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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.
Between the sea and the marshes at Plomeur
13.21 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Plomeur (Finistère)
A circular route that begins by following theGR®34along the coast, then heads north towards the Lescors Marshes.
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.
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.
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