The top 3 for the sportiest
Ready to give your legs a workout? Here are our top 3 hikes for sporty types! Trails that will get your calves pumping, but will also offer breathtaking views.
The Crêtes trail at Gourin
Leaving from the old gatehouse, you will follow the green route no. 7 (Roscoff-Concarneau).
This old railway line between Carhaix and Rosporden was used to transport stone,slate and kaolin from quarries in the Gourin and Guiscriff region, and contributed to the development of agriculture, as well as transporting passengers.
The last train whistle was heard in Gourin in 1967! At the village of Conveau, you start to climb towards the Montagnes Noires ridge line, which offers some lovely viewpoints.
The Pontkalleg to Berné trail
From the chapel of Sainte-Anne-des-bois, you cross part of the Pont-Calleck estate. Perhaps the name rings a bell? The revolt led by the Marquis of the same name, at the head of a section of the Breton nobility, to oppose the royal authorities, who wanted to impose taxes on the Bretons that undermined their privileges.
Before entering the forest of Pont-Calleck, which covers 543 hectares, you will walk along the banks of the river Scorff, renowned for its fario trout. Stop off at the medieval hamlet, a testament to the way of life in days gone by.
The sources of the Aër
From the village of Locuon, you'll discover the Ploërdutaise countryside, criss-crossed by little sunken lanes and pretty villages full of character.
Crossing the Bois du Launay, a magnificent forest estate, is sure to bring you peace and quiet, relaxation and rejuvenation. An ancient Roman road will take you to the site of Locuon, where a small chapel has been built in a former Gallo-Roman quarry.
To help you
You can buy the route sheet of your choice for €0.50 or the complete topoguide (39 loops) for €9 at one of the two reception desks of thePays du Roi Morvan tourist office. All the routes are signposted in yellow and numbered. You can also download all our walking routes in gpx mode.
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