Île-de-Bréhat walks

Bréhat, an island known for its flowers; it has its own micro-climate that favours the growth of amazing, abundant and exotic flora. Bréhat is 3.5 km long and 1.5 km across at its widest point and consists in fact of two islands attached by a single stone bridge. Its proximity to the mainland, 15 minutes by boat, makes it a major destination for a day trip for walkers.

If you take this hike, even during the tourist season, you will encounter few people as it follows the island's shoreline as closely as possible. However, you will see all the island's must-see sights: Guerzido Beach, Paon Lighthouse, Saint-Michel Chapel, Birlot Mill, the Fort... This hike should be done with the help of a GPS or the Visorando app, which is the price you pay for getting off the beaten track. If necessary, there will always be a helpful sign to guide you back to the harbour.

This route offers beautiful panoramic views of the mouth of the Trieux, Bréhat, Île Saint-Riom, Pointe de Bilfot, and the entire coastline from Pointe de Guilben to Paimpol Bay. The sites you pass are punctuated with anecdotes that immerse you in history: the little Sorbonne, fishing in Iceland and Pierre Loti, while introducing you to beautiful heritage sites (calvaries, chapels, farms) and local activities such as fishing at the port of Pors-Even.

A long walk from port to port around Ploubazlanec, the bustle of Paimpol harbour, the peaceful tranquillity of Loguivy, the departure for Bréhat from the Arcouest pier and the oyster beds at Porz Even.

Loguivy de la Mer is a fishing village once renowned for blue lobster fishing. This loop will take you from the tranquil Gouern Bay to the peaceful and famous Launay Bay, known as "Sorbonne beach", to the Pointe de l'Arcouest, the landing stage for the island of Bréhat. You will enjoy splendid panoramic views of the Bréhat Archipelago.

Second part of the Trieux estuary, starting from its mouth near Loguivy.

We are now on theGR®34, a long-distance hiking trail dear to the Bretons as it runs along the entire coastline of our region. On this hike, we follow it northwards and, when we leave it, cross Le Paradis and finally rejoin it to admire the Trieux estuary.

This hike offers fabulous scenery from start to finish, with some particularly remarkable viewpoints. Requires two vehicles, one in the small car park at the start of Kerpalud, the other at the port of Loguivy de la Mer. Otherwise, return via country roads and an additional 4 km. The path is accessible in all seasons but requires a good level of fitness due to the five climbs involved.

This hike is worth doing in any season, given the rich heritage you will encounter. It is even better in spring and summer when the coastline is particularly flowery (agapanthus, hydrangeas, etc.).

During the Meeting of Styles (MOS), 82 international graffiti artists spent three days showcasing their talents on the walls of a block of flats, a secondary school and a shop. This route allows you to discover their work. It also passes through part of Paimpol’s old town, skirts the harbour and leads to Paimpol beach and its seawater swimming pool: Tossen beach. The return to the starting point follows the bay and takes you through the locks

An easy circular walk, much of which follows the beach. This walk is all the more rewarding at high tide, as the sea recedes very far out at this point along the coast.

From the port of Paimpol, once famous as the departure point for the Grand Cod Fishery with the Terre-Neuvas, and now known for its "Sailors' Songs" festival, we set off for Pointe de l'Arcouest, where the pier for the Île de Bréhat is located, and then on to Loguivy-de-la-Mer. We leave the shores of the English Channel for the mouth of the Trieux. Finally, after crossing the Pointe, we return to Paimpol to explore its pedestrianised streets.

A walk that begins with a stroll through the typical Trégor countryside, continuing for 40% of the route along the banks of the Trieux ria, before returning to the village of Lanmodez. Much of the walk follows grassy paths between fields and along the shore. The path is poorly signposted, so don’t hesitate to use your GPS.

Close to a natural curiosity that must be seen at high tide, known as the "Sillon de Talbert", this journey allows you to discover the history of seaweed with the CEVA (Centre for the Study and Promotion of Seaweed), enjoy the results of the work of shellfish farmers (oyster and mussel farmers) and learn how artichokes are obtained. This walk between sea and land, with no difficult terrain, can be enjoyed by all ages.

A short round-trip hike to explore a natural curiosity designated by geographers as a coastal spit, consisting of a long strip of pebbles that juts out far into the sea. The distance to be covered can be adjusted, depending on the state of the tide. A sweeping panorama awaits you. N.B. This hike cannot be undertaken at high tide (see practical information).

In Breton, "glaz" refers to a colour found in natural elements, between blue, green and grey. It accompanies us on this route. The grey of the granite houses at the start and the mudflats at low tide. The blue-green of the bay, depending on the weather and the tides, which can be admired from the Kerroc'h tower. After Paimpol, the seaside town, comes Paimpol, the vegetable garden. The green-grey of the cabbage and artichoke fields. The little paths take us back to the old town where we can stroll, refresh ourselves or enjoy a crêpe.

This is an easy hike. Running along the shore, it offers breathtaking views of Beauport and Paimpol bays.

A walk along the Ruisseau du Correc that will take you from Beauport Abbey to the village of Kerfot. You will walk almost exclusively through woodland on wide paths. Best undertaken between May and October, as some paths may be muddy in winter and early spring.

This walk takes you along beautiful sunken paths lined with embankment walls to the heights of Beauport Abbey, where you can discover the deciduous and coniferous woods that dominate the site. You then descend towards the abbey, which you can see from the reed bed accessible via a walkway on stilts. You then reach Cruckin Island via the dyke and salt meadows. From there, you have a superb view of Guilben Point, Saint-Riom Island and the Mez Goëlo Islands.

This lovely circular walk offers beautiful views of Paimpol Cove and its rocks, then at Pointe de Minard, a stunning view of the Plouha cliffs. You can admire the beautifully restored Craca Mill, the pretty Port de Port Lazo where you can stroll along the beach and, further on, enjoy free access to the statue park. The famous Porz Donan steps will take you to Pointe de Minard. The return journey will take you from hamlet to hamlet along paths that are often agricultural and through very wild valleys.

The western part of Saint-Brieuc Bay on the Goëlo coast is known for its cliffs, which are among the highest in Brittany at Plouha (104 m). This coastline begins at Pointe de Plouézec and continues to Pointe de Minard.This loop allows you to walk along theGR®® 34 between these two impressive points, then continues through the valley of the Porz Donan stream and on to the small Saint-Riom chapel. Currently being revised

This section ofthe GR®34connects the Moulin de Craca on the heights of Plouézec to Beauport Abbey. To return to your starting point, take the road back, which offers views of Paimpol Bay and Bréhat Island. Once you have climbed back up to the plateau and passed Sainte-Barbe Chapel, follow the small, flat roads back to the mill.

This typical Goëlo landscape perfectly blends land and sea. From the heights of its rich agricultural land (cauliflowers, artichokes, potatoes, etc.), you’ll enjoy a sweeping view of the Trieux estuary with the port and the Lézardrieux bridge, then you’ll walk close to the water between the (6) and the (7).

A short route through the countryside from Paimpol to Plounez, a former commune now part of this port made famous by Pierre Loti’s novel “The Fisherman of Iceland”.Beautiful views of the Trieux downstream from Lézardrieux, not to mention the lovely Chapel of Notre-Dame de Kergrist.The route crosses the railway line of the “La Vapeur du Trieux” tourist train in two places.

Lézardrieux is situated on the left bank of the Trieux estuary, which, together with the Jaudy, forms the Pleubian peninsula. This extends into the English Channel via the Sillon de Talbert. Furthermore, with the town of Tréguier to the west, Pontrieux to the south and Paimpol to the east, Lézardrieux is the ideal base from which to explore this part of the Trégor region, close to the Île de Bréhat. This route allows you to discover the Trieux with its lighthouses as well as the Chapel of Kermaria.

Loop along part of the Trieux river towards the sea and back through the countryside.

Plouézec is known to local hikers for the many steps onthe GR®34 trailthat crosses the commune. This route avoids almost all of them and allows you to discover, without too much effort, the beautiful views of Paimpol Bay, the built heritage (Saint-Riom Chapel, wash houses, fountains, stone houses), and the fields of flowers and vegetables. The route mostly follows sunken lanes, farm tracks and footpaths. In short: a short route, the most peaceful you can do in this area of famous Paimpol cliffs, and where you won't get bored because the route crosses very varied areas.

There are exceptional panoramic views along this section of theGR®34long-distance hiking trail, with the Anse de Paimpol, the panorama stretching from Beauport Abbey in the west to Paimpol and Ploubazlanec to Île de Bréhat, Roc'h du Chenel du Dénau, Grand Mez and Petit Mez de Goëlo, ending at Pointe de Plouézec in the east. To the south is Pointe de Minard, which marks the entrance to the Bay of Saint-Brieuc.

An easy walk along the water’s edge through a landscape typical of Goëlo. Half the route follows the banks of the Ria du Trieux, which is flooded by the sea with the tides.In the second part, you’ll walk through fields of vegetables (artichokes, cauliflowers, potatoes...) – crops that are emblematic of this rich agricultural region.Please note that parts of this route may be impassable during high tides.

A walk through the countryside for the whole family. Follow the white signs. Just outside Plourivoù, the trail winds through the fields, across the meadows, and along the green pastures. This walk takes you along country lanes. You’ll cross the Plourivoù countryside through green valleys, following the streams of Canon and Quinic. Around the3 km mark, on the left, you’ll see the Saint-Ambroise chapel. Do feel free to leave the circular route to explore it. Parts of the route can be muddy at certain times of the year, particularly before and after the Allée des Chevreuils. Large puddles will force you to walk along the embankments. At the Georges Kerbellec rest area, you can take the Pont Min botanical trail for a 1.5 km detour.

The magnificent Penhoat-Lancerf pine forest and the majestic banks of the Trieux are the two main attractions of this hike. In addition to the Lancerf Chapel, this hike allows you to discover the Maison de l'Estuaire. This is infamous because, in 1924, the Traou-Nez site belonged to Pierre Quemeneur and Guillaume Seznec had agreed to buy it: this is where one of the very first episodes of the Seznec Affair took place...

The three chapels of Plourivo are finally united in a single hike! Lancerf overlooks the Trieux, Saint-Ambroise has its miraculous fountain, and Saint-Jean is nestled in the hamlet of Penhoat. Three chapels, three different environments. A modest heritage, but one worth discovering. Hike along the edges of fields, farm tracks and pine woods. Finish your tour by sitting down at a picnic table facing the Trieux, just across the railway line. The setting is peaceful and relaxing.