21 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Plomeur (Finistère)
Countryside route allowing you to discover the Kerfland Menhirs as well as Saint-Côme Chapel and its fountain.
Saint-Vio route
6.90 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Tréguennec (Finistère)
Circuit in the Tréguennec marsh with the sound of the waves of Audierne Bay in the background. On the route, there are two beautiful isolated chapels: Saint-Vio and Saint-Évy.
Around Tréguennec via the marshland and the Étang de Trunvel
6.48 mi
+187 ft
-164 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Tréguennec (Finistère)
This easy route takes you through the Tréguennec marshland, overlooking the Trunvel coastal lagoon, before continuing through peaceful countryside.Don’t miss, at the start or finish, the remains of the imposing pebble crusher, a relic of the work undertaken for the construction of the Atlantic Wall from 1942 onwards.En route, near the Saint-Alour Chapel, note the protohistoric stele topped with an iron cross and its strange sculptures dating from 1869.
Route of Tréguennec beach and its vast dune area
7.59 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Tréguennec (Finistère)
After the remains of the pebble crusher, a reminder of the construction of the Atlantic Wall, walk for about 3 km on the beach overlooking Audierne Bay.
Continue through the palud, an area between the dunes and the marshes, which are heavily flooded in winter.
There are some beautiful heritage sites to discover along the way: the hamlets of Stang and Saint-Vio, restored for the Maison de la Baie d'Audierne, as well as two charming chapels, each in a unique setting.
Route of the 2 churches and 3 chapels between Saint-Jean-Trolimon and Plomeur
11.61 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Trolimon (Finistère)
Discover two churches, three chapels and picturesque hamlets in the countryside between Saint-Jean-Trolimon and Plomeur via idyllic footpaths, farm tracks and quiet country lanes.
Between megaliths and crosses in Plobannalec-Lesconil
3.94 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Plobannalec-Lesconil (Finistère)
Follow this short route, created by the "Lire à Plobannalec" association, and head into the countryside to discover various elements of the local heritage: megalithic sites, crosses and fountains.
Megalithic circuit
7.42 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Plobannalec-Lesconil (Finistère)
Discover the megaliths (dolmens, covered passageway, menhir) facing the open sea.
Return via the coastal path and Lesconil Port.
Around the Chapel of La Tréminou
6.52 mi
+66 ft
-75 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Plomeur (Finistère)
An easy route through the countryside along small roads and shaded country lanes.
This magnificent chapel also played an important role in the Bonnets Rouges revolt in 1675. This revolt was a violent protest against the new taxes imposed by King Louis XIV: the creation of a tax on stamped paper and a tax on the possession of pewter objects, but also a protest against the harshness and increase in seigneurial taxes.
Gardens, heritage, greenway and river around Pont-l'Abbé
5.25 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Pont-l'Abbé (Finistère)
This semi-urban route begins with a visit to the Jardin des Camélias, which has been recently renovated but is little known despite its location in the heart of the town. It continues with a tour of the main monuments of Pont-l'Abbé before heading out into the countryside on the outskirts of Tréméoc and returning to the starting point via a greenway and the banks of the Pont-l'Abbé river.
Moulin Neuf Pond from Bonne Nouvelle Chapel
6.35 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Plonéour-Lanvern (Finistère)
From the Bonne-Nouvelle Chapel, Kelou Mad in Breton, a route along a sunken lane and path bordering a wetland area where the Pont-l'Abbé River flows after passing through the Moulin Neuf reservoir leads to the edge of this body of water. The route continues around this reserve, created in 1977 to supply drinking water to eleven municipalities in the Pont-l'Abbé region. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful, shaded surroundings and take the time to observe the birds that frequent this stretch of water.
Between the north and south of Pont-l'Abbé
7.09 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pont-l'Abbé (Finistère)
This route from north to south of Pont-l'Abbé allows you to discover pieces of the town's history. The Saint-Jacques de Lambour Chapel with its decapitated bell tower is a reminder of the Red Cap Revolt of 1675. The greenway follows a section of the old Transbigouden railway line that linked Pont-L'Abbé to Quimper and operated until 1963 the Château des Barons, built in the 13th and 14th centuries by the Barons of Pont, who became powerful lords, the inhabited bridge and, finally, the 19th-century towpath , built to cope with an increase in traffic and tonnage in the port.
Towpath and undergrowth along the Pont-l'Abbé River
4.09 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Pont-l'Abbé (Finistère)
This short walk from Pont-l'Abbé offers a wealth of heritage. It starts on the towpath along the river and continues through the woods past the Manoir de Trévannec before returning to the starting point.
Pont-l'Abbé towpath and Rosquerno Wood
3.46 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Pont-l'Abbé (Finistère)
This easy route begins on the towpath of the Rivière de Pont-l'Abbé, where the landscape changes with the tide, then continues through the protected natural area of the Bois de Rosquerno. After passing near the Rosquerno equestrian centre, the route continues past the Manoir de Trévanec, a little gem of Pont-l'Abbé’s heritage dating back to the 15th century, before rejoining the towpath.
Route of the towpath and tour of the lake
6.07 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Pont-l'Abbé (Finistère)
After following the Pont-l'Abbé river, return to discover the lake and some of Pont-l'Abbé's historic sites, such as the Notre-Dame de Carmes Chapel and the old Lambour district with its partly ruined church.
Kergonda and Kermorvan routes in Plonéour-Lanvern
7.18 mi
+344 ft
-371 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Plonéour-Lanvern (Finistère)
This route combines two shortPR® routes by linking them together: the Kergonda route, which follows part of the old railway line known as the "Carrot Train", and the Kermorvan route, which winds through the countryside along wide, often stony farm tracks and ends at the Raphalen botanical garden.
The link between these two routes allows you to discover the village of Plonéour-Lanvern, dominated by the imposing bell tower of Saint-Éneour Church (19th century).
Manor of Lestremec and Etang du Moulin Neuf
6.15 mi
+171 ft
-164 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Pont-l'Abbé (Finistère)
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.
The Moulin Neuf lake walk
4.57 mi
+23 ft
-26 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Plonéour-Lanvern (Finistère)
This is an easy walk around the reservoir, which supplies drinking water to eleven municipalities in the Pont-l'Abbé region. You can enjoy the peaceful, shaded surroundings and take the time to watch the birds that frequent this stretch of water: coots, gulls, grebes and a small colony of swans.
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