Tro ar Vourc’h, Coray: walk in Brittany

An easy 5.3 km loop around the centre of Coray, through the Foenneg Lenn park and the historic hamlet of Porlazou, with no difficulty.

Suggested time: 1 h 20
Type of place: Walking loop · Haute Cornouaille
Atmosphere: Countryside and small heritage features.
Getting there: Coray (Finistère)

The route

Loop: the route returns to its starting point. Route: Communauté de communes de Haute Cornouaille, Licence Ouverte 2.0.

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

The tour of the village of Coray, “Tro ar Vourc’h” in Breton, is a short, easy loop starting from the Poullen stadium. The route crosses the Foenneg Lenn leisure park, then the hamlet of Porlazou, probably “Porz Lazou”, the manor courtyard: this is the historic quarter of Coray, with traces of Roman occupation and a feudal motte. Prince Guihumarc’h, son of Nominoë, the first king of Brittany, is said to have lived here in the 9th century. The way back passes Kerfeot and the village of Carront Glas, where the Glas stream still flows. The loop is 5.3 km long; allow about 1 h 20 of walking. Start: the Poullen stadium, in Coray. The waymarking is green. The official route, published by the Haute Cornouaille 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

5.3 km, about 1 h 20
Loop: back to the starting point
Foenneg Lenn leisure park
Historic hamlet of Porlazou
Village of Carront Glas
Ideal for families

Tips on the spot

Start: the Poullen stadium, in Coray.
Take care along the D15, for 250 m.
The route is described in the walking guide of the Haute Cornouaille tourist office.
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?

5.3 km, or about 1 h 20 of walking.

Where does it start?

Poullen stadium, in Coray. The route comes back to its starting point.

Source: Communauté de communes de Haute Cornouaille, Licence Ouverte 2.0, via GeoBretagne.

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