Santec walks

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

With alternating fine white sandy beaches, rugged rocky coastlines and green landscapes, the island of Léon enjoys a microclimate where early potatoes are the main crop, grown in soil fertilised by seaweed.

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.

This trail passes through three communes: Plouzévédé, Trézilidé and Tréflaouénan and takes you through fields, woods and along streams.The route is signposted in Turquoise Blue and White. A 10 km circuit with a possible short cut down to 8 km.

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).

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.

A beautiful hike, much of it taking place along the seafront corniche. Along the way, you can add a visit to a Gallo-Roman site and take a refreshing dip!

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.

From the small village of Locquémeau, after discovering Pointe du Dourven, which marks the southern side of the Léguer estuary, you are invited to explore the inland countryside of the "Lokémaltèques" before returning down the customs officers' path to admire the cliffs of Trédrez and the magnificent panorama of the Trégor coast. Please note: GR® trail diversion, see here

After crossing the Port of Locquémeau and the Pointe de Séhar, the route follows part of the GR®34 towards the Trédrez cliffs. The return journey is via small country roads, offering views of beautiful traditional buildings.

Locquémeau is known for its seaside. This short circuit takes you on a journey of discovery through the hinterland, passing through the small village and its beautiful church. You will also discover a discreet covered alley at the top of a cairn.

After following the coastline, this route takes you up to a higher point to discover Pointe de Séhar and the port of Locquemeau via a section of the GR®34 trail. Beautiful views of Lannion Bay.

The GR®34 leads to the Dourven site, which has unfortunately been partially disfigured since Storm Ciaran in November 2023, but still retains its charm for its views. The coastal path passes near Saint-Quiriou or Kirio Beach and its fountain. The rest of the route follows small roads to the village of Locquémeau and its beautiful church. Please note: GR® diversion, see here.

With its rich church and parish enclosure, Pencran stretches across the hill south of Landerneau and then plunges down into green rural valleys. The first part of this trail leaves the village and passes through residential neighbourhoods facing Landerneau. It then joins the countryside, following paths through the woods and farm tracks. In addition to the parish enclosure, you will discover the bucolic atmosphere of a tree-lined canalised stream and the surprising Fontaine de la Vierge (Virgin's Fountain), set in a small, well-preserved sanctuary.

Long loop taking a very beautiful section ofthe GR®®34on the Falaises de Trédrez to Saint-Michel-en-Grève. The return journey is via paths and small roads serving the hamlets. The route then rejoins theGR®®34for a short loop passing by the Pointe de Dourven. Please note: GR® diversion, see here.

An easy coastal walk. A short return trip toward the center of the island leads to a viewpoint and a superb covered walkway.

In the heart of the Huelgoat Forest, this woodland setting hides a wealth of heritage treasures. The Mine Canal will take you to the old silver-lead mine and then on to the most iconic sites in this legendary forest.

Discover the depths of Brest harbour via the Logonna-Daoulas coastal path. Please note: the coastal path between points 6 and 7 has collapsed (May 2025), so you will need to walk along the beach at low tide.

A Yellow signposted coastal walk with beautiful panoramas of the Brest harbour (Rade de Brest). ⚠️: Some paths are very wet when it rains or covered by the sea during high tides.

How to combine a visit to Brest with a beautiful walk: this walk takes you through the city centre neighbourhoods, the main streets, monuments and churches, the train station and the town hall. Start in the Recouvrance neighbourhood, then take Rue Vauban towards the Plateau des Capucins. Cross the Plateau des Capucins. Join and follow the Pont de l'Harteloire. Head towards Place Albert 1er, where you turn towards Saint-Martin. Join Rue de Richelieu to cross the Pont du Forestou bridge. Head towards Chemin du Merle Blanc before reaching the train station, then Brest Town Hall and walk up Rue Jean Jaurès to return to Saint-Louis Church. Cross Rue de Siam to reach Cours Dajot before reaching the Maritime Prefecture, Pont de Recouvrance and then the Tanguy Tower. Pass La Porte Jean Bart, then the Maison de la Fontaine before passing through the Jardin des Explorateurs to complete the loop.