Quemper-Guézennec walks

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

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 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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.).

During this walk, you will discover Tréguier with its Saint-Yves cathedral, narrow cobbled streets and stone houses, including that of Ernest Renan, a famous writer of the late 19th century. You will also enjoy the banks of the Guindy, a small river that flows into the Jaudy. As both rivers are subject to tidal influences, it is advisable to set off an hour before high tide to make the most of the scenery.

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.

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

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.

From Tréguier, the town of Ernest Renan and capital of Trégor with its Saint-Yves Cathedral, come and stroll along the Guindy. You will then discover the small Kélomad Chapel, rebuilt in the early 19th century, and walk along the old Nord-Trégor railway line.

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.

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 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).

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 Pointe de Plougrescant is recognised around the world due to Castel-Meur: the house between the rocks. The hike starts at Saint-Gonery Chapel, equally famous for its crooked lead bell tower. The hike continues via the Baie de l'Enfer where you can admire the Jaudy estuary, then on to Pointe du Château - the most northerly point of this route - to see Castel Meur (private property) and finally to discover the gulf before returning to the departure point along the west coast of the point.

This route takes you on a tour of the different faces of the Plougrescant coastline, with a variety of landscapes. The islands of Loaven and Er, which punctuate the Jaudy estuary, are the scene of major oyster-farming activity at low tide. At high tide, the islands are popular for water sports, especially kayaking.Then there's the rugged coastline of the northern tip, where raw nature and moorland take on their full character.

This hike offers stunning views of the rocks sculpted by the sea over the centuries. You can imagine Napoleon, Mayan masks, dolphins... You'll shiver at the edge of the Castel Meur chasm. Let yourself be carried away by these sublime landscapes.