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Tro Ploue in Plouay
Le Tro Ploue invites you to explore the paths around the village and between the towns. A nature walk through Manehouarn Park, Bois Coët Fao and the Saint-Sauveur valley. A historical walk to discover religious buildings, crosses, fountains, etc.
Towards the Sainte-Anne-du-Scorff Chapel from Guilligomarc'h
Starting from Guilligomarc'h, this 16km hike follows both banks of the Scorff between Moulin du Stang and Pont Kerlo, passing by the Sainte-Anne-du-Scorff chapel and the old Paou paper mill.
It will allow you to discover a beautiful wild river with cool, fast-flowing waters
Cléguer station route
A beautiful, shaded walk between the Crano stream and the Scorff.
The Scorff at Pont Kerlo
Starting from Kerlo Bridge, a short hike of about 10km will take you along the right bank of the Scorff to the Moulin du Roc'h site and its motte-and-bailey castle. Then, climbing up to the plateau, you will discover the chapels of Locmaria-Grâce and Sainte-Anne, which overlook the valley. The return journey follows the opposite bank of the Scorff.
Loop via Berné, Saint-Caradec, Trégomel and Kernascléden
This loop invites you to cycle through the heart of a landscape typical of central Brittany. As you ride along, you will pass through villages and hamlets, discover chapels, churches and fountains, and enjoy superb views of the surrounding countryside, with a magnificent shaded road running alongside the Scorff valley. Halfway up the hill, stop off at the medieval hamlet of Pont Callec, a must-see in the Pays du Roi Morvan!
Your visit to Kernascléden will be an opportunity to enter the famous Notre-Dame de Kernascléden church with its flamboyant Gothic architecture, which houses one of the two danse macabre scenes in Brittany. Opposite, the Maison de la Chauve-Souris (Bat House) will tell you all about the world of this mysterious mammal.
Designed to combine leisure and discovery, this loop proposed by the Roi Morvan Community is suitable for electric bikes (e-bikes) or hybrid bikes.
An ideal circuit for lovers of cycling, natural heritage, architecture and history.
From Hennebont to Pontivy via the towpath
Or how to take a leisurely trip from Hennebont to Pontivy? There are a few sections with cars and lots of pedestrians at the start and finish, but otherwise it's just hikers and cyclists. It's a peaceful route for walking or cycling.The landscape changes as you follow the river, making this a peaceful walk, but it can be challenging: 60 km there (and possibly the same back).Here and there, you will find places to quench your thirst and eat, but make sure you take everything you need with you. Enjoy the peace and quiet and the countryside.
Around Hennebont and the towpath
An easy loop starting from Hennebont. Pass through Saint-Antoine, Saint-Gilles, the Quelennec lock, and return to Hennebont via the towpath through Lochrist.
9/08/2023 Message from the moderator: following feedback, the hike has been modified at point 9 to avoid passing through private property.
Bubry village circuit
Walk around and through the village of Bubry along sunken paths and through woods. The walk offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and allows you to discover the village's religious heritage, its church and presbytery, the Sainte-Hélène Chapel, its fountain and its wash houses.
The long route in Bubry
The Grand Route de Bubry will charm you with its diverse paths and trails lined with embankments. A beautiful day trip through the heart of the countryside with its green landscapes, passing through villages with preserved traditional houses and close to chapels and fountains.
Goden Marsh and banks of the Blavet
A peaceful walk on the outskirts of the town of Lanester around the Marais de la Goden, whose banks have been developed for walking without getting your feet wet, then along the Ria du Ruisseau du Plessis.
Pass by the small Chapel of Saint-Guénaël and its fountain, then the banks of the Blavet facing the Bay of Pen Mané, where the two rivers of Lorient meet: the Blavet and the Scorff.
Kerhervy boat cemetery circular
This walk takes you along the Blavet estuary, between woodlands and salted meadows. Beautiful landscapes, fauna, flora, and a fascinating boat cemetery.
Cycling between Persquen, Lignol, Guémené-sur-Scorff and Locmalo
This circuit invites you to explore central Brittany, a hilly countryside dotted with cultivated fields, woods and peaceful landscapes. Along the route, you will discover a rich religious heritage: chapels and churches with remarkable architecture, open to the public and accompanied by information panels recounting their history.
The route will also take you to the commune of Guémené-sur-Scorff, where you can discover the Bains de la Reine (Queen's Baths), the remains of the Rohan castle, the Maison Limbour and half-timbered houses. This loop also offers superb panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, for an experience that is both cultural and natural.
Cycling between Le Faouët and Priziac
This loop allows you to discover the varied heritage and landscapes of the communes of Le Faouët and Priziac. It is both pleasant and interesting, with many tourist attractions, such as the 16th-century market halls and the Faouët museum, the ecomuseum and the covered alleyway of Botquenven, and the courtroom in Priziac. Punctuated by magnificent panoramic views throughout the route, you will also discover religious heritage, including the famous St Fiacre chapel and its rood screen. An ideal route for an outing with family or friends.
Cycling between the chapels of Sainte-Barbe and Saint-Fiacre in Le Faouët
This loop, suitable for all ages, invites you to discover the history and religious architecture of Le Faouët, with visits to the iconic Sainte-Barbe Chapel and Saint-Fiacre Chapel. A stop in the village allows you to stroll under the market halls and visit the museum, or simply enjoy a gourmet break in one of the shops or restaurants available.
Cycling between Priziac and Langonnet
This easy, accessible loop takes you to the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Langonnet, a remarkable site in the Pays du Roi Morvan that is not to be missed, as well as two archaeological sites: the Tumulus and Motte Castrale de Kermain. You will also discover chapels, churches and fountains, as well as the courtroom in Priziac.
At the end of the route, extend your walk with a relaxing break at the Lac du Bel Air in Priziac, where you can picnic, go paddleboarding, windsurfing or pedal boating, or simply enjoy the natural surroundings. There is also a well-equipped children's playground by the lake and at the Pontigou pond in Langonnet.
The Ellé Valley around Sainte-Barbe
Another walk to recharge your batteries in the heart of nature for hikers who are not afraid of having to bend down to avoid fallen trees and springs that wet the paths.
To the west of Le Faouët, the Ellé flows through a fairly narrow, wooded valley with rocks on either side and in the riverbed. At the top, along the valley, are picturesque hamlets and, above all, the Sainte-Barbe Chapel.
Route of Sainte-Barbe and Saint-Fiacre chapels in Le Faouët
Starting from the 16th-century market halls of Le Faouët, this route climbs up a very pretty rocky path to the Sainte-Barbe plateau, where you can discover the site of the Sainte Barbe Chapel, built between 1489 and 1512. The site is known for its pardon. The path descends towards the fountain and the banks of the Ellé, a fast-flowing river winding between two steep banks. The path follows the river, then heads through the woods towards the Saint-Fiacre Chapel. Built between 1450 and 1480 in a flamboyant Gothic style, it has a splendid polychrome wooden rood screen. The climb back up to the village is through the woods, passing through the beautiful hamlet of Kerly.
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