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Via the Sainte-Véronique Chapel and the Étang du Mur
A route in the countryside just outside Quimper, taking in the Sainte-Véronique Chapel and the Étang du Mur. A moderately undulating route where you can enjoy the peace and quiet as soon as you leave the tarmac sections.
Cheffontaines Castle and Saint-Thomas Chapel
This route between the countryside and residential areas takes you along the vast grounds of the Château de Cheffontaines (30 hectares), following part of its long avenue lined with beech trees.
Pass by the Chapelle Saint-Thomas, set in lush green surroundings.
Anse de Saint-Cadou towards Pors Meillou
Follow the Anse de Saint-Cadou to reach Pors Meillou on the River Odet: along the way, there are two castles and two chapels.
Around the marina at Port-La-Forêt
A short family walk through the large marina of Port-la-Forêt, part of Kerliven beach and the Ria de la Forêt-Fouesnant.
Around La Forêt-Fouesnant via Loc Amand
A hike between sea and land: the Ria de la Forêt-Fouesnant extended by the superb Port-la Forêt marina, the large Kerleven Beach with views of the open sea. Pass through a wood bordering the Anse de Saint-Laurent. The return journey along the small roads may seem long, but the discovery of the old priory of Loc Amand and the Chapel of Pénity in its green theatre completes this route.
Countryside and sea around La Forêt-Fouesnant
The route alternates between a first section in the countryside on the heights of La Forêt-Fousnant through a wood and then quiet little roads lined with tree-lined embankments.The second part runs along the coast via Anse de Penfoulic (a wintering area for barnacle geese) and continues opposite the Port la Forêt marina and along the ria.
Around Port-la Forêt and Anse de Penfoulic
Sea route, running along Kerleven Beach, crossing the large marina of Port-la Forêt and continuing along Anse de Penfoulic, which opens onto the open sea.
Circular Bois de Pleuven route via the Manoir de Toulgoat
This countryside route alternates between sections deep within the Bois de Pleuven and areas on the edge of the woods, bordered by meadows and fields.
The return journey along small roads takes you past the Manoir de Tougoat, whose entrance gate is a listed historic monument.
Via Anse de Penfoulic and the La Forêt-Fouesnant estuary
An easy route along the Anse de Penfoulic and then the La Forêt-Fouesnant estuary, opposite the imposing Port la Forêt marina, a hub for water sports. The return route follows the protected natural marshland area.
The landscape changes dramatically depending on the tide level. This is a wintering ground for several bird species, including the common shelduck and the brant goose.
Autour du Cap Coz en passant par le bois et le marais de Penfoulic
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 of Penfoulic Cove and Cap Coz Beach
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 to Beg Meil
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.
Anses Saint-Laurent and Saint-Jean and Voie Verte in Concarneau
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.
The banks of the Odet and Mont Frugy as seen from the Créac’h Gwen leisure centre
A semi-urban route via the Créac’h Gwen leisure centre, then along the Odet via the towpath. The climb to Le Frugy, which overlooks the town, offers a beautiful view.The return route takes you through Locmaria, Quimper’s historic district with its Romanesque church and former priory.There are numerous information boards detailing the town’s history.
The countryside around Saint-Yvi via the Bois de Pleuven
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.
Anse Saint-Jean, seaside and old railway tracks in Concarneau
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.
Along the banks of the Odet on the Gouesnach side
On the Gouesnac'h side, access to the banks of the Odet is relatively limited. After a stretch through the countryside, this route allows you to follow this coastal river for about 3 km.
Be aware of the tide times: at high tide, the site is only accessible when the tidal coefficient is below 60. For greater safety, it is best to go at low tide.
Southern districts of Quimper
A suburban route offering various views of Quimper, mainly of the south-western part of the upper Tourelle district, then Frugy and the heights of Kernoter.Passage along the Odet, the Créac’h Gwen leisure area (mistakenly marked as Guen on the map).Return via the Bois de Kéradennec and the peaceful haven of Vallon Saint-Laurent.
Anses du Petit Moulin and Groasguen
A peaceful walk and a beautiful discovery of the Petit Moulin and Groasguen coves leading to the Mer Blanche, a lagoon located behind the Dune Domaniale de Mousterlin. These coves are wintering grounds for Brent geese.
Kerdévot route
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
From Prat-Maria to Le Braden, via Kerustum and Vallon Saint-Laurent
A long walk through the south-east of Quimper, taking in green, wooded areas and pedestrian shortcuts often known only to residents of the adjacent streets. A semi-urban route passing largely through woods, parks and shaded footpaths or cycle lanes.
Around the former Gourmelen Hospital and Quimper’s small gardens
An urban stroll slightly off the beaten track: around the former Gourmelen Hospital (early 19th century), with its magnificent old trees and palm trees, returning via the Jardin de la Retraite, the cathedral and then the old theatre and its garden.
Please note a message left by a user on 25 June 2024:
1 - It is no longer possible to enter through the gate of the former Gourmelen Hospital; all entrances are closed as major works are due to take place. Therefore, there is no longer any access to the park.
2 - Access to the Max Jacob Theatre and its gardens is also closed due to works, until January 2025.
Family walk at the Vire-Court site
This circular loop, mainly through the forest, offers beautiful views of the meandering Odet river and a stunning vista of Kerambleïz Castle perched on the hilltop.
Also worth discovering is the Rossulien Mill, which was restored in 2020 and is now operational (free to visit).
À l'Ouest de Plomelin par le Golf et l'Étang de Kerbernez
Passing by the Rossulien site and its mill, then below Kerambleïz Castle which overlooks the Odet, this route continues along a quiet path that runs alongside Kernernez Golf Course to rejoin the banks of the Odet.After going round the Étang de Kerbernez, the return journey takes you through the Plomelin countryside.
Coastal path between Cap Coz and Beg Meil
Round trip walk along the coastal path leading to Cap Coz.
Through the Beg Meil bocage
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.
Along the Odet river via Corniguel and Kéraval Castle
Route south of Quimper following the towpath to Port du Corniguel, the city's maritime gateway. Continue along Kérogan Bay to discover Kéraval Castle.
Via Mont Frugy to Quimper
A short stroll through Quimper starting from the Locmaria district, with its Romanesque church and priory, the Henriot pottery works and Pascal Jaouen’s School of Artistic Embroidery.Walk along the Odet river and its many footbridges before climbing Mont Frugy, which towers over the town at a height of 70 metres.
Fountains, gardens and footbridges in the heart of Quimper
Starting from Kerfeunteun, in the northern district of Quimper, head down into the heart of the city to discover some of its beautiful gardens, stroll along the River Odet, crossed by numerous flower-covered footbridges, and through the small cobbled streets.
Along the way, you will see Saint-Corentin Cathedral, the former bishop's palace and the Max Jacob Theatre, three of the city's most iconic monuments.
La Mer Blanche near Mousterlin
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...
Beg ar Vir nature reserve, Penfoul Cove and Bénodet Tower
Starting from the Beg ar Vir nature reserve with its old ferryman’s house, the route runs along both sides of Anse de Penfoul.It crosses Bénodet with its seafront, beach and two harbours.Beautiful views beneath the Cornouaille Bridge.
Bénodet Tower
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".
Heritage walk in Quimper
This walk through Quimper will take you back in time and allow you to discover part of this city of art and history.
From Beg Meil to Pointe de Mousterlin via the Marais de Mousterlin
An easy and pleasant walk to explore the Mousterlin Marshes and the Pointe de Mousterlin.
Sea and countryside around Pointe de Beg Meil
This route allows you to discover several aspects of the Pointe de Beg Meil, a tourist hotspot since the second half of the 19th century: a coastal path that winds its way between beautiful private properties at the start, then opens up later on, passing through the countryside and residential areas via small roads and paths, the edge of the Mousterlin marsh and finally returning along the large beaches and the dune planted with conifers, the symbol of this point.
Greenways and seaside in Concarneau
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.
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.
Kercaradec route from Kermoysan in Quimper
Starting from a highly urbanised area, this route passes through the small Bois de Kerjestin wood and leads into peaceful countryside, circling the hill of Kercaradec, an ancient Gallic archaeological site.
Numerous streams line this route, accompanying walkers with their gentle murmurings.
Around the Marsh and Polder of Mousterlin
This route takes you around the Mousterlin Marsh and Polder and offers beautiful views of this protected area where rustic herds graze. Along the way, you will discover the Kerbader Chapel and its fountain in a nearby meadow. After crossing the marsh on a boardwalk, the return journey takes you along the coastal path, offering views of the open sea.
Around Pointe de Mousterlin
This route combines sections along the coast via paths at the top of the dunes with a route through the Mousterlin marshes.
Along the Mousterlin Dune
Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the dune, on the sea side on the way there and the lagoon side on the way back.
A breath of fresh sea air guaranteed.
The route changes with the tide, especially in the lagoon.
Please note: walking on the beach can be tiring.
The rear of the dune between WP and is closed by municipal decree until the end of August to protect nesting areas.
(4) A breach has formed in the dune.
Discovering Concarneau: sea and town
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.
Roscouré Wood and the right bank of the Odet
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.
Mer Blanche and Chapelle Saint-Sébastien starting from Mousterlin
From Mousterlin, a path at the top of the dune leads to Kerler Beach, offering views of the open sea.
The route continues along paths that skirt the Mer Blanche lagoon, a small inland sea that fills with each tide, leading to the recently renovated Chapel of Saint-Sébastien.
A breath of fresh sea air guaranteed.
The hillsides of Penhars
Explore the hillsides of Penhars via the Bois du Séminaire and the Bois d'Amour, cross the ZUP and its allotments, discover the Manoir de Kermoysan tucked away amongst the buildings, and follow the Odet along the towpath: a varied itinerary on the outskirts of Quimper.
Through the Kerfeunteun neighbourhoods north of Quimper
A short peri-urban route to explore this rapidly changing area in the north.
Sea and marshes between Mousterlin and Beg Meil
Starting from the small municipal port of Mousterlin, this route allows you to explore the natural area of the Mousterlin Marsh on both the sea and marsh sides.
Extensive views of the entire coastline.
Brunec Water Reservoir and the right bank of the Étang du Moros
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
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".
From Sainte-Marine to Saint-Vennec via the polder and the wash houses
This route passes through numerous wetlands. The ten or so fountains and wash houses visited are, with one exception, maintained by the Mein ha Dour association with the support of the local council. Woodland and undergrowth alternate with a few tarmac sections. Some sections are not signposted. The Chapel of La Clarté (Saint-Vennec) and the farms at Roscanvel and Le Creac’h are of particular interest.
Baie de la Forêt
A pleasant walk along the customs officers' path.
Canal and Stang Luzigou route
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.
Route pédagogique along the Odet Canal
This canal was built between 1852 and 1858. It carried water from the Odet to the mill, where its power was used to drive the machinery and was essential for the production of paper pulp.
The paper mill closed in 1983, rendering the canal obsolete.
A educational route, marked by 9 information panels, has been created by the departmental council, which owns a large part of the site, the municipality of Ergué-Gabéric and the O.N.F.
Come and explore it.
Around the Odet at Stangala
This short walk allows you to explore a part of the Stangala site that is relatively steep and to follow the River Odet.
Returning via a small road allows you to complete a circular route, avoiding the more difficult sections.
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.
Along the Odet at Stangala
Between Quimper and the commune of Ergué-Gabéric, the 80-hectare Stangala communal property features deep gorges carved out over time by the Odet, which sometimes resembles a mountain torrent, leaping over rocky outcrops. This route allows you to follow part of the river's course, from calm areas to more turbulent ones. The end of the route crosses a wild wooded area.
Discover Quimper and its two rivers
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.
Kermabeuzen Valley via Saint-Conogan Chapel
Very close to Quimper, this route takes you through the Kermabeuzen valley, which has retained its wild character and is dominated by the viaduct of the North-West bypass.
On the way back, you’ll pass through a quiet woodland.
Kermabeuzen Valley Route
The route crosses the wild Kermabeuzen valley, passing under the new viaduct to reach Toulgoat Manor.
Kersaux and Minaouët coves, starting from Passage Lanriec
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
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.
Tour of Île-Tudy
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.
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