Plouézec cliff circuit

The western part of Saint-Brieuc Bay on the Goëlo coast is known for its cliffs, which are among the highest in Brittany at Plouha (104 m). This coastline begins at Pointe de Plouézec and continues to Pointe de Minard.
This loop allows you to walk along theGR®® 34 between these two impressive points, then continues through the valley of the Porz Donan stream and on to the small Saint-Riom chapel.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.19 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 179 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 184 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 73 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 7 m

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Description of the walk

Access: from the village of Plouézec, take the D77 to Port-Lazo and park in the car park there.

GR® 34 marked in white and red.

(S/E) Head to the back of the car park, take the stairs on the left to join the GR®34 and follow the path to a road

and turn left towards Pointe de Plouézec or Bilfot. Reach a road.

Follow the road to the left to reach the point (orientation table and magnificent panorama of the Grand Mez de Goëlo islets). From up there, you can see the next point, Minard. A monument reminds us that this place is also steeped in history (action by British commandos on the night of 11 to 12 November 1942 as part of "Operation Fahrenheit").

(3) Turn around and return along the road to the fork.

Continue along this road, pass a car park and arrive at the coastal path on the left.

Turn left onto this path, which runs along the cliff towards the small pebble beach at Porzh Donan, which you will soon see. To get there, you have to go down a very long and rather difficult staircase, the number of steps of which I have forgotten . Take the opportunity to have a break there, as you will have to climb back up.

(4) Cross the stream and climb back up the cliff via the long staircase equivalent to the one you descended, continue along the top of the cliff and join a wide path that you take on the left. Continue towards Pointe de Minard, which towers 70 metres above the sea. At the road, near a car park, turn left to reach the viewpoint at the top of this point.

(5) Return to the road, pass the small car park and continue along this coastal road until you reach a path on the right, in the moorland.

Unmarked.

(6) Leave theGR®®34and take this path, which turns left at a right angle, to climb steadily towards the hamlet of Minard.

PR® yellow markings

Turn right before the hamlet onto a downhill path, then turn left at the only house. Continue for about a hundred metres, then turn right onto a small path that descends into the Porz Donan valley.

(6) Cross the stream, climb up the other side and continue to a small road at Run Dans.

No markings.

Continue left, heading due west, and at the Porz Loaz bend, turn right towards the Route des Islandais.

(8) Follow it to the right for a few metres, then take thefirst street on the left, which continues along a path. At the end, turn left at the hairpin bend and you will arrive at a crossroads.

(9) Take thesecond right, Rue de la Chapelle Saint-Riom, for about 100 metres, then turn right to reach the chapel.

(10) Retrace your steps and turn left at the street.

(9) At the crossroads, turn left and follow this road called Cap Horn to the end, passing a campsite on your left and arriving at the Porz Lazo car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 23 m - Porz Lazo car park
  2. 1 : km 0.39 - alt. 54 m - Road junction
  3. 2 : km 1.33 - alt. 59 m - Pointe de Plouézec or Bilfot
  4. 3 : km 3.2 - alt. 7 m - Porzh Donan beach
  5. 4 : km 4.41 - alt. 39 m - Pointe du Minard
  6. 5 : km 4.81 - alt. 62 m - Path through the moorland
  7. 6 : km 6.17 - alt. 24 m - Porz Donan stream
  8. 7 : km 7.33 - alt. 72 m - Route des Islandais
  9. 8 : km 7.68 - alt. 66 m - Chapel fork
  10. 9 : km 7.87 - alt. 60 m - Saint-Riom Chapel
  11. S/E : km 9.19 - alt. 23 m - Porz Lazo car park

Practical information

Rated average due to the long staircase at Porz Donan beach.

In the nearby area

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during 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 18 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Henri Lecler
Henri Lecler

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Magnificent route with breathtaking views. Very little tarmac, which is great.

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User 4454589

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice walk

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Hello and thank you for your review.

Since the date I did this hike, the GR route has been changed.
A hiker pointed this out to me and told me how to change the initial description.
That is what I did
Unfortunately, I forgot to change the GPX track.
I have just corrected it.
Apologies for the inconvenience.
Best regards

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Stephane78
Stephane78

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

The GPX file is incorrect in the start-finish area. Forced to cut short to find the GPS route

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Ollivier joel
Ollivier joel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely route +
Very warm welcome at the busy crêperie

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fcmimi
fcmimi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

the cliff site is typical of the Breton coast
very good

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Fleurose
Fleurose

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Busy trail : No

A popular route during the summer months

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fabienlacaze
fabienlacaze

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

beautiful hike with magnificent views;

however, the route is not very clear at the start, which is not good

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@joel
@joel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

hello,
the route is magnificent, and don't worry about climbing the 204 steps – that's the only difficult part, and you can just take them at your own pace.
the route isn't very precise with the GPX file provided. It's not good at the beginning, and then there are a few problems, but you can still find your way around very easily. I imagine that whoever posted this route used a GPS of average quality, or...? Thank you

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dahuette
dahuette

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful hike with magnificent scenery.
Be careful on the numerous steps at Porz Donan.
There are a few walkers on the headlands, especially on Sundays.

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chirat dominique
chirat dominique

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A lovely walk in very threatening weather, with a surprise at the tip of Minard when we stumbled upon a rave party!

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v.m.BlR.rando
v.m.BlR.rando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

an easy hike with magnificent views. The sea breeze made the hike a bit chilly.

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VLB22
VLB22

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

The only minor issue is the legibility of the route on the map between points 8 and 9.
You have to read the description carefully to understand that once you reach the chapel, you turn back before descending towards Port Lazo.
Otherwise, it's a very beautiful walk, though quite strenuous given the few climbs and descents.

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mariedaniel
mariedaniel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

-A pleasant route along the cliffs, passing by the two headlands (Belfot and Minard) with superb panoramic views. The difficulty lies in climbing the 204 steps of Porz Donan. It's a shame the sun wasn't shining. Worth doing again.

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fprach
fprach

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful walk along the coast, passing by the two headlands and the pebble beach at Porz Donan (at the bottom of the steps). The return journey is inland, across fields. Highly recommended.

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