Two walking loops in Laz start at the same church, but their described landscape features differ. Menez du offers views of the Montagnes Noires and the Monts d’Arrée and follows the towpath on the opposite bank of the Canal de Nantes à Brest. Les Crêtes offers views of the Aulne Valley and the Monts d’Arrée. Historic crosses, a menhir and the Calvary in the cemetery are also worth seeing.
Hiking: Two Loops, Different Views
The municipality of Laz provides its walking routes in printed form at the town hall and also digitally. As route information may be updated, it is a good idea to check it before setting out. This lets you plan based on the information provided and take into account the described features of each route.
The landscape along Menez du includes views of the Montagnes Noires and the Monts d’Arrée; the walking loop also follows the towpath on the opposite bank of the Canal de Nantes à Brest. Les Crêtes offers views of the Aulne Valley and the Monts d’Arrée. This route also passes an oven, a well and notable trees. The Monts d’Arrée are a shared point of reference; the other features distinguish the two routes. If you want to include the canal section or views of the Aulne Valley in your hiking plans, you can choose between them based on these differences.
Another walking loop leads to the Fontaine Saint-Germain. The fountain was renovated there by volunteers in 2019. As the current condition of the route may vary, check the route information before setting out. The renovation dates the volunteers’ work, while the information about the route remains relevant to planning today.
Historic Sites in Laz
At the Calvary in the cemetery of Laz, there are two distinct historical dates: the central cross dates from 1563, and the inscription on a PietĂ dates from 1527. These dates refer to different elements of the Calvary. If you are interested in individual details, you can view the cross and PietĂ , each with its own historical context.
The Menhir de Kermez has been classified as a Monument historique since December 12, 1910. The date refers to the menhir’s protected status. Together with the Calvary, it offers another distinct example of Laz’s local heritage.
The façades and roofs of the Pavillon de chasse de Moniven have been listed as a Monument historique since May 27, 2008. The listing specifically applies to these parts of the building. Two other monumental crosses add to the sites: one is in Kerhervé near Laz, and another is on Rue de Trévarez in Laz. A cultural and historical visit can therefore focus on a range of features—the cross and Pietà at the Calvary, the menhir, the protected façades and roofs of the hunting lodge, and the two crosses.
Find Hotels Based on Your Travel Interests
If you are looking for a hotel in Laz, your travel interests can help guide your choice: would you prefer to experience the different landscapes along the walking loops, or explore the town’s historic sites? If you want to plan for both, you can treat the walks and cultural monuments as separate parts of your trip. The route features and monuments described here offer specific points of reference without prescribing a particular order for your visit.
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