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The Grouin Tip (La Pointe du Grouin)
Visorando Member
5.92 mi
+387 ft
-387 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Cancale (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A rocky headland close to Cancale to discover thanks to the customs trails (GR®34). The coastline, interspersed with small sandy coves, is ideal for all kinds of summer activities. Walkers will be surprised if they expect a flat, unattractive trail. If there are occasional sunken paths, it's to allow a rest before rocky areas and steep gradients.
The island of Bréhat
8.20 mi
+240 ft
-249 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Île-de-Bréhat (Côtes-d'Armor)
Bréhat, an island known for its flowers; it has its own micro-climate that favours the growth of amazing, abundant and exotic flora. Bréhat is 3.5 km long and 1.5 km across at its widest point and consists in fact of two islands attached by a single stone bridge. Its proximity to the mainland, 15 minutes by boat, makes it a major destination for a day trip for walkers.
Morgat: circuit around Cap de la Chèvre
14.82 mi
+1,686 ft
-1,680 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Crozon (Finistère)
Beautiful tour largely on the coastal path (GR34), via Cap de la Chèvre, which overlooks the bay of Douarnenez.
The River Étel and Saint Cado
9.07 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Belz (Morbihan)
A beautiful walk along part of the Rivière d'Étel, taking in the Île de Saint-Cado and the little house on the Île de Nichtarguer.
The pink granite coast at Ploumanach
3.41 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Perros-Guirec (Côtes-d'Armor)
An emblematic site in the Côtes d'Armor region, the Pink Granite Coast stretches roughly from Trébeurden to Paimpol. This hike in Ploumanac'h offers a chance to discover part of it. Winding through the "chaos" and following the Douaniers trail and the GR®34, you'll discover one of Brittany's most magnificent landscapes, shaped by majestic pink granite rocks of all shapes and sizes. There are only three places like it in the world: Brittany, Corsica and China.
Sables d'Or les Pins to Cap d'Erquy from Erquy
10.01 mi
+709 ft
-712 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Erquy (Côtes-d'Armor)
This beautiful route starts from the beach at Erquy, first taking in the narrow streets of the village and then the quiet lanes, before leading back to the sea at the end of the Anse des Sables d'Or. After that, it runs along the coast, from beach to beach, taking us back to the port, crossing the moor and skirting the rocks. From the top of the cliffs or at wave level, this trail offers breathtaking and varied views of this magnificent coastline.
The headlands of Pen Hir, Toulinguet and Grand Gouin
7.02 mi
+446 ft
-436 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Camaret-sur-Mer (Finistère)
A wonderful walk on the Crozon peninsula. With its steep cliffs, sandy beaches and prehistoric stone circles, this is one of the most beautiful walks in Brittany.
The Pointe de Locmariaquer
4.99 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Locmariaquer (Morbihan)
Leaving from Locmariaquer, this hike takes in the coastline of the Golfe du Morbihan, the entrance to the gulf with a view of Port Navalo, and then on to the coast and even the ocean.
Along the way, you'll discover numerous dolmens and megalithic sites (including the famous Table des Marchands).
⚠️Several problems on this hike, see reviews.
Pointe du Raz, Pointe du Van and the Baie des Trépassés
11.20 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,430 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cléden-Cap-Sizun (Finistère)
A walk between the famous Pointe du Van and Pointe du Raz, passing through the Baie des Trépassés.
La Côte Sauvage on the Quiberon peninsula
4.81 mi
+144 ft
-167 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Quiberon (Morbihan)
Stroll along the cliffs of the Côte Sauvage on the Quiberon peninsula. Beautiful dunes, beaches and cliffs grace this side of the Quiberon peninsula, where the power of the sea is fully expressed.
Camaret Tower
10.16 mi
+692 ft
-692 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Camaret-sur-Mer (Finistère)
From Camaret harbour, follow the coastal path via the famous Pointe de Pen Hir. Return to face the panorama of Brest harbour.
Tour of Pointe du Raz
4.51 mi
+453 ft
-466 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Plogoff (Finistère)
A short stroll through one of Brittany's most spectacular sites.
Avoid the official car park and the temple merchants that accompany it (Advantage or Inconvenience? Up to you). At the end of the first section, you'll have a panoramic view of the pointe.
The route will be modified on 31/07/2023 to circumvent a ban imposed by a local resident.
Circular around Ile Grande (Tour de l'Ile Grande)
5.05 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pleumeur-Bodou (Côtes-d'Armor)
An easy coastal walk. A short return trip toward the center of the island leads to a viewpoint and a superb covered walkway.
The Ria through the pine forests
6.47 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Plouhinec (Morbihan) (Morbihan)
The Ria d'Étel is always changing.
At low tide, vast expanses of mudflats are interspersed with tiny or larger areas covered with all kinds of plants and birds.
At high tide, it is the sea with its tiny or large islets.
And inland, there is low-lying, sometimes marshy land with pine forests stretching to the coast, on sandy, sometimes rocky soil.
And there is no shortage of colour. I have been there several times and the photos of the same place are never the same.
Logonna-Daoulas peninsula circuit
9.97 mi
+745 ft
-728 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Logonna-Daoulas (Finistère)
Discover the bottom of Brest harbour via the Logonna-Daoulas coastal path.
Please note: the coastal path between points (6) and (7) has collapsed (May 2025), so you will need to walk along the beach at low tide.
The cliffs of Plouha
9.81 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,056 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Plouha (Côtes-d'Armor)
This hike can be split into two parts: a 9 km loop to the north-west, which includes Bonaparte Beach, and a second 6.5 km loop to the south, which offers views of Pointe de Plouha.
Both loops follow theGR®34coastal path and include some ascents and descents that may be difficult for inexperienced hikers.
The tip of Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer via the coastal path
8.20 mi
+377 ft
-361 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Créhen (Côtes-d'Armor)
Hike along the coastal path and inland at Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer with magnificent landscapes. If the tide is low, discover the Pointe du Chevet with its islets.
Loop around Île aux Moines
7.31 mi
+243 ft
-233 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Île-aux-Moines (Morbihan)
Hike on Île aux Moines, the largest of the islands in the Gulf of Morbihan. Beautiful beaches, lush vegetation, stunning views and archaeological monuments will ensure you have a wonderful day.
Cap Fréhel and Fort La Latte from Plévenon
10.90 mi
+476 ft
-476 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Plévenon (Côtes-d'Armor)
After a few kilometres through the Plévenon countryside, you will come to the sea with Saint-Brieuc Bay on your left and Cap Fréhel on your right. Once you have passed Cap Fréhel and Fort la Latte, you will discover Saint Malo Bay and Fresnaye Bay. Gorse, heather and oak trees of various species line the coastal part of the path.
Stop for a moment at Cap Fréhel to discover the colonies of birds nesting on the rocks.
The Tour of Batz Island
8.09 mi
+174 ft
-167 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Île-de-Batz (Finistère)
With alternating fine white sandy beaches, rugged rocky coastlines and green landscapes, the island of Léon enjoys a microclimate where early potatoes are the main crop, grown in soil fertilised by seaweed.
Pointe du Bil to Port Anna, Brittany
7.97 mi
+135 ft
-131 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Séné (Morbihan)
Dog-friendly circular walk to discover the start of Vannes river, at the end of the Gulf of Morbihan.
Nice view on the marshes of Séné and some beautiful houses.
Part of a birds sanctuary.
The Pointe des Espagnols in Roscanvel
8.48 mi
+584 ft
-554 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Roscanvel (Finistère)
This walk, starting from Roscanvel church, goes around the Pointe des Espagnols, which is the northern tip of the Crozon peninsula, offering breathtaking views of Brest harbour. It then follows the coastal path to the Fort des Capucins, before returning to the village via the inland route.
Anse de Pouldohan and Pointe de la Jument circuit
6.76 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Trégunc (Finistère)
The route follows mainly the coastal path that runs alongside the many coves of Anse de Pouldohan and returns via Pointe de la Jument.
The tip of the Quiberon peninsula
10.18 mi
+108 ft
-102 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Quiberon (Morbihan)
A very beautiful hike that allows you to discover both sides of the Quiberon coast: the wild west coast and the bay on the east side. Cross the large beach and return via Port Haliguen.
After the large beach, pass in front of the thalassotherapy centre and continue to the Pointe du Conguel where, in good weather, you can see the islands of Houat and Hoedic beyond the Teignouse lighthouse.
Boël Trail (Sentier du Boël)
5.00 mi
+305 ft
-302 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Guichen (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A very pleasant hike. First section at the top of cliffs, with lovely views over the Vilaine river and the site "Moulin du Boël". Cross a shady woodland, then return along the towpath.
To avoid as much as possible passing along the military site's fence ("Le Celar"), this new description uses a slightly more technical part of the GR®.
The two rivers of Auray and Sal
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.70 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Auray (Morbihan)
The rivers of Auray (Loc'h) and Sal (Bono) enjoy a preserved environment and a varied heritage: the Sainte-Avoye chapel and its rood screen, the boat cemetery and the old Bono bridge.
Starting from Pointe du Millier
6.47 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Beuzec-Cap-Sizun (Finistère)
A countryside walk to discover Kériolet Mill, megalithic sites and a small chapel. The return journey follows theGR®®34coastal path.
From Cap Coz to Beg Meil
6.24 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Fouesnant (Finistère)
From Cap Coz beach to Pointe de Beg Meil via the coastal path and the new developments built on land reclaimed from the sea.Discover the semaphore and the state-owned dune, then enjoy an easier return journey along small roads and paths that are slightly off the beaten track.
The tour of Renote Island in Tregastel
2.12 mi
+20 ft
-16 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Trégastel (Côtes-d'Armor)
Located between the beautiful white sandy beaches of Trégastel and the "chaos" of Ploumanach, this short hike explores the Pink Granite Coast going around Renote Island. Among the majestic pink granite rocks and vegetation you will discover beautiful landscapes sculpted by erosion.
The beaches of Trégastel and Île Renote
7.59 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Trégastel (Côtes-d'Armor)
This circuit takes you almost all the way around the commune of Trégastel.
Trégastel is the second commune that, together with neighbouring Perros-Guirec, forms the pink granite coast.
From the start to the (5), the route follows theGR®34and therefore the customs officers' path, known here as the coastal path, with a short detour around Île Renote.
Special feature: as it runs along the coast, the circuit has very little elevation gain.
Le Bono via the Becquerel chapel
3.91 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Morbihan
Beautiful hike which, in its first part, follows the Bono river then crosses countryside and undergrowth to return to the starting point.
Very few roads, nice path.
Stroll on Callot Island near Carantec
3.92 mi
+95 ft
-72 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Carantec (Finistère)
A charming little stroll on Callot Island in Northern Brittany. Pleasant beaches and a beautiful granite chapel, perched on a hill, enhance the walk.
The island is home to a few houses, but above all a superb little chapel, visible from afar because it's perched on a hillock. The granite chapel is open to visitors.
The walk is enhanced by beautiful beaches, as the northern part of the island is rather wild.
Guern Cliffs via Trez Bellec Beach
5.52 mi
+591 ft
-600 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Crozon (Finistère)
Following the GR®34 through the Guern cliffs, a protected area managed by the Coastal Conservatory ("Conservatoire du Littoral"), you'll dominate the bay "Baie de Douarnenez", framed by the cape "Cap de la Chèvre" on the Crozon peninsula and the tip "Pointe du Van" in cape "Cap Sizun". You'll reach the long beach "Plage de Trez Bellec".On the way back, you'll skirt the pine forest "Pinède de Trez Bihan", offering fine views over the bay "Baie of Douarnenez".
Locmariaquer: a path strewn with stones
8.07 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Locmariaquer (Morbihan)
The upper jaw that closes the Gulf of Morbihan is dotted with stone teeth. The circuit around the Pointe de Locmariaquer stretches from the ocean to the peaceful shores of the Gulf, stopping off at several of the sites that have made this megalithic site famous.
NB: It appears that the passage between points 5 and 6 is no longer possible. Follow theGR® 34 markings, which have themselves been modified.
Cancale and its surroundings
14.18 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,007 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cancale (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Loop between land and sea around Cancale via St Coulomb, following theGR®34andGR®34Atrails.
Arzon - Port Navalo
10.27 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Arzon (Morbihan)
A very pretty loop that takes you around Pointe de Arzon.
Discover Port du Crouesty and Pointe de Port Navalo, with a possible connection to Locmariaquer to cross to the other side of the gulf.
The Sentier des Douaniers in La Trinité-sur-Mer
4.64 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from La Trinité-sur-Mer (Morbihan)
From the port of La Trinité-sur-Mer, "the Mecca of sailing", the coastal path leads from beach to beach to the Pointe de Kerbihan and its viewpoint over Quiberon Bay. It continues on to the recently rehabilitated Kervillen salt marshes.
The Château Serein and Fort La Latte
6.37 mi
+712 ft
-738 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Plévenon (Côtes-d'Armor)
The Bay of La Fresnaye is one of the most beautiful sites on the Emerald Coast. Sheltered from the prevailing winds, a balcony path winds its way through sparse groves of ash, pine and flowering gorse on the slopes of the small cliffs on the western shore of the bay.
The hike starts at the small hidden beach of Château Serein, follows this balcony trail offering beautiful views of the bay, passes through the tiny port of Saint-Géran and ends at the tip of Fort La Latte.
The 11 locks and 7 mills of Hédé
7.18 mi
+207 ft
-220 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Hédé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Circuit exploring the 11 locks of the Canal d’Ille-et-Rance.
Saint-Malo intramural city and Solidor Tower
7.71 mi
+390 ft
-384 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Discover the pirate town and the personalities who played a part in its history.
Around the Ile d'Arz island in the Gulf of Morbihan
6.03 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Île-d'Arz (Morbihan)
Loop around the picturesque island "Ile-d'Arz" in the middle of the gulf "Golfe of Morbihan". On this walk, you'll discover a tide mill, beautiful beaches and sumptuous views over the gulf, all in a wild and well-preserved setting.
Tour of the Pointe du Van
6.56 mi
+587 ft
-591 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Plogoff (Finistère)
Facing the Baie des Trépassés, theGR®®34leads to the Chapelle Saint-They facing the sea and then to the Pointe du Van, one of the westernmost points in Brittany. It then takes us to the Pointe de Castel Meur, known for its oppidum.The return journey is via small country lanes, passing by the Saint-Tugdual Chapel and picturesque hamlets.
From the chapel of Sainte-Avoye to Saint-Goustan
8.68 mi
+151 ft
-171 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Morbihan
Starting from Le Bono, this walk takes you along the coast of the Le Bono inlet to the chapel of Saint-Avoye. Then, crossing the countryside, you’ll follow the Auray river inlet to Saint-Goustan.There is little road and a lovely path runs alongside the two rivers (on the right-hand side of the Gulf of Morbihan).Message from the moderator: route amended on 21/06/2023 from point 5 to follow theGR®® and avoid going round the Kerplouz secondary school, which is private (fence in place).
The Kerzerho Alignments
10.53 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Erdeven (Morbihan)
This hike allows you to discover many monuments from the distant Neolithic period (5000 to 2500 BC). Dolmens, menhirs and cromlechs can be found throughout this very pretty hike.
La Roche-Bernard bridge loop
3.07 mi
+518 ft
-499 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-Bernard (Morbihan)
An hour-and-a-half circuit with a few tricky sections. This pleasant walk alternates seamlessly between passages at water's edge and ridge-climbing, and also spans two bridges some 50 m above the Vilaine. The bridge circuit allows you to discover a small section of the river as it crosses the Sillon de Bretagne. Get your calves ready!
Kaolins in Ploemeur circular
4.80 mi
+105 ft
-98 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Ploemeur (Morbihan)
A short, easy loop between countryside and seaside.
Between land and sea in Lanildut
6.91 mi
+174 ft
-200 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Brélès (Finistère)
A magnificent hike between land and sea, starting from Brélès along sunken paths and ending in Lanildut on the shores of the Iroise Sea. Return to Brélès along the Aber Ildut.
Loguivy de la Mer loop - Launay Bay - Arcouest
7.32 mi
+538 ft
-535 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ploubazlanec (Côtes-d'Armor)
Loguivy de la Mer is a fishing village once renowned for blue lobster fishing. This loop will take you from the tranquil Gouern Bay to the peaceful and famous Launay Bay, known as "Sorbonne beach", to the Pointe de l'Arcouest, the landing stage for the island of Bréhat. You will enjoy splendid panoramic views of the Bréhat Archipelago.
Tour of Houat Island
9.37 mi
+180 ft
-167 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Morbihan
Houat Island, the island with two faces. Overrun by tourists in summer, it offers beaches and a rocky coastline. In the quieter winter months, you can discover its true identity.
See its lobster hatchery.
Bois d'Amour and Bord de l'Aven
6.12 mi
+272 ft
-249 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Pont-Aven (Finistère)
In the footsteps of "Gauguin at Nizon" (Christ Vert or "Green Christ") and Trémalo chapel (Christ Jaune or "Yellow Christ")The route follows the forest "Bois d'Amour" and Aven River banks.Return along country paths.
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