From Le Pouldu to the port of Dolëan

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Hike from Le Pouldu to the port of Dolëan along the coastal path, with superb panoramic views.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.32 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 108 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 109 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 23 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4 m
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dolean harbour
dolean lighthouse
port de Dolean

Description of the walk

park in the car park opposite Bellangenet beach in Le Pouldu.

(S/E) Cross the road and turn left onto the coastal path behind the public toilets, which is theGR®34. The route is marked in red and white. Follow this path to Kerrou beach.

(1) From there, leave the beach and head opposite. Join Rue du Kérou and turn left. Continue and return tothe GR®34.

(2) Take the coastal path again and follow it. You will arrive at Porsac'h Cove.

(3) Turn left onto the path and stay on the path running alongside the sea until you reach the harbour.

(4) When you reach Rue de la Fontaine, turn left to go to the port.

(5) Turn around and retrace your steps to return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 7 m - Car park opposite Bellangenet beach
  2. 1 : km 0.93 - alt. 6 m - Beach
  3. 2 : km 1.2 - alt. 16 m - Coastal path
  4. 3 : km 2.66 - alt. 16 m - Porsac'h Cove
  5. 4 : km 5.49 - alt. 12 m - Rue de Cayenne
  6. 5 : km 5.66 - alt. 11 m - Port Dolean
  7. S/E : km 11.32 - alt. 7 m - Car park opposite Bellangenet beach

Notes

Walking shoes.
GPS or mobile phone to follow the route on the Visorando website.

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
bernard coulomb
bernard coulomb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Truly one of the most beautiful hikes, if not the most beautiful in the region. Definitely worth doing. A combination of rocky coastline and pretty beaches interspersed with large black rocks. With big blue skies and sunshine as a bonus.

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Françoise G9.
Françoise G9.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Stunning scenery, return trip via the same route, and it's beautiful in both directions... yet slightly different.
A lovely, peaceful walk, just the sea

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Françoise G9.
Françoise G9.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Stunning scenery, return trip via the same route, and it's beautiful in both directions... yet slightly different.
A beautiful, peaceful place, just the sea

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randoneur78
randoneur78

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

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MToni
MToni

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
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, best enjoyed in sunny weather.
At the beginning of April, it wasn't too busy, but it must be very crowded in summer
as the paths are sometimes narrow, which means you won't be able to enjoy it as much.

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PatLau
PatLau

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful coastal route that is quite busy in summer. We wanted to return via the GR34i (land route), but after Douelan, near Kerrine, a local resident blocked our passage despite a municipal decree posted on his fence, so we had to turn back via Kerjord and Kerguèlen.
NB: for your information, we left from Guidel-Plages. During the season, a ferry operator makes the crossing to Le Pouldu. PLEASE NOTE: check the very unpredictable timetable. The ferry also makes a short cruise on the Laïta (river) to Saint Maurice and the Carnoët forest, with a waiting time of around 1 hour.

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Faut qu'ça marche
Faut qu'ça marche

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did this hike at the end of January. Very pleasant, with a few tricky sections where caution is required! The beautiful scenery makes it worth the effort. I made a video about this hike: https://youtu.be/LLDRwhu3tiA
I highly recommend it!

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jgvisorando87
jgvisorando87

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike. It's a shame that the owners have privatised the path at Kerrine, making it inaccessible to hikers... This requires a detour, but it doesn't detract from the quality and beauty of the landscapes you pass through.

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PatLau
PatLau

I did this hike on 27 June 2022, going via the GR34 from Guidel Plage-Le Pouldu to Douelan and returning via the GR341 inland, but after leaving Douelan at the village of Kerrine... disappointment, a local resident was blocking the way despite a notice posted on his gate. So we took the inland roads, which fortunately were not very busy at this time of year. A magnificent hike along the coast on the way out from Guidel Plage, where a ferryman who only works during the summer season takes you across the Laïta River (to reach the port of Le Pouldu), which separates Morbihan and Finistère.

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Pascal C56
Pascal C56

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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Thecla
Thecla

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 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 with magnificent scenery! I did it on a Thursday in September, so there weren't too many hikers, but I imagine it gets much busier in summer. In any case, I highly recommend this hike because it's superb and truly breathtaking!

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cmear
cmear

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful views of Groix Island on a clear day, the port of Doélan is picturesque. We had a nice coffee by the river. There are not enough picnic tables along the route (there are only benches and a single table quite far along the route).
A lovely walk.

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yannloïcléo
yannloïcléo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Between land and ocean... a magnificent and relaxing walk, even in autumn and even as a round trip.
I would highly recommend it

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Dom47
Dom47

This route is part of a future travelling holiday.
the information is useful.

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17decembre
17decembre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike on the GR34 with stunning views. It's a shame it's not a circular route.

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