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Route from Beg An Fry to Moulin de la Rive in Guimaëc
This route follows the Sentier des DouaniersGR®®34coastal path for a third of the way and takes us along country lanes for the rest. Blue highlights: the sea cliffs, the headland and hillside of Beg an Fry, the sweeping views over the beaches. Green highlights: the tree-lined paths, the restored mill at Trobodec, the Chapelle de Christ and its fountains, the springs... A fine showcase of Northern Brittany.
Poul Rodou
Long and beautiful walk overlooking the bay, with some difficulties due to the length and elevation gain.
Tour of Pointe de Loquirec
To walk around the Pointe de Locquirec, this route begins with a stretch through the countryside, past fields of artichokes and cereals, and through hamlets, before reaching the coast at the Douron estuary. It then follows the GR®34 coastal path, passing through the centre of Locquirec. You can enjoy Moulin de la Rive Beach on your return from the walk.
The lower Douron valley
Starting from the village of Pont Menou, follow the River Douron to its estuary between the headlands of Locquirec and l’Armorique. After enjoying a few views of the open sea, you’ll return via the higher ground of the valley. The route passes through numerous hamlets, some with beautiful houses, chapels and fountains, as well as ancient Roman baths. You’ll also enjoy stunning views of the Tour d’Argent and Île Blanche manor houses.
Circular route around Locquirec via Île Blanche and Les Sables Blancs
This easy hike will take you from one side of the Locquirec headland to the other, following the left bank of the Douron estuary, then through the countryside, vegetable fields and pretty valleys hiding small streams, until you reach the north-western coast of the headland. The GR® 34 offers beautiful views from the rocky points of Corbeau and Château. You will also walk along beautiful beaches, such as Sables Blancs, Porz Biliec and Fond de la Baie, where you can walk along the shore as you please, depending on the tide. You will also pass through part of Locquirec, where you can admire the church, the narrow streets, the small harbour and the seafront, which you will follow to the end.
Discovering Locquirec
The Pointe de Locquirec offers wonderful landscapes! From Pointe Blanche, the whole bay of Locquirec opens up to walkers, with a different landscape depending on the sea level, followed by the beauty of Kerboulic and its second homes, bursting with sunshine on the Plage des Sables Blancs and Pointe du Corbeau, and finally ending with Pointe du Château and the small port of Locquirec.
Locquirec and its beaches
A small seaside resort, Locquirec is the gateway to Finistère when approaching from the east via the north coast. The D142 crosses the River Douron, which marks the boundary between the Côtes d’Armor and Finistère.During this walk, before reaching the golden sandy beaches, you’ll discover the rocky headland of Le Corbeau, then, further inland, some beautiful holiday homes, before arriving at the small fishing harbour and finally reaching the second rocky headland: the Pointe du Château.
Saint-Haran circular
Hike along the banks of the Douron: nature, birds, tranquillity. The Saint-Haran circular route is part of the chapel route.
The Douron Valley
Discover the banks of the Douron, the coastal river that separates the Côtes d'Armor and Finistère departments. Right from the start, you will have to cross a pass: the Col de Saint-Haran (24 metres!), as indicated on the sign at the top. You will cross into a different department when you cross the bridge next to the Moulin de Moualhic, and again at Pont Menou.
The tip of Armorique
A beautiful hike, much of it taking place along the seafront corniche. Along the way, you can add a visit to a Gallo-Roman site and take a refreshing dip!
Porz Meur Tumulus Route
This is a short, easy route that takes you through the village and allows you to discover the fully restored Saint-Agapit Church, the Porz Meur Tumulus, which probably dates back to the Bronze Age, and the surrounding countryside.
Walk in Plouégat-Guérand
A walk to discover the beautiful Saint-Agapit Church in Plouégat-Guérand, with its rich collection of polychrome sculptures, as well as a pretty fountain. The main street, Place du Bourg, is lined with traditional village houses.
Around the ‘Doigt de Saint-Jean’
A walk to discover a beautiful fountain, the Pen ar C’hra Fountain, followed by the village and the parish enclosure of St John the Baptist’s Church, with its Renaissance-style fountain, Feunten ar Bis, and its Oratory of the Coronation.
The circular routes of the Chapelles route south of Plestin-les-Grèves
This is an easy walk, except for the distance, which combines sunken paths and wide forest lanes, as well as chapels and castles, not to mention streams and brooks, with the English Channel as a backdrop.
The Corniche de l'Armorique starting from Plestin-les-Grèves
Setting off from Plestin-les-Grèves, you very quickly catch sight of Grève Saint-Michel, where, at low tide, the English Channel recedes into the horizon, creating a vast expanse for all kinds of wind sports: sand yachting, windsurfing, kite flying, etc...
Then, following theGR®34, you walk along the Corniche de l’Armorique, discovering Lannion Bay and the mouth of the Douron. Opposite lies Locquirec and Finistère.
History is also present in the form of the Gallo-Roman thermal baths.
Circular walk starting from Saint-Jean-du-Doigt beach
This circular walk follows the coastal path (GR®34) to Pointe de Primel, then returns to the starting point via the inland route.
The Donan Valley and Saint-Jean-du-Doigt as seen from Plougasnou
A hike mainly through the countryside along the Donan Valley, passing several fountains, the Saint-Mélar Chapel, the remarkable parish enclosure at Saint-Jean-du-Doigt, and a number of oratories. At the end of the route, a return trip along the coastal path offers a view of the sea. The starting point, near the beach, allows you to enjoy the beach at the end of the hike.
Pointe de l’Armorique from Saint-Efflam
A circular walk starting from Saint-Efflam, initially through the countryside, dotted with fountains and a few pretty houses, before reaching the Douron estuary and continuing along the coastal path beside the Douron cove, then along the Pointe de l’Armorique cliff-top path, between the headlands of Plestin and Beg Douar. You’ll pass by the ancient Roman baths at Hogolo and have the option of heading down to some small beaches.
The Grand Rocher of Saint-Efflam
The Grand Rocher towers 84 m above the Lieue de Grève and offers stunning views in all directions. You’ll climb to the top during this walk, which also takes you along the beach and through the countryside, past beautiful country houses and the Saint-Efflam Fountain.
Circular route in Plestin-les-Grèves from Saint-Efflam to Sainte-Barbe and the Grand Rocher.
This beautiful circular walk is divided into two parts.
The first part follows the customs officers' path and runs along the seafront, passing numerous viewpoints, headlands and beaches until it reaches the banks of the Douron estuary.
The second part winds through the countryside of valleys and hamlets, revealing pretty manor houses before reaching its climax at the seaside, at an altitude of 84 metres, at the top of the Grand Rocher, which offers an exceptional view of almost the entire bay of Lannion and the Plestinaise countryside.
The Grand Rocher and the Pointe de l'Armorique
Discover Grève Saint-Michel: a bay where the sea retreats more than 2 km; first by climbing the Grand Rocher for a breathtaking panorama, then, closer up, by walking along the beach, and finally, admiring it from the famousGR®34hiking trail. You will continue to admire Lannion Bay as you skirt around the Pointe de l'Armorique and, more specifically, the Pointe de Plestin, before following the Douron estuary, admiring the chapel and fountain, and returning to Saint-Efflam.
Garlan circular route
This walk was created for guests at the Ferme de Croaz Men (Croaz Men on maps). However, part of the route described here, which bypasses the farm, is accessible to everyone starting from Garlan. It is a short circular route that takes you past a wash house, a few pretty houses with their hydrangeas, and crosses the River Dourduff. Guests at Croas Men, see this link.