Hiking in the Stangala Gorges
Fancy a walk in the heart of unspoiled nature just a stone's throw from Quimper? Hiking in the Stangala Gorges is the ideal getaway to recharge your batteries with family or as a couple. This 90-hectare natural setting, located between Quimper, Ergué-Gabéric, and Briec, offers total immersion in a wooded valley shaped by the Odet River.
Book one of the 23 modern and welcoming rooms at the Manoir de Kerhuel, just 10 minutes from Quimper, to discover the Stangala Gorges.
As you follow the trails, you'll discover stunning landscapes where flowing water winds between rocks, beneath a canopy of vegetation that lets in a soft light.
The site, classified as a "Site and Natural Monument of Artistic Character," is home to two protected species that you might be lucky enough to encounter: the Quimper snail and the royal fern, a majestic fern. To discover this setting, perfect for legends, you can choose from several suitable loops:
Along the way, you'll come across remarkable points of interest: the Pointe du Griffonès, which offers a striking view of the valley, and the descent to the Odet for a break by the water.
And also the Meilh-Poul footbridge, a vestige of an artisanal past with its old mills and bread ovens.
After a wonderful day hiking in the Stangala Gorges, rediscover the charm and tranquility of the Manoir de Kerhuel**** in Plonéour-Lanvern, just a few minutes from Quimper.
The perfect place to relax and extend your experience in the heart of Finistère!
Book one of the 23 modern and welcoming rooms at the Manoir de Kerhuel, just 10 minutes from Quimper, to discover the Stangala Gorges.
Discover the Stangala Gorges at your own pace
As you follow the trails, you'll discover stunning landscapes where flowing water winds between rocks, beneath a canopy of vegetation that lets in a soft light.
The site, classified as a "Site and Natural Monument of Artistic Character," is home to two protected species that you might be lucky enough to encounter: the Quimper snail and the royal fern, a majestic fern. To discover this setting, perfect for legends, you can choose from several suitable loops:
- Starting from Kermoguer, the L'Odet to Stangala Gorges loop (2 hours 20 minutes – 8.29 km) takes you through a varied route between rocky chaos, dense thickets, and natural viewpoints.
- If you prefer a shorter walk, opt for the L'Odet loop starting from Gourvily (1 hour 50 minutes – 6.71 km).
- For the more athletic, start from Croas ar Grac for a beautiful 3-hour 10-minute hike over 11.4 km.
Along the way, you'll come across remarkable points of interest: the Pointe du Griffonès, which offers a striking view of the valley, and the descent to the Odet for a break by the water.
And also the Meilh-Poul footbridge, a vestige of an artisanal past with its old mills and bread ovens.
After a wonderful day hiking in the Stangala Gorges, rediscover the charm and tranquility of the Manoir de Kerhuel**** in Plonéour-Lanvern, just a few minutes from Quimper.
The perfect place to relax and extend your experience in the heart of Finistère!
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