Sunken paths and cliffs in Plouha

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This route was used for the first edition of the 24h du Sport de Plouha. Starting from the superb Plage du Palus, it runs alongside Le Corzic and climbs gently up an old sunken path to Pointe de Plouha. From there, the view is magnificent. You then descend back to Palus via theGR®34.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.16 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 133 m
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    Descent: - 131 m
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    Highest point: 108 m
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    Lowest point: 7 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Plouha (22580)
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    Start/End: N 48.67652° / W 2.884382°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0815SB, 0916OT
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Palus Beach at low tide and Pointe de Plouha
Towards the Pointe de Plouha
Palus Beach
Sunken path

Description of the walk

Parking at Palus Beach. The car park is quite large. You can also cycle from Plouha: a shared lane runs from the town centre down to the beach.

(S/E) Leave the car park with your back to the sea, on the south side of the beach, heading towards the road that goes up to Kérégal. Take the path that continues straight ahead when the road branches off to the left, just outside the car park. Follow this beautiful path along the Corzic to a place called La Saulaie.

(1) Cross the road that connects the village to Le Palus. Take the sunken path opposite, which climbs gently to a road. After 200 metres, at a fork, turn right and leave the small intermittent stream on your left.

(2) At Port Logot, cross the road and take a first turn left then right onto a farm track, continuing to Kerouziel.

(3) Turn right onto the road that ends at a small car park and joins theGR®34.

(4) Turn left onto theGR®34and follow it to Pointe de Plouha.

(5) Turn around and return to the fork.

(4) Follow theGR®34south to Palus Beach.

(6) Turn left to continue on theGR®34until you reach the steps behind the bars and restaurants, then head to the beach and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 7 m - Palus beach car park
  2. 1 : km 0.9 - alt. 14 m - Place known as La Saulaie
  3. 2 : km 1.55 - alt. 85 m - Port Logot
  4. 3 : km 2.37 - alt. 105 m - Kérouziel
  5. 4 : km 2.71 - alt. 103 m - Junction with the GR34
  6. 5 : km 2.94 - alt. 94 m - Pointe de Plouha
  7. 6 : km 4.85 - alt. 56 m - GR34 / PR junction
  8. S/E : km 5.16 - alt. 7 m - Palus beach car park

Notes

Toilets and water point near the car park
If you want to go swimming after your hike, check the tide times because it can be quite difficult at high tide due to the pebbles.

(1) The path is wet when it rains. A small stream flows into it.

TheGR®34can be difficult to access in places if there has been heavy rain.

Please note: remember to download the map as the entire area is not covered by the network.

Worth a visit

(1) At a place called La Saulaie, before crossing the road, you will pass a magnificent beech tree.

(5) Pointe de Plouha. This is the highest cliff in Brittany(104 m). Panoramic view from Cap Fréhel in the east to the island of Bréhat in the north-west.
Very beautiful sunrises.

(S/E) Palus Beach: This is where the Corzic flows into the sea. When the tide goes out, it reveals a beautiful stretch of sand. Family beach with games for children and picnic tables.

Kerjean Chapel: accessible via aPR® from Kerouziel.

Kérégal Chapel: accessible via aPR® from the Palus beach car park.

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

4.2 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
sitaleo
sitaleo
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We walked the route in the opposite direction, starting from Le Palus beach and immediately taking the steps onto the GR®34.
There are some beautiful panoramic views on the GR.
From Port Logot to point "2", we took the sunken path towards point "1"
A very pretty path at the start, but 600 metres further down, disaster!
Fallen trees across the path, huge potholes. Extremely dangerous! We managed to get through, taking infinite precautions.
You absolutely must not take this path

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Franck C6.
Franck C6.

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable
Very busy route : No

The sunken path was practically impassable as it had been flooded by the stream. This path is full of water even in dry weather, so we had to turn back. Furthermore, the fork in the path is not signposted, so please review the directions in the description.

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Gotty
Gotty

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The path to the right at the three-way junction after point (1) was very muddy for about 300 metres.
The rest of the walk was perfectly passable, well signposted, and above all very beautiful!

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Charlie105
Charlie105

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2024
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, with a bit of mud at the beginning (the stream flooded the path). But overall, a very beautiful route through the forest and along the edge of the cliff with an extraordinary view.

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Nadège12
Nadège12

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike that begins in the heart of the forest and ends on the side of cliffs overlooking SUMPTUOUS landscapes!
We found the place (Palus beach) to be peaceful and authentic.

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CON POSTELLE
CON POSTELLE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike starting from Palus Beach (the bars and restaurants are very enjoyable).
The climb up the stairs is quite steep, and the initial elevation gain is challenging, so it's best to be in good shape, but what magnificent views await at the top! In good weather, the sea is splendid, and the shades of blue are a real treat for the eyes.
The return trip through the countryside is pleasant as you pass through pretty hamlets full of flowers, and you can finish with a swim to relax your muscles.

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eraulic
eraulic

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

In my opinion, this hike should not be classified as easy. It is rocky, steep, and has a significant elevation gain, even though it is not very long.

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jadam1066
jadam1066

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The Saulaie path is almost impassable: very muddy, with a stream flowing through it in places, and impossible to take the right-hand path as it is overgrown with brambles, nettles and thistles. We therefore had to take the left-hand path towards Moguer.

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La Plouhatine de Randonnée
La Plouhatine de Randonnée

Thank you for pointing out the inaccuracy in the description. At the fork indicated, you should indeed keep to the path on the right. On the left is a small stream (which more or less flows into the path afterwards), but it is indeed misleading. We will ask for this clarification to be added.
The GR34 is certainly busy, especially at this time of year. But as you point out, the sunken paths remain away from the crowds.

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Loïc Frémont
Loïc Frémont

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A shaded and rather pleasant route, but there is a lack of precision 200 metres from point 1. It is important to indicate that you should turn right at the fork, especially as the path is rutted by water runoff. We took a wrong turn at this point because there was no network connection and therefore no GPS. From the hamlet of Moguer, we were able to reach point 2 by crossing some meadows.
The rest of the route was fine. There were a few steep sections on the coastal path, but that's to be expected.
The path is busy on the cliff side, but not in the sunken lanes.

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cathram22
cathram22

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Problem following recent storms: very muddy path and running water. Difficult to find your way without markings.
Two mistakes along the route, description below average. Nothing particularly appealing. We had to give up. And not as easy as indicated.

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