Walking tours Discover Fouesnant-les Glénan at your own pace

In Fouesnant-les Glénan, a walk is an invitation to relax and contemplate.

Between white sandy beaches, coastal paths, peaceful woods and panoramic views of the Glénan archipelago, every step brings you a little closer to nature. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or an occasional walker, alone, with family or friends, the region offers a wide range of routes to suit all levels. Put on your trainers and let yourself be seduced by the beauty and richness of the local landscapes.

The GR34 coastal path the star of Fouesnant walks

Also known as the “sentier des douaniers”, the GR34 is the most seafaring of the long-distance footpaths, and also the most emblematic in Brittany. In Fouesnant, it runs along 17km of coastline, offering an incredible blend of the region’s finest features: wild coves, fine sand dunes, craggy rocks and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Not forgetting, in the distance, the Glénan archipelago with its islands and islets on the horizon.

➡️ Distance: Varies according to section
➡️ Difficulty: Easy to moderate
➡️ Benefits: Seascapes, biodiversity, natural and cultural heritage

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The most beautiful walks to discover Fouesnant-les Glénan

The diversity of Fouesnant-les Glénan’s natural spaces makes it an area with many faces. The signposted footpaths are a great way to discover the local flora and fauna at your own pace, walking along sunken paths, marshes, dunes and creeks.

The Mousterlin marshes: total immersion between marshes, dunes and ocean.
Le bois de Penfoulic: a shady walk in the heart of a rich ecosystem, with part of the route accessible to all.
The Beg-Meil creeks: a walk high up under the pine trees, with a view of the creeks and their translucent waters below.
The Cap-Coz tour: a route along the beach and the calm waters of the headland, ideal for a peaceful stroll.

Autour de la chapelle Sainte-Anne

Autour de la pointe du Cap-Coz

Au coeur des marais de Mousterlin

Les criques de Beg-Meil

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Breton Riviera walks explore the Pays Fouesnantais

With over 200km of footpaths spread across the 7 communes of La Riviera Bretonne (Fouesnant, La Forêt-Fouesnant, Bénodet, Saint-Évarzec, Gouesnac’h, Pleuven and Clohars-Fouesnant), there’s no shortage of opportunities for walking. Thanks to the signposted itineraries of the Balades en Pays Fouesnantais, you can move easily from the sea to the countryside, discovering a variety of landscapes and villages with character.

25 circuitsto explore

spread over the 7 communes, i.e. 200 km of waymarked footpaths

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4 themeswalks

Seaside, Natural areas, Countryside and Heritage

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1 guideto support you

available at €10 from the three tourist offices

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1 applicationto download

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Immersive digital walks for connected hiking

Discover Fouesnant’s nuggets on audio-guided tours! Three digital trails invite you to discover the area in a different way, with anecdotes, personal accounts and geolocated points of interest. The texts are short, the voice is soft… Let yourself be lulled into a sense of security as we tell you stories! Use your smartphone to guide you along geolocated trails and enjoy enriched content.

In the footsteps of Marcel Proust in Beg-Meil: a literary and historical walk in the footsteps of the writer and his friend, the musician Reynaldo Hahn, with whom he stayed in Beg-Meil in 1895.
From Pen an Cap to Penfoulic: an itinerary between land and sea, discovering the rich flora and fauna in the heart of Fouesnant’s natural landscapes.
Foën à bicyclette: a rural cycle ride in the heart of the Pays Fouesnantais, ideal for exploring a rich heritage and discovering sometimes unsuspected treasures.

The walks can be found on the free CityGem mobile application. You can also download the PDF booklets or pick them up in hard copy from the Tourist Office.

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Prepare your walk Practical advice

Before setting off on a walk, make sure you’re properly equipped: suitable footwear, water, sun protection, tide tables… and why not binoculars for birdwatching! At the Tourist Office, you’ll find maps of all the walking routes, personalised advice and tips for a successful hike.

Our ideas for walks in Cap-Coz

Du Cap-Coz au centre-ville

Autour de la pointe du Cap-Coz

Le bois de Penfoulic

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