Saint-Nicodème route

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After a walk along the coast, you will pass through a marshland area to discover the Saint-Nicodème Chapel and its fountain.
Return via the countryside overlooking Douarnenez Bay.

Please note:GR® prohibited between (1) and (2) since March 2021. Study in progress but no information available on site.
Possible detour via the hamlet of Le Marroux (mountain bike trail).

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.23 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 74 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 66 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 46 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4 m
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Porzay countryside
Chapel of St Nicodème
Kervijen reed bed
Douarnenez Bay

Description of the walk

Departure: Tréguer beach car park.

GR®34

(S/E) Go to the beach and follow theGR® to the right. Look for Île Salgren on the left (island only at high tide).

(1) At Ty an Quer beach, climb up opposite to follow the coastal path to Kervijen cove (do not cross the footbridge).

"No markings"

(2) Take the path on the right that runs alongside the reed bed. Follow it, then turn left and then right to cross the hamlet of Penhoat.

(3) Join the road that descends towards the sea and turn left opposite a transformer. Continue and take the first road on the left to reach the Saint-Nicodème Chapel (17th century), restored in 1987.

(4) The fountain is 300 metres away (follow the signs).

(5). Then retrace your steps.

(4) Continue along the path that climbs towards Rozallen.

(6) At the road, turn right and follow this road, leaving Kermerrien on your right and turning left towards Kerherven.

(7) At the road, turn right, pass a crossroads and descend towards Penhoat. Pass this village and then Ty an Quer.

(8) Turn left towards Ferme de Tréguer and, before reaching it, turn right.
Continue straight ahead to return to the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 7 m - Tréguer beach car park.
  2. 1 : km 0.57 - alt. 6 m - Coastal path ascending
  3. 2 : km 1.36 - alt. 4 m - Path along the reed bed
  4. 3 : km 2.73 - alt. 33 m - Fork
  5. 4 : km 3.7 - alt. 17 m - Saint-Nicodème Chapel and its fountain
  6. 5 : km 3.92 - alt. 25 m - Fountain
  7. 6 : km 4.6 - alt. 9 m - Road junction
  8. 7 : km 5.33 - alt. 42 m - Road junction
  9. 8 : km 7.12 - alt. 7 m - Turn left towards the Tréguer farm
  10. S/E : km 8.23 - alt. 7 m - Tréguer beach car park.

Notes

Between (6) and , the small roads can be very busy on Sundays, especially if the weather is good (proximity to the seaside). If possible, choose a weekday, outside the tourist season, of course.

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

4.5 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Pierre isa
Pierre isa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

enjoy your walk

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MADOLEON29
MADOLEON29

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant outing, some fresh air and beautiful scenery.

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for your message.

I suggested this route in 2013 and have had the opportunity to do it again since then, but I can't remember the year.
Looking at the map, I can clearly see the gravel path.
The path along the edge did exist before.
When I passed by the farm, there were no signs indicating "private property".
There have obviously been changes, as this is the first time anyone has mentioned it to me.

I will have the opportunity to do this route again and see how to resolve this issue.
Kind regards

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nicdyl
nicdyl

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The first part of the route is fine, but then when you leave the tarmac road at number 7, the route takes you along a pseudo path that no longer exists, then through a field, even though there is a gravel path 200 metres before that leads to the same place. Then the route takes you behind a farm with a private property sign at the end of it. We passed by on Sunday afternoon and didn't see anyone, but I think that during the week we might have received justified complaints from the owner.

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chogui
chogui

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Like all the other comments
I agree that there is
a bit too much tarmac...
But the chapel is worth the trip!!!!!
So, to make this hike more enjoyable
I combined it with
"the Trefeuntec Cove route"
The two together make for a superb hike...
Thanks to FLOCH

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Annie Bernadette
Annie Bernadette

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

As much as I enjoyed the beginning, I didn't see any particular point to the end of this hike. In particular, the difficult-to-find passage through a farm, which had no specific appeal. If I did it again, I would replace this part with a return to the coast, which is magnificent.

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JM.lambert
JM.lambert

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Choose a day with a high tidal coefficient and walk at low tide from L'Estrevet along the beach to Pors ar Vag.
A very pleasant walk overall.

Thank you for this suggestion.

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Hello,

Following several comments, I will specify in the description that the small roads used to complete the circular route can be busy on Sundays, especially if the weather is good.
This hike has been tried several times during the week and there was no problem.

Kind regards

FLOCH

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gilnel
gilnel

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 14, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

We enjoyed this hike, but it's a shame that the section along the coast isn't longer. I rated the hike as average because of the very dangerous asphalt roads, given the heavy traffic, and also because our 7-year-old daughter takes part in these hikes.
But we must remember the people who post these hikes, and a big thank you for their work.

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muse_88_
muse_88_

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The route starts at the beautiful Treguez beach, then crosses the pretty surrounding countryside... but as mentioned in the comments above, there is too much traffic on the busy concrete road, with lots of cars, which is dangerous!

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éélo
éélo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant hike, with excellent details. We really enjoyed the sections on the beaches and paths. However, we were disappointed by the section on the road (too long for our liking). On Sunday afternoon, there was a lot of traffic... and little space to walk on the side.

But overall, a very positive experience!
Thank you!

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billbock
billbock

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Pleasant walk
Be careful after Saint Nicodeme Chapel, as the road is very busy in summer...

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Good evening,

Thank you for your review of the "St Nicodème route".

However, I did not understand the term "guidance"; perhaps it refers to signposting.
It's true that this route is not signposted.
Personally, in my region, I try to find routes that are not listed and explore them.

Kind regards

M. FLOCH

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