From Paimpol to Loguivy de la Mer via Pointe de l'Arcouest

This hike offers fabulous scenery from start to finish, with some particularly remarkable viewpoints.
Requires two vehicles, one in the small car park at the start of Kerpalud, the other at the port of Loguivy de la Mer. Otherwise, return via country roads and an additional 4 km.
The path is accessible in all seasons but requires a good level of fitness due to the five climbs involved.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.00 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 218 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 218 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 61 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Ploubazlanec (22620)
  • ⚑
    Start: N 48.787448° / W 3.046877°
  • ⚑
    End: N 48.820102° / W 3.062422°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0814OT, 0815SB
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Description of the walk

Park in the Kerpalud car park in Paimpol. GPS: N 48.787448°/W 3.046877°

(S/E) Take theGR®34, which starts directly from the small car park located in the Kerpalud maritime activity zone. Leave theGR®34after the "Les Pieds dans l'Eau" lodge and follow the tarmac road uphill for 100 m.
Take the first dirt track on the right and continue uphill until you reach the small car park serving the Kerroc'h Tower.

(1) Go down the small path to rejoin theGR® trail along the coast, then follow the red and white signs along Chemin de la Grève and Rue de Kerroc'h.

(2) Pass to the right of the Cornic calvary and continue along Rue de Kerroc'h. At the first crossroads, turn left onto Rue de Kergaud (still following theGR®). At the top of the hill, you will arrive at the Perros Hamon chapel.

(3) Go down to the right, Impasse Guillaume Le Rousseau. Follow a small path markedGR®. Reach Rue Toul Broch, then turn left for 100 m and take the dirt track on the right to Rue Pierre Loti, in Porz Even.
Still following the red and whiteGR® signs, take Impasse de la Chapelle to reach the Chapelle de la Trinité.

(4) Leave theGR® and take a staircase and a steep path that leads directly to the Croix des Veuves esplanade.

(5) Continue down the tarmac road and rejoin theGR®34trail to Baie de Launay.

(6) Walk along the top of the pebble beach, pass the Notéric house and follow theGR®34towards the Rohou plateau. Before starting the descent via the steps, enjoy the magnificent view on the left of the Arcouest pier and the island of Bréhat.

(7) Descend towards Arcouest, reach the road and turn left towards the large car park.
At the end of the car park on the right, take the path to the beach and then turn left. At the first house, turn right, and after 100 metres, turn left onto the path (GR®34) into the woods. Before descending, leave theGR® to reach the Lann Vras esplanade.

(8). Begin the descent via small unmarked paths.

(9) Return to theGR® 34 and follow the Anse du Ouern towards Loguivy to reach the car park at the port of Loguivy (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 7 m - Kerpalud car park opposite the shipyard.
  2. 1 : km 1.38 - alt. 56 m - Tour de Kerroch
  3. 2 : km 2.36 - alt. 13 m - Calvaire de Cornic
  4. 3 : km 3.3 - alt. 55 m - Perros Hamon Chapel
  5. 4 : km 4.99 - alt. 15 m - Chapel of the Trinity
  6. 5 : km 5.28 - alt. 60 m - Croix des Veuves
  7. 6 : km 6.32 - alt. 7 m - Launay Beach
  8. 7 : km 8.05 - alt. 47 m - Viewpoint on the Rohou plateau
  9. 8 : km 10.24 - alt. 55 m - Esplanade de Lann Vras
  10. 9 : km 11.1 - alt. 7 m - Anse du Ouern
  11. E : km 13 - alt. 6 m - Car park at the port of Loguivy de la Mer.

Notes

If you do not have two vehicles, you can return to the starting point by walking an additional 4 km.
Follow Rue du Port de Loguivy/ Rue des Écoles/ Route de Kersaouden/ Route de Coat Maudez/ Route du Petit Guiler/ Chemin de l'Allegoat/ Route de Kersa/ Kerpalud.

Picnic facilities (forest tables) are available at the end of Launay Bay.

Worth a visit

(1) Tour de Kerroch, built in 1873, offers views of Paimpol Bay. Visitors can climb to the first floor.
(3) Perros Hamon Chapel.

The Notéric house, home to a small museum dedicated to the Lapicque reserve.

(7) Rohou viewpoint: the best view of Bréhat and the Ferlas channel that separates the island from the mainland.
(8) Lann Vras viewpoint: view of Bréhat, the mouth of the Trieux and Pleubian. A granite statue pays tribute to the widows of sailors lost at sea.

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

4.9 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
RCT69
RCT69
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

For my part, I left from the port of LOGUIVY, took the GR to the pier for the island of BREHAT, then went back up towards KERVODIN to pick up the PR that follows the VAN LAARS circuit (superb viewpoint). I did this hike at low tide. All these little islands are amazing. 13.9 km.

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trio35
trio35

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with magnificent views. The return journey by land is less interesting but easy to do, and the roads are not very busy, allowing you to make a circular route.

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lanvennec
lanvennec

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did this route in the direction of Loguivy > Paimpol > Camping du Cruckin (near Beauport Abbey). Superb! It's a shame that some sections are still privately owned.

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kerheol
kerheol

Hello,
the answer to your question can be found in the hike description (practical information).
It is indeed possible to reach Loguivy from Paimpol via small, quiet country roads, adding an extra 4 km to the route.
Kind regards
Kerheol

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@joel
@joel

Hello, does anyone know of a route to return to the starting point, i.e. from Loguivy to Paimpol, via small paths or minor roads? Please specify the return route to the starting point and how many kilometres it is. Thank you.

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CACOIN
CACOIN

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, best done when the sea is still visible. The itinerary is clear and well signposted.
There is so much to see and so many photos to take. It's a shame it's not circular, as the return journey is less interesting.

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catle
catle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with many points of interest, starting at Tour de Kerroch and ending at Pointe de l'Arcouest, forming a circular route as we only had one vehicle.
Superb scenery and magnificent views of Bréhat.

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odileetbernard
odileetbernard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike that we started at the monument to sailors' widows to shorten it a little, as we wanted to do a round trip. We admired the little port of Loguivy!

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Pepere24
Pepere24

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

If you're in good shape, you can go as far as Lezardrieux, which is 22 km away and takes 5½ hours! Enjoy your hike!

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