Ménez-Hom, Mountain and observation point in Finistère, France.
Ménez-Hom is a 385-meter sandstone summit at the entrance of the Crozon peninsula with views of Douarnenez Bay and the Aulne estuary. The area has multiple hiking trails and serves as a popular paragliding launch site with landing zones for free-flight enthusiasts.
During World War II, German forces used the summit as an observation post overlooking Douarnenez Bay. Local residents sheltered Allied airmen in nearby locations during this period of occupation.
The name comes from Breton language and means mountain of man, pronounced locally as Ménéom without the z sound. This linguistic detail reflects the region's strong Celtic heritage and daily use of traditional place names.
You can reach the summit via several marked hiking trails, with parking areas nearby for easy access. Paragliders will find designated launch sites and landing zones when conditions are suitable for flying.
The mountain contains protected peat bogs and moorlands with gorse and heather that are monitored by the Armorique Regional Park. These wetland habitats provide a glimpse into the natural heath landscape that has existed in Brittany for centuries.
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