Tréméven (Finistère) walks

The Roscado-Pontégan route, following in the footsteps of the Chouans. Highlights include the parish enclosure at Tréméven, Roscado Manor, the Chouan Cross, Pontégan Bridge spanning the River Isole, a ruined mill, the Poachers’ Rock, and an ancient Roman road.

The walk first takes you from the Chapel of Saint-Diboan (in the hamlet of Loc Yvi) to the consecrated fountain of the same name. The shaded path then winds its way into the unspoilt Ellé valley, the natural boundary between the regions of Cornouaille and Vannes, with its striking rocky outcrops and boulder fields shaped by erosion, and its steep-sided valleys carved out by small rapids (known as ‘froud’ in Breton).

Listed as a historic monument, the manor house was a jewel of its era during the 15th and 16th centuries. Its main building and outbuildings, including a chapel and a half-timbered farm building, bear witness to the power of its owners. The Domaine de Kernault is a 30-hectare park owned by the Finistère Departmental Council. The natural environment is preserved through its woods, ponds and meadows. Near the manor house lies an exceptional collection of cider apple orchards.

A circular walk on the northern side of the Forest of Toulfoën, offering views of a chapel, the Chemin du Duc, Carnoët Castle and the Bishop’s Chair.

Walk through the heart of the Carnoët Forest, taking in the Tailors’ Pond, the Kerguéguen Stele, the Frout and Fontaine au Loup streams, and the Devil’s Bridge.

In the heart of Finistère, between Le Faouët and Quimperlé, the River Ellé has carved its way through the Armorican Plateau. Emerging from gorges 80 metres deep, the river rushes for 300 metres between enormous blocks of granite smoothed by millions of years of erosion: this is the Roches du Diable, one of Brittany’s most beautiful rock formations.Its name has ancient origins: the Breton name for the river, Ellez, means ‘hell’. Legend tells of a confrontation between Saint Guénolé, founder of the parish of Locunolé, and the devil, who hurled enormous boulders at him before plunging into a bottomless chasm. The devil’s hand, seat and bed… the rocks still bear the marks.From the footpaths overlooking the valley, a striking panorama opens up onto the rugged landscape and white-water rapids that attract kayakers every winter. The walk follows the river and its mill for nearly 5 km, as far as Locunolé, crosses the Moulin Neuf bridge and reveals some of the many facets of this rural area.

Rédéné is a commune in Finistère. It is situated in the Vannetais region, 8 km from Quimperlé. This grand tour of Rédéné is designed to provide a 10 km route for runners. But it also allows all walkers visiting Rédéné to explore the neighbourhoods of this charming Breton village. Setting out in search of the village’s three fountains adds a little extra interest.

A peaceful walk, part of which is through the heart of the forest and part along the banks of the beautiful Laïta. There are many places with picturesque names (Fontaine aux Loups, Fontaine des Dimanches, Pont du Diable, Pont de Pierre, Port du Passage, Étang de Tailleurs, etc.), which bear witness to the former life of the "forest people".

Starting from Kerlo Bridge, a short hike of about 10km will take you along the right bank of the Scorff to the Moulin du Roc'h site and its motte-and-bailey castle. Then, climbing up to the plateau, you will discover the chapels of Locmaria-Grâce and Sainte-Anne, which overlook the valley. The return journey follows the opposite bank of the Scorff.

This route will take you on a tour of two beautiful Breton rivers, the Scorff and the Ellé, and three old mills: the Kerlégant, Mohot and Stall mills.

Starting from Guilligomarc'h, this 16km hike follows both banks of the Scorff between Moulin du Stang and Pont Kerlo, passing by the Sainte-Anne-du-Scorff chapel and the old Paou paper mill. It will allow you to discover a beautiful wild river with cool, fast-flowing waters

A walk through the Thuriennoise countryside.

A short hike in the countryside of Saint-Thurien and along the banks of the Isole river, starting from the village of Saint-Thurien.

This fairly long walk allows you to discover the different aspects of nature in this pretty corner: cliffs overlooking the ocean, streams and green corridors, diverse forests. It also has the advantage of being able to start directly on foot from the village of Moëlan. Another advantage is that there are many variations that allow you to make the walk shorter or longer.

From the Domaine du Lain to the Étang du Verger, along the Scave and the Ruisseau du Moulin de Kerrousseau, wander through the woods and shaded paths. Discover the natural and historical heritage of these protected areas. On your return, take a leisurely stroll through the estate’s park and admire its variety of trees, including remarkable specimens over a century old.

Close to the town of Quéven, this walk takes you along paths around the Val Quéven Golf Course, through woods and fields and alongside streams. You’ll be able to explore the former seigneury of Kerrousseau, situated on a promontory overlooking the lush Scave Valley.

A beautiful hike through the woods in the communes of Quéven and Gestel, following the course of the Scave stream and the Scorff river. The route has been adapted to take into account sunlight and weather conditions (muddy valley floors). It is advisable to do this hike when the tide is high in the Scorff river (beautiful scenery), avoiding spring tides with a coefficient > 95.