From Tréambert to Sorloc via the marshes and coastline

Start at the edge of the D452, approaching the marshes, downstream from the Tréambert holiday village.

(S/E) Cross the salt marshes following the edge of the road. This is a busy road, but a barrier separates the traffic from the footpath.

(1) At the end of this barrier, take the path on the right. For over a kilometre, it winds its way between woods and marshes: on the left, a thick oak forest; on the right, salt ponds where many birds frolic and, occasionally, a few salt workers are at work.

(2) Leave the path on your right that runs along an embankment between the etier (the stream that feeds the marshes depending on the tide) and a pond. Continue left for about a hundred metres along the woods before coming out onto a residential street (Impasse Saint-Pierre). Follow this street until you reach a cross street. Continue along the small Rue des la Rangée just opposite, then turn right to come out onto Place du Marché. Cross this square diagonally to reach the Tourist Office.

(3) Turn left onto Avenue de la Plage, which leads to the beach.
Once you reach the beautiful Lanséria Beach, take the coastal path that runs between the boundaries of the plots and the top of the beach. Shortly before reaching Pointe de Beaulieu, turn right onto a path that leads back to Boulevard de l'Océan. Turn left twice to return to the coast and go around Pointe de Beaulieu. The path then returns to Rue du Fort and passes by an old mill.

(4) Turn left to return to the coast. Reach Pointe du Toul Ru by following the small street that leads there.

(5) Once you pass this point, a red landscape opens up before your eyes. This well-sheltered cove owes its name to the red cliffs that surround it.
At the end of the harbour embankment, follow the path to the right at the foot of the cliff. The boats moored against the rocks form a multicoloured garland just above the pavement.
At low tide, continue along the beach to the end of Carbonnais Bay. Climb back up the cliff via the slipway at the end of the beach and follow the coastal path until you pass Pointe de Sorloc.

(6) Once you reach the point, descend back down to the foreshore to reach the slipway leading to the beach in front of the Petit Caboullot (beach bar).
At high tide, all you have to do is walk from Toul Ru to Sorloc along the streets behind the beach and the D352. This is much less charming, which is why it's important to check the tide times before setting off.
In Sorloc, cross the main road opposite the main beach access and follow the road to the left until you reach the marshes.

(7) As soon as you reach the first ponds, take the path on the right, running alongside the marsh. It winds its way below the houses at first, then moves away from them as it goes deeper into the marsh.
After crossing a footbridge, the path goes around a final pond before coming out onto a carriage road. Turn left and join the road that crosses the marsh. Turn left again when you reach it.

(8) After crossing the wetland, turn right onto the path towards La Saline au Duc. Leave this path when it turns left and follow the path that runs along the edge of the marsh. On the left, a few beautiful properties precede the Tréambert estate and its holiday village.
After passing the last camping pitches of the holiday village, the path rejoins the D452 and the starting point (S/E).

Between (7) and (8) Here, there are no salt marshes, but old oyster beds. Major restoration work has been carried out here in recent years, in particular to remove baccharis, an invasive shrub that was taking over the entire area. Sheep are now responsible for keeping the site free of this plant. Please respect the fences alongside the path.

Between (8) and (S/E) On the right, the first active salt pans develop their intricate water channels. In the centre are the pools where the salt will be harvested at the end of the evaporation process.

To fully enjoy the seaside, you must take this route when the tide level allows passage along the coast. Unless you are travelling along the streets and roads that cross Quimiac, it is best to check the tide times before setting off on this walk.
Tide times in Mesquer

Provisions available in Quimiac and Mesquer.

Alternative: At Sorloc, you can extend the route by going up to Pointe Merquel. To do this, walk along the beach and continue along the coastal path. Once you reach the Merquel jetty, return via the other side of the point, pass by the small white chapel and walk along the beach to the Baule de Merquel car park. Cross the car park to return to the (6) and resume the route described above.

Right next to the car park at the start of the route, there is a salt marsh that is open to visitors. Opening hours vary depending on the season and weather conditions.

A few hundred metres from the centre of Quimiac stands the Saint-Louis Chapel. This modern building offers a particularly peaceful atmosphere when the light filters through its stained-glass windows.