Circular via the coastal path to Plouguerneau

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Coastal path from Porz Grac'h beach to Keridaoue and back inland.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.19 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 43 ft
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    Descent: - 43 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 62 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 7 ft
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View of the sea
Aber Wrarc'h
On the shore
wrac'h Island lighthouse

Description of the walk

Park in the Port Grac’h car park.

(S/E) Follow the coastal path (GR®®34) south-south-eastwards, which runs along the road, and pass through the hamlet of Kélerdut.

(1) At the end of the road (with a cross opposite), continue to the right along the road, then leave the road to follow the beach to the hamlet of Lostrouc’h.

(2) Following theGR®®34, pass to the left of the hamlet. Enter the hamlet, turn left and you’ll come to a junction as you leave the hamlet.

(3) Continue along the coast (the road on the left is for the return journey).

(4) Join a short stretch of road towards the hamlet of Reun, then continue along the coastal path to the jetty for Île Vierge.

(5) Due to rockfalls, the coastal path is no longer accessible. Continue to the left along the road, following theGR®®34signposts.

(6) At the four-way junction, turn right towards the Île Vierge lighthouse, and you’ll come out onto Kervenni Beach.

(7) Continue left along the road that runs alongside Kervenni Beach. Walk round the headland and you’ll come out at Saint-Cava Beach.

(8) Follow theGR®®34to the end of the road, which runs along the coast before heading uphill and overlooking it from a distance. Take the path to the left, then to the right, to descend to the shingle beach opposite Île de Terc’h. Follow the coastline and rejoin the Chemin de Beg Ar Roz.

(9) Turn right, pass by the foot of the hamlet of Keridaouen and arrive at a crossroads.

(10) From this point, the route is less interesting and involves following minor roads to rejoin the coastline to the north. Leave theGR®®34(which turns off to the right) by continuing straight on along the Route de Kergoz until you reach a roundabout. Go straight ahead.

(11) At the next roundabout, turn left and follow the Tévézan Vihan road. Go round Lilia on the right and reach a Fork in the road at No. 460.

(12) Turn right and, at the T-junction, turn left. At the next junction, turn right towards the coast, heading for Lostrouc’h.

(3) Turn right and enter the hamlet of Lostrouc'h. At the three-way junction, veer left to follow the coast.

(2) Turn left and follow the original route in the opposite direction along the seafront and on the Kélerdut road to reach Porz Brac’h (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 20 ft - Porz Grac’h car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.3 - alt. 36 ft - Croix
  3. 2 : mi 0.76 - alt. 20 ft - Junction of the short circular loop
  4. 3 : mi 0.94 - alt. 16 ft - Junction of the Grand Boucle
  5. 4 : mi 1.22 - alt. 30 ft - Le Reun hamlet
  6. 5 : mi 1.38 - alt. 23 ft - Turn left onto the street
  7. 6 : mi 1.55 - alt. 43 ft - Four-way junction
  8. 7 : mi 1.75 - alt. 20 ft - Kervenni Beach
  9. 8 : mi 2.69 - alt. 20 ft - Saint-Cava Beach
  10. 9 : mi 3.83 - alt. 16 ft - Ber Ar Roz Path - Aber-Wrac'h (fleuve) à finaliser
  11. 10 : mi 4.25 - alt. 30 ft - Junction with the GR34 exit
  12. 11 : mi 4.59 - alt. 36 ft - Roundabout
  13. 12 : mi 4.86 - alt. 26 ft - Fork in the road
  14. S/E : mi 6.19 - alt. 20 ft - Porz Grac’h car park

Notes

Summer 2024 update: following landslides, it is no longer possible to walk continuously along the coast between (5) and (7). It is still possible to walk from (7) to the jetty for Île Vierge and then turn back to continue the walk. The route (5), (6) and (7), which runs alongside roads or streets, is provided for guidance only with reference to the map; it has not been walked or tested on site. Nevertheless, it is the official route ofthe GR®®34.

Depending on the time of day and the strength of the tides, it may be possible to walk along the beaches.

From (7), you can head north along the developed coastline to reach the jetty for Île Vierge (in season), which also offers a viewpoint over the island and its lighthouse.
There are picnic tables in this area.

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Syl7600
Syl7600

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I added the lighthouse on Wrac'h Island, a beautiful hike to do in good weather

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eljoouri
eljoouri

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy hike with beautiful sea views on the GR 34 trail. The return journey along small roads and through different neighbourhoods is also enjoyable. Best done in good weather.

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Rescoussié
Rescoussié

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike with beautiful scenery, slightly rough terrain mainly due to the December storm with many fallen trees, but otherwise no major difficulties

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bjanique
bjanique

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful views during the first half of the hike. The coastal path is sometimes overgrown with brambles, so long trousers are recommended. At low tide, you can walk to the island of Wrac'h to enjoy the stunning views.
The return trip through the village is fairly quick, but be careful of cars as there is not always a pavement.

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marcbo
marcbo

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Section of the GR 34 trail poorly maintained, poor visibility of the landscape due to ferns and lots of nettles and brambles; long trousers recommended.

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patrick55
patrick55

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The seaside is sublime. The inland area is less pleasant, but there are a few small paths and pretty houses

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Tanguy emilie
Tanguy emilie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,

We got a little lost during the last couple of kilometres on the way back, but I'm not exactly a model of navigational skills. The locals were very friendly and put us back on the right track. It was a beautiful walk, including a visit to the islet of Wrac'h, as the tide was very low: magnificent, and for me, the icing on the cake.
Thank you

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teolebigorneau
teolebigorneau

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Sublime panorama

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Fañch Lanhou
Fañch Lanhou

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful route for hiking

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Pierre isa
Pierre isa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful day on the coast of northern Finistère.
On the way back from a hike, we visited a village that had been buried by sand and was discovered during construction work
An association organises visits to the site, AN ILIS KOZ (the old church in Breton)
If you have the opportunity to go there, it's worth seeing
Please note that it closes on 15 September

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wastrel
wastrel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

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EtienneR
EtienneR

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A truly beautiful place. Very easy.

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murphy29
murphy29

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for this superb hike along a good part of the GR 34 trail and to the Île Vierge lighthouse. Very pleasant and easy. And the weather was on our side.

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RogerMorzini
RogerMorzini

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route on a sunny day, which is to be expected. We had two cars, so one at the start and the other at the finish, always on the coast, which meant we didn't have to drive back inland. As a result, we only did the part along the coast.

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Cathypiemar
Cathypiemar

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike along a large section of the GR 34 trail. Magnificent views of the Île Vierge lighthouse and the sea. Very pleasant and easy. What's more, the weather was fine.

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