From Tréfeuntec to Trezmalaouen

The first part of the route is in the countryside, returning via the coastal path overlooking the bottom of Douarnenez Bay.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.60 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 145 m
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    Descent: - 141 m

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    Highest point: 64 m
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    Lowest point: 4 m

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Description of the walk

Starting point: Tréfeuntec cove car park.

(S/E) From the car park (stele of "Jean Marie Le Bris"), take the road that goes uphill (no entry), turn right to cross the hamlet of Tréfeuntec. Follow the small road towards Plage de Kervel. Then take the first road downhill on the left to join the road to the cove.

(1) Turn right and follow this small road uphill (caution). Continue to the Lestraon farm.

(2) Go around the buildings and turn right onto a farm track that climbs uphill (lovely view). At the top, turn left and continue past Kervel Kreis. At the road, turn left and then right at the next intersection.

(3) Follow this small road down towards the sea and pass Quillien.

(4) At the junction, leave the Trezmalaouen road, which continues along the bay road. Turn left onto the old road that leads into the village. Do not go down to the house (holiday rental sign). Opposite No. 13 (white gate), turn right to rejoin the road to the bay and go down to the left towards the sea, passing alongside the campsite.

(5) At the car park sign, turn left and follow the path up to Pointe de Beg ar Garreg (Pointe du Rocher), marked by a cross.

GR34 marked in white and red

(6) Return to theGR®34, cross the grassy median (view of Douarnenez Bay). Descend to the beach and follow it to the car park.

(7) Climb up to the left, near the bar, and follow this path overlooking Douarnenez Bay. Pass Beg ar Véchen,

(8) At Pointe de Tréfeuntec (accessible by road: car park), continue towards Beg ar Ty Garde.

(9) The path then runs along Anse de Tréfeuntec, opposite Sainte-Anne beach. TheGR®34leads back to the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Car park at Tréfeuntec cove
  2. 1 : km 1.12 - alt. 12 m - Road towards Kervel beach. On the right.
  3. 2 : km 2.02 - alt. 41 m - Lestraon
  4. 3 : km 3.37 - alt. 63 m - Intersection. Turn right onto the road towards the sea.
  5. 4 : km 4.22 - alt. 62 m - On the left, road through the village
  6. 5 : km 5 - alt. 22 m - Parking sign. Left towards Beg ar Garrec
  7. 6 : km 5.35 - alt. 23 m - Beg ar Garec cross
  8. 7 : km 6.25 - alt. 11 m - Coastal path heading due north
  9. 8 : km 7.57 - alt. 22 m - Pointe de Tréfeuntec
  10. 9 : km 8.87 - alt. 14 m - Pointe Beg an Ty Garde
  11. S/E : km 9.6 - alt. 5 m - Car park at Tréfeuntec cove

Notes

This hike is classified as moderate for the coastal path section, especially between (9) and (S/E).

The road section (Route de l'Anse) from (S/E) to (2) and then from (3) to (4) can be busy in summer and on Sundays due to access to the beaches.

On the coastal path back, shortcuts are possible if needed:
- After Beg ar Vechen, a grassy path climbs up past
Kergoaguen farm (signposted: route de l'anse).
- (8) At Pointe de Trefeuntec, a small road leads to the starting village
- Before Beg an Ty Garde (9), a wide, passable path also allows you to return to Tréfeuntec.

Worth a visit

- Jean Marie Le Bris memorial:
The Winged Boat: Jean-Marie Le Bris took off on a Sunday morning in December 1856 from Tréfeuntec Beach aboard his "Albatros". Thanks to this winged boat, which he had designed himself, he glided at a height of about 100 metres over a distance of about 200 metres.

- Kervel and Sainte-Anne beaches.

- Sainte-Anne-la-Palue.
The chapel dates back to the time of Saint Guénolé; a stone in the chapel's bell tower bears the date 1419. The chapel was rebuilt several times, notably in the 17th century.

It is a major pilgrimage site in Brittany. The small pardon takes place at the end of July each year and the last weekend of August is the Grand Pardon.

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

4.5 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
jlucquimper
jlucquimper

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk along Douarnenez Bay;
We extended our trip a little to visit the chapel of Ste Anne la Palud.

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cmadec29
cmadec29

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Hello, this route is interesting for its coastal section, as the countryside section is not particularly interesting. Personally, I found it a shame that there were too many roads up to point 5. This route is best avoided in summer, as most of these roads are touristy and lead to the coast, making some sections dangerous. The description is very good and we recommend good walking shoes, especially for the end of the route after point 8, which is a little rough.

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FredoS
FredoS

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

4 km of pleasant country road. Not too many cars at this time of year. The coastal path offers beautiful views of Douarnenez Bay. Paths can be difficult in winter due to mud.

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lefustec
lefustec

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb seaside location with wind and waves. Salty atmosphere.

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tratracorp
tratracorp

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The balance between countryside and sea is good, it's a shame that the countryside part is mainly on tarmac roads, but the coastal path makes up for it.

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Ewelsicl
Ewelsicl

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Too much uninteresting road (4 km)

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chogui
chogui

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A magnificent walk
especially along the coastal path.
Breathtaking scenery!!!!!!

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Randonneur1506
Randonneur1506

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Another flawless hike and route. Thanks to you, I am discovering unexpected places. Thank you very much for the time you devote to us.

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mamgoz29
mamgoz29

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Nothing to say, it was good.

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P@trice
P@trice

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Hello,

I confirm the previous review: the first part lacks points of interest and has too much tarmac, but the section along the coastal path is superb.

Good for walking.

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capi56
capi56

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The first part is uninteresting and there is too much tarmac.
However, the second part, along the coastal path, is magnificent.

Best regards

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BRIDGE
BRIDGE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very beautiful hike. However, we took the wrong road towards the Lestraon farm.
We took the wrong road and ended up directly at Kervel Kreis, so be careful to find the right road and don't cut across directly.
Magnificent coastal path

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you very much for this information.
Personally, I also received very helpful information from the Plonévez-Porzay town hall.

I will be able to pass on the information on the Visorando website.

Today, I was also hiking on the route I described, starting from Poullan-sur-Mer.
It was magnificent in the sunshine, even if the coastal path seemed a little challenging for some people.

I will make some clarifications and modifications based on today's experience.

Enjoy your hike.

Best regards.

FLOCH (Moderator)

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