Coastal walk in Dahouët

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More of a stroll than a hike, this walk starting from the charming port of Dahouët takes you along theGR®34coastal path. The cliff-top trail offers magnificent views all along the way, set amidst lush greenery. During this outing, as well as the harbour, you can admire the Dahouët Oratory, enjoy picture-postcard scenery and discover a restored guardhouse, a reminder that you are walking along the old customs officers’ path.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.07 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 154 ft
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    Descent: - 154 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 112 ft
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    Lowest point: 3 ft
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Photos

view of Pléneuf-Val-André beach
View of Dahouët harbour
Guette Guardhouse
view of Pléneuf-V André beach

Description of the walk

(S) It’s nothing too complicated: from the car park, along Dahouët harbour, head towards the sea and, at the end of the harbour, climb a few steps to reach the oratory.

From here, there’s a lovely view of Dahouët harbour from above. Walk round the oratory and continue along the path that winds its way along the cliffs. You’ll then spot a gatehouse in the distance, which you head towards.

(1) Once there, you’ll have a lovely view to the right towards Anse du Pisso.
Looking further along the coast, you can see Pléneuf-Val-André and its large beach. In the distance opposite, the Pointe de Pléneuf and the Île de Verdelet.

For the return journey, simply follow the same route back, though you could easily extend the walk as theGR®34continues on.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 23 ft - Port de Dahouët
  2. 1 : mi 0.53 - alt. 85 ft - Viewpoint.
  3. S/E : mi 1.07 - alt. 23 ft - Port de Dahouët

Notes

You can take shelter in the gatehouse.

Worth a visit

Keep an eye out for the wildlife and vegetation.

A little further on, you can take a short walk to Pointe de Pléneuf, but be sure to stop off at Cap d’Erquy: a walk here is a must, as the scenery and natural surroundings are simply magnificent!

Between Pléneuf-Val-André and Erquy, the Château de Bienassis, which is inhabited but whose gardens and ground floor are open to visitors.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
Jacques Caudry
Jacques Caudry

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely family walk with stunning scenery to discover
highly recommended if you’re visiting the area

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rhuysjuin
rhuysjuin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk, lovely sunshine – highly recommended.

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Tang421
Tang421

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 25, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

An easy walk with lovely views, especially on a foggy day!

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PECAST
PECAST

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing

We only went to the promontory/shrine of the Virgin Mary. It was a very short walk, but a lovely stroll with a view of the sea....

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