Saint-Nic walks

Hike to the summit of Ménez-Hom (330 m), the highest point of the Montagnes Noires in Brittany. Great views of Douarnenez Bay, the Crozon peninsula and the Aulne maritime. A mecca for model aircraft enthusiasts.

Circuit combining a route through the countryside and a return via the coastal path with views of Douarnenez Bay.

Loop around Ménez-Hom, the last peak of the Montagnes Noires, via a country route on the east side before starting the climb to pass the two peaks of Le Yed (329 m) and Le Hielc'h (298 m). Wide panoramic view of the Aulne valley and its suspension bridge, the bottom of Brest harbour and the entire Bay of Douarnenez. Beautiful vegetation of low-lying heathland and flowering heather from June onwards. You can visit the imposing chapel (if open) and its enclosure with its 1544 calvary.

Ménez Hom, the last peak in the Montagnes Noires range, part of the Armorican Massif, rises to 330 m above Douarnenez Bay. Starting from the summit, this route descends on the west side, then goes around the north side through the Trégarvan Communal Forest and finally climbs back up on the east side. Beautiful views over Douarnenez Bay and the entire Châteaulin basin where the Aulne river flows.

Start at the summit of Ménez-hom (330 m) and descend on the west side with views of Douarnenez Bay. Stroll through pine forests to the banks of the River Aulne in Trégarvan, then return to the summit via the eastern side.

Follow theGR®34coastal path to Pointe de Tal ar Grip, where you can enjoy views of the long Pentrez Beach. Return along small roads to discover Saint-Sébastien Chapel and its fountain. Finally, return to the coastal path you took on the way out and notice how the landscape changes with the tide. (Please note) at the start, theGR® has been diverted along the road for about a hundred metres (information provided by a Visorandoneur)

Coastal circuit overlooking the bay of Douarnenez, passing by the Kervijen reed beds.The best time to see the dune flowers is May-June. Warning : GR® prohibited between (S/E) and (1) since March 2021. Study in progress, but no information on site.Possible detour via the place called "Le Marrou" (mountain bike trail).

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).

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.

Your path is the customs trail near Telgruc-sur-Mer, on the Crozon peninsula, at the tip of Brittany, has breathtaking panoramas in fine weather and thrills in rough weather.

A circular loop between the Aulne in its final meanders before its estuary in the Brest harbour and its last tributary, the Faou river. Several viewpoints on the left bank of the Aulne with Ménez-Hom, the new Térénez bridge, Landévennec and its abbey. Shellfish farming on the Faou river is currently limited to the cultivation of Pacific oysters.

Landévennec is well known for its new Saint-Guénolé Abbey, inaugurated in 1958, which attracts many worshippers, as well as for the ruins of the 10th-century Romanesque abbey church and its museum. The village is located at the confluence of the Aulne and Rivière du Faou rivers and offers a beautiful walk, best enjoyed at high tide.

Landévennec, at the end of the peninsula, offers several views of the last meanders of the Aulne before it flows into the sea at Brest harbour.This route, starting from the church and its marine cemetery, first climbs into the national forest and allows you to discover the Sillon des Anglais, a coastal strip of small rocky blocks.The end of the circuit runs along the foreshore where the Aulne meets the Rivière du Faou before reaching the sea.Also worth seeing are the ruins of the old abbey and its museum.

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.