Au Pays de Saint-Guihen, Landéhen: walk in Brittany

A 9.8 km loop in Landéhen, between history and nature: places of worship dedicated to Saint Guihen and the green Gouëssant valley.

Suggested time: 3 h 15
Type of place: Walking loop · Penthièvre
Atmosphere: Countryside and religious heritage.
Getting there: Landéhen

The route

Loop: the route returns to its starting point. Route: Département des Côtes-d'Armor (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2026-09-11.

Download the GPS track

GPX file, to open in a walking app (Komoot, OsmAnd, Garmin Connect, iPhiGéNie…).

Who this place suits

With family: 5/10
As a couple: 7/10
With friends: 8/10
Solo: 8/10
With a dog: 8/10
Reduced mobility: 2/10

These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.

About

Between history and nature: Landéhen probably owes its name to the Breton “lann”, a hermitage, associated with Guihen, Guildouin or Guehen, the town’s patron saint. The route is dotted with places of worship dedicated to him and other features of the town’s heritage, as far as the edge of the green Gouëssant valley. The loop is 9.8 km long, with 78 m of ascent; allow about 3 h 15 of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: the point marked on the map, in Landéhen. The official route, published by the Côtes-d’Armor département and updated on 11 September 2026, is shown on the map and can be downloaded as a GPX file to follow on your phone.

What you will see

9.8 km, about 3 h 15
78 m of ascent
Level: medium
Loop: back to the starting point
Heritage dedicated to Saint Guihen
Gouëssant valley

Tips on the spot

Start: the point marked on the map, in Landéhen.
The GPX track can be downloaded from the map: handy for staying on the right path at junctions.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the walk?

9.8 km, with 78 m of ascent, or about 3 h 15 of walking.

Where does it start?

The point marked on the map, in Landéhen. The route comes back to its starting point.

Source: Département des Côtes-d'Armor (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2026-09-11 via data.gouv.fr, updated 11 September 2026.

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