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Via the Locronan mountain
Visorando Member
5.95 mi
+666 ft
-676 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Locronan (Finistère)
From the lively village of Locronan, climb the mountain that overlooks it, offering a beautiful panorama from the Bay of Douarnenez to the last peak of the Black Mountains, Ménez Hom (330 m).A beautiful descent takes you back to the countryside and its sunken paths to return to the heart of the former weavers' town.
On the heights of Locronan
4.95 mi
+653 ft
-636 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Locronan (Finistère)
Along beautiful paths through the woods and small roads, this route takes you up the Montagne de Locronan, where the little Chapelle ar Sonj chapel is located, an essential stop on the various troménies: viewpoint over Locronan and the entire Porzay region from Ménez Hom to the Bay of Douarnenez. The route continues down into the woods to the imposing Chapelle Saint-Thélau chapel, before returning via the historic centre of Locronan.
Around and in Locronan
3.36 mi
+367 ft
-361 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Locronan (Finistère)
This short route takes you through the north-western part of the Locronan countryside with its beautiful sunken paths and passes by some of the iconic sites of this village, which is classified as a "Petite Cité de caractère de France" (Small Town of Character in France): the Manoir de Kerguénolé, the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bonne Nouvelle and, of course, the central square with the Église Saint-Ronan.
Let yourself be guided through the many narrow streets.
Locronan and its bocage
6.04 mi
+564 ft
-564 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Locronan (Finistère)
After wandering through the streets and alleys of Locronan, follow the paths through the bocage to return via the Bois du Névet.
Through the Bois du Névet forest from Locronan
7.48 mi
+479 ft
-505 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Locronan (Finistère)
The route combines views of the historic centre of Locronan with a walk through part of the Bois du Névet forest.Return via sunken paths and a visit to the Chapelle de la Bonne Nouvelle chapel.
Along the sunken paths around Locronan
6.21 mi
+627 ft
-630 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Locronan (Finistère)
Like the troménie ("troménie" is a French adaptation of the Breton tro-minihi, literally tour - tro - du minihi, derived from the Latin monachia - monastic space in the early Middle Ages), this route will take you around Locronan. You will mainly follow old sunken paths and discover beautiful granite farmhouses. Near the end of your route, a high point will offer you a view of the Bay of Douarnenez.
Locronan countryside and edge of Bois du Névet
6.72 mi
+472 ft
-463 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Locronan (Finistère)
After passing through the countryside north-west of Locronan, this route turns south-west and ends at the edge of the Bois du Névet. It continues mainly along the edge of the forest before returning to Locronan.
The small troménie route of Locronan
3.87 mi
+453 ft
-453 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Locronan (Finistère)
Every six years, Locronan hosts "la Grande Troménie", an unchanging pilgrimage of around 12 km around the sacred boundaries of the former monastery of Locronan. The last one took place in July 2025.
The "Petite Troménie" takes place annually, during the five years between two Grande Troménies. It only follows small roads. This route follows this route.
In the heart of Locronan
1.86 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Locronan (Finistère)
Through streets, alleys and paths, this route takes you on a journey of discovery through the heart of Locronan, a former weaving village and small town of character.From the 15th century onwards, the hemp and flax trade brought wealth to the town through the sailcloth market, which supplied the largest ships of the time.The impressive granite buildings are a testament to this today.
The Kergoat Route
5.95 mi
+282 ft
-282 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Quéménéven (Finistère)
Countryside route offering views of the Notre Dame de Kergoat Chapel (16th century, famous for Jules Breton's painting "Le Pardon de Kergoat" 1891, on display at the Quimper Museum of Fine Arts.
Pass by the fountain and the edge of the Forêt du Duc.
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).
The Kergoat route via Locronan
6.90 mi
+430 ft
-417 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Quéménéven (Finistère)
Countryside route along sunken paths connecting Kergoat Chapel to the town of Locronan and back along the Forêt du Duc.
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.
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 will pass through a marshland area to discover the Saint-Nicodème Chapel and its fountain.
Return via the countryside overlooking Douarnenez Bay.
Please note:GR® prohibited between (1) and (2) since March 2021. Study in progress but no information available on site.
Possible detour via the hamlet of Le Marroux (mountain bike trail).
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.
Around the Chapelle Saint-Pierre in Plogonnec
2.14 mi
+272 ft
-282 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Plogonnec (Finistère)
From the majestic Saint-Pierre Chapel, this short circular route continues along the edge of the Bois du Névet, then returns through the countryside via farm tracks and a quiet road serving only farms.
In the Bois du Névet via the Chapelle Saint-Pierre
6.87 mi
+581 ft
-584 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Plogonnec (Finistère)
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.
Coastal path of Douarnenez Bay via Pointe de Tal ar Grip
5.66 mi
+276 ft
-276 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Plomodiern (Finistère)
Follow theGR®34coastal path to Pointe de Tal ar Grip, where you can enjoy views of the long Pentrez Beach. Return along small roads to discover Saint-Sébastien Chapel and its fountain.
Finally, return to the coastal path you took on the way out and notice how the landscape changes with the tide.
(Please note) at the start, theGR® has been diverted along the road for about a hundred metres (information provided by a Visorandoneur)
Locronan Mountain Route
6.67 mi
+725 ft
-709 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Plogonnec (Finistère)
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.
Route in the country via the Bonnescat mill
6.42 mi
+502 ft
-509 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Plogonnec (Finistère)
Countryside route overlooking the Kerganapé stream and its mills.
On the edge of the Bois du Névet
6.88 mi
+781 ft
-761 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Kerlaz (Finistère)
Starting from the small village of Kerlaz, descend into the Névet valley, a small river that flows into the sea at Plage du Ry (or Ris) in Douarnenez.Climb back up this valley to reach the edge of the Bois du Névet, which you will skirt around, then descend back to Kerlaz.A relatively hilly and wooded route.