Hiking on the moors

discover the Breton moorlands

A typically landscape

The Breton moorlands are typical of the countryside in the region and can be found from La Pointe du Raz to Les Monts d’Arrée. Whether they are manmade inland or created by the sea winds along the Breton coast, they are part of a fragile environment in conservation areas where local flora and fauna abound.

In the centre of Brittany, in Le Kreiz Breizh, there are many vast moorlands, created as a result of man cutting the vegetation over centuries. They are specifically maintained to conserve them and have become islands of exceptional natural beauty thanks to their rich biodiversity.

The moorlands are managed either by not-for-profit organisations or by the local authority, Les Landes du Liscuis, Les Landes de Locarn and Les Landes de Lan Bern – nowadays a nature reserve. A visit is a must for all nature lovers.

Dense natural environnement

Scottish heather and bell heather, heath and gorse – the emblem of Brittany - the Breton moors are home to a variety of species of flora, some of which are rare. The biodiversity is such that it needs no human intervention, it manages itself.

The moors are home to many species of bird such as Montague’s harrier or the Dartford warbler, which is found in Les Landes de Locarn. There are also many reptiles to be found on the moors, many species of spiders and thousands of insects.

What’s better than a good hike?

Keep to the marked trails and hiking paths to cross the moors.

• Les landes de Locarn
  with an incredibly beautiful view over the surrounding countryside, cross the amazing Gorges du Corong, along a path which takes you to magical woodland landscapes.
  
  

• Les landes de Lan Bern, sur la Réserve Naturelle des Landes de Glomel.
  

  in the nature reserve des Landes de Glomel the paths cross the wetlands, peatland and woodland. Look out for dragonflies and frogs as you walk and be careful as you cross the Shetland ponies’ enclosure. Part of this walk is accessible to people living with a handicap, a flat section for easy access for wheelchair users and markings for people with visual impairment.It is accredited « Tous Handicap ».

   

• Les landes de Liscuis.
  will give you and exceptional view over Bon-Repos and the forest at Quénécan. The moorland site also has three Neolithic covered passages.