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Rosporden walks
Greenway and Locjean route
Visorando Member
7.73 mi
+233 ft
-243 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rosporden (Finistère)
Walk near the ponds of Rosporden, on the greenway, and return via small paths.
Ponds and the Voie Verte in Rosporden
6.57 mi
+72 ft
-79 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Rosporden (Finistère)
After going round the two largest ponds in Rosporden, this route sets off to explore a third, overgrown with vegetation.
The route continues through the countryside along quiet country lanes and farm tracks.
From the old Locjean station, the return journey is a gentle walk along the Voie Verte.
An easy route, suitable for families.
Ponds, countryside and greenway around Rosporden
7.03 mi
+164 ft
-174 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rosporden (Finistère)
Rosporden is known as the “town of ponds”.
After a tour of the ponds, the route continues through the Rosporden countryside to the Locjean Chapel. The return journey follows the greenway and the edge of the ponds.
La vallée de l'Aven et la campagne de Melgven
7.80 mi
+410 ft
-417 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rosporden (Finistère)
La vallée de l'Aven et la campagne de Melgven au départ de Coat Canton à Rosporden.
Three chapels circuit in Melgven
6.61 mi
+269 ft
-285 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Melgven (Finistère)
A walk in the Melgven countryside, along sunken lanes and small roads, discovering three chapels.
Garden and banks of the Moros from Cadol Chapel
2.98 mi
+128 ft
-151 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Melgven (Finistère)
Starting from Saint-Grégoire Chapel, one of the five chapels in Melgven, this short route takes you to a beautiful garden, created during the Covid pandemic, which continues to improve: a real gem for passers-by.The return journey takes you along a fun route beside the Moros stream, where there are more surprises to discover. Many thanks to the people who have created these beautiful features, tucked away in the countryside, for us to enjoy free of charge.
Circular Locmaria-Hent
6.20 mi
+423 ft
-417 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Melgven (Finistère)
Country route, alternating between small roads and sunken lanes, starting from the listed chapel of Locmaria-Hent.
The Jet route
5.46 mi
+463 ft
-466 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Elliant (Finistère)
A countryside route following the course of the river "Le Jet".
In the countryside around Elliant
6.55 mi
+367 ft
-377 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Elliant (Finistère)
In the peaceful countryside, walk along grassy, stony or sunken paths linking farm tracks, as well as a few sections of quiet country lanes leading to farms.
The route is mostly shaded.
The countryside around Saint-Yvi via the Bois de Pleuven
6.50 mi
+335 ft
-318 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Yvi (Finistère)
This circular route, which presents no real difficulty, winds through the countryside of Saint-Yvi, which is bisected by the expressway.The route, shared with mountain bikers, features numerous well-shaded sunken lanes, quiet country roads and a cycle path.Views to the south over the ocean and to the north over the Mont d’Arrée.
Brunec Water Reservoir and the right bank of the Étang du Moros
3.56 mi
+328 ft
-331 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
From the village of Beuzec-Conq, a district of Concarneau, head down a small country road to the old Moulin de la Haie, which was one of the many water mills once in operation. Continue along a beautiful wooded path to reach the Brunec reservoir, then follow the route overlooking the right bank of the Moros.
A final shaded climb alongside a stream, passing an old fountain, takes you back to the starting point.
Please read the practical information for the banks of the Moros carefully.
Castle of Kériolet and pond of Moros
5.18 mi
+210 ft
-217 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
Descend for a circuit around the pond of Moros.Nice view of the manor of Stang-ar-Lin, nicknamed "the Pink Castle". On the way back, visit the grounds of the castle of Kériolt".
Walk along the Anse de Saint-Laurent
2.77 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
A short, very easy return walk along the GR®34, by the water’s edge with magnificent views along the coast.
Anses Saint-Laurent and Saint-Jean and Voie Verte in Concarneau
7.41 mi
+266 ft
-256 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
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.
Route de Lanriec via Anse du Moulin in Mer
6.31 mi
+102 ft
-131 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
From the small village of Lanriec and its listed church, this route leads to the long Anse du Moulin à Mer, where the Minaouët River flows, to the Pointe de Grignallou and its small lighthouse, then along part of the Anse de Pouldohan.
The return journey is via quiet back roads and the old Quimperlé-Concarneau railway line.
Anse Saint-Jean, seaside and old railway tracks in Concarneau
7.22 mi
+295 ft
-299 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
This route follows part of the old Concarneau-Rosporden railway line, now converted into a greenway, then the line that connected the station to the port (port junction), and then runs along the seafront from the fishing port to Anse Saint-Jean, via theGR® 34.
Greenway, Vallon du Zins and Anse de Saint-Jean north of Concarneau
5.35 mi
+243 ft
-240 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
Three very different atmospheres on this walk in Concarneau:The greenway, a former railway line towards Rosporden.The Vallon du Zins, which has retained its wild character despite being in the heart of the town.The coastline via the beaches of Sables Blancs, Kernous and Anse de Saint-Jean.
Discovering Concarneau: sea and town
5.87 mi
+161 ft
-180 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
This urban route allows you to discover the famous walled town of Concarneau, flanked by the fishing port and the marina. The route continues along the coastal road towards the beaches of Cornouaille and Sables Blancs.
The end of the circular route passes through the Dorlett valley, the old railway line and the Kerandon district and valley.
Kersaux and Minaouët coves, starting from Passage Lanriec
6.94 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
The first part of this route follows the coastal path between beaches, cliffs and rocky outcrops, all the way to the tidal mill nestled at the far end of Anse du Minaouët, offering stunning views of Concarneau, the Ville Close and Baie de la Forêt.The second part passes through a more densely built-up area and holds a few surprises, such as the discovery of paths, wetlands and small woods that are little known, perhaps even to the locals of Concarneau.
Minaouët tide mill circuit
7.76 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
The route offers picturesque and varied landscapes.A magnificent view of the entrance to Concarneau harbour and its walled town, a coastal path dotted with beautiful granite rocks leading to a ria where a perfectly preserved old tide mill surprises us; it's worth stopping here.
Greenways and seaside in Concarneau
5.94 mi
+210 ft
-233 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
A hike through varied landscapes, allowing you to discover the greenways of Concarneau and the beauty of the seaside from the Plage des Sables Blancs.
Baie de la Forêt
13.71 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
A pleasant walk along the customs officers' path.
Bois d'Amour and Bord de l'Aven
6.12 mi
+272 ft
-249 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Pont-Aven (Finistère)
In the footsteps of "Gauguin at Nizon" (Christ Vert or "Green Christ") and Trémalo chapel (Christ Jaune or "Yellow Christ")The route follows the forest "Bois d'Amour" and Aven River banks.Return along country paths.
Bois d'Amour, banks of the karstic cave and ruins of Rustéphan from Nizon
7.60 mi
+361 ft
-344 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pont-Aven (Finistère)
Starting from Place des Grands Chênes in Nizon, walk through the Bois d'Amour and along the banks of the karstic cave to reach the Chapel of Trémalo, passing by the ruins of Rustéphan and ending at the superb Church of Nizon and its calvary.
Tour of Pointe du Cabellou
3.24 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 30
Moderate
Departure from Concarneau (Finistère)
A route taking you around the Pointe du Cabellou opposite Concarneau, passing the 18th-century fort and Saint-Fiacre Chapel.
Please note: This route is impassable at high tide as the lack of a continuous coastal path means you have to cross the beach and rocky areas.
These sections have led me to classify this hike as Moderate.
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