Leave Le Palais by bus (line 3) to reach the start of the hike in the village of Le Grand Cosquet
(S) Walk through the village towards the sea and continue straight on to join theGR®340at Port Pouldon beach. Climb the eastern slope of the deep cove at Port Pouldon up to a high promontory just before Pointe de Pouldon.
(1) Follow the path that runs along a high cliff, with Île de Bourhic visible on the right. Descend into two particularly steep valleys before reaching the cove of Port Lost Kah. Continue up the path to reach Pointe du Skeul, which offers a splendid view
(2) Continue along the coast, which heads north-east. Pass Pointe de Kergolay and reach the old semaphore fort at Pointe d’Arzic via a flat path that presents no difficulty.
(3) Leave the wild coastline here. After skirting the semaphore post, the path descends towards Port-Blanc beach. Through the high moorland, the path climbs, plunges into a valley of ferns and reaches a rocky promontory. Descend to the fine-sand cove of Port-Maria.
(4) Head up towards the village of Locmaria through a valley lined with low stone walls. A small white church stands in the centre of Locmaria village. Walk to the blue bus stop in Locmaria (E) to return to Le Palais.
