From Béninze to Port-Navalo

From headland to headland, you follow the rugged coastline, breathing in the sea air and watching the boats dance in the gulf, whilst admiring the shades of blue shifting with the light. Along the way, you’ll discover the old Pen Castel tide mill and the Cairn de Petit Mont before arriving in Arzon, a small Breton town situated between the Gulf of Morbihan and the ocean, at the tip of the Rhuys Peninsula.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Les pointes du Golfe du Morbihan, en presqu'Île de Rhuys

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.98 km
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    Average duration: 3h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 41 m
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    Descent: - 30 m

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    Highest point: 30 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
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  • ⚐ City: Arzon (56640)
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    Start: N 47.551381° / W 2.868807°
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    End: N 47.543965° / W 2.910485°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0921OT, 0921OTR
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Description of the walk

Meeting point at the hamlet of Béninze, Rue de Keravello, 56640 Arzon. A car park is located just before the Pen-Castel tide mill

Red and white markings ofthe GR®®34

(S) To the south-east of the Pen-Castel tide mill, turn right onto theGR®® 34 to walk along the gulf on your left. To the north-east, you can see Pointe de Nioul, at the southern tip of Île-aux-Moines, which seems close enough to touch. Continue on to Pointe du Béché.

(1) Continue along the coast until you reach the crossroads.

Green Route No. 6 signposting

(2) Carry on straight ahead (south), leaving theGR®®34and the coastal path behind. At the next crossroads, follow the signs for Tumiac/Port Crouesty (cycle route No. 6). Stay on the small tarmac road until you pass under the D180.

(3) Go under the D180 to emerge onto Rue d’Arzonnic. After a few metres along this street, turn left heading south. Pass in front of a mobile home and continue along the stony path to the Fork in the road at the edge of a golf course.

(4) Continue to the right (west) and carry on to the T-junction south-west of Tumiac.

(5) Turn left (south) and follow the path that crosses the ponds to Kervert Beach.

(6) Continue to the right (north-west), keeping the beach on your left. Pass behind the lifeguard station and continue to the Remparts de Kerjouanno.

Red and white markings forthe GR®®34

(7) Following theGR®® markings, enter the Kerjouano residential area and walk along the rampart wall on your left. At the end of the ramparts, continue along Fogeo Beach until you reach the Fork in the road.

(8) Turn left, continuing to follow the coast on your left until you reach the Tobruk bunker (remains of a bunker completely buried).

(9) Continue north-west, temporarily leaving theGR®® 34 markings to reach the Cairn de Petit Mont.

(10) After visiting the site, return to the path and head right towards the west to reach the coast and theGR®®34. Go round the tip of Petit Mont and continue to the Notre-Dame-de-Croisty Chapel.

(11) Continue along theGR®®34, enjoying the view over the Chenal du Crouesty. Carry on to Port du Crouesty, then follow the quays to the north-eastern end of the harbour.

(12) Turn left and continue along the harbour quays to the roundabout near the SNSM station.

(13) Continue along the coastal path, passing Port-Sable Beach and then the Tombeau du Petit Mousse, and carry on to the orientation table.

(14) Continue along theGR®®34. Turn right onto the Chemin du Petit Mousse and carry on to the first junction.

(15) Leave theGR®®34and head right down the dead-end street. At the junction, turn right then left onto the path running alongside a tall hedge. You will arrive on the Chemin de Toulassais. Continue straight ahead to find the entrance to the Port Sable Campsite, where you can set up camp (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 3 m - Moulin à marée de Pen Castel
  2. 1 : km 0.56 - alt. 7 m - Pointe du Béchir - Ile aux Moines
  3. 2 : km 2.48 - alt. 2 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.95 - alt. 9 m - Passage under the D180
  5. 4 : km 3.13 - alt. 4 m - Fork in the road
  6. 5 : km 3.59 - alt. 4 m - Junction south-west of Tumiac
  7. 6 : km 3.96 - alt. 8 m - Kervert Beach
  8. 7 : km 4.59 - alt. 10 m - Kerjouanno ramparts
  9. 8 : km 5.07 - alt. 12 m - Fork in the road
  10. 9 : km 6.92 - alt. 11 m - Tobrukbunker - Cairn de Petit Mont
  11. 10 : km 7.2 - alt. 30 m - Cairn de Petit Mont
  12. 11 : km 8.28 - alt. 6 m - Notre-Dame-de-Croisty Chapel - Cairn de Petit Mont
  13. 12 : km 9.38 - alt. 4 m - North-eastern end of Port du Crouesty
  14. 13 : km 10.57 - alt. 6 m - Roundabout near the SNSM station
  15. 14 : km 11.66 - alt. 9 m - Orientation table
  16. 15 : km 11.84 - alt. 11 m - Junction
  17. E : km 11.98 - alt. 20 m - Port Sable Campsite

Notes

Refreshments available at Intermarché between (12) and (13).
Camping accommodation available:
- Port-Sable Municipal Campsite, 20 Chemin de Toulassais, 56640 Arzon. Tel: 0297537198 Info

Worth a visit

(S) Pen-Castel tide mill:
from (S) to (2) Gulf of Morbihan with views of the islands, including Île aux Moines
From (6) to (14) Quiberon Bay, Kervert, Foego and Port-Sable beaches.
(10) Petit Mont cairn
(12) Port du Crouesty

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