Plougonven walks

An entrance to Finistère through the Monts d'Arrée gateway: the small medieval town of Plougonven with its parish enclosure is very close to the Gaspern forest. At the southern end of this route, two menhirs stand in a field, seeking company. After extensive restoration, the 15th-century Mézédern manor house is still open to visitors in summer. Religious, secular and natural heritage are all on display here.

This is a short, easy route that takes you through the village and allows you to discover the fully restored Saint-Agapit Church, the Porz Meur Tumulus, which probably dates back to the Bronze Age, and the surrounding countryside.

This is an easy walk, except for the distance, which combines sunken paths and wide forest lanes, as well as chapels and castles, not to mention streams and brooks, with the English Channel as a backdrop.

This hike allows you to discover the Morlaix river and bay from the heights of Locquénolé. Splendid views await you.

Mountains in Brittany? It's possible. Despite their low altitude, the Monts d'Arrée offer a real mountain setting with rocks emerging from the moorland. This route along the mountain ridges will immerse you in a landscape of heather, gorse and rocky ridges similar to those found in Ireland or Wales. Please note: Since the fires of summer 2022, a municipal decree prohibits passage through the peat bog before the point (10). The circular is currently impossible.

Roc'h ar Feunteun, Roc'h Trédudon, Roc'h Trévézel, a line of jagged ridges. In the heart of the Armorique Regional Nature Park, the Monts d'Arrée rise up in a landscape of moors, heather and gorse. These landscapes give off a surprising impression, marked by unreality, mystery and authenticity, which we know well in inland Brittany.

Discover the superb panoramic views to the north and south from the summit of the Monts d'Arrée. This fairly strenuous hike takes you across the moorland ridges, through the small village of Plounéour-Ménez, and then along the wooded paths of the forest around La Feuillée.

The Beffrou Departmental Forest is a beautiful 611-hectare area! During this hike, which includes a few challenging climbs, you will only see tarmac when crossing roads. A pond, a covered walkway, a high point offering a view of the Monts d'Arrée and a chance to discover the local flora and fauna: here, everything grows in peace and tranquillity.

Hike along the banks of the Douron: nature, birds, tranquillity. The Saint-Haran circular route is part of the chapel route.

Discover the banks of the Douron, the coastal river that separates the Côtes d'Armor and Finistère departments. Right from the start, you will have to cross a pass: the Col de Saint-Haran (24 metres!), as indicated on the sign at the top. You will cross into a different department when you cross the bridge next to the Moulin de Moualhic, and again at Pont Menou.

A beautiful hike, much of it taking place along the seafront corniche. Along the way, you can add a visit to a Gallo-Roman site and take a refreshing dip!

This hike takes you from the foot of the Monts d'Arrée to the ridge, which rises to 385 m, with superb panoramic views on both sides.

The Pointe de Locquirec offers wonderful landscapes! From Pointe Blanche, the whole bay of Locquirec opens up to walkers, with a different landscape depending on the sea level, followed by the beauty of Kerboulic and its second homes, bursting with sunshine on the Plage des Sables Blancs and Pointe du Corbeau, and finally ending with Pointe du Château and the small port of Locquirec.

This easy hike will take you from one side of the Locquirec headland to the other, following the left bank of the Douron estuary, then through the countryside, vegetable fields and pretty valleys hiding small streams, until you reach the north-western coast of the headland. The GR® 34 offers beautiful views from the rocky points of Corbeau and Château. You will also walk along beautiful beaches, such as Sables Blancs, Porz Biliec and Fond de la Baie, where you can walk along the shore as you please, depending on the tide. You will also pass through part of Locquirec, where you can admire the church, the narrow streets, the small harbour and the seafront, which you will follow to the end.

In the heart of the Huelgoat Forest, this woodland setting hides a wealth of heritage treasures. The Mine Canal will take you to the old silver-lead mine and then on to the most iconic sites in this legendary forest.

The commune of Tréduder is bounded by three streams: to the west, the Roscoat; to the south, the Dour Plat, which flows into the Yar, marking the commune’s eastern boundary. This walk takes you along these streams, but numerous small streams feed into them, making certain sections very wet in spring.

Does the Rivière d'Argent (Silver River), which glitters beneath the canopy of trees, owe its name to its bright sparkle in the twilight, or is it the nuggets that have escaped from the old mine that give it such a luminous appearance? The walk, which follows the mine's supply channel and then the turbulent course of the river, may provide the answer. It appears that the route is no longer passable between points 4 and 6. If you venture there, please confirm this on the comments page.

This beautiful circular walk is divided into two parts. The first part follows the customs officers' path and runs along the seafront, passing numerous viewpoints, headlands and beaches until it reaches the banks of the Douron estuary. The second part winds through the countryside of valleys and hamlets, revealing pretty manor houses before reaching its climax at the seaside, at an altitude of 84 metres, at the top of the Grand Rocher, which offers an exceptional view of almost the entire bay of Lannion and the Plestinaise countryside.

The walk is mainly in the Forest of Huelgoat, starting from Lake Huelgoat with little elevation gain. Points of interest: the Devil's Cave, the Virgin's Household, the Trembling Rock, the Red Bridge, Artus' Cave, the Menhir of the Boar Pond, the Boar Pond, the viewpoint, Artus' Camp.

On the border between Léon and Cornouaille, at the foot of the Roc'h mountain range (Roc'h Trédudon, Roc'h Trévézel), the iconic backbone of the Monts d'Arrée, La Feuillée, Brittany's highest village, is well worth a visit.

Discover Grève Saint-Michel: a bay where the sea retreats more than 2 km; first by climbing the Grand Rocher for a breathtaking panorama, then, closer up, by walking along the beach, and finally, admiring it from the famousGR®34hiking trail. You will continue to admire Lannion Bay as you skirt around the Pointe de l'Armorique and, more specifically, the Pointe de Plestin, before following the Douron estuary, admiring the chapel and fountain, and returning to Saint-Efflam.

Long and beautiful walk overlooking the bay, with some difficulties due to the length and elevation gain.

A hike in the heart of the Huelgoat forest, rich in legends but away from the tourist trails. A typical Central Brittany landscape awaits you with forests, hills, valleys, rivers, houses, calvaries and Breton churches.

Barnenez is best known for the cairn that dominates the headland and stands out in the landscape. It is also a peninsula that you can walk around. Whether you walk along the Anse de Térenez or the Morlaix River, at high or low tide, you will find yourself in a multifaceted place, with the majestic site of the entrance to the Morlaix River and its iconic monuments as a backdrop.

A small seaside resort, Locquirec is the gateway to Finistère when arriving from the east via the north coast. The D142 crosses the Douron, which marks the boundary between the Côtes d'Armor and Finistère. During this walk, before reaching the golden sandy beaches, you will discover the rocky Pointe du Corbeau and then, inland, beautiful second homes, before arriving at the small fishing port and ending at the second rocky point: Pointe du Château.

This route allows you to discover the banks and estuary of the Penzé. Beautiful views of Morlaix Bay await you. Magnificent views of Saint-Pol-de-Léon, the Port of Roscoff, Callot Island and Carantec.

This circular route starting from Toul ar Villin will take you to the Port of Locquémeau and Pointe de Séhar via rural paths in the bocage countryside around Trédrez-Locquémeau. Take the time to stroll around the harbour and walk around Pointe de Séhar. If the tide allows, venture onto the sharp rocks and climb up to the place known as "Le Château". The return journey is via the GR® 34 coastal path, passing through Beg an Evned, the cliffs of Trédrez and Beg ar Forn. There are no particular difficulties on this excursion between land and sea, except for the hilly terrain of the coastline.

The Bay of Saint-Michel-en-Grève is one of the most beautiful in Trégor, despite the major cleaning problems caused by the presence of green algae. At low tide, the sea recedes so far that it is barely visible. At high tide, the waves break on the coastal road.

Discover the Finistère region of Trégor and the Bay of Morlaix, protected by Vauban with the Château du Taureau. Discover that here too you are in oyster country. You will also see the Barnénez peninsula, famous for its spectacular cairns: stone tombs dating from the Neolithic period (around 4,000 BC).

This short hike will take you to the ridges of the Monts d'Arrée, offering beautiful panoramic views of the Yeun Elez and introducing you to a village steeped in history.

A very beautiful hike along the cliffs of Trédrez-Locquémeau with varied landscapes (moors, cliffs, hedgerows and reed beds) and magnificent views of Grève Saint-Michel.

Pointe du Diben: a classic section ofthe GR®34coastal path, offering gradual views of Morlaix Bay and its many islands and peninsulas. Magnificent views stretching as far as Île de Batz and Roscoff, with landscapes that change completely depending on the tide, the colour of the sky and the light. Beautiful residences on the return route along fields and sunken lanes.

A beautiful hike around Lake Saint-Michel, with views of the Monts d'Arrée, discovering the Yeun Elez peat bogs, menhirs and legends dear to the writer Anatole Le Braz.

Hike along the GR®34 at the eastern entrance to Morlaix Bay. Not particularly difficult, but there are a few tricky descents and ascents. The trail passes by some magnificent properties and offers breathtaking views of Morlaix Bay. Best done in both directions, at different times of day and at different times of the tide.

From Perros to the pine forest, follow the customs path that winds through the heart of the Port du Diben and along the rugged coastline.

A charming little stroll on Callot Island in Northern Brittany. Pleasant beaches and a beautiful granite chapel, perched on a hill, enhance the walk. The island is home to a few houses, but above all a superb little chapel, visible from afar because it's perched on a hillock. The granite chapel is open to visitors. The walk is enhanced by beautiful beaches, as the northern part of the island is rather wild.

Le Yeun Ellez, which has been modified since the construction of the nuclear power plant in 1962, is now adorned with the Nestavel dam reservoir. In the past, only the desert moors gave this basin its wild dimension, which Breton legend says constitutes the 'Gates of Hell'. Let yourself be enchanted by the place and its legends. The rest of the route takes you up the two neighbouring peaks: Tuchenn Kador (384 m) and Menez Mikel (381 m).

Delve into the heart of the Monts d'Arrée on this beautiful hike that passes by two of its iconic peaks: Ménez-Mikel and Roc'h Cléger. Last stop: a strange megalithic alignment lost in the moorland of "An Eured Veign" (The Wedding of Stones).