Sables d'Or les Pins to Cap d'Erquy from Erquy

This beautiful route starts from the beach at Erquy, first taking in the narrow streets of the village and then the quiet lanes, before leading back to the sea at the end of the Anse des Sables d'Or. After that, it runs along the coast, from beach to beach, taking us back to the port, crossing the moor and skirting the rocks. From the top of the cliffs or at wave level, this trail offers breathtaking and varied views of this magnificent coastline.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 16.11 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 216 m
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    Descent: - 217 m

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    Highest point: 60 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 7 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Erquy (22430)
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    Start/End: N 48.631041° / W 2.467209°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0916ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the Promenade de la Plage du Bourg car park.

(S/E) Leave the Plage du Bourg via Rue du Général de Gaulle, at the end turn right then immediately left into Rue de l'Armor and follow it to the end.

(1) Turn right into Rue des Plages Sauvages and then left into Rue des Hôpitaux. Continue as far as Le Val.

(2) Take the Rue de Bellevent up to the right. At the first crossroads, turn left and follow this beautiful path for approximately 2.5 km. At first it is clear until it crosses a small road, then it becomes more overcast and descends towards the sea, opposite Les Sables d'Or.

Red and White markings on the GR®34
and Red and Yellow markings on the GR® de Pays du Tour de Penthièvre Nord

(3) Before crossing a long footbridge, leave this path and go down a few steps to the left onto another path that runs along the bottom of the bay.

(4) At the first crossroads, take the road that climbs up to the left, offering pretty views, then, at the Stop sign, turn right to head back down towards the Pointe du Champ du Port.

(5) From here, the path runs alongside the sea as far as the Pointe d'Erquy.

(6) Continue along the seafront to the Pointe des Trois Pierres.

(7) Take the path on the right and follow the Blue Lakes on your left. At the end of the path, turn right into Rue du Four à Boulets, then take the second set of stairs on the right to end up in Rue de Tu Es Roc.

(8) Take the path on the right to reach the port, then walk along the Plage du Bourg back to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 9 m - Promenade de la Plage du Bourg
  2. 1 : km 0.55 - alt. 18 m - Right at the T-junction
  3. 2 : km 1.52 - alt. 30 m - Street on the right
  4. 3 : km 3.97 - alt. 13 m - Path on the left
  5. 4 : km 4.42 - alt. 10 m - Street on the left
  6. 5 : km 6.01 - alt. 10 m - Pointe du Champ du Port
  7. 6 : km 12.57 - alt. 24 m - le cap d'Erquy
  8. 7 : km 13.44 - alt. 56 m - Pointe des Trois Pierres
  9. 8 : km 15.26 - alt. 22 m - Path on the right
  10. S/E : km 16.11 - alt. 9 m - Promenade de la Plage du Bourg

Notes

There are no major difficulties, but at low tide a few steep steps can be avoided by continuing along the beach.

The route is a little long, but you can take shortcuts from several points along the coast to get straight back to the village.

Worth a visit

Erquy is bordered to the east by Les Sables d'Or and to the west by Pléneuf- Val-André, two typical seaside resorts.

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

4.8 / 5
Based on 90 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 26452490

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2025
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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BaudouinB
BaudouinB

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This hike starting from Erquy had many more surprises and emotions in store for me than I could have imagined at the outset. Between the discreet charm of the inland landscapes, the magnificent sea views and the little moments suspended in time – encountering a robin, the silence of the blue lake, the legends of Saint-Michel Chapel – each stage invites you to slow down, observe and savour every moment.

The route is challenging at times, with its climbs and descents on the cliffs, but always rewarded with breathtaking views. The diversity of the landscapes – between dunes, pine forests, wild beaches and pink sandstone cliffs – offers a real journey through time and space.

All in all, it is a complete, rich and varied loop that combines nature, history and local culture. A beautiful invitation to discover an authentic Brittany, far from the crowds, which left me with lasting memories.

One comment, however, about the route: at the Îlot des Châtelets, between Lourtuais beach and Cap d'Erquy, I stayed on the marked path higher up. The path indicated in the description is overgrown with heathland that is best left untouched, and I didn't see the point, and even found it risky, to descend halfway down the slope when the view from the top is so beautiful.

You can find a full description of this hike, illustrated with numerous photos, on my blog at: https://nomdunrandonneur.com/2025/07/25-...

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User 25483991

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike, starting inland in the countryside with a feast of blackberries in August, then climbing up the coastal path which offers superb views and the opportunity to swim at some beautiful beaches.

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User 553121

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a lovely walk, which first takes in the countryside above Erquy, but when you get to the sea, it's superb.
Some heavenly places for lunch.
Do it again in April/May to enjoy the colour of the moors.

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Vincent T
Vincent T

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this very nice walk. The route starts in town and then follows a cycle path of very limited interest, but then the scenery is sumptuous. After point 5, don't take the wooden stairs that go up (GR signposted). Make sure you stay on the beach as the path has collapsed further up, forcing you to turn back.

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Wako
Wako

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

On this magnificent tour, Brittany reveals its most beautiful landscapes.

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Hublot
Hublot

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The seaside is obviously magnificent. The return journey from Erquy to Sables d'Or is a pleasant surprise. Peace and quiet

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bernard951
bernard951

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views

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heurtevin
heurtevin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

many more people in the summer period

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Nadège12
Nadège12

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

For our first ride in Brittany, we LOVED !!!!
The scenery we walked through was just what we had imagined Brittany to be.
We hiked at low tide, which allowed us to access the rock first (3) and then walk along the beach (5) and climb to the chapel of Saint Michel.

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PATRICE31800
PATRICE31800

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello everyone.
A very nice, fairly physical route with lots of steps to climb up and down, but what a landscape! We went as far as Guen beach and returned to Erquy through the forest. A very pretty walk. Thank you for sharing.

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fzutterman
fzutterman

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb route along the coast, but don't be afraid of the crowds. The inland section is less interesting, but that's the price you have to pay if you want to do a loop.

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Emeline et Paco
Emeline et Paco

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful circuit with top views. But it's difficult to let your dog run free, as there are lots of people on mountain bikes at the start of the trail and on foot on the GR section. Don't forget that dogs are not allowed on the beaches between 10am and 7pm from 15 June to 15 September.

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delphine.35m
delphine.35m

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent walk with superb views. Physical, with some steep climbs and quite a few steps. Access to the beaches for a nice picnic break.

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panamades
panamades

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk, with magnificent scenery. A great way to show off our coastal landscape with its breathtaking gradients.

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