Polder route via the Notre-Dame-de-la-Clarté Chapel

Route in a protected natural area (polder) and passage by the Notre-Dame-de-la-Clarté Chapel.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.62 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 33 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 33 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 31 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) at the Kerscuntec dovecote car park in Combrit.
Marked with yellowPR® +GR®34signs in some sections.
Head towards the dovecote (yellow markings). At the small road, turn left then take the long bridle path (photo) on the right which crosses the polder and leads to the coastal path behind the dune.

(1) Turn right and follow the path. In some places, there are access points allowing you to reach the top of the dune for a panoramic view. Please respect these access points as the dune was severely damaged by storms in the winter of 2013-2014.

(2) Continue and, after the road that leads off to the right, turn right onto a small path that runs alongside a pasture. Continue, cross a small wooden bridge and you will come to the fence of the tennis court of the former Treustel holiday village.

(3) Turn left, walk along the tennis court and join a road. Turn left and follow this road, which passes near the centre of Kerloch Gwen, until you reach a fork.

(4) Turn left and continue along this road. Carefully cross the D144, which leads to Île Tudy, and continue straight ahead.

(5) Turn right (GR®34signpost) and continue to the D144, which you must cross again with the same caution.
Leave theGR®34and follow the small road opposite until the next junction, where you turn right.

(6) After 200 m, take the path on the left, Hent Leoc. This path rejoins the small road leading to the Chapel of Notre Dame de la Clarté. The wash house and fountain are on the right near the Saint-Vennec farm (bed and breakfast). An ideal place for a break.

(7) Go around the chapel and cross the small road to take the path opposite Hent Kergroaz. When you reach Rue de la Clarté, continue straight ahead along Route de Kergulan.

(8) At the "50" speed limit sign, turn left onto a small path marked by a bench. Follow this path, which turns right into the woods. Join a wider path and arrive at the Leisure Centre on your right at a place called Le Créac'h on the map. Look for a small fountain on your left. Continue and pass the water treatment plant. Continue heading south-east, ignoring the paths on your right and left.

(9) At the gravel road near the Gorréquer farm, turn right and follow this road. Pass this renovated farm (Annex of the Tourist Office) and you will reach a barrier on the left.

(10) Turn left onto a wide path heading south-east and follow it, ignoring the paths on the right and left.

(11) At the crossroads, before the bridle path, turn left and head north. At the road, opposite the Kerscuntec farm (bed and breakfast), turn left to retrace your steps.
Turn right opposite the dovecote and return to the large car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 31 m - Kerscuntec dovecote car park
  2. 1 : km 2.1 - alt. 4 m - Path behind the dune
  3. 2 : km 3.25 - alt. 3 m - On the right, leave the coast.
  4. 3 : km 4.35 - alt. 3 m - Fork in the road
  5. 4 : km 4.87 - alt. 6 m - Fourche
  6. 5 : km 5.82 - alt. 11 m - Turn right at the fork (GR34 signpost).
  7. 6 : km 6.55 - alt. 14 m - Path on the left Hent Leoc
  8. 7 : km 6.92 - alt. 18 m - Notre-Dame-de-La-Clarté Chapel and fountain
  9. 8 : km 7.46 - alt. 17 m - Path on the left, bench
  10. 9 : km 8.68 - alt. 17 m - On the right, on the gravel road
  11. 10 : km 9.13 - alt. 10 m - Barrier, wide path on the left
  12. 11 : km 9.66 - alt. 3 m - On the left, due north
  13. S/E : km 10.62 - alt. 31 m - Kerscuntec dovecote car park

Notes

In spring, the bridle path is a veritable natural garden.

Some sections may be wet in winter.

If you miss the path at point (8), continue along the Kergulan road and turn left at the next road signposted "Centre de Loisir". There you will find the rest of the route.

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 10 reviews

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

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route with a small group, which allowed us to discover La Chapelle, which is very beautiful. No problems with the route except for a few very wet paths after a very rainy winter.

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ORFEE
ORFEE
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I loved the bridle path... a lovely walk through the polder wetlands.

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Gobet
Gobet

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Numerous hikes with very similar names

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Nine 68
Nine 68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, with a picnic stop at the chapel. And to finish off, we ended up at the seaside with our feet in the water.

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mcplomeur
mcplomeur

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike. Especially the sections through the polder.
The IGN route at the start does not quite correspond to the bridle path; it seems to be more on the road. This is not a problem, except that my phone beeps to tell me that I am not on the route.
Please note that the passage near the tennis court (between 2 and 3) is now blocked and inaccessible. You must either turn left before it or go around the centre of Kerloch Gwen.
The chapel was open and is worth visiting.
Thank you for all the hikes, which we do regularly.

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for your opinion.
Sorry about the chapel, as it is well worth a visit.
It is usually open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Best wishes for your future on Visorando.

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Linabel
Linabel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did the journey backwards to go via the beach at low tide: superb!
Unfortunately, the chapel was closed.

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combrit29120
combrit29120

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

This route is quite varied. The bridle path at the start is a little monotonous. It is possible to walk on the beach between two successive access points. From Le Treustel (surf spot), you have to return to the polder until you reach the football pitch. The section that runs almost parallel to the main road to Ile Tudy is wooded but tarmacked. The interior of the Chapelle de la Clarté (Saint Vennec) is very interesting, with a remarkable Stations of the Cross by Xavier de Langlais. After that, the path to the dovecote is a little more complicated. Once you have passed the creac'h (leisure centre), you have to make a detour via the Roscanvel "farm" (coastal conservatory), which has a few information panels and a wash house set back a little to the west of the buildings.
The end of the trail can be muddy in winter as it is in a wetland area. Don't hesitate to climb to the top of the dovecote for a panoramic view of the polder.

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Jeannine G1.
Jeannine G1.

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Good evening

A superb hike. At the beginning, we got a little lost near a leisure centre (which we then found again at the end of the route on the left). We retraced our steps and, eureka, we found the right path.
Some paths were still wet...
My dogs had a good workout!

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FATHIGAHU
FATHIGAHU

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

As someone who regularly hikes these trails, I can confirm that the description is accurate. As a Nordic walker, it took me less than 1.5 hours to complete this route, which I know like the back of my hand and highly recommend.

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mariecorb
mariecorb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A superb route, with a few slightly damp spots due to recent rain.

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