Fouesnant, a region in Brittany's Finistère department, offers a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. Its unique geographical position "between land and sea" provides a mix of coastal paths, fine sandy beaches, forests, hedged farmland, and marshes. This varied terrain supports several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, and more.
Fouesnant provides more than 400 routes for outdoor enthusiasts across several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, and more. More than…
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4.4
(70)
337
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(6)
22
hikers
17.9km
04:32
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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431
hikers
9.88km
02:34
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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174
hikers
6.66km
01:43
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.2
(13)
203
riders
43.3km
01:52
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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185
riders
44.4km
02:20
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.4
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114
riders
67.1km
02:50
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
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131
riders
63.5km
02:48
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.6
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1,087
riders
47.7km
03:09
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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324
riders
51.6km
03:24
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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693
riders
51.8km
03:17
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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574
riders
25.6km
01:47
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(3)
377
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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342
runners
13.6km
01:33
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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305
runners
13.7km
01:31
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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198
runners
10.9km
01:13
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(191)
240
riders
38.5km
02:20
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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90
riders
47.9km
02:53
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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80
riders
31.5km
02:00
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(55)
73
riders
23.5km
01:21
90m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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231
riders
42.0km
02:13
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
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45
riders
112km
06:40
900m
900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
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25
riders
51.4km
02:48
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
40
riders
25.8km
01:24
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Fouesnant offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features over 400 routes for enthusiasts. These activities take place across diverse landscapes, from coastal paths to forests and polder lands.
Fouesnant features 128 hiking routes on komoot. The region boasts over 70 kilometers (approximately 43 miles) of marked footpaths, including 14 kilometers (approximately 9 miles) of coastal paths. For more details, explore the Hiking around Fouesnant guide.
Fouesnant is a key cycling destination with over 50 kilometers (approximately 31 miles) of dedicated bike paths. Options include Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. Cyclists can explore varied landscapes between the sea and countryside. More information is available in the Cycling around Fouesnant guide.
Yes, Fouesnant offers 72 road cycling routes on komoot. The area provides a well-developed network of cycle paths connecting beaches, villages, and natural sites. Circuits of varying lengths are available for road cyclists. Consult the Road Cycling Routes around Fouesnant guide for more.
Fouesnant is known for its three emblematic headlands: Cap-Coz, Beg-Meil, and Mousterlin, offering fine sandy beaches and panoramic sea views. Other features include the protected dunes of Mousterlin, the Mer Blanche lagoon, and a 120-hectare polder land. The Glénan Archipelago, located offshore, is also a significant natural site.
Yes, a notable section of the GR34, also known as the "Sentier des Douaniers" (Customs Officers' Path), runs through Fouesnant. This coastal path offers ocean vistas, sandy beaches, and rugged cliffs. It provides a condensed experience of the area's natural beauty.
Fouesnant offers 26 mountain biking routes on komoot, with additional easy mountain biking options. Trails combine undergrowth, coastal paths, and technical sections, particularly in the Penfoulic sector and around Mousterlin. Refer to the MTB Trails around Fouesnant guide for more details.
The Mer Blanche (White Sea) lagoon is a Natura 2000-listed area located between Mousterlin and Bénodet. It is home to exceptional flora and fauna, including migratory birds. This protected area contributes to the region's ecological significance.
Fouesnant is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 17,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 stars. There are over 400 routes available across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Fouesnant, including Hiking around Fouesnant, Cycling around Fouesnant, Running Trails around Fouesnant, Road Cycling Routes around Fouesnant, MTB Trails around Fouesnant, and Gravel biking around Fouesnant.
The official website for the Fouesnant-les Glénan Town Hall is ville-fouesnant.fr. The main phone number for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Fouesnant is +33298516262.
Yes, Fouesnant offers 80 jogging routes on komoot. The region's over 70 kilometers (approximately 43 miles) of marked footpaths, including coastal sections, are suitable for joggers. For more information, consult the Running Trails around Fouesnant guide.
Fouesnant features a 120-hectare (approximately 297-acre) stretch of polder land, which is unique in Europe. This area comprises sand dunes, water channels, water meadows, and reed beds. It offers a nine-kilometer (approximately 5.6-mile) discovery trail where various bird species can be observed.

