Poulgoazec route and Plouhinec beaches

Easy coastal route along the beaches of Plouhinec and discovery of the access to the port of Audierne.

Please note: due to collapses, theGR® 34 is closed by municipal decree shortly after the point (4) for approximately 300 metres (detour marked by Rue des Goélands) and then after the cemetery for approximately 200 metres (detour marked by Rue Saint-Julien).

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.39 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 69 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 68 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 61 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Plouhinec (29780)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.001603° / W 4.498814°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0419ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Coastal path (GR®34) partly along the seafront and moorland.

(S/E) Car park at Mesperleuc Beach in Plouhinec.
Take the coastal path (GR®34) towards Porz-Poulhan (eastwards). Walk along Mesperleuc Beach.

(1) After about 1 km, turn left onto the steeply ascending path.
At the first intersection, turn left and continue along the path, ignoring the path that descends to the left. The path joins a small road. Continue straight ahead at the first intersection and join Rue de l'Océan.

(2) Go down this street to the left, then take the second right and follow it to a new car park near the beach.

(3) At this point, follow the coastal path (GR®34) on the right towards Poulgoazec. Pass by Kersiny Beach, leave a street on the right and turn left towards Pointe de Karreg Léon.

(4) Continue along the coastal path which passes through Roz-Lezarouan and Saint-Julien la Grève.

(5) Pass under the Poulgoazec cemetery and climb up towards the church.

(6) From the church, turn right onto Rue de Dixmude, followed by Rue de Menez-Veil. Continue along Rue de Lézarouan.

(7) Turn right at a 90° angle onto Rue des Cormorans. At the intersection with Rue des Courlis, turn left onto the latter.

(8) At the fork, turn right onto Rue du Roi Gradlon, which leads to Kersiny Beach.
Take the coastal path on the right and follow it to the Mesperleuc Beach car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 11 m - Mespeurlec Beach car park
  2. 1 : km 1.12 - alt. 10 m - The trail starts at the cliff on the left.
  3. 2 : km 2.49 - alt. 43 m - Intersection with Rue de l'Océan.
  4. 3 : km 2.95 - alt. 8 m - At the car park, GR towards the west
  5. 4 : km 4.52 - alt. 8 m - Pointe de Karreg Léon
  6. 5 : km 6.48 - alt. 8 m - Poulgoazec Cemetery - Goyen (fleuve)
  7. 6 : km 6.86 - alt. 19 m - Poulgoazec Church. Intersection. Turn right.
  8. 7 : km 7.64 - alt. 28 m - At the fork, Rue des Cormorans
  9. 8 : km 8.66 - alt. 16 m - Fork, Rue du Roi Gradlon on the right
  10. S/E : km 10.39 - alt. 9 m - Mespeurlec Beach car park

Notes

Alternative route: after (8) at low tide, you can walk along the beach.
Supervised beach: why not take a dip on the way back?

: At Mersperleuc Beach, theGR® 34 hiking trail no longer exists due to the collapse of the dune, but you can still get there by road.

Worth a visit

Small fishing port of Poulgoazec.
Audierne seaside resort.
Pier for the island of Sein: 1 hour crossing.

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

4.3 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Le Bris Denise
Le Bris Denise

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello. Unsurprisingly, the coast is still as beautiful as ever on this side! With a few benches for lunch breaks, it's very convenient. We'll continue to follow the trails, thank you. Best regards.

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for your review.
The Mesperleuc Beach car park is clearly marked on the IGN map.
Kind regards.

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Laurimhoff
Laurimhoff

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The departure is not very well indicated in relation to the name of the ballad.

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stef LB
stef LB

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A good, easy route. The circular route takes you up to higher ground, offering great views in good weather. The coastal path is quite busy, but less so on the higher sections. You can extend the route by continuing towards Audierne and/or heading towards Menez Debran.

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for your feedback.
Could you tell me exactly where the Gr is closed due to a rockfall?
This will enable me to pass on the information about the route.
Thank you in advance.

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Chantal&Olivier
Chantal&Olivier

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

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

GR closed due to landslide

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Hello,

Thank you very much for clarifying that.
I will note it on the file.
Kind regards

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MADOLEON29
MADOLEON29

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful day to get some fresh air, near Mesperleuc beach. The GR 34 hiking trail no longer exists due to the collapse of the dune, but you can still get there by road.

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eric&mariepierre
eric&mariepierre

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

For a longer hike, start from Menez Dregan
which is better signposted from the village of PLOUHINEC.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thank you, Nanor Redayug.
You say:

It's a shame that a property is blocking the coastal path.

Does this call the hike into question? Do we need to revise the description and route?

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Nanor Redayug
Nanor Redayug

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful hike to do on a clear day, of course! It's a shame that one property doesn't allow access to the coastal path.
Beautiful view over Audierne.

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maricarojul
maricarojul

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

This allows you to see the other side; pleasant riverside.

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gdeville
gdeville

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant stroll on a day without sunshine!

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hascoet
hascoet

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful hike combining land, sea and ponds...
A slight detour due to a landslide
Thank you

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didinepianote
didinepianote

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

pleasant and easy
and what's more, you can swim easily.

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