Île Grande

A very easy and pleasant hike around Île Grande, near Trébeurden and Trégastel.
This hike follows theGR® trail, completely circling the island via a path just above the foreshore. The landscapes are magnificent, with lots of moorland, small coves and sandy beaches. There are some very pretty views of the sea.
There are no hills (unless you want to climb up to the viewpoint on the rock to the north of the island) and the path is very well maintained. A peaceful walk par excellence.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.75 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 7 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 7 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 13 m
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    Lowest point: 3 m

Description of the walk

After crossing the bridge to access the island, turn immediately right (Rue du Puiz ar Moal) to reach a car park at the end of Chemin de Tour Gwenn (distance approx. 400 m).
This car park is the starting/finishing point.

(S/E) Take the path on the left along the seafront and follow it (theGR®34markings are fairly discreet). Directly opposite, you can see Île Aval (accessible on foot at low tide - check the tide times).

(1) When you reach the Porz Gélen car park, turn right and continue along the path, which is now fairly clear and offers beautiful views of the sea.

(2) From here, you can climb up to the island viewpoint (at Rocher du Corbeau) in a few minutes. View of the Triagoz lighthouse offshore.

(3) The path passes just above a pretty little sandy beach. Cross the road and continue along the coast, still enjoying beautiful views of the sea.

(4) At this point, you can go to Pointe de Toul-ar-Staon by turning right: a magnificent granite chaos. Continue past the Sept Îles reserve house (League for the Protection of Birds - LPO station). Walk along the campsite on your left and you will reach the Saint-Sauveur car park.

(5) Continue along the path that skirts a series of salt marshes with very specific vegetation, walking alongside a cove that opens to the south. Continue on theGR® trail, leaving the access road to Rulosquet on your right. A little further on, cross the access road to the island.
Follow the road for 250 metres, then take the path through the small dune, which leads directly to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Parking at the start
  2. 1 : km 0.73 - alt. 9 m - Porz Gélen
  3. 2 : km 1.6 - alt. 6 m - Rocher du Corbeau
  4. 3 : km 2.11 - alt. 6 m - Porz Guen
  5. 4 : km 2.93 - alt. 11 m - Pointe de Tour-al-Staon
  6. 5 : km 4.19 - alt. 7 m - Saint-Sauveur
  7. S/E : km 6.75 - alt. 6 m - Arrival car park

Notes

The island itself is quite densely built up, but not the perimeter, and there are few shops. In summer, there are a few takeaway stands (selling water, ice cream, etc.), particularly at the campsite located in the west of the island.
The trail is very well maintained, so there is no need for special footwear (however, avoid flip-flops, as there are a few rocky sections).

Worth a visit

The main attraction of the hike is the views. You may also be able to swim, depending on the tides and water temperature.
There are menhirs and covered passageways on the island and in the immediate vicinity.

 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 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
jicaille
jicaille

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We set off in early October, in the morning, when there weren't many people around. We walked through broom, pebbles and heather. With the sea always on our right, there was no risk of getting lost! It was very pleasant and not at all difficult. Avoid days when it's very windy, or you'll be soaked through in two minutes

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User 24678521

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I don't always start the hike at the suggested starting point. Parking can be a problem, but with Google Maps, I can easily find a spot, usually not too far from the route. In this case, it was near marker 6: a car park for beach access, with toilets. It's very easy to reach the route, and I did it backwards.

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JPGFR
JPGFR

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike but signage sometimes unreliable

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occibret
occibret

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello
First hike of the week on the Pink Granite Coast.
A nice, fairly easy short hike. The main attraction is the west side, which had a slightly rough swell that day, creating a beautiful scene.
Thanks to the author
OCCIBRET

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Birgitt
Birgitt

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike

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User 24678521

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

in addition to touring the island (which is only 7 km long), I took the opportunity to stroll around town, admiring the old houses and the church.
could be added. But that's just me, like always visiting the local church.

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User 26895080

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike

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Viapal91
Viapal91
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We had a lovely walk with our three grandchildren (aged 6 to 12). They got a little tired on the last kilometre, but it was still very good. We stopped for a swim. Very beautiful coastline.

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Rozen
Rozen

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk. The rood screen and altarpiece in Kerfons Chapel are superb.
A very quiet route.
Be careful after Pen Crec'h, on the descent: leave the tarmac and take the barely visible path that leads into the undergrowth.

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epiluc91
epiluc91

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, very well described.

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T87Yves
T87Yves

The walk is very pleasant.
A word of advice: during holidays, bank holidays or weekends, the car park at the start of the walk fills up very quickly. In this case, go to the car park at the Maison de la réserve des 7 iles (my favourite) or one of the others shown on the map and start your walk from there.

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