Walk
Les Hauts de Dinéault
Dinéault · Finistère
A 12.7 km loop on the heights of Dinéault, among the slopes of the Menez-Hom: streams, hamlets and a 360° view as far as Menez Quelerc’h.
- Suggested time
- 3 h 10
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Menez-Hom
- Atmosphere
- Hills, streams and hamlets.
- Getting there
- Dinéault (Finistère)
The route
Loop: the route returns to its starting point. Route: Communauté de communes Pleyben-Châteaulin-Porzay, Licence Ouverte 2.0.
Download the GPS trackGPX 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
This trail explores a part of the Menez-Hom dotted with streams, which is why it serves as a water catchment area. It alternates climbs and descents across the slopes, with a 360° view at times over the village and countryside of Dinéault, as far as Menez Quelerc’h. The start is at the Cinq-Chemins crossroads, on the road from Dinéault to the Menez-Hom, near the marker for the Véyer mill (private). The hamlets of Le Cosquer, Kernalivet, Kerdréolet, Ty Ganévet, Ménic, Ty Pavec, Treffiec, Kerguilly and Ruminiou punctuate the route. The tourist office rates it medium to difficult. The loop is 12.7 km long; allow about 3 h 10 of walking. Start: the Cinq-Chemins crossroads, on the road from Dinéault to the Menez-Hom. The official route, published by the Pleyben-Châteaulin-Porzay community of communes, is shown on the map and can be downloaded as a GPX file to follow on your phone.
What you will see
- 12.7 km, about 3 h 10
- Loop: back to the starting point
- The slopes of the Menez-Hom
- A 360° view in places
- Hamlets of Dinéault
Tips on the spot
- Start: the Cinq-Chemins crossroads, on the road from Dinéault to the Menez-Hom.
- You can extend it with a climb to the nearby summit of the Menez-Hom.
- 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?
12.7 km, or about 3 h 10 of walking.
Where does it start?
Cinq-Chemins crossroads, on the road from Dinéault to the Menez-Hom. The route comes back to its starting point.
Source: Communauté de communes Pleyben-Châteaulin-Porzay, Licence Ouverte 2.0, via GeoBretagne.
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