Between the countryside and the sea in Billiers (long version)

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A beautiful walk along the banks of the Vilaine and inland.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 16.70 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 78 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 78 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 32 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1 m
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Photos

La Barge beach
small undergrowth
Sea view
Pen Lann Lighthouse

Description of the walk

Access: Take the N165 between Stream and Vannes. At the Muzillac exit, follow signs for Billiers D5.
There are numerous parking spaces around the church in Billiers.

(S/E) Behind the church, take the Grande Rue towards Bréhondec. Continue along the tarmac road until you reach a fork with a cross in the middle.

(1) Turn right and continue straight ahead on the dirt track.

(2) Ignore a path on the left and continue straight ahead. Cross an area of warehouses and follow the tarmac road to the right.

(3) Continue left along the tarmac road, which is not very busy. Pass the water treatment plant on your right.

(4) Pass the hamlet of Kervail on your right. Continue along the road. Pass thePR® signpost for Le Bourg L'Étang on your right and continue straight ahead.

(5) Cross the road from Kervéléan to Toullann. Continue on the path opposite, slightly to the right. Pass between the two wind turbines.

(6) At the next crossroads, turn right towards Lande Verrien. Pass two more wind turbines on your right and continue along the road.

(7) At the fork, follow the right-hand path and continue on thePR® to Kerantréh.

(8) Enter the hamlet and turn left onto thePR® for 600m along a pretty sunken lane.

(9) When you reach a road, turn left.

(10) Follow the path on the right to reach Pointe du Moustoir. This is the link between theGR®34andGR®39. Turn right towards the north-west.

(11) Viewpoint over the Vilaine estuary and continue on the GR®.

(12) Go around Pointe de Penn Lann and follow a path between two walls. You will reach Port de Billiers (written Bilier on the map).

(13) After the port, take a dyke on the left that runs alongside the Billiers stream. At the end, turn sharply left.

(14) Stay on thisGR® trail, following the marsh until you reach a road. Leave theGR® trail on your left and turn right to reach the church via the Muzillac road (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 17 m - Car park near the church.
  2. 1 : km 0.43 - alt. 18 m - Cross
  3. 2 : km 0.88 - alt. 11 m - Warehouse area
  4. 3 : km 1.17 - alt. 10 m - Road on the left
  5. 4 : km 2 - alt. 23 m - Kervail hamlet
  6. 5 : km 2.68 - alt. 10 m - Crossing the road
  7. 6 : km 3.66 - alt. 21 m - Road on the right
  8. 7 : km 5.65 - alt. 21 m - Turn right towards Kerantré.
  9. 8 : km 5.8 - alt. 24 m - Hollow path on the left
  10. 9 : km 6.44 - alt. 9 m - Turn left at the road.
  11. 10 : km 6.87 - alt. 4 m - Pointe du Moustoir
  12. 11 : km 7.86 - alt. 6 m - Viewpoint
  13. 12 : km 12.65 - alt. 4 m - Pointe de Penn Lann
  14. 13 : km 13.61 - alt. 4 m - Dike
  15. 14 : km 15.18 - alt. 3 m - Walk along the marshes
  16. S/E : km 16.7 - alt. 17 m - Car park near the church.

Notes

Toilets available at the start.

Worth a visit

 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

4.4 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Benji
Benji

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

It's a shame that the countryside doesn't make more use of the paths.

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Phil22800
Phil22800

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Not many people visiting on 09/07/2022; the route would be difficult to follow without the app.

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TOULLEC Eliane
TOULLEC Eliane

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The countryside section of this route relies too heavily on roads, while the coastal section is very pleasant for enjoying the beauty of the seaside.

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nonomorbihan
nonomorbihan

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At point 13, the sluice gate along the Billiers sink has been closed.
For your information.
Kind regards

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Daegalen
Daegalen

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done yesterday. Lots of road at the start, but with a coastal path that more than makes up for it.
However, when you arrive at Barges beach (just before point 12), I recommend taking the road back to Billiers straight away. The tour of the peninsula isn't particularly enjoyable, nor is the lighthouse (but that's just my opinion), and from point 13 onwards you have to return via this road as the path through the marshes is closed, and not just since yesterday.

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stevant michel
stevant michel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A lot of road but good on the coastal path

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Corsica76
Corsica76

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

superb route
a little difficult depending on the walkers

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grandin
grandin ★

I have sent a message to the author asking them to update this description if possible.

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lapjac44
lapjac44

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A start on the road, a lot of road, finally the sea and a pleasant coastal path. Unfortunately, the rest of the route between points 13 and 14 has been out of service for a long time, with grass over 1.2 metres high and barriers in place for several years.

It is imperative to remove this last part of the route (or make practical changes).

Next time... perhaps.

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babouya
babouya

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Minor updating issues and new housing developments on the outskirts of Billiers are causing uncertainty about the route to follow. Similarly, the end of the route as proposed is no longer passable, or at least the path was closed to hikers on the outskirts of Rochevilaine, forcing us to take the relatively busy road, even though it is lined with a cycle path. But it's a nice outing, perhaps best enjoyed at high tide for the part along the coast.

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lepigniec
lepigniec

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Well-marked route (apart from two or three markings that are difficult to find!). Pleasant countryside, but nothing special! Option to modify the route (longer or shorter!). Good route with no difficulties!

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JCW44
JCW44

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello,
The section at the exit of Pen Lann harbour, along the canal, is closed for 1 km. Access is blocked by barriers, and the path along the canal is barely visible and rarely used, resulting in tall grass. It is unclear whether it is safe to use, as one may become stuck further along.
You can rejoin the path on the stream by taking the new footpath/cycle path along the D5 for 1 km.
Marked on the left of the GR, we pass the picnic table.

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