Between land and sea in Roscoff

This beautiful, unspoilt hike will take you through varied landscapes, passing by the fishing port, the marina and the yacht harbour. You will then enter the Roscoff countryside and finally visit the centre of Roscoff - a town of character - with its many shops and Breton restaurants.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.89 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 66 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 61 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 46 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Finistère (29)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.722429° / W 3.978459°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0515ET
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Description of the walk

Parking on Rue Quai d'Auxerre in the port (located near the tourist office).

(S/E) With your back to the sea, head east on theGR®34 trailthat runs along the coast. Cross the playground. Continue to Rue Coadou, walk past the houses to reach the restaurant "Le Bellevue" on the corner.
Walk past the beautiful "Brittany & Spa" building. Take a short detour onto the pier and continue along Boulevard Sainte-Barbe. Head towards the Sainte-Barbe chapel, which you can see on the hill.

(1) Go down a series of steps to join theGR®34, which runs safely along the sea, leaving the industrial area on your right. Head to the harbour master's office.

(2) Take a road to reach the ferry terminal. Walk along the car park to reach the marina.

(3) Continue through the marina area, walking alongside the boats moored in the harbour. Go straight ahead to reach the harbour office at the end of the road. Enter the marina and walk alongside the bar.

Climb the stairs to reach the exotic garden. Walk along the area, leaving the garden on your left, to reach the garden car park. On the right, go under the railway line and then turn left.

(4) At the end of this section, turn right onto a slight incline. At the top of this hill, immediately turn left onto the Penn Al Lann path and enter a charming village with small houses.

Cross the railway line and follow the road, then at the end turn left to descend to the Grande Grève. Walk along the car park and then take the path that is being repaired. Follow this path.

(5) From here, leave theGR®34and follow thePR® "Le circuit des fontaines" marked in yellow on the posts. Follow the path and head towards the village of Kerlissiec. When you reach the village square, turn right immediately onto a narrow lane that will take you downhill and allow you to enjoy the Roscovite countryside.
Follow the road and continue to the level crossing to cross the railway line.

(6) Turn left and head back up into the village.

(7) Go downhill to take a dirt track that will take you past fields of artichokes and onions, typical of Roscoff. Follow the railway line to the Bonne Nouvelle roundabout.

(8) Walk past the biscuit factory on your left to reach Creach Keravel.

(9) Enter Kerestat Wood by crossing the wooded residential area. Follow the yellow markings to the wood, which you will then enter.

(10) When you leave the woods, immediately take the road on the left, then take a path on the left at the village of Peunfeunten. Follow the path. Before entering the village of Kersulguen, turn right and then go straight on to return to the sea.

(11) You have now reached the western part of the peninsula. You must now head north-east. Depending on the tide, you can either walk along the coast staying on the beach or take the road that runs alongside the beach to reach the biological station to the north.

Then cross the village heading east to return to the Quai d'Auxerre car park (S/E). You can enjoy the many shops and restaurants in the centre of this beautiful town (crêperie, restaurant).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Departure: Quai d'Auxerre car park
  2. 1 : km 0.92 - alt. 18 m - Sainte-Barbe Chapel
  3. 2 : km 1.54 - alt. 8 m - Harbour master's office
  4. 3 : km 2.07 - alt. 9 m - Marina
  5. 4 : km 2.83 - alt. 18 m - Turn right at the fork
  6. 5 : km 4.37 - alt. 30 m - Start of the fountain trail
  7. 6 : km 5.24 - alt. 27 m - Railway crossing
  8. 7 : km 5.66 - alt. 37 m - Village of Creac'h Eliés
  9. 8 : km 6.17 - alt. 40 m - Bonne Nouvelle roundabout
  10. 9 : km 6.51 - alt. 46 m - Entrance to Kerestat Wood
  11. 10 : km 7.11 - alt. 28 m - Exit from the woods - Village of Peunfeunten
  12. 11 : km 7.86 - alt. 6 m - Anse de l'Aber - West Point
  13. S/E : km 10.89 - alt. 6 m - Arrival at the Quai d'Auxerre car park

Notes

Numerous wash houses line the route, hence its name: the fountain circuit.

You will need a good pair of walking shoes and be sure to take water with you, as some sections are in direct sunlight.

Worth a visit

Viewpoint over the ocean from the Chapel of Sainte-Barbe
Port and village of Roscoff with its souvenir shops and restaurants
Fields of green onions and artichokes (preferably in April, May and June)

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

4.6 / 5
Based on 20 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
arnauds29
arnauds29

Thank you, Biscotte, for your opinion. 🙂

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bernard coulomb
bernard coulomb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

One of the region's must-see walks.

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moustaki
moustaki

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

Circuit without interconnections. Three quarters of the circuit is on paved roads through rural villages. Few viewpoints. This route is of no particular interest

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arnauds29
arnauds29

Thank you very much :-)

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User 2636066

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful walk with varied landscapes

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Fournier Marc Eve
Fournier Marc Eve

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy route. The weather was on our side, so we were treated to magnificent, varied landscapes.
Highly recommended.

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arnauds29
arnauds29

With pleasure! Best wishes for the future.

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Chaden
Chaden

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on Sunday, 28 July; very few people. Very well-marked trail, no particular difficulties. Two aspects covered in this hike: the coastline and the interior with its different cultures.
Thank you to the author for this hike!

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Louis B
Louis B
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike today, just one detail: it's actually 14 kilometres rather than the 10.89 kilometres advertised

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arnauds29
arnauds29

Thank you for your comment.

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Oma
Oma

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to discover Roscoff, its ports and its 'landside'. I recommend it 👍

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arnauds29
arnauds29

Thank you for your comment.

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ventdouest
ventdouest

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route that reveals another side of Roscoff

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Luc70
Luc70

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A delightful blend of village, oceanfront, inland, woods, several fountains and wash houses.
Taken on 5 February.

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Macnono
Macnono

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

It is easy to find and well signposted.

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