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The Kergoat Route
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.
In the woods of Saint-Gildas between the chapel and the wind turbines.
From the clearing surrounded by beech, chestnut and cypress trees, discover the long Saint-Gildas Chapel and, a little further down, its associated fountain, then venture into the Saint-Gildas woods overlooking the Châteaulin valley. Continue through this area where there are numerous wind turbines.The long climb up the old Châteaulin-Quimper Roman road may leave you panting before you reach the bare heights of Ménez Quelc'h.
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On the heights of Locronan
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.
Locronan Mountain Route
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.
Along the sunken paths around Locronan
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 and its bocage
After wandering through the streets and alleys of Locronan, follow the paths through the bocage to return via the Bois du Névet.
The small troménie route of Locronan
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.
Hike around the St. Alouarn mill
Discover the remains of the Manor of Saint-Alouarn and the mill, via the Quimper-Douarnenez bike route and country roads.
Around the logging trails of Aulne by the Vieux-Bourg
Make your way gently along the the Aulne following the logging trail. Views over the lock keepers’ houses located on the other side. Passage through the Vieux-Bourg and its St-They church, the birthplace of the parish of Lothey until 1846.
Anse de Tréfeuntec route
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".
Via the Sainte-Brigitte Chapel and the Bois de Névet
From the valley where the Ruisseau du Ris flows, passing through the edge of the Bois de Nevet, this route, alternating between paths and small country roads, allows you to discover the small Chapelle Sainte-Brigitte, isolated in its green setting.A short stretch on the Voie Verte reminds you of the former railway line that operated from 1884 to 1988.
The Odet at the Stangala Gorges
The Odet River first rolls its cool waves through gently rolling hills, wooded countryside and long meadows.Then, suddenly, upstream from Quimper, it carves out a narrow, deep gorge and describes a surprising "hairpin bend" around the Griffonès cliff, creating a wild, winding ravine framed by woods, rocks and moors.It is this discovery that I invite you to explore.
On the edge of the Bois du Névet
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.
Circuit of the Canal and Stang Luzigou
After skirting the Odet and the reaching of the old mills, a beautiful loop takes us through the wooded area of Stang Luzigou. On the return journey, pass through the Kerho Arboretum.
Discover the Saint-Corentin Chapel in the area known as Kreïker.
Kervijen Cove Circuit
Coastal circuit overlooking the bay of Douarnenez, passing by the Kervijen reed beds.The best time to see the dune flowers is May-June.
Warning : GR® prohibited between (S/E) and (1) since March 2021. Study in progress, but no information on site.Possible detour via the place called "Le Marrou" (mountain bike trail).
On the north-western outskirts of Quimper towards the Chapel of Ty Mamm Doué
Semi-urban circuit towards the imposing Ty Mamm Doué Chapel. Alternating between streets, wooded areas and riverside paths.
Coastal path of Douarnenez Bay via Pointe de Tal ar Grip
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)
Karreg an Tan (Roche au Feu) and the countryside around Gouézec
Two loops in Gouézec: at an altitude of 279 m, one of the highest points in the Montagnes Noires, the Karreg an Tan summit offers a beautiful 360° panorama of the Aulne valley, the Monts d'Arrée and the Bay of Douarnenez.Its name comes from the fact that, during the Norman invasions in the 9th century, a lookout would light a fire there to warn the population, which could be seen from across the Châteaulin basin. Back at the car park, a second loop leads through the countryside in the lower part of Gouézec.
Around and on the peaks of Ménez-Hom
Loop around Ménez-Hom, the last peak of the Montagnes Noires, via a country route on the east side before starting the climb to pass the two peaks of Le Yed (329 m) and Le Hielc'h (298 m).
Wide panoramic view of the Aulne valley and its suspension bridge, the bottom of Brest harbour and the entire Bay of Douarnenez.
Beautiful vegetation of low-lying heathland and flowering heather from June onwards.
You can visit the imposing chapel (if open) and its enclosure with its 1544 calvary.
Aulne towpath and Notre-Dame de Kerluan Chapel
Let's take a leisurely stroll along the canalised Aulne for about 6 km, passing three locks. Then let's head back up small roads towards the Notre-Dame de Kerluan Chapel. Let's climb a little further to finally descend back down to the banks of the Aulne.
The Ménez Hom tour through the Trégarvan Communal Forest
Ménez Hom, the last peak in the Montagnes Noires range, part of the Armorican Massif, rises to 330 m above Douarnenez Bay.
Starting from the summit, this route descends on the west side, then goes around the north side through the Trégarvan Communal Forest and finally climbs back up on the east side.
Beautiful views over Douarnenez Bay and the entire Châteaulin basin where the Aulne river flows.
From the summit of Ménez Hom to the banks of the Aulne via Trégarvan
Start at the summit of Ménez-hom (330 m) and descend on the west side with views of Douarnenez Bay.
Stroll through pine forests to the banks of the River Aulne in Trégarvan, then return to the summit via the eastern side.
Ménez-Hom circuit
Hike to the summit of Ménez-Hom (330 m), the highest point of the Montagnes Noires in Brittany.
Great views of Douarnenez Bay, the Crozon peninsula and the Aulne maritime.
A mecca for model aircraft enthusiasts.