3 etape paimpol

This walk, which is of modest length and difficulty, will allow you to appreciate the richness of the seascape and the hinterland of the well-known site of Bréhec. After passing a cliff overlooking the beach, you’ll reach the picturesque village of Lanloup, and then a long, gently sloping walk will take you back to the starting point.

From the coastal road overlooking Bréhec harbour to Pointe de Minard, this route offers breathtaking views of Saint-Brieuc Bay throughout. Once you reach Pointe de Minard, you’ll see Paimpol Bay and the Île de Bréhat. The return journey is along the road with virtually no change in elevation.

The Kergolo is a small coastal river that flows into Anse de Bréhec, a pretty sandy beach and a small heritage harbour. Its course and that of its tributaries are dotted with numerous fountains and wash houses. As you explore the Kergolo basin, which has been inhabited for a long time, you’ll discover a wealth of architecture, including manor houses, religious buildings and traditional homes, often restored and set in lovely gardens. Alternate routes to shorten or extend the route are available.

Starting from the Chapelle Saint-Samson, take the famous Shelburn network aviators’ path to reach Brehec Beach.

This short hike follows the coastal path (GR®34) and allows you to discover the incredible story of the Shelburn Network. This organisation, rooted in the Plouhatine community, enabled 144 people to escape to England in 1944. You will follow in the footsteps of the airmen who travelled these paths in the dark nights of the occupation.

There are exceptional panoramic views along this section of theGR®34long-distance hiking trail, with the Anse de Paimpol, the panorama stretching from Beauport Abbey in the west to Paimpol and Ploubazlanec to Île de Bréhat, Roc'h du Chenel du Dénau, Grand Mez and Petit Mez de Goëlo, ending at Pointe de Plouézec in the east. To the south is Pointe de Minard, which marks the entrance to the Bay of Saint-Brieuc.

Plouézec is known to local hikers for the many steps onthe GR®34 trailthat crosses the commune. This route avoids almost all of them and allows you to discover, without too much effort, the beautiful views of Paimpol Bay, the built heritage (Saint-Riom Chapel, wash houses, fountains, stone houses), and the fields of flowers and vegetables. The route mostly follows sunken lanes, farm tracks and footpaths. In short: a short route, the most peaceful you can do in this area of famous Paimpol cliffs, and where you won't get bored because the route crosses very varied areas.

From the Chapel of La Trinité, the route quickly reaches the cliffs. It then follows theGR®34along a fairly rugged section, but with unobstructed views (from Bréhat to Saint-Quay) and numerous possible stopping points. At the lowest point, the beaches of Port Moguer and Gwin zegal are particularly enjoyable. You leave theGR®34before reaching Palus beach, and old sunken paths lead back to small roads that pass through pretty villages to return to the starting point.