Quimper walks

Semi-urban circuit towards the imposing Ty Mamm Doué Chapel. Alternating between streets, wooded areas and riverside paths.

Follow the Stéïr, then take the small streets to walk through the city centre and reach the Locmaria district and its Romanesque church. Walk along the Odet, the main river that crosses Quimper, following the old towpath and the quays.

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.

Discover the remains of the Manor of Saint-Alouarn and the mill, via the Quimper-Douarnenez bike route and country roads.

This route follows the route of the old Quimper - Douarnenez railway line.Along the way, take a short detour to pass through the village of Le Juch and cross Douarnenez along the seafront.

After following the Odet and the leat of the old paper mills, a beautiful circular route takes us through the wooded area of Stang Luzigou. On the way back, we pass through the Kerho Arboretum.Discover the Saint-Corentin Chapel in the hamlet of Kreïker.

Follow the Anse de Saint-Cadou to reach Pors Meillou on the River Odet: along the way, there are two castles and two chapels.

Following the former Quimper-Douarnenez railway line at times, take a detour to discover the Saint-Thégonnec Chapel and its fountain inside. Return to the village of Guengat via small country roads.

Country route starting from the hamlet of Kerdévot, famous for its chapel and enclosure. The route alternates between sunken paths, quiet roads and hamlets. Currently being revised

After passing the Lestremeur site, with its manor house and dovecote, continue through wooded areas to reach the Étang du Corroac'h. The return journey is via the greenway and then country lanes.

After walking through the countryside, visit the Roman baths at Perennou, which were restored in 2011, then return via the Lestremeur site and along the Combrit cove.

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.

In the countryside around Plogastel-Saint-Germain, this short route mainly follows paths lined with wooded embankments and passes through small woods and wetlands, which can be crossed via a long wooden walkway. During the walk, you will discover an old bread oven saved at the last minute, an old farmhouse and a well-maintained wash house.

Discover the village of Landudal with its two churches, located about 100 metres apart, which bear witness to its history.Walk along the sunken paths of the bocage countryside, which has been spared from land consolidation. Follow in the footsteps of Admiral Yves de Kerguelen, who discovered the southern islands in 1772, which still bear his name.A wonderful programme of discoveries!

Bénodet, Odet estuary and seaside resort. Follow the estuary and then the beach to reach the tip "Pointe de Bénodet", from where you can see the entire south coast. After passing through the town and its camping areas, return to the marina along "Anse de Penfoul".

This route will take you through the Bois de Roscouré, a protected natural area managed by the Conservatoire du Littoral, where old fountains and wash houses have been restored to their former glory. The return journey takes you along the right bank of the Odet as it approaches its estuary. Finish the route with a return trip to the Pont de Cornouaille, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the river and the port of Bénodet.

A loop that takes in the countryside rarely visited and the wild tip "Pointe de Combrit", on the Odet estuary.A picturesque view of Bénodet from the porty "Port de Sainte-Marine" and return via the bridle path in the polder.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After wandering through the streets and alleys of Locronan, follow the paths through the bocage to return via the Bois du Névet.

The Hent Glaz route (the Briec tour) showcases the surrounding countryside and the wetlands and woodlands of Briec through streams and warrens. You will discover panoramic views towards Landudal and Edern, a passage close to the Manoir de la Boissière, Anita Conti Park, the heights of Briec de l'Odet, then the future urban forest of 7,000 newly planted trees and beautiful meadows and wetlands that will remind you of a bayou. Don't be surprised to come across a deer or see a buzzard hovering above you in the unspoilt, natural vegetation, which is rich in biodiversity.

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.

After passing through the countryside north-west of Locronan, this route turns south-west and ends at the edge of the Bois du Névet. It continues mainly along the edge of the forest before returning to Locronan.

South of Briec, come and discover the Merdy countryside. Walk along the Langelin River where you may find a few trout fishermen. Finally, walk along the grounds of Manoir de la Boissière and cross its woods.

This is an easy walk around the reservoir, which supplies drinking water to eleven municipalities in the Pont-l'Abbé region. You can enjoy the peaceful, shaded surroundings and take the time to watch the birds that frequent this stretch of water: coots, gulls, grebes and a small colony of swans.

Île-Tudy remained a separate island until around 1850. With the creation of the Kermor sea wall in 1853, blocking the sea on the Pont-l'Abbé side, it is now a peninsula of the same name, located on the left bank of the river's mouth, opposite Loctudy on the right bank. It extends inland through a vast area of polders classified as a protected natural area. This circuit allows you to go around it via the polder. _

After walking along woodland paths to admire the manor "Manoir de Lestremec", we skirt the pond "Etang du Moulin Neuf".A short detour to enjoy the peace and quiet of the chapel "Chapelle de Kelou Mad" before returning along the greenway. The Pont-L'Abbé water tower as a landmark.

After walking along Cap Coz beach and continuing on the coastal path overlooking the Baie de la Forêt opposite Concarneau, you will take wide paths and small roads through the countryside.The end of the route takes you through the protected area of Penfoulic, with its woods and marshes, ending at Anse de Penfoulic.A route combining the charm of the sea and the bocage countryside.

Circuit along Penfoulic Cove (wintering area for brant geese) then passage in front of the Port-La-Forêt nautical centre.After a stretch through the countryside, return via Cap Coz beach.

From Cap Coz beach to Pointe de Beg Meil via the coastal path and the new developments built on land reclaimed from the sea.Discover the semaphore and the state-owned dune, then enjoy an easier return journey along small roads and paths that are slightly off the beaten track.

Via theGR®®34, the wooded coastal path runs alongside the Anses Saint-Laurent and Saint-Jean, opening onto the Baie de La Forêt-Fouesnant and ending at the famous Sables Blancs beach in Concarneau.This part of the circuit changes appearance with the tide.The return journey is via the Roscoff-Concarneau Greenway and then along a country road. Please note: the route has been modified, so please disregard previous information about the end of the route.

From the Bonne-Nouvelle Chapel, Kelou Mad in Breton, a route along a sunken lane and path bordering a wetland area where the Pont-l'Abbé River flows after passing through the Moulin Neuf reservoir leads to the edge of this body of water. The route continues around this reserve, created in 1977 to supply drinking water to eleven municipalities in the Pont-l'Abbé region. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful, shaded surroundings and take the time to observe the birds that frequent this stretch of water.

Behind the Mousterlin Dunes, the Mer Blanche is a small inland sea that fills up with each tide. The shallow depth of the sand on this foreshore gives the illusion that the sea takes on a whitish colour. It is a very popular spot for birds: waders, shelducks, egrets, herons...

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.

This route from north to south of Pont-l'Abbé allows you to discover pieces of the town's history. The Saint-Jacques de Lambour Chapel with its decapitated bell tower is a reminder of the Red Cap Revolt of 1675. The greenway follows a section of the old Transbigouden railway line that linked Pont-L'Abbé to Quimper and operated until 1963 the Château des Barons, built in the 13th and 14th centuries by the Barons of Pont, who became powerful lords, the inhabited bridge and, finally, the 19th-century towpath , built to cope with an increase in traffic and tonnage in the port.

This short walk from Pont-l'Abbé offers a wealth of heritage. It starts on the towpath along the river and continues through the woods past the Manoir de Trévannec before returning to the starting point.

This semi-urban route begins with a visit to the Jardin des Camélias, which has been recently renovated but is little known despite its location in the heart of the town. It continues with a tour of the main monuments of Pont-l'Abbé before heading out into the countryside on the outskirts of Tréméoc and returning to the starting point via a greenway and the banks of the Pont-l'Abbé river.

Wooded route following the right bank of the Pont-L'Abbé river towards its estuary between Île-Tudy and the port of Loctudy. The river is dotted with small private islands connected to the bank by a bridge.After passing by the Chapelle du Croaziou chapel, the return journey takes you through the countryside along a long farm track.The landscape in the first part of the route is completely different depending on the tide level.

Starting in the Edern countryside, this hilly route leads through woods to one of the ridges of the Montagnes Noires and one of the highest points, offering extensive views over the west of the Châteaulin Basin to the sea. The route takes you through the "Jardin Picart", a botanical garden on the side of a rocky moor, the result of a long-term project by an enthusiast. Discover the heritage of two chapels, a fountain, a wash house and an old wicker-making workshop.

The route mainly follows small country roads and beautiful trails, allowing you to discover three chapels.Vast panoramic views of the Montagnes Noires.

The Pointe de BegMeil is bordered by the sea, yet this route turns its back on it.This circuit offers the chance to discover another aspect: the bocage. Walk along sunken lanes, through hamlets and past old farms, bordering the Mousterlin Marshes in places.

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".

The first part of the route is in the countryside, returning via the coastal path overlooking the bottom of Douarnenez Bay.

After a walk along the coast, you will pass through a marshland area to discover the Saint-Nicodème Chapel and its fountain. Return via the countryside overlooking Douarnenez Bay. Please note:GR® prohibited between (1) and (2) since March 2021. Study in progress but no information available on site. Possible detour via the hamlet of Le Marroux (mountain bike trail).