From the Port of Palais to Port Fouquet

After a stroll through the village of Palais, you will pass close to Fort Vauban and then follow the coastal path before returning to Palais via the interior.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.64 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 05 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 158 m
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    Descent: - 158 m

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    Highest point: 49 m
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    Lowest point: -2 m

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Description of the walk

Park on Rue Carnot on the D190. Free parking is available on the left and right at the top of the street.

(S/E) Walk down to the village and head towards the port in the direction of Fort Vauban.

(1) Cross the footbridge. In the middle of the car park, turn right towards the museum, then walk along the fort via the dry moat to reach the car park of the Hôtel Musée de la Citadelle Vauban.

(2) At the hotel car park, take theGR®340marked coastal path. Stay on the path until you reach Route de Taillefer (tarmac road).

(3) Then turn right towards Port Saint-Julien.

(4) At the exit of Port Saint-Julien, rejoin the marked coastal path which leads to Pointe de Taillefer and its fort.

(5) Continue on theGR® to reach Port Fouquet.

(6) Once at Port Fouquet, go up the road on the left. At the first crossroads, take the path opposite and join the D30, Route de Sauzon.

(7) Turn left, then take the first right towards the hamlet of Loctudy. Continue towards the water tower.

(8) At the water treatment plant, turn left towards the tree-top adventure course, Route du Bois Trochu.

(9) After about 500 metres, turn left towards Bordustart. In the hamlet, take the second left then the first right towards Palais. Head towards the port of Palais. Pass in front of the hospital and reach the footbridge via Rue Joseph Le Brix.

(1) Cross the footbridge and turn right into a passageway leading to the lighthouse at the end of the fort's pier, where you can enjoy the view of the small port of Le Palais.

(10) Retrace your steps, cross the footbridge again (1), and walk up Rue Carnot to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 27 m - Free public car park at the top of Rue Carnot.
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 4 m - Footbridge in front of the harbour master's office
  3. 2 : km 1.1 - alt. 31 m - Car park at the Vauban Citadel Museum Hotel
  4. 3 : km 2.27 - alt. 30 m - Route de Taillefer
  5. 4 : km 2.69 - alt. 26 m - Coastal path
  6. 5 : km 3.21 - alt. 25 m - Pointe and Fort de Taillefer
  7. 6 : km 4.8 - alt. 5 m - Port Fouquet
  8. 7 : km 5.65 - alt. 41 m - Junction D30
  9. 8 : km 7.17 - alt. 47 m - Wastewater treatment plant
  10. 9 : km 7.78 - alt. 48 m - On the left, towards Bordustart.
  11. 10 : km 11.41 - alt. 2 m - Palais pier lighthouse
  12. S/E : km 12.64 - alt. 27 m - Free public car park at the top of Rue Carnot.

Worth a visit

The citadel is well worth a visit. The museum, which is simple and quick to visit, is a good introduction before exploring the fortified site. The views of the town and harbour are breathtaking. Admission is €10.50 per person.

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 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
SYLVAINE CLAVEL
SYLVAINE CLAVEL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 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 can be lengthened or shortened as desired. It is possible to skip the circular hike, extend the hike, and take a bus back.

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pascal ga
pascal ga

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk with beautiful scenery

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largo44
largo44

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Nice walk following this route today

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juu-25
juu-25

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A great hike that I recommend for a pleasant walk by the sea!
Easy access and well signposted.

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choupy40
choupy40

Thank you... a wonderful island...

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Kenogami
Kenogami

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Hello
General message for all your hikes on Belle Ile...
A big thank you for your descriptions. I have done almost all of your hikes on Belle Ile.
I did them in order, without any hassle, just pure enjoyment.
Very practical and very well documented.
A perfect week.
Best regards

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Magpieman
Magpieman

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A magnificent coastal hike starting from the Palace. The first kilometre is a little tricky in terms of finding the right path, but once you're on the coastal path, it's easy to follow.

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