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La Pointe des Renards and Le Conquet via Lochrist
Visorando Member
6.39 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Conquet (Finistère)
Starting from the small village of Lochrist, whose chapel was the parish church of Le Conquet until 1856, take the coastal path that will lead you to the port of Le Conquet, passing several small beaches along the way. After walking along part of the ria, return to your starting point via a small country road, keeping the sea in sight at all times.
Around Trez Hir, seaside resort
5.90 mi
+407 ft
-394 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Locmaria-Plouzané (Finistère)
After running alongside Sainte-Anne Beach, watched over by the statue of the saint, the coastal path leads to the seaside resort of Trez Hir and continues towards Fort de Bertheaume. The return journey, via small streets and paths, allows you to discover the rest of the countryside, which is gradually being swallowed up by urban development. The route ends with a visit to the small village of Cosquer, where old farmhouses have been beautifully restored.
Circular Le Conquet Trébabu, between land and sea
9.79 mi
+640 ft
-627 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Conquet (Finistère)
This route will take you through the rolling countryside of Trébabu, rich in history with its manor houses and chapel. You will then reach Ilien Beach and return to Le Conquet by following the large Blancs Sablons Beach and then going around the Kermorvan peninsula and its lighthouse. You will finish by walking along the Ria du Conquet, a natural area rich in biodiversity and popular with birdwatchers.
Around Le Conquet, the port at the end of the world
11.48 mi
+410 ft
-407 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Conquet (Finistère)
This route combines several trails already available on Visorando. It takes you through the Ria du Conquet, its fishing port and jetty for the Ponant Islands, as well as the Pointe de Kermorvan, a peninsula fortified since prehistoric times.
The walk continues along the beautiful Plage des Blancs Sablons beach before returning through the countryside and the small, history-steeped village of Trébabu.
Discover a rich religious heritage: four churches and chapels.
Ria du Conquet
3.23 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Conquet (Finistère)
Discover the bottom of the Ria du Conquet by crossing the footbridge, a landscape that changes with the tide.A glimpse into industrial history: the old iodine factory dating from 1830.
From Pointe Saint-Mathieu to Fort Bertheaume
9.54 mi
+692 ft
-682 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Plougonvelin (Finistère)
Circuit from Pointe Saint-Mathieu to Bertheaume via the path to discover the entrance to the Rade de Brest.
The return journey is a little way back from the coastal path
Kermorvan peninsula circular
3.34 mi
+135 ft
-161 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Le Conquet (Finistère)
Facing the Ponant Islands, which include Ouessant and Molène, the Pointe de Kermorvan offers a panoramic view of the coastline from the Pointe Saint-Mathieu in the south to the Pointes d'Ilien and du Corsen in the North. At its tip, the lighthouse marks the entrance to the Port du Conquet. The peninsula still preserves vestiges of Vauban's fortifications, as well as numerous defensive remains of the Atlantic Wall.
From Pointe de Kermorvan to Illien
7.13 mi
+404 ft
-394 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Conquet (Finistère)
Discover Anse des Blancs Sablons: from the fortified peninsula of Kermorvan to the small anchorage of Illien, along the dune massif owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral.
Between land and sea in Locmaria-Plouzané
5.53 mi
+449 ft
-440 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Locmaria-Plouzané (Finistère)
After travelling through the countryside on hilly, shaded roads, full of flowers in spring, enjoying beautiful views of the sea and the Crozon peninsula, you will descend to the wild, authentic coastal path...
Between land and sea around the Pointes du Minou
5.66 mi
+463 ft
-463 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Plouzané (Finistère)
This circuit combines exploration of the hinterland, passing through Lesconvel, which consists of a manor house, a small ruined chapel, a small house with a bread oven, and a pond (a former fish pond).
The return journey follows theGR®34coastal path, which passes through the imposing batteries, remnants of the Second World War, which were used to control the entrance to the Brest channel, and ends opposite the Pointe du Petit Minou and its lighthouse.
Coastal path towards Anse de Bertheaume and the surrounding countryside
11.96 mi
+925 ft
-925 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Plouzané (Finistère)
From the Pointe du Petit Minou, the coastal path along the top of the cliff overlooks the rocky coastline, dotted with a few sandy coves. Further on, towards Anse de Bertheaume, several small beaches are popular with bathers in the summer months.
Along this stretch of coast, a few remains of the Brest strait defences serve as a reminder of the strategic importance of this area.
The return journey, via small country roads and paths, will take us to the site of Lesconvel, a beautiful ruin.
Pointe du Corsen circuit
7.58 mi
+522 ft
-512 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ploumoguer (Finistère)
Coastal path passing through Pointe du Corsen (the westernmost point of mainland France), where the theoretical boundary between the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean is located. This is also where the CROSS is located, which is responsible for monitoring the Ouessant Rail and coordinating sea rescue operations for the Breton coast.
Lamber countryside via the Kerloas Menhir and the Kéramézec viewpoint
6.28 mi
+417 ft
-433 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Ploumoguer (Finistère)
Starting from the small village of Lamber, a countryside route along small roads, farm tracks and sunken paths.
Passes by the imposing Kerloas menhir, the tallest in Brittany, and the Kéramézec viewpoint, the highest point in the Iroise region. From the top of this beautifully landscaped spot, the view stretches from the Crozon Peninsula to the Abers region, taking in the islands of Molène and Ouessant.
Trézien loop via Porztevinie, Île de Seigle and the Route de Kervilon
3.12 mi
+161 ft
-151 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Plouarzel (Finistère)
This circuit takes you on a loop from the village of Trézien, with beautiful views of the Iroise Sea and Ouessant. You will pass through the village, the lighthouse and the Porztevinié campsite (where drinks are available in summer) before ending up at the Presqu'Île de Seigle or Ségal, then heading back up the Kervilon road and turning towards the village of Trézien. This circuit is a loop that can be started anywhere, but is best done in a clockwise direction.
From Plouarzel Town Hall to Porscuidic
2.94 mi
+16 ft
-217 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from Plouarzel (Finistère)
A walk from the village of Plouarzel to the Porscuidic campsite, avoiding traffic as much as possible via a track barely passable by cars between Toul-An-Dour and Kervilon and a cycle path for at least 80% of the route. I did it to go and get some bread at Maison Kérénneur.
From Camaret to Camaret via Pointe de Pen Hir
8.15 mi
+548 ft
-551 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Camaret-sur-Mer (Finistère)
This third stage of the Crozon circuit is short but well worth spending time on. It offers superb sea views, culminating in the high cliffs of Pointe de Pen Hir and the Tas de Pois. There is also a wealth of heritage to discover: a chapel, the Vauban Tower and old military structures, rows of menhirs, and the remains of a manor house...
Camaret Tower
10.16 mi
+692 ft
-692 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Camaret-sur-Mer (Finistère)
From Camaret harbour, follow the coastal path via the famous Pointe de Pen Hir. Return to face the panorama of Brest harbour.
Circular route from Porz Tévigné to Kervilon
2.27 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Plouarzel (Finistère)
This is a countryside walk with sea views that takes you through a beautiful part of Plouarzel, the Iroise Sea and the Ouessant archipelago, with views of Lampaul and the Four lighthouse at Porspoder. A real feast for the eyes on a fine day.
The headlands of Pen Hir, Toulinguet and Grand Gouin
7.02 mi
+446 ft
-436 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Camaret-sur-Mer (Finistère)
A wonderful walk on the Crozon peninsula. With its steep cliffs, sandy beaches and prehistoric stone circles, this is one of the most beautiful walks in Brittany.
Loop between the Lannic neighbourhood and the village of Lampaul-Plouarzel
2.88 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Plouarzel (Finistère)
Take a short walk between the Lannic car park in Plouarzel and the village of Lampaul-Plouarzel, along the coast and then inland. This walk allows you to see the entire coast, from Le Rumeur to Porspaul, before heading back up to the town centre via the main road. The return journey is via a small road in the hinterland. This loop is also pleasant in the opposite direction, with the return journey facing the Iroise Sea and the Ouessant archipelago.
Around Saint-Renan and Locmaria
7.79 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Renan (Finistère)
Circular route around Saint-Renan and Locmaria, Lake Ty Colo and Lake Pontavennec, the Source de l’Ildut in a marshy area rich in biodiversity, its rolling countryside and its woods.
Tour of the three lakes and Saint-Renan town centre
5.21 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Renan (Finistère)
An easy, flat walk around the three lakes in Saint-Renan. There is also a slight detour through the medieval town centre of Saint-Renan.
These lakes are artificial. Previously, there were tin quarries here. In the 1960s, these were gradually converted into lakes. Lake Ty Colo is home to water sports activities such as a wakeboarding centre.
The town of Saint-Renan is an important medieval town. The town centre still bears traces of this.