From Saint-Hernot to Morgat via Cap de la Chèvre

The fifth stage of the Crozon tour is just as beautiful as the previous one! The first part, up to Cap de la Chèvre, offers a spectacular view of jagged cliffs. The climb up to Morgat, with its ups and downs, in an almost Mediterranean atmosphere, offers superb views of the Bay of Douarnenez. Megalith enthusiasts will undoubtedly appreciate the small dolmen at Kerdreux and, above all, the alignment of menhirs at Ty ar C'huré.

(Please note) The hike is impassable until further notice in the wooded areas (approximately the climb along the east coast), following damage caused by the storm in November 2023. See the comment posted on 18 March 2024. Please check before undertaking this hike.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Le tour (ou presque) de la Presqu'Ile de Crozon

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 17.72 km
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    Average duration: 5h 55 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 310 m
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    Descent: - 352 m

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    Highest point: 99 m
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    Lowest point: 4 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the Hermine lodge, opposite the Saint-Hernot chapel.

Yellow markings

(S) With your back to the lodge, follow the small road to the left and descend very slightly. Cross the hamlet of Kerdreux (beautiful houses) and ignore a lane on the left despite its markings (twoPR® trails intersect here). At the end of the tarmac road, continue along a path between two hedges.

No markings

(1) Take thefirst path on the right, towards the dolmen. You will reach it quickly (small collapsed dolmen). Go past the dolmen and immediately turn left at an acute angle. Ignore thefirst path on the right and continue to asecond intersection (signposted "Dunes de Kerdreux"; old wash house). Then turn left.

Yellow markings + mountain bike signs

(2) At a three-way junction, take the shaded path on the right, which is closed to motor vehicles. At the T-junction, follow the wide grassy path on the right through open terrain.

Red and white markings

(3) At the next intersection, continue straight ahead along the coastal path towards Cap de la Chèvre and rejoin theGR®34. At the various intersections, take the path on the right, unless a rope blocks access, in order to stay as close as possible to the edge of the cliff. Alternate between short ascents and descents and admire the superb panoramic views of the rugged coastline.

(4) At an intersection, a rope blocks the original path (red and white cross). Turn left and keep heading south-east (follow the markings and ropes). When you reach a wider path, turn right (south-west), descend and then climb back up.

(5) At an intersection, turn left and climb a steep, ravined slope. Then climb more gently and walk on flat ground through a moorland landscape, ignoring all paths on the left. Further on, follow a rope on the right-hand side. At a fork, turn right and walk between two ropes. Then pass between a small bunker and a small "field" of cairns to reach Cap de la Chèvre.

(6) Leave the memorial to Breton sailors who died for France on your left, then the semaphore. Continue along the coastal path lined with a rope on the right-hand side, ignore a path on the left and descend. Then stay on the hillside. At a T-junction, turn right. Stay on the main path through the moorland. Further on, follow a winding descent. Then ignore a path on the left (elevation 52, old wash house) and climb back up.

(7) At an intersection, turn right towards Morgat and descend. Then follow a path along the hillside, descending and ascending. Ignore a path on the left and descend towards a pine forest. Wind your way through the pine forest, alternating between short ascents and descents and flat sections. Pass a few isolated houses on the left and, at a T-junction, turn right.

(8) Pass Pointe du Dolmen (sign) and you will find yourself on open ground. Descend, pass an old wash house and climb back up. Further on, pass Pointe de Rostudel (sign) and continue on fairly flat ground in a shaded area, ignoring the paths branching off to the sides. Then descend in zigzags towards Île de la Vierge or Pointe de Saint-Hernot, which is off-limits (ropes).

(9) Head back up along the coastal path. Ignore a path on the left towards Saint-Hernot and continue towards Morgat. Descend (steps, ropes), cross a stream and climb a steep but shaded slope. Then climb more gently across open terrain.

(10) Leave the Grande Roche promontory on your right (sign) and continue on fairly flat ground under pine trees for about 500 m.

No markings

(11) On a flat, well-shaded section, turn left onto a well-marked path that is not shown on the map. This leads to a perpendicular path, which you should follow to the left. The path descends gently and takes a circular turn to the right, ending at a T-junction.

Yellow markings

(12) Turn left. The path quickly leads to a long line of small menhirs.

No markings

(13) Then take thefirst path on the right. At the end, join a wide path and follow it to the right (east-northeast).

Yellow markings

(14) At the crossroads, continue straight ahead on the wide, shaded path, passing a house on your left. Continue along a small road. At the crossroads (elevation 78), turn right onto Allée du Bois de Quenvel. At the next crossroads (elevation 86), turn left onto a wide path. At the next crossroads, go through a forest gate and continue straight ahead. Go through a second gate and you will come to a crossroads.

Red and white markings

(15) Continue straight ahead and rejoin theGR®34. Pass a small lighthouse on your right, go through a forest gate and immediately turn right. Descend the winding coastal path (ropes). Then walk along the hillside and pass the remains of small buildings. Climb slightly and walk alongside an old fort on your left. At a T-junction, turn right and descend. At a fork, keep left on the main path.

(16) At the end, follow a small road downhill to the right. At a hairpin bend to the right, leave the road and go down a staircase on the left. Then take the road that runs along Morgat Beach to your accommodation (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 54 m - L'Hermine stopover lodge - Chapelle Saint-Hernot (Saint-Hernot)
  2. 1 : km 1.12 - alt. 35 m - Intersection - Dolmen de Kerdreux
  3. 2 : km 1.42 - alt. 33 m - Three-way junction
  4. 3 : km 2.35 - alt. 44 m - GR34 junction
  5. 4 : km 3.94 - alt. 80 m - Intersection - Filins
  6. 5 : km 4.63 - alt. 58 m - Intersection
  7. 6 : km 6.24 - alt. 93 m - Cap de la Chèvre
  8. 7 : km 8.05 - alt. 79 m - Intersection
  9. 8 : km 10.19 - alt. 94 m - Pointe du Dolmen
  10. 9 : km 12.47 - alt. 38 m - Île Vierge - Pointe de Saint-Hernot
  11. 10 : km 13.52 - alt. 82 m - La Grande Roche
  12. 11 : km 13.98 - alt. 83 m - Trailhead
  13. 12 : km 14.24 - alt. 70 m - T-junction
  14. 13 : km 14.43 - alt. 69 m - Intersection - Alignement de Ty ar C'huré
  15. 14 : km 15 - alt. 64 m - Crossroads
  16. 15 : km 16.17 - alt. 77 m - Crossroads
  17. 16 : km 17.31 - alt. 25 m - Small road
  18. E : km 17.72 - alt. 5 m - Morgat beach

Notes

Equipment:
Hiking boots required. Rain protection: rain cape, rucksack cover, etc. Sun protection depending on the season and your sensitivity. Hiking stick users are asked to use sticks with rubber tips so as not to damage the coastal paths.

Route and guidance:
- Respect the ropes that line the trails, either to protect a sensitive natural environment or for safety reasons.
- Although there are no truly exposed sections, the coastal path between (3) and (6) sometimes passes close to cliffs, where caution is advised.
- Between (3) and (11), the red and white markings of the GR®34 are present at major intersections but rather rare on coastal paths where the route is simple, if not obvious.
- Be vigilant in locating the start of the trail (11) after the Grande Roche.
- A detailed map is required (at least the one accompanying this description) or a route on your smartphone.

Resources along the way:
No water sources identified along the route.
Supermarket in Morgat, near (E), set back from the beach.
Numerous beachfront bars and restaurants in Morgat (E).

Accommodation on arrival (E):
Several hotels in Morgat, which can be found in the Yellow Pages or using your favourite search engine.

Hike completed by the author on 20 August 2022.

Worth a visit

- Saint-Hernot Chapel (18th-19th century) (S).
- Kerdreux Dolmen, between (1) and (2).
- Superb sea views and jagged cliffs between (3) and (6).
- Memorial to Breton sailors who died for France (6).
- Superb views of Douarnenez Bay between (6) and (11).
- Alignment of Ty ar C'huré, between (12) and (13).
- Morgat Beach (E).

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

4.8 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
User 25988012
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike in the sunshine, taking you from coastal pine forests to flowering heathland (at the end of June) and then to dunes along the beach. Moderate physical difficulty due to its length, no particular challenges but the paths are very stony. The trees that fell in 2024 are clearly visible but do not hinder progress.

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User 26227052

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, mainly along the coast. How frustrating not to be able to get closer and cool off a bit in the water. What remains are beautiful images and the pleasure of walking.

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User 23577135

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful coastal route, which in fine weather transports us to another world. At times, it feels like we are in the south of France (but without the cicadas).

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Pascal Goutier
Pascal Goutier

Hello, I contacted Section 29 of the FFRP regarding the section of the wooded area towards Cap de la Chèvre that was closed due to the storm. Apparently, everything has been restored. The alert message is probably no longer relevant.
Kind regards.

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fanchbreizh
fanchbreizh

Yes, that's better! Have a nice day!

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Netra
Netra ★

Thank you, franchbreizh, for your clarification. I saw the photo you posted: it's clear that the passage is impassable!

I have added a warning in the introduction.

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fanchbreizh
fanchbreizh

Hello Étienne.
We set off from Morgat harbour master's office.
Point 1 is marked on site by a sign saying "Départ Lec'h Loc Hañ". We reached Fort du Kador without any difficulty. When the path climbs up to the plateau, at Calvaire, we found a sign saying "Route changed, follow new markings". At this point, the path became impassable due to numerous fallen trees.
We tried to go back down to the coast to find the original path, but it was very difficult to make progress.
A few hundred metres further on, we came across a group of woodcutters who told us to turn back because the area was off-limits and we could be fined.

I cannot say at which point the GR34 becomes passable again.
As long as you are in the forest area, and more specifically on the plateau, it is impossible.
In the Landes and grassy areas, there should be no problem. We saw this for ourselves the next day when we walked around the Pointe des Espagnols via the GR34 without any difficulty.

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Netra
Netra ★

Hello fanchbreizh, and thank you for reporting this!

Could you specify the areas affected? You mention fallen trees. I assume that the hike is passable as far as Cap de la Chèvre, where there is only moorland and rocks, but that damage has occurred on the climb up the east coast.

Thank you in advance for your clarification.

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fanchbreizh
fanchbreizh

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Due to the extensive damage caused by Storm Ciaran in early November 2023, this hike is not feasible. In some places, the path has been completely wiped out by fallen trees, which are an absolute obstacle to progress. It is even forbidden to go there, under penalty of a fine. Loggers have a lot of work to do to make this section of the GR34 accessible again.

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Arnaud 75
Arnaud 75

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike with varied and spectacular scenery. We went from Ireland to Corsica in just a few kilometres. We left the trail to do a 15 km circular at Saint Hernot. A big thank you for this discovery we made as a family. The colours of the water are just wow!!!!!

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ridomino49
ridomino49

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb hike! We set off from Morgat instead of St Hernot.
The views were so stunning that we wondered if we were really in Brittany!
A section of the GR34 was very busy that day. In any case, it's a walk not to be missed!

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PascalG
PascalG

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful parish-specific to Brittany hike, well signposted and, for us, sunny and not very crowded. Highly recommended!

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cedrus29
cedrus29

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful route, even in the rain and wind, pure joy.

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Rogersh
Rogersh

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route, magnificent views.
We left the route at point 9 to climb up an easy path to St Hernot and return to the car park.
Distance: 15 km
Thank you for this wonderful discovery.

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