Discover the Ria de Pouldu

This route opposite the Pouldu marina is a simple, pleasant and varied circular route, touching on theGR®34, which remains one of the most scenic trails in the area. An easy walk along sunken paths at first, then following the Laita river estuary.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.24 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 93 m
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    Descent: - 95 m

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    Highest point: 47 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 0 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Guidel (56520)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.769209° / W 3.524834°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0620ET, 0720ET
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Description of the walk

Start on the coastal road, Allée Louis le Montagner in Guidel Plage, opposite the fitness trail, easily recognisable by its vegetation and equipment.

(S/E) Walk up the fitness trail towards the east on the right-hand side.

(1) When you reach the tennis courts, turn north (left) onto a well-marked path, then take the path that passes to the left of Rue Kerdrien. After the roundabout, continue north up Rue Herbert Clemens.

(2) Turn left, heading west (left), onto Rue Florence Arthaud for about 200 metres, then turn right to head north up Rue "les Cottages de Scubidan".

(3) At the end of this street, turn left towards the west for 150 metres.

(4) Turn right north onto a road that leads to Beg Nénez, on the edge of the D162.

(5) Turn left to walk down the streets of this hamlet.

(6) Just before the mill, there is a pedestrian descent that takes you over the dyke so you can admire the mill. You are now on theGR®34and should follow the red and white markings.

(7) Once you are on the other side of the dyke, turn right onto theGR®34and follow it to the harbour master's office at Port de Pouldu.

(8) Follow this inland coastline until you return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 7 m - Start on the coastal road, opposite the fitness trail. - Laïta (fleuve)
  2. 1 : km 0.59 - alt. 23 m - At the top of the fitness trail, on the left
  3. 2 : km 1.71 - alt. 47 m - On the left Rue Florence Arthaud
  4. 3 : km 2.08 - alt. 35 m - Turn left again for 150 metres.
  5. 4 : km 2.23 - alt. 28 m - Path leading to Beg Nénez
  6. 5 : km 3.8 - alt. 37 m - Junction D162
  7. 6 : km 4.2 - alt. 10 m - Pedestrian descent on the sea wall.
  8. 7 : km 4.37 - alt. 4 m - Turn right onto the GR
  9. 8 : km 6.74 - alt. 3 m - Concrete path to the finish.
  10. S/E : km 7.24 - alt. 7 m - Arrival on the coastal road, near the fitness trail.

Notes

No water on the route. Variety of houses and areas crossed.

Worth a visit

You can also continue on to the cliff beach and take a walk in the moorland around the semaphore. There are many small paths that run along the fortifications from the last war.

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 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
bernard coulomb
bernard coulomb

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A fitness walk that can be extended to 11 kilometres by taking a look at the large cliff-top beach at the start of the route and also by making a round trip from Beg Nenez to the bridge via the coastal path along the estuary.

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Bosseau Alain
Bosseau Alain

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Great hike, in beautiful sunny weather.

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RémyBZH
RémyBZH
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely course, very well maintained and equipped. Even on a grey winter morning, the scenery is very pleasant.

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Aparicio José
Aparicio José

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The starting point of the hike is difficult to find for someone who is not from the area. At the end of the route, there is a magnificent chapel. Very pleasant along the banks of the ria. Thank you for this hike.

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jporcheray
jporcheray

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful route, particularly from point 4 onwards, with a very pleasant path through the woods, and from point 7, along the banks of the Laïta, and a pleasant walk through the hamlet of Beg Nenez. The only problem is that, at point 2, Rue Florence Arthaud has no street sign and is not recognised by GPS. It was also somewhat difficult to find the starting point.

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skyppyy38360
skyppyy38360

Hello,
If you had difficulty finding the starting point, could you tell me how you would describe it yourself so that I can take this into account?
Thank you.

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didinne81
didinne81

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with a 7-year-old child. Not too difficult, despite losing a bit of time because we had trouble finding the starting point. It was our first real hike.

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alainc5939
alainc5939

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant, easy and peaceful short hike in September.
Beautiful views of the river with lots of birds.

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skyppyy38360
skyppyy38360

Change made on Thursday, 5 September 2019 for a departure from Guidel Plage

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17decembre
17decembre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike, especially along the Laïta river.
Please note that the hike starts at Guidel beach and not in Guidel.
No difficulty.

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Lemataf
Lemataf

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We only did the section along the Laïta river, extending it to the St Maurice crêperie just before the abbey (excellent crêpes and great cider). We returned by the same route.
A short, easy, peaceful walk (no tourists at that time).
Beautiful views of the river with lots of birds and, on the way back, the tide beginning to rise.

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EmiGat
EmiGat

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A lovely walk, well worth it for the return trip along the estuary, a real delight!

Just a note about the starting point, which is in Guidel-Plage and not in Guidel.

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minillon56
minillon56

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Magnificent view of the estuary, coastal path to explore

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