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Coastal path of Douarnenez Bay via Pointe de Tal ar Grip
Visorando Member
5.66 mi
+276 ft
-276 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Plomodiern (Finistère)
A seaside walk following theGR®®34past Pointe de Tal ar Grip, where the view takes in the long Pentrez Beach. Return via small roads to discover Saint-Sébastien Chapel and its fountain.Finally, rejoin the coastal path you took on the way out and observe how the landscape changes with the tide.
Take care at high tide when crossing part of Pors ar Vag beach!
Kervijen Cove Circuit
5.75 mi
+328 ft
-325 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Ploéven (Finistère)
Coastal circuit overlooking the bay of Douarnenez, passing by the Kervijen reed beds.The best time to see the dune flowers is May-June.
Dunes, sea and countryside around Sainte-Anne la Palud
4.57 mi
+210 ft
-190 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Plonévez-Porzay (Finistère)
From the Saint-Anne de la Palud sanctuary, the route follows the dune system, the beach and theGR®34coastal path. The route continues along the Kervijen reed beds and returns to the starting point via small country lanes offering views of Douarnenez Bay.
Please note:GR® route closed between (3) and (4) since March 2021. Study underway but no signage on site.
A detour is possible via the hamlet of Le Marroux (mountain bike trail).
Saint-Nicodème route
5.11 mi
+243 ft
-217 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Plonévez-Porzay (Finistère)
After a walk along the coast, you’ll pass through a marshy area to reach Saint-Nicodème Chapel and its fountain.Return via the countryside overlooking Douarnenez Bay.
Please note:The GR®® is closed between (1) and (2) since March 2021. A study is underway, but there are no signs on site.A possible detour via the hamlet of Le Marroux (mountain bike trail).
Sainte-Barbe Chapel and the Ploéven countryside
6.62 mi
+456 ft
-443 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ploéven (Finistère)
Starting at the 16th-century Sainte-Barbe Chapel, built on a site said to have been founded by monks from across the Channel, the route continues through the Porzay countryside, a mosaic of colours depending on the crops and the season.Along the way, discover the ‘Quenouille de Sainte-Barbe’, an Iron Age stele, no doubt used for Celtic cultural ceremonies.It is also thought to have served as a pillory for tying up those condemned to death who were hanged there.
Anse de Tréfeuntec route
6.06 mi
+571 ft
-564 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Plonévez-Porzay (Finistère)
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".
From Tréfeuntec to Trezmalaouen
5.96 mi
+476 ft
-463 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Plonévez-Porzay (Finistère)
The first part of the route is in the countryside, returning via the coastal path overlooking the bottom of Douarnenez Bay.
The chapels of Saint-Suliau and Saint-Côme from Lestrevet Beach
7.38 mi
+522 ft
-509 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Plomodiern (Finistère)
A route overlooking the Lieue de Grève with its two beaches, Lestrevet and Pentrez.
Along the route, two beautiful chapels: Saint-Suliau (late 12th century) and Saint-Côme (early 16th and mid-17th centuries).
A good breath of sea air guaranteed.
On the heights of Ménez Lié
7.17 mi
+610 ft
-600 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Plomodiern (Finistère)
Starting from Lestrévet beach, climb towards the Ménez Lié dolmen via the Saint-Suliau Chapel. Descend facing Douarnenez Bay via the Saint-Côme Chapel to return to the beach.
Tour of Ménez Hom from the Sainte-Marie Chapel
7.17 mi
+850 ft
-869 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Plomodiern (Finistère)
Ménez Hom is the highest hill in the western Montagnes Noires. Its two main peaks, Yelc'h (or Hielc'h according to the IGN map) and Yed, overlook Douarnenez Bay and Brest Harbour.
This route goes around them, along paths that are sometimes very discreet on its slopes and summits, and offers a vast panorama between the Aulne Valley and the Iroise Marine Natural Park.
Around and on the peaks of Ménez-Hom
7.73 mi
+942 ft
-942 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Plomodiern (Finistère)
Circular route around Ménez-Hom, the final peak of the Montagnes Noires, via a route through the countryside on the eastern side before beginning the ascent to pass over the two peaks: Le Yed (329m) and then Le Hielc’h (298m).Wide panoramic views over the Aulne Valley and its suspension bridge, the head of Brest harbour and the whole of Douarnenez Bay.Beautiful vegetation comprising open heathland and heather in bloom from June onwards.You can visit the imposing chapel (if open) and its churchyard, which features a calvary dating from 1544.
From the heights of Saint-Nic to Pentrez Beach
6.20 mi
+561 ft
-561 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nic (Finistère)
From the small village of Saint-Nic, climb up to the top of the plateau overlooking Douarnenez Bay. Follow a gentle descent to reach Pentrez Beach.
On this route, you’ll pass the Ménez Lié dolmen, the Saint-Côme Chapel and its votive fountain, and finally the fountain near the Saint-Nicaise Church in Saint-Nic.
Ménez-Hom circuit
7.20 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,073 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nic (Finistère)
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.
Route des fontaines autour de Saint-Nic
7.20 mi
+584 ft
-554 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nic (Finistère)
A countryside route following part of the old Camaret-Châteaulin railway line. Beautiful views over Douarnenez Bay and the western flank of Ménez Hom
From Kerolier to Plomodiern via Ménez Hom
7.63 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,168 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nic (Finistère)
The final stage is the shortest, but it is this one that takes us to the highest point of this tour of Crozon, the Ménez Hom at an altitude of 329 m, from where you can enjoy a sweeping panorama.