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Pleyben walks
Countryside and religious heritage in Pleyben
Bringing together within the same parish enclosure a church, a calvary, an ossuary and a monumental gate, Pleyben offers its visitors one of the finest religious architectural ensembles in Brittany, listed as a Historic Monument.This walk also takes you along the old railway line that once linked Carhaix to Châteaulin, allowing you to discover one of the six chapels scattered across the countryside: the Chapel of Saint-Laurent, with its lovely calvary and fountain.
Route of the canalised Aulne river starting from Pont-Coblant
After a leisurely walk along the Nantes-Brest canal, you will climb a little higher into the countryside, where you will have a bird's eye view of the Aulne, the Montagnes Noires and the Monts d'Arrée.You will return to your starting point after walking along small country roads and sunken lanes.
Gouézec route starting from Pont-Coblant
The towpath of the canalised Aulne and its two locks, small roads leading to the rural village of Gouézec offering views of the Monts d’Arrée, and a return to Pont-Coblant via paths through the countryside.Along the route, discover a beautiful covered walkway.
From the Chapel of Guénily along the banks of the Aulne and through the countryside
Starting from the small chapel at Guénily, a peaceful route between the banks of the channelled Aulne (Nantes-Brest Canal) and the countryside.
Sweeping views over the Montagnes Noires.
Aulne towpath and Notre-Dame de Kerluan Chapel
Let's take a leisurely stroll along the canalised Aulne for about 6 km, passing three locks. Then let's head back up small roads towards the Notre-Dame de Kerluan Chapel. Let's climb a little further to finally descend back down to the banks of the Aulne.
Karreg an Tan (Roche au Feu) and the countryside around Gouézec
Two loops in Gouézec: at an altitude of 279 m, one of the highest points in the Montagnes Noires, the Karreg an Tan summit offers a beautiful 360° panorama of the Aulne valley, the Monts d'Arrée and the Bay of Douarnenez.Its name comes from the fact that, during the Norman invasions in the 9th century, a lookout would light a fire there to warn the population, which could be seen from across the Châteaulin basin. Back at the car park, a second loop leads through the countryside in the lower part of Gouézec.
Canal bank and the Chapel of Saint-Maudez and Saint-Nicolas in Lennon
The village of Lennon overlooks the canalised Aulne valley. This route follows the canal, passing through two locks.At the Rosvéguen lock, a small Museum of River Transport has been set up, and further downstream you can see ‘Le Victor’, one of the last barges to have sailed on this section of the canal.The return journey follows paths through the countryside, allowing you to discover part of the town’s heritage: the chapels of Saint-Maudez and Saint-Nicolas, as well as two calvaries.
Via the towpath and the highest point at Lothey
This little-used route descends towards the towpath of the channelled Aulne and follows the river, lined with beautiful ash trees.After the somewhat noisy stretch under the N165 bridge, the route continues along quiet country lanes and several grassy paths to reach the highest point in the commune of Lothey (166 m), offering a sweeping panorama of the Châteaulin basin which separates the Monts d’Arrée from the Montagnes Noires.Finish with a return trip to the wash house and the Saint-Fiacre fountain.
Around the logging trails of Aulne by the Vieux-Bourg
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.
Saint-Sébastien route
Route in the countryside and along the banks of the Aulne, the last canalised section of the Nantes-Brest Canal.
Discover Saint-Sébastien Chapel.
Saint-Laurent Chapel and Aulne Canal from Saint-Coulitz
Hike along small roads, paths and towpaths to discover Saint-Coulitz, its religious heritage and the beauty of the surrounding nature.
The 'Au fil de l'eau' route from Brasparts
A hike in the Monts d'Arrée that takes you through the west and north-east of the commune. Along the way, discover the rich religious heritage of Brasparts.
In the Monts d'Arrée around Brasparts
Situated in the heart of the Monts d’Arrée, Brasparts offers a wide variety of landscapes: hills covered in woodland, moorland or lush farmland, steep-sided valleys with numerous pastures, and fairly dense hedgerows.
This route provides a fine overview of this rural commune.
Its religious heritage is well known, such as the Church of Notre-Dame and Saint-Tugen and its 16th-century ossuary, famous for its statue of the Ankou holding a javelin with the inscription ‘I will kill you all’.
Passing by La Roche du Feu
The route passes by the Roche du Feu (Karreg an Tan), the highest point of the Montagnes Noires (281m).
Along the Aulne in Châteaulin
With the River Aulne, in its final stretch before the sea, as our guide, let’s set off to explore Port-Launay, a former river port. Let’s follow the towpath and then climb up to the Notre-Dame Chapel, which offers a view of Châteaulin, before returning to the river.
Canal route departing from the former station
Set off on foot along the former Châteaulin-Carhaix railway line, overlooking the still-canalised Aulne river, continue along an old Roman road, then follow the towpath of the Nantes-Brest Canal to discover the heart of Châteaulin at the end of the route.
On the heights of Ménez Hellen
Starting in the Edern countryside, this hilly route leads through woods to one of the ridges of the Montagnes Noires and one of the highest points, offering extensive views over the west of the Châteaulin Basin to the sea.
The route takes you through the "Jardin Picart", a botanical garden on the side of a rocky moor, the result of a long-term project by an enthusiast.
Discover the heritage of two chapels, a fountain, a wash house and an old wicker-making workshop.
Route from Chaos de Mardoul to Loqueffret
During this hike, you will discover the Chaos de Mardoul while following in the footsteps of the pilhaouerien, itinerant traders who travelled from farm to farm, laden with earthenware (bowls, plates, dishes) which they exchanged for rags.