Esquibien and Primelin circuit

The route passes through picturesque little villages along sunken lanes and returns via the coastal path, alternating between rocky headlands, shingle beaches and sandy beaches.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 15.44 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 76 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 69 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 52 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Esquibien (29770)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.009728° / W 4.556385°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0419ET
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Description of the walk

Yellow markings andGR®®34in part.
(S/E) Sainte-Evette beach car park.

PR®® signposting: Yellow

Walk east along the chapel, then turn left onto Rue du Calvaire, which climbs uphill.
(1) After about 200 metres, in a bend, you will find the Calvaire and the Fontaine de Sainte-Evette. Continue uphill and at the top turn left onto a path.

(2) At the first fork, turn left south onto the Chemin de Leguerriou to reach the hamlet of Keryéoc'h

(3) Continue, keeping to the right on the road towards the hamlet of Kerhuon.

(4) Turn right then left to discover the Calvaire de Kerhuon, where you leave the yellow markings and pick them up again in the next village, Le Créac'h.

(5) After the village, turn right onto a small road that continues onto a path that turns right.

(6) At the next crossroads, continue left on the dune. You will come to a road which you follow to the right.

(7) At the crossroads, cross the road and take the wide path opposite. Pass through the pretty village of Custrein.

(8) At the exit, turn right onto the road until you reach the Chapel of Saint-Tugen.

(9) Discover this imposing chapel and its fountain 50 m below. Go back down to the entrance of the hamlet

Off the trail

Go back down and turn right between two houses onto a street that continues as a path. Turn right onto the first path and continue (there is an old windmill on your left). The path joins a road.

(10) Take it to the right for a few metres and turn left onto a path that joins a small road leading up to the Saint-Théodore Chapel (dating from 1672).

(11) Descend towards the village of Primelin, turn left around the church. On the right, note the peaceful war memorial.

(12) Follow the Route du Paradis, which joins the Pointe du Castel via Kerdugazul and Le Paradis, ending at the sea.

GR® 34: White and Red

(13) At the coastal path, turn left and follow it (GR®®34). Continue towards Porstarz (sea caves, mini-calanques, remains of an old seaweed kiln and its lifting winch). Reach Trez-Goarem Beach. (Please respect this very sensitive area managed by the coastal conservation authority).

(14) The very passable coastal path continues via Pointe de Pen an Enez, Grève de Pors Bili, Pointe de Beg ar Gravinec, the beaches of Senan and Lenarc'h and the Lervily semaphore, now converted into charming accommodation.

(15) Pass an islet called Île aux Vache and reach the pier for the island of Sein.

(16) Pass the nautical centre and return to the car park near the Sainte-Evette Chapel (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Car park at Sainte-Evette beach
  2. 1 : km 0.46 - alt. 18 m - Calvary and the Fountain of Sainte-Evette
  3. 2 : km 0.94 - alt. 35 m - Path on the left
  4. 3 : km 1.23 - alt. 31 m - Road on the right towards Kerhuon
  5. 4 : km 1.84 - alt. 49 m - fork in the road
  6. 5 : km 2.27 - alt. 47 m - Fork in the road after Créac’h
  7. 6 : km 2.79 - alt. 27 m - On the left on the dune
  8. 7 : km 3.36 - alt. 34 m - Path through the dunes
  9. 8 : km 4.22 - alt. 34 m - Fork in the road towards Saint-Tugen Chapel and fountain
  10. 9 : km 4.7 - alt. 26 m - Saint-Tugen Chapel and fountain
  11. 10 : km 6.03 - alt. 37 m - On the right, at the road
  12. 11 : km 6.62 - alt. 52 m - Saint Theodore Chapel
  13. 12 : km 7.25 - alt. 49 m - Route du Paradis, towards the sea
  14. 13 : km 8.34 - alt. 22 m - Coastal path back to the village
  15. 14 : km 11.1 - alt. 7 m - GR34, South-West
  16. 15 : km 13.89 - alt. 8 m - Lervily semaphore
  17. 16 : km 14.92 - alt. 4 m - Sein Island pier
  18. S/E : km 15.44 - alt. 6 m - Car park at Sainte-Evette beach

Notes

Yellow signposts andGR®®34in part.

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

4.5 / 5
Based on 24 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 1237354

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very good itinerary, as is often the case

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Sylvieoueb
Sylvieoueb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did this tour with 23 people. It was very much enjoyed, with the inland areas offering many points of interest. And the coastal path was very beautiful.

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Pat 29
Pat 29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Another beautiful hike on the GR 😀

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chipie33290
chipie33290

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike without any real difficulty.
Beautiful views and interesting heritage inland.
Stop off to visit St Tugen's Chapel, which is well worth seeing.
Thanks for the route info

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chtidu29
chtidu29

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

very beautiful route with sea views during the last part

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Paml68
Paml68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A walk combining countryside, village and coastal path. Very pleasant and very easy.

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Tikehau77
Tikehau77

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route through various hamlets, first inland and then back along the coastal path. Really very peaceful and always sunny...

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for your review.
The description of this hike is a little outdated.
I have tried to add some additional details.
Best regards

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Pierre-Olivier Terrisse
Pierre-Olivier Terrisse

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A very beautiful hike, from start to finish. It took us exactly the time indicated in the guidebook, no more, no less.
It's difficult not to get lost in the villages and sunken lanes. We ended up walking a few extra kilometres, but that's all part of the charm of hiking!
Thanks to the author of this route.

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mcplomeur
mcplomeur

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The variety of landscapes made the 15 km circuit seem shorter. There was just a moment's hesitation at the start, as it seemed that you could follow the yellow markings that led directly up to the Calvary
The coastal path is spectacular, but the sunken lanes at the start of the route are also very charming. There are several places where you can shorten the route to reach the coast.
The route is fairly flat with no difficulties. The Visorando GPS subscription, which allows you to locate yourself on the route, was once again very useful.

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the bossa
the bossa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

good circuit

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nokin14
nokin14

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Approximately 16 km route, very easy, no elevation gain. Return to Audierne via the coastal path, which is very pleasant.

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jeanpierre29benodet
jeanpierre29benodet

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A magnificent route in good weather. The signposting is a bit of a treasure hunt in the countryside, but you eventually find your way.

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

the route on the ground is not well marked

The signposting is not the responsibility of Visorando.
Did you have any problems with the description? If so, how can we fix it?

However, in this case, there are several options available:

1. Follow the description
2. Compare the map and description with the Visorando map (IGN 1:25,000).
3. If possible, check your position with the Visorando GPS app or your GPS device.

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See you soon

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gtiti56
gtiti56

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

the route on the ground is not well marked. Fortunately, the locals are helpful. This is on the inland side.
it is worth exploring both the sea side and the land side at the same time.

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