Plourivo walks

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The magnificent Penhoat-Lancerf pine forest and the majestic banks of the Trieux are the two main attractions of this hike. In addition to the Lancerf Chapel, this hike allows you to discover the Maison de l'Estuaire. This is infamous because, in 1924, the Traou-Nez site belonged to Pierre Quemeneur and Guillaume Seznec had agreed to buy it: this is where one of the very first episodes of the Seznec Affair took place...

In Breton, "glaz" refers to a colour found in natural elements, between blue, green and grey. It accompanies us on this route. The grey of the granite houses at the start and the mudflats at low tide. The blue-green of the bay, depending on the weather and the tides, which can be admired from the Kerroc'h tower. After Paimpol, the seaside town, comes Paimpol, the vegetable garden. The green-grey of the cabbage and artichoke fields. The little paths take us back to the old town where we can stroll, refresh ourselves or enjoy a crêpe.

This walk takes you through deciduous and coniferous woods where you can take the time to enjoy the cool air. You will also walk along farm tracks and past crops. After a few sections of road, which are nevertheless peaceful, you will return to the undergrowth and the coolness of the stream. This first part is fairly easy going. Then you will walk along the Leff river, with a few more technical sections, and the final climb will bring you to an unexpected finish. You will discover another part of the commune, not far from the Penhoat-Lancerf massif.

The three chapels of Plourivo are finally united in a single hike! Lancerf overlooks the Trieux, Saint-Ambroise has its miraculous fountain, and Saint-Jean is nestled in the hamlet of Penhoat. Three chapels, three different environments. A modest heritage, but one worth discovering. Hike along the edges of fields, farm tracks and pine woods. Finish your tour by sitting down at a picnic table facing the Trieux, just across the railway line. The setting is peaceful and relaxing.

Loop along part of the Trieux river towards the sea and back through the countryside.

This walk takes you along beautiful sunken paths lined with embankment walls to the heights of Beauport Abbey, where you can discover the deciduous and coniferous woods that dominate the site. You then descend towards the abbey, which you can see from the reed bed accessible via a walkway on stilts. You then reach Cruckin Island via the dyke and salt meadows. From there, you have a superb view of Guilben Point, Saint-Riom Island and the Mez Goëlo Islands.

From the port of Paimpol, once famous as the departure point for the Grand Cod Fishery with the Terre-Neuvas, and now known for its "Sailors' Songs" festival, we set off for Pointe de l'Arcouest, where the pier for the Île de Bréhat is located, and then on to Loguivy-de-la-Mer. We leave the shores of the English Channel for the mouth of the Trieux. Finally, after crossing the Pointe, we return to Paimpol to explore its pedestrianised streets.

This is an easy hike. Running along the shore, it offers breathtaking views of Beauport and Paimpol bays.

A magnificent walk through a pine forest. After following the Trieux river and passing through a tunnel through the hill, we walk alongside the Trieux tourist railway line to admire the chimneys of the Château de la Roche Jagu in the distance and reach the Saint-Jean Chapel. Don't be alarmed by the sound of gunshots: there is a clay pigeon shooting range nearby.

A relatively easy hike, but with some elevation changes. Half of the route runs along the Trieux River, with higher sections offering views of Château de la Roche Jagu and even the Lézardrieux bridge in the distance.

This hike is worth doing in any season, given the rich heritage you will encounter. It is even better in spring and summer when the coastline is particularly flowery (agapanthus, hydrangeas, etc.).

This hike offers fabulous scenery from start to finish, with some particularly remarkable viewpoints. Requires two vehicles, one in the small car park at the start of Kerpalud, the other at the port of Loguivy de la Mer. Otherwise, return via country roads and an additional 4 km. The path is accessible in all seasons but requires a good level of fitness due to the five climbs involved.

A sometimes uneven walk through the undergrowth along two Breton rivers, offering a different view depending on the tide level.

A pleasant route through the Pleudaniel countryside and along the Trieux, either overlooking it or running alongside it.Several beautiful wayside crosses mark this route, as well as two chapels.Discover a tide mill and oyster farming.

This hike has three parts, each offering a different landscape. First, there is a long walk along the Trieux. This leads to the remarkable site of Frynaudour (confluence, blue viaduct, wreck). The trail then follows the banks of the Leff with a few slopes. Finally, a walk along sunken paths and small roads will take you to the Trieux.

This lovely circular walk offers beautiful views of Paimpol Cove and its rocks, then at Pointe de Minard, a stunning view of the Plouha cliffs. You can admire the beautifully restored Craca Mill, the pretty Port de Port Lazo where you can stroll along the beach and, further on, enjoy free access to the statue park. The famous Porz Donan steps will take you to Pointe de Minard. The return journey will take you from hamlet to hamlet along paths that are often agricultural and through very wild valleys.

There are exceptional panoramic views along this section of theGR®34long-distance hiking trail, with the Anse de Paimpol, the panorama stretching from Beauport Abbey in the west to Paimpol and Ploubazlanec to Île de Bréhat, Roc'h du Chenel du Dénau, Grand Mez and Petit Mez de Goëlo, ending at Pointe de Plouézec in the east. To the south is Pointe de Minard, which marks the entrance to the Bay of Saint-Brieuc.

A long walk from port to port around Ploubazlanec, the bustle of Paimpol harbour, the peaceful tranquillity of Loguivy, the departure for Bréhat from the Arcouest pier and the oyster beds at Porz Even.

This section ofthe GR®34connects the Moulin de Craca on the heights of Plouézec to Beauport Abbey. To return to your starting point, take the road back, which offers views of Paimpol Bay and Bréhat Island. Once you have climbed back up to the plateau and passed Sainte-Barbe Chapel, follow the small, flat roads back to the mill.

This rural route in Goëlo, along a hilly route, half of which is in the woods, offers the chance to discover elements of heritage of great historical interest, such as the Saint-Jacques Chapel and the Lanleff Temple.Please note that from Crec'h Lanleff onwards, the route is not signposted, so it is essential to use the Visorando app with its GPS pin. This walk is best done between May and October as the route can be very muddy.

Plouézec is known to local hikers for the many steps onthe GR®34 trailthat crosses the commune. This route avoids almost all of them and allows you to discover, without too much effort, the beautiful views of Paimpol Bay, the built heritage (Saint-Riom Chapel, wash houses, fountains, stone houses), and the fields of flowers and vegetables. The route mostly follows sunken lanes, farm tracks and footpaths. In short: a short route, the most peaceful you can do in this area of famous Paimpol cliffs, and where you won't get bored because the route crosses very varied areas.

Second part of the Trieux estuary, starting from its mouth near Loguivy.

Loguivy de la Mer is a fishing village once renowned for blue lobster fishing. This loop will take you from the tranquil Gouern Bay to the peaceful and famous Launay Bay, known as "Sorbonne beach", to the Pointe de l'Arcouest, the landing stage for the island of Bréhat. You will enjoy splendid panoramic views of the Bréhat Archipelago.

The western part of Saint-Brieuc Bay on the Goëlo coast is known for its cliffs, which are among the highest in Brittany at Plouha (104 m). This coastline begins at Pointe de Plouézec and continues to Pointe de Minard.This loop allows you to walk along theGR®® 34 between these two impressive points, then continues through the valley of the Porz Donan stream and on to the small Saint-Riom chapel. Currently being revised

This route offers beautiful panoramic views of the mouth of the Trieux, Bréhat, Île Saint-Riom, Pointe de Bilfot, and the entire coastline from Pointe de Guilben to Paimpol Bay. The sites you pass are punctuated with anecdotes that immerse you in history: the little Sorbonne, fishing in Iceland and Pierre Loti, while introducing you to beautiful heritage sites (calvaries, chapels, farms) and local activities such as fishing at the port of Pors-Even.

We are now on theGR®34, a long-distance hiking trail dear to the Bretons as it runs along the entire coastline of our region. On this hike, we follow it northwards and, when we leave it, cross Le Paradis and finally rejoin it to admire the Trieux estuary.

This is a magnificent route through the Breton countryside, with everything we love: short steep climbs, sunken paths, undergrowth and a sublime riverside.

A stroll through the Pludual countryside: chapels, woods, fields, orchards, wash houses, fountains, etc. There is variety everywhere.

If you take this hike, even during the tourist season, you will encounter few people as it follows the island's shoreline as closely as possible. However, you will see all the island's must-see sights: Guerzido Beach, Paon Lighthouse, Saint-Michel Chapel, Birlot Mill, the Fort... This hike should be done with the help of a GPS or the Visorando app, which is the price you pay for getting off the beaten track. If necessary, there will always be a helpful sign to guide you back to the harbour.

Bréhat, an island known for its flowers; it has its own micro-climate that favours the growth of amazing, abundant and exotic flora. Bréhat is 3.5 km long and 1.5 km across at its widest point and consists in fact of two islands attached by a single stone bridge. Its proximity to the mainland, 15 minutes by boat, makes it a major destination for a day trip for walkers.

The village of Pleubian is known for its 15th-century pulpit-calvary, considered to be the first attempt at a historical calvary preceding the great Breton calvaries that were built throughout the 16th century. This route also takes you through the countryside, where market gardening is the main activity, then along the coastline of Grève de Brestan to Port Béni. On the way back, you can discover the Manoir de Kermoda and the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Brestan.

A sea and land circuit on the wild peninsula, to discover the mouth of the Jaudy and the oldest granite rocks in France, at Port-Béni (1.7 billion years old). Always check the tide times.

A very short hike that starts off the trail, following the right bank of the Jaudy estuary. It then quickly heads inland, offering some beautiful views of the sea. At the end of the trail, you can visit a very beautiful covered alley, which is well preserved. N.B. Do not undertake this hike at high tide (see practical information).