Visiting the Monts d'Arrée
Édouard Hue, CC BY-SA 4.0
Wind-swept heathlands, rocky ridges, peat bogs, and forests steeped in legend…The Monts d’Arrée reveal a side of Brittany far removed from the coast.
Located in the heart of the Armorique Regional Natural Park, this mountain range offers stunning landscapes to explore during your stay at our hotel in Brest.
With its small stone chapel perched at the summit, the Montagne Saint-Michel de Brasparts is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Monts d’Arrée.
Rising to nearly 380 meters, the site offers panoramic views stretching across the heathlands, Lake Brennilis, and the vast Yeun Elez peat bogs.
The chapel is just a short walk away.
Once at the top, take the time to enjoy the 360-degree view a sight that is particularly spectacular when the Breton sky plays with the light.
Feel like a walk? Head for the ridges.
At 385 meters, Roc’h Ruz is the highest point in Brittany, while Roc’h Trévezel offers beautiful views over the gorse and heather-covered moors.
For a proper hike, the "Circuit des Roc’h" covers about 15 km, winding through the range's distinctive landscapes. On a clear day, you can see as far as the Bay of Morlaix.
A change of atmosphere awaits at Huelgoat. Beneath the trees, massive moss-covered granite boulders line the trails.
From the Moulin du Chaos and the Devil’s Cave (Grotte du Diable) to the Virgin’s Household (Ménage de la Vierge) and the famous Rocking Stone (Roche Tremblante), the walk quickly feels like a setting from a Breton fairy tale.
It is also a chance to immerse yourself in the folklore of the Monts d’Arrée a land of *korrigans* (mythical Breton spirits) and legends passed down through generations.
You can also discover the Monts d’Arrée by exploring their wildest areas.
The heaths and peat bogs create an open landscape austere in places that transforms with the changing seasons.
In autumn, the heather takes on purple hues, while the low-angled light accentuates the contours of the terrain.
The Cragou heathlands, in particular, offer a wonderful opportunity to explore this unspoiled natural landscape along the trails.
After a day spent traversing the ridges and trails of the Monts d’Arrée, return to Brest for a well-deserved break at the 4-star Barracuda & Spa.
Our aparthotel offers spacious rooms and suites ranging from 23 to 90 m² with sea views, as well as access to the spa.
To round off the day with a delicious meal, the La Croisette brasserie welcomes you whether with family or friends—offering panoramic sea views.
Located in the heart of the Armorique Regional Natural Park, this mountain range offers stunning landscapes to explore during your stay at our hotel in Brest.
Montagne Saint-Michel
An iconic Monts d’Arrée panorama
With its small stone chapel perched at the summit, the Montagne Saint-Michel de Brasparts is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Monts d’Arrée.
Rising to nearly 380 meters, the site offers panoramic views stretching across the heathlands, Lake Brennilis, and the vast Yeun Elez peat bogs.
The chapel is just a short walk away.
Once at the top, take the time to enjoy the 360-degree view a sight that is particularly spectacular when the Breton sky plays with the light.
Roc’h Ruz and Roc’h Trévezel
Head for the heights
Feel like a walk? Head for the ridges.
At 385 meters, Roc’h Ruz is the highest point in Brittany, while Roc’h Trévezel offers beautiful views over the gorse and heather-covered moors.
For a proper hike, the "Circuit des Roc’h" covers about 15 km, winding through the range's distinctive landscapes. On a clear day, you can see as far as the Bay of Morlaix.
Huelgoat Forest
Amidst rocks and legends
A change of atmosphere awaits at Huelgoat. Beneath the trees, massive moss-covered granite boulders line the trails.
From the Moulin du Chaos and the Devil’s Cave (Grotte du Diable) to the Virgin’s Household (Ménage de la Vierge) and the famous Rocking Stone (Roche Tremblante), the walk quickly feels like a setting from a Breton fairy tale.
It is also a chance to immerse yourself in the folklore of the Monts d’Arrée a land of *korrigans* (mythical Breton spirits) and legends passed down through generations.
Heaths and peat bogs
The other side of the Monts d’Arrée
You can also discover the Monts d’Arrée by exploring their wildest areas.
The heaths and peat bogs create an open landscape austere in places that transforms with the changing seasons.
In autumn, the heather takes on purple hues, while the low-angled light accentuates the contours of the terrain.
The Cragou heathlands, in particular, offer a wonderful opportunity to explore this unspoiled natural landscape along the trails.
Relax at the Barracuda & Spa in Brest
After a day spent traversing the ridges and trails of the Monts d’Arrée, return to Brest for a well-deserved break at the 4-star Barracuda & Spa.
Our aparthotel offers spacious rooms and suites ranging from 23 to 90 m² with sea views, as well as access to the spa.
To round off the day with a delicious meal, the La Croisette brasserie welcomes you whether with family or friends—offering panoramic sea views.
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