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Looking for a unique spiritual experience in Brittany? The Grande Troménie de Locronan is an extraordinary pilgrimage that only takes place every six years.
The Grande Troménie is first and foremost a sacred procession celebrating the memory of Saint Ronan, Locronan’s patron saint. The procession follows a 12-kilometre route, punctuated by 12 stations adorned with granite crosses and small huts housing precious statues of saints. These sculptures temporarily leave their respective churches to join in the fervor of the participants.
Legend has it that if you don’t perform the Troménie while you’re alive, you’ll have to do it after your death, advancing only by the length of your coffin each day. So it’s best to seize the opportunity without delay!
Although Troménie is now a religious celebration, many historians believe it has its roots in Celtic traditions.
If you look at the layout of the 12 km route, it’s easy to see why. Some experts suggest that the path follows the contours of an ancient “nemeton”, a sacred space where Celtic druids performed their rituals. It would even seem that the circuit, divided into twelve parts, evokes the twelve months of the Celtic year.
The next edition of the Grande Troménie is scheduled for July 13-20, 2025. This is a rare opportunity not to be missed, as it only takes place once every six years. The starting and finishing point is the town center of Locronan, a village classified as one of the most beautiful in France, offering a picturesque and enchanting setting.
The Troménie route, open only during the event, is carefully prepared to welcome the procession. The fields are cleared, the paths embellished, and every effort is made to ensure that the route is accessible to the thousands of participants. This sacred path crosses the Porzay plain and the Prieuré mountain, offering a wide variety of landscapes.
It remains open to all, day and night, for a week.
Find out more about the route here.
Along the way, you’ll discover the Porzay plain, the climb to Plas-ar-C’horn (where pilgrims can take a break), and other key stages that evoke the area’s religious and legendary past.
At the summit, the landscape embraces the Bay of Douarnenez, the Menez-Hom and, in the distance, the points of La Chèvre and Le Raz, offering a typically Breton panorama.
The route is not accessible to baby carriages. Some paths are narrow and unstable, with steep gradients.
Bring water and light clothing, as this is quite a sporty trail. It can easily be done with children, if you allow for breaks in the shade of the trees.
Beyond its spiritual aspect, the Troménie is a unique opportunity to connect with the richness of Breton mythology. By taking part in this walk, you’ll enjoy an extraordinary experience, a journey through time that unites Christian tradition and Celtic legends. It’s this convergence that gives the Grande Troménie its charm, making it an unmissable family event.
For more practical information, please visit the official Locronan Tourist Office website: www.locronan-tourisme.bzh