Saint-Martin-des-Champs (Finistère) walks

After crossing a residential area via shaded paths, don’t be put off by a short stretch of tarmac running parallel to the main road. After Bot-Balan, the route consists solely of forest paths along the river. After the Chapel of La Salette, a magnificent covered walkway will take you back to the start.

An urban walk allowing you to explore the town and some of the artworks on the Morlaix Art Tour. There’s a bit of a climb towards the end to reach the Collège du Château and the station, but nothing too difficult.

Explore the narrow streets and traditional houses of Morlaix, then follow the Morlaix-Carhaix greenway and the Jarlot and Tromorgant valleys.

A walk to discover Morlaix. Along this route, you’ll find a few churches and chapels, including the beautiful Saint-Mélaine Church, some stunning murals, the viaduct, a lovely wash house and a few fountains, numerous medieval half-timbered houses, picturesque narrow streets, alleyways and stairways (which involve quite a bit of climbing), the former tobacco factory, the former monastic quarters on the town’s hillside, but also plenty of car parks and traffic – even right in the town centre – and the regrettable absence of the River Morlaix, which has been covered over by a car park upstream of the harbour.

This hike allows you to discover the Morlaix river and bay from the heights of Locquénolé. Splendid views await you.

Mathurine was a young girl who spent her holidays in Locquénolé in 1925, regularly sending postcards to her parents depicting various places in the village, accompanied by a short story. The village has devised this short walk taking in the sites shown on these postcards. It is marked by information boards. You’ll discover a beautiful church, a wash house and some remarkable trees.

This walk was created for guests at the Ferme de Croaz Men (Croaz Men on maps). However, part of the route described here, which bypasses the farm, is accessible to everyone starting from Garlan. It is a short circular route that takes you past a wash house, a few pretty houses with their hydrangeas, and crosses the River Dourduff. Guests at Croas Men, see this link.

A picturesque walk through woods and fields with panoramic views of Morlaix Bay.

This route allows you to discover the banks and estuary of the Penzé. Beautiful views of Morlaix Bay await you. Magnificent views of Saint-Pol-de-Léon, the Port of Roscoff, Callot Island and Carantec.

The coastal path in the commune of Carantec, a circular route starting from Henvic.

Starting from the village of Henvic, this circular route will take you to the foot of the railway viaduct on the Morlaix–Roscoff line, passing through fields and along the banks of the Penzé.

Barnenez is best known for the cairn that dominates the headland and stands out in the landscape. It is also a peninsula that you can walk around. Whether you walk along the Anse de Térenez or the Morlaix River, at high or low tide, you will find yourself in a multifaceted place, with the majestic site of the entrance to the Morlaix River and its iconic monuments as a backdrop.

A gateway into Finistère via the Monts d’Arrée: the small medieval town of Plougonven, with its parish enclosure, lies close to the Gaspern forest. At the southern end of this route, two menhirs stand alone in a field.

The Carantec headland, between the estuaries of the Penzé and the Rivière de Morlaix, extends to Île Callot. This walk, which should be started at low tide and when the tidal range is low, takes you around the whole island before following the north coast of Carantec, from beach to beach. At the end of the route, you can also explore the Claude-Goude Arboretum Park.

A charming little stroll on Callot Island in Northern Brittany. Pleasant beaches and a beautiful granite chapel, perched on a hill, enhance the walk. The island is home to a few houses, but above all a superb little chapel, visible from afar because it's perched on a hillock. The granite chapel is open to visitors. The walk is enhanced by beautiful beaches, as the northern part of the island is rather wild.

Discover the Finistère region of Trégor and the Bay of Morlaix, protected by Vauban with the Château du Taureau. Discover that here too you are in oyster country. You will also see the Barnénez peninsula, famous for its spectacular cairns: stone tombs dating from the Neolithic period (around 4,000 BC).

A walk to discover the beautiful Saint-Agapit Church in Plouégat-Guérand, with its rich collection of polychrome sculptures, as well as a pretty fountain. The main street, Place du Bourg, is lined with traditional village houses.

This is a short, easy route that takes you through the village and allows you to discover the fully restored Saint-Agapit Church, the Porz Meur Tumulus, which probably dates back to the Bronze Age, and the surrounding countryside.

A walk to discover a beautiful fountain, the Pen ar C’hra Fountain, followed by the village and the parish enclosure of St John the Baptist’s Church, with its Renaissance-style fountain, Feunten ar Bis, and its Oratory of the Coronation.

A hike mainly through the countryside along the Donan Valley, passing several fountains, the Saint-Mélar Chapel, the remarkable parish enclosure at Saint-Jean-du-Doigt, and a number of oratories. At the end of the route, a return trip along the coastal path offers a view of the sea. The starting point, near the beach, allows you to enjoy the beach at the end of the hike.

Pointe du Diben: a classic section ofthe GR®34coastal path, offering gradual views of Morlaix Bay and its many islands and peninsulas. Magnificent views stretching as far as Île de Batz and Roscoff, with landscapes that change completely depending on the tide, the colour of the sky and the light. Beautiful residences on the return route along fields and sunken lanes.

Hike along the GR®34 at the eastern entrance to Morlaix Bay. Not particularly difficult, but there are a few tricky descents and ascents. The trail passes by some magnificent properties and offers breathtaking views of Morlaix Bay. Best done in both directions, at different times of day and at different times of the tide.

This circular walk follows the coastal path (GR®34) to Pointe de Primel, then returns to the starting point via the inland route.

Starting from the village of Pont Menou, follow the River Douron to its estuary between the headlands of Locquirec and l’Armorique. After enjoying a few views of the open sea, you’ll return via the higher ground of the valley. The route passes through numerous hamlets, some with beautiful houses, chapels and fountains, as well as ancient Roman baths. You’ll also enjoy stunning views of the Tour d’Argent and Île Blanche manor houses.

From Perros to the pine forest, follow the customs path that winds through the heart of the Port du Diben and along the rugged coastline.

Mountains in Brittany? It's possible. Despite their low altitude, the Monts d'Arrée offer a real mountain setting with rocks emerging from the moorland. This route along the mountain ridges will immerse you in a landscape of heather, gorse and rocky ridges similar to those found in Ireland or Wales. Please note: Since the fires of summer 2022, a municipal decree prohibits passage through the peat bog before the point (10). The circular is currently impossible.

In the Armorique Regional Nature Park, at the foot of the Monts d’Arrée, starting from Plounéour-Menez—famous for its parish enclosure with its 17th-century triumphal arch—this route will take you, via sunken lanes and picturesque hamlets, to Le Relecq, known for its beautiful abbey founded in 1132. There you can see a large Romanesque church, the remains of a cloister, a pond and ancient gardens surrounded by moats. The route continues along the ridges.

Roc'h ar Feunteun, Roc'h Trédudon, Roc'h Trévézel, a line of jagged ridges. In the heart of the Armorique Regional Nature Park, the Monts d'Arrée rise up in a landscape of moors, heather and gorse. These landscapes give off a surprising impression, marked by unreality, mystery and authenticity, which we know well in inland Brittany.

This route follows the Sentier des DouaniersGR®®34coastal path for a third of the way and takes us along country lanes for the rest. Blue highlights: the sea cliffs, the headland and hillside of Beg an Fry, the sweeping views over the beaches. Green highlights: the tree-lined paths, the restored mill at Trobodec, the Chapelle de Christ and its fountains, the springs... A fine showcase of Northern Brittany.

Long and beautiful walk overlooking the bay, with some difficulties due to the length and elevation gain.

To walk around the Pointe de Locquirec, this route begins with a stretch through the countryside, past fields of artichokes and cereals, and through hamlets, before reaching the coast at the Douron estuary. It then follows the GR®34 coastal path, passing through the centre of Locquirec. You can enjoy Moulin de la Rive Beach on your return from the walk.

Route from Roscoff to the Sainte-Anne islet following the GR®34, with beautiful viewpoints.

This beautiful, unspoilt hike will take you through varied landscapes, passing by the fishing port, the marina and the yacht harbour. You will then enter the Roscoff countryside and finally visit the centre of Roscoff - a town of character - with its many shops and Breton restaurants.

Starting from Roscoff, this route will allow you to explore the Perharidy peninsula by skirting the Anse du Laber. It is an easy walk, following theGR®® route and a local footpath, offering, in a very pleasant setting, lovely views of Roscoff and the Île de Batz. Anse du Laber can be fully explored at low tide, and depending on the tide, the landscapes you see can be radically different.