Circular around Portsall

Circular following theGR® northwards, return inland and take a short detour to Pointe du Guilligui for its superb view of the port of Portsall.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.01 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 46 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 46 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 28 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park of the Amoco Cadiz Shipwreck Museum (Ancre an Eor).

Red and white GR® trail markers

(S/E) From the car park, take Rue du Port opposite the Amoco Cadiz anchor and immediately turn left onto Rue des Pêcheurs. Follow theGR®34, continue along Rue de Kerdéniel then Chemin du Beg to Pointe de Penvir.

(1) After the point, continue to follow theGR® which runs along a cove and then heads towards Porsguen beach.

(2) Pass another rocky point, walk along a new cove to reach a point facing Île Carn. At low tide, you can take a detour to Île Carn to see the burial mound and covered passage.

(3) Continue along the coast and then walk along the large Tréompan beach until you reach a junction with aPR® trail, just before Rocher du Serpent (Roc'h ar Sarpant on the map).

Yellow markings

(4) At the junction with thePR®, leave theGR® and turn right onto the path and then the road taken by thePR®, leaving the campsite on your left, then turn right onto Rue Theven Clegueren, then left onto Rue Lesteven and you will arrive at a junction.

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(5) Turn left onto Chemin de la Flosque, continue straight ahead, crossing the D26 (Rue de Kervao) with caution, and continue straight ahead on Chemin de Kervao. To rejoin thePR® at Kervao, turn left onto the path.

Yellow markings

(6) Continue on thePR®, at the intersection of twoPR®s, turn right onto Rue Lanveur, go through a roundabout and continue straight on Rue de Gare until you reach the intersection with Rue du Coum on the right.

(7) Continue to follow thePR® on this street, which goes around a school, then, in a curve, turn left onto Rue de Bar al Lann and, at the first intersection, turn left to continue following this street. Cross Rue du Port, take the cul-de-sac opposite and immediately turn left onto the path towards Pointe du Guilligui.

(8) At the intersection with theGR®, continue straight ahead and climb up to Pointe du Guilligui

(9) At the point, enjoy the megalithic site and the superb view of Porsall and its harbour, then turn back.

(8) At the intersection with theGR® trail, take it on the left to a car park next to a fishmonger's. At the roundabout, take Rue du Port.

(10) Follow theGR® (D168) to the car park of the museum dedicated to the sinking of the Amoco Cadiz (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Car park - Ancre an Eor
  2. 1 : km 0.92 - alt. 7 m - Pointe de Penvir
  3. 2 : km 2.31 - alt. 11 m - Porsguen
  4. 3 : km 3.4 - alt. 9 m - Point facing Île Carn
  5. 4 : km 5.54 - alt. 7 m - GR and PR crossroads
  6. 5 : km 6.6 - alt. 17 m - Rue Lesnevin x Chemin de la Flosque
  7. 6 : km 7.39 - alt. 26 m - Intersection of Chemin de la Flosque and PR
  8. 7 : km 8.71 - alt. 25 m - Rue de Coum
  9. 8 : km 9.81 - alt. 21 m - PR and GR intersection
  10. 9 : km 9.96 - alt. 25 m - Pointe du Guilligui
  11. 10 : km 10.39 - alt. 6 m - Rond-point Rue du Port
  12. S/E : km 11.01 - alt. 5 m - Car park - Ancre an Eor

Notes

From the centre of Ploudalmézeau, follow the D166 towards Porsall. When you arrive in Porsall, turn right onto the coast road and continue to the car park next to the Amoco Cadiz anchor.

Porsall is located in the municipality of Ploudalmézeau.

Worth a visit

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.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Granit2965
Granit2965

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike in glorious sunshine😊

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bernard coulomb
bernard coulomb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

One of the most beautiful walks in this part of Finistère, with blue skies as an added bonus.
The rocky islets scattered among the waves and the granite chaos on the peninsulas give the landscape an extraordinary relief.
Finally, we can hope that, in the near future, reforestation of all these coastal areas of Finistère will allow for a true renewal of these few survivors, now dried up and stunted.
No problems tracking with GPS.

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jpierre.c
jpierre.c

Thank you for your feedback. It's a shame the weather wasn't favourable. It's a pleasure to share the routes I've travelled.
Jean Pierre

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François Thomain
François Thomain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike, with beautiful scenery even in foggy conditions like yesterday.

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coqsigrue
coqsigrue

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

On the way there, along the coastline, the landscape is magnificent. However, the return journey is frankly unpleasant and uninteresting, through this dreary countryside with no trees and no embankments.
I strongly recommend turning back the same way you came.

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jpierre.c
jpierre.c

Thank you for your feedback. It is a pleasure to share the itineraries I have travelled. Jean Pierre

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bjanique
bjanique
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A coastal path with superb panoramic views, a fairly quick return via the village. At low tide, you can enjoy walking on the large beaches. Thank you for this beautiful route!

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jpierre.c
jpierre.c

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback. It is always a pleasure to share and pass on the hikes that I have enjoyed.

Jean Pierre

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cephee
cephee

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We extended the interior section a little, although it is admittedly less spectacular.

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jpierre.c
jpierre.c

Thank you for your comment. It's true that the inner part is less interesting, but it allows you to make a loop.

For your information, you can book the boat crossing at the Lanildut harbour office, which allows you to complete a circular route of the estuary without retracing your steps.

Jean Pierre

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LE GLEAU
LE GLEAU

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

This route is very popular along the coast (GR34), less so inland, which is less interesting.

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