Southern route of the Île de Batz

(S/E) Your walk begins at the Jardin Georges Delaselle. Then turn right to reach the main road, which runs alongside theChapelle Sainte-Anne. Turn left onto this road.

(1) At the first intersection, take the left-hand path. Continue straight ahead, passing several houses and restaurants.

(2) Once you reach the Croix du Rhû, take the sloping road to the left: it will lead you through narrow streets towards the pier where you originally disembarked. To do this, keep left twice, then keep right.

(3) You will then return to the island's main road, offering a direct view of the harbour, its shops and restaurants. Continue along this road to its end, where a slight incline begins, leading to your second point of interest: Notre-DameChurch. This is open to visitors.

(4) Then take the first road you come to, running alongside the school. Follow it for a while: it offers beautiful views of several white sandy beaches. Continuing on, you will see a large white house at the end of a pier: this is the rescue station.

(5) Continue, then take the street on the left and immediately after that, the next one on the right. Then pass a street on the right before continuing straight ahead (Roc'higou) until you reach the ocean.

(6) Turn right. From this point onwards, the path becomes sandier and crosses areas of tall grass. Staying close to the coastline, you will find yourself walking through some particularly pleasant areas for hiking. You will then reach the western tip of the island, where you will find the Corps de Garde de l'île de Batz, a former maritime surveillance post. This is the ideal spot for a short exploration before continuing the circular.

(7) The trail takes you through rocky landscapes, coastal vegetation and maritime panoramas where the power of the ocean is evident. Then turn right onto the "Streat Park ar Goz Vilin" path. Return to the path you took on the way there and turn left, then left again onto the path towards Kerabandu.

(8) Continue straight ahead, then turn right towards the Batz Island Lighthouse,which is open to visitors and offers an exceptional panoramic view of the island. Be careful if you are prone to vertigo!

(9) After visiting the lighthouse, head back down the main road to the right towards the south. At the next bends, continue straight ahead until you reach the large cross.

(10) Take the road opposite: you will then cross the village, with its authentic rural houses and warm atmosphere. Then turn left immediately and then right twice to reach the Vénoc district.

(11) Turn left onto Rue Neuve. Then turn left twice to take Rue Creac'h Bihan. Then turn right towards the semaphore. This is thefifth and final point on your route. This building, which is still in operation, is used for maritime surveillance and navigational safety. It is not open to visitors, but is still interesting to observe.

(12) Then retrace your steps and turn right. At the first exit, turn right and follow the road to the waste collection centre.

(13) Turn left and return to the crossroads you passed on the way there.

(1) Turn left towards theSainte-Anne Chapel. All you have to do then is climb the dunes on the right to reach the Rêves de Mer centre (E).

Recommended equipment:

Comfortable shoes.

Water (1–1.5 litres per person).

Snack.

Windbreaker.

Cap + sun cream.

Small rucksack

Access to the starting point:

The island can only be reached by boat. Once you arrive at the landing stage, it is a 20-minute walk to the starting point.

When you arrive at the landing stage, simply walk to the Les Herbes Folles restaurant, then take the path up the hill on its left.

Then continue straight ahead on the main road. Do not take the first path on your right, but the second one, which is clearly marked by numerous signs.

After turning right, continue along the small lane until you reach the Croix du Rhû intersection. You will then see two roads in front of you: take the one on the left and follow it straight ahead for a few minutes, passing in front of the youth hostel.

A little further on, you will come to another intersection: this time, take the road on the right. Continue straight ahead, passing several typical houses.

Staying on this same street, you will approach sand dunes and grass. A sandy path will appear on your right: take it, then continue until you see a white gate. You are at the entrance to the garden (S).

To return to the starting point from the end point:

(E) Turn right towards the dune and then turn left (S).

We invite you to find out more directly on the tourist office website.

(S) Georges Delaselle Garden

(4) Notre-Dame Church

(7) Corps de Garde

(9)Batz Island Lighthouse

(E) Nautical Centre - Rêves de Mer