Plogastel-Saint-Germain walks

This short route takes you around the village of Plogastel-Saint-Germain, located on high ground (112 m). The Saint-Pierre church and its tall bell tower can be seen from afar. Part of the route passes through the Quilliou deciduous forest.

This route, along small roads and wooded paths, largely combines two small routes around the village of Plogastel-Saint-Germain: Wooded circular in Plogastel-Saint-Germain. - Around the village of Plogastel-Saint-Germain via the Bois du Quilliou (in the opposite direction).

In the countryside around Plogastel-Saint-Germain, this short route mainly follows paths lined with wooded embankments and passes through small woods and wetlands, which can be crossed via a long wooden walkway. During the walk, you will discover an old bread oven saved at the last minute, an old farmhouse and a well-maintained wash house.

This route in the countryside of Plogastel-Saint-Germain mainly follows small roads. Along the route, a highlight of the religious heritage is the Saint-Germain Chapel, one of the few in the region to have a parish enclosure with a Gothic-style triumphal arch. Also along the route are a beautiful bread oven and wash house currently being restored, a menhir and the Moulin Neuf, a well-preserved building among the old mills on the Pont-l'Abbé River.

An easy, unmarked route through peaceful countryside, mostly on quiet minor roads.

The route alternates between small country roads and numerous sunken paths in wooded areas.Passes by the Saint-Anne Fountain (1743) and part of the botanical trail near the water catchment protection area.The rest of the route follows various valleys where mills were once located.

Route in rolling countryside mainly devoted to livestock farming, where the River Goyen has its source. Through wooded areas and along small country roads, this route takes you to two manor houses and a chapel in a rural setting. Its fountain, located at the bottom of a wild valley, is accessed by a staircase of 80 steps. NB: some sections are tricky since Storm Ciaran.

The bed and wardrobe of Saint-Kodelig, a possible menhir quarry, two menhirs separated by a stream... Explore the rolling countryside of Poudreuzic to discover these three megalithic sites, steeped in legend and historical reality.Along the way, you will encounter a few markers featuring excerpts from Pierre Jakez Hélias' masterpiece "Le cheval d'orgueil" (The Horse of Pride), combining biographical memories and ethnographic observations.

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

This hilly route covers part of the long route that goes around the commune of Pouldergat, taking its south-eastern section. It follows a section of the River Goyen, which is still only a modest stream, and returns through the countryside.

The Mills Route circles the town for about 27 km. This section runs through the countryside along sunken paths and shaded valleys, and along small roads in the second part. In the past, there were several mills on the many streams.

Following the former Quimper-Douarnenez railway line at times, take a detour to discover the Saint-Thégonnec Chapel and its fountain inside. Return to the village of Guengat via small country roads.

Route through the countryside of two neighbouring municipalities, along paths between fields and small roads offering regular views of the sea.Beautiful religious heritage along the way: chapels and calvaries.

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.

From the valley where the Ruisseau du Ris flows, passing through the edge of the Bois de Nevet, this route, alternating between paths and small country roads, allows you to discover the small Chapelle Sainte-Brigitte, isolated in its green setting.A short stretch on the Voie Verte reminds you of the former railway line that operated from 1884 to 1988.

After visiting the church, famous for its statue of Saint Michael slaying a hideous devil, head for the Bois du Névet, where theGR®38trail takes us. Continue through the Névet valley, which offers beautiful views of the Juch countryside and the Bay of Douarnenez. Finish this circular on the Voie Verte, where information panels tell you about the bocage and wetlands.

This route follows the route of the old Quimper - Douarnenez railway line.Along the way, take a short detour to pass through the village of Le Juch and cross Douarnenez along the seafront.

Plomelin offers many possible routes starting from the village. Several have already been suggested on Visorando This longer route aims to give a more comprehensive view of this wooded commune, bordered by the River Odet and rich in heritage.

Following the pebble strip from Plovan to Penhors, you can enjoy views of the entire Bay of Audierne and its coastal lagoons. Return via small roads with the ocean always on the horizon.

After passing the Lestremeur site, with its manor house and dovecote, continue through wooded areas to reach the Étang du Corroac'h. The return journey is via the greenway and then country lanes.

After walking through the countryside and along the Odet, visit the Roman baths at Le Perennou, which were restored in 2011, then return via the Lestremeur site and along Anse de Combrit.

Starting from the beautiful Saint-Pierre Chapel, this route ventures into the Bois du Névet, a deciduous forest. The route follows paths along the edge of the forest, a few sections of wide forest lanes and, towards the end, a wilder path above the Manoir du Névet estate. In summer, you will appreciate the shaded route and in autumn, the colours of the foliage.

Countryside route overlooking the Kerganapé stream and its mills.

Let's climb Locronan Mountain, where we will have a view of the Porzay basin and Douarnenez Bay. Along the way, we can admire the Saint-Théleau Chapel and the Kerguénolé Manor and its grounds overlooking the village of Locronan.

From the village of Combrit, whose church was the starting point in 1675 for the Revolt of the Stamped Paper, known as the "Bonnets Rouges" (Red Caps), against the new taxes levied by King Louis XIV, follow the wide path on the western edge of the Bois de Roscouré, a Conservatoire du Littoral estate. After passing under the Cornouaille bridge, continue a little further to discover the mouth of the Odet. The return journey is along the eastern edge, bordered by the river and its various inlets.