The Léguer Estuary, the Porz-Mabo Cliffs and the Pointe de Bihit

The hike takes place largely along the coast, offering numerous and varied views. The second part of the hike crosses a beautiful bocage landscape.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.12 km
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    Average duration: 4h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 286 m
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    Descent: - 279 m

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    Highest point: 94 m
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    Lowest point: 7 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the viewpoint over the Léguer, at a place called Beg Hent, in Beg-Léguer (municipality of Lannion).

Red and white markings

(S/E) Take the path westwards overlooking the Léguer. This leads to a car park.

(1) Turn left and continue along the cliff top to Pointe de Servel. The path then heads north. Descend to the small beach at Mez an Aod and climb back up on the opposite side.

(2) Pass directly below the lighthouse and stay on the coastal path. This will take you to the lifeguard station at the large beach of Goas Lagorn (Beg Léguer beach).

(3) Climb back up to the car park overlooking the beach. Go to the end of the car park and descend on the other side. Cross the Goas Lagorn stream and continue northwards uphill on a well-marked path.

(4) At the three-way junction, turn left towards Porz Mabo. The path overlooks the sea (on the left) and is dominated by fern-covered slopes (on the right). You will reach some houses at Porz-Mabo Beach. Follow a small road that climbs uphill with a right-hand bend.

(5) At the crossroads, turn left and go downhill. You will come to a crossroads at a place called Porz Mabo (access to the beach on the left).

(6) Go up opposite on a small street. After a few dozen metres, turn left onto a path marked with a sign saying "Sentier des Douaniers" (Customs Officers' Path). The path winds between gardens and property fences. It then runs along the sea above. Pass behind a seaside house and you will reach a road that leads to Trébeurden (view of this seaside resort on the right).

No signposts

(7) Turn your back on Trébeurden and continue west. The path splits into three branches. The left-hand branch leads to private property, while the other two form the start and finish of the Pointe de Bihit loop. Take the right-hand branch and walk around the point in an anti-clockwise direction (the other direction is also possible but involves a steeper climb). The path climbs and descends several times.

(7) Head east along the path you came on until you reach Porz-Mabo Beach.

(6) Follow the road opposite and head to the crossroads where you arrived earlier.

Yellow markings

(5) Continue straight ahead up the road (do not turn right down the path you took on the way up). At the next crossroads, follow the road to the right for a few hundred metres.

(8) Leave the road and take a path on the right that leads towards the sea, which is not yet visible (horse trail markings). The path heads generally south-southwest, following the contours of the meadows and passing through a few self-closing gates.

(9) Ignore a path that branches off to the left towards Keravel. At the next intersection, turn right and continue along the edge of the meadows.

(10) You will come to a road; follow it to the right. After about 50 metres, at Park an Aod, take a sunken path on the left. At a fork, turn left.

(11) At the next crossroads, turn left onto a path towards the Chapel of Saint-Dourien. Ignore a path on the left and you will soon come to a crossroads in a bend.

No markings

(12) Turn right onto a discreet path towards Lanion via thePR® "Mer, bois et landes" (Sea, Woods and Heaths). Descend slightly, cross a stream and climb back up to the chapel.

(13) Follow the "Goas Lagorn en Lannion" route to the right and take a wooden walkway which soon gives way to a path. Cross a stream and climb uphill. Ignore a path on the left (and the yellow arrow inviting you to follow it) and you will soon reach a crossroads with a wide path.

(14) Follow the path to the left. Cross the hamlet of Crec'h Louénan, ignoring all the paths on the left. Ignore the Route de Goaslagorn on the right and cross Kersilio. At the end of the small road, follow a larger road to the right until you reach a crossroads with a central roundabout.

(15) Turn left and head south through the hamlet of Beg Léguer, passing a campsite on your right. At the end of the road, first turn right then left onto Impasse de Toul ar Wazh. Follow this small road lined with beautiful houses and marked by a calvary to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 68 m - Beg Hent - View of the - Léguer (le)
  2. 1 : km 0.47 - alt. 48 m - Mez an Aod car park
  3. 2 : km 1.5 - alt. 63 m - Car park - Lighthouse
  4. 3 : km 2.16 - alt. 14 m - First aid station - Plage de Gwel-a-Gorn
  5. 4 : km 2.77 - alt. 30 m - Three-way junction
  6. 5 : km 4.67 - alt. 42 m - Road junction
  7. 6 : km 4.99 - alt. 19 m - Porz Mabo
  8. 7 : km 6.31 - alt. 10 m - Pointe de Bihit
  9. 8 : km 9.76 - alt. 91 m - Fork at the exit from Kernévez
  10. 9 : km 10.41 - alt. 89 m - Fork
  11. 10 : km 11.07 - alt. 84 m - Park an Aod
  12. 11 : km 11.34 - alt. 64 m - Crech' Meur
  13. 12 : km 11.75 - alt. 53 m - Intersection
  14. 13 : km 11.95 - alt. 45 m - Chapelle Saint-Dourien (Lannion)
  15. 14 : km 12.42 - alt. 57 m - Wide path
  16. 15 : km 13.33 - alt. 76 m - Beg Léguer - Crossroads
  17. S/E : km 14.12 - alt. 69 m - Beg Hent - View of the - Léguer (le)

Notes

In summer, at Goas Lagorn Beach: water, bar, restaurant, youth hostel and first aid station.

Once you arrive at Goas Lagorn Beach at low tide, you can simply walk along the beach to the stream.

Hikers are advised that between points (1) and , the small beach of Mez an Aod is authorised for naturism.

A 1:25,000 map is required (at least the one accompanying this description).

Hike completed six times by the author, with various variations, the first on 5 July 1982, the last on 3 July 2021.

Worth a visit

- Beautiful views of the sea.
- Hedgerows.
- Several beaches with swimming opportunities, including the large Goas Lagorn Beach.
- The Goas Lagorn valley (points (4), (11) and (14)) is a protected area maintained by eco-grazing (Breton Pie Noir cows and Poitou goats).
- Saint-Dourien Chapel (15th century) (14).

 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

4.4 / 5
Based on 17 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Chachalegoff
Chachalegoff

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike with magnificent panoramic views that must be earned, as the terrain can be rough and the elevation gain is significant

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patetzabi
patetzabi

I did indeed download some walks located near Perros-Guirec, but this was in preparation for my holidays in July so that I could plan my walks with my wife in advance, and I must admit that Vsorando is the best for finding what we are looking for in terms of descriptions.

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Daniel Thoraval
Daniel Thoraval

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk mainly along the coast.
A fairly hilly route with a few steep sections.
A lovely way to discover this corner of Brittany.
We only use GPS tracking on the Visorando route, so there's no problem following the trail.

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Jacques POTET
Jacques POTET

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike along the cliffs from Pointe Servel to Pointe de Beg Léger and then to Porz Mabo beach.
We then continued on to Pointe de Bihit, and beyond the initial hiking route to Castel and the marina at Trébeurden.
Return via the top of the cliffs and fields through the village of Beg Léguer.

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eljoouri
eljoouri

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk from start to finish, whether by the sea or in the countryside. Suitable for all seasons.

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Periode Kara
Periode Kara

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The markers, even those of the GR, are sometimes very far apart or almost erased. Step-by-step instructions are as essential as the map: you need to use both.
The route includes some very rough sections.
The route is very interesting, even the inland section, which takes you through some interesting villages.

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Plb22
Plb22

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

superb hike

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Isabelle brulé
Isabelle brulé

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Great hike!! It takes a good 5 hours to complete... bring a picnic... On the way back, the path to take on the right is not signposted, so we ended up asking a lady in Kéravel for directions!

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Géraud de BOISSET
Géraud de BOISSET

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good


A walk taken on a beautiful July morning. Very pleasant with stunning views of the mouth of the Leguer and Lannion Bay. On a clear day, you can see Roscoff and the island of Batz.
No difficulties on the way there, just follow the well-marked GR34 trail. The circular return route is pleasant and winds through the moorland on beautiful little paths along the edge of the slope, offering beautiful views of the coast. However, be sure to follow the directions in the GPX file or the (very precise) topographical map, as you will be taking a maze of small paths.
There are quite a few small ascents and descents (300 m total elevation gain)
Beautiful little Saint Dourien chapel and beautiful Beg Hent calvary
I recommend this beautiful walk.

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Netra
Netra ★

Hello seraphin76,

Thank you for your feedback!

Regarding point (10), the last time I did this hike (in 2014), the path existed... So things have changed since then, which is why your comment is so useful!

I have modified the route accordingly and adapted the description.

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seraphin76
seraphin76

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Be careful at point 10: the path on the right does not exist (according to the resident of the house, there are ticks and vipers there). Take the road and 200 metres further on, turn right onto the GR34, which will take you to the chapel and then onto the trail

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Malyse56
Malyse56

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The Léguer Estuary, interesting in the first part, monotonous along the Léguer, too long...
However, it is a very beautiful walk on the Pointe de Bihit.

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paulandre
paulandre

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

It's a very beautiful hike.
I think there is a small error on the map and in the description.
WP10 is mentioned at the crossroads leading to the "Chemin du Goaquer" in the hamlet of "Crec'h ar-Forn", but there is no path at a right angle at this point. I had to go back down 150 m and take the path on the right at the bottom of the meadow, marked in yellow, which I believe is also the GR34A...

Despite this, thank you for this superb route, which is a bit challenging in places.

Paulandre

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docteur6
docteur6

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

great hike, discovery of a beach worthy of the Caribbean, but colder

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lesdrolesengroles
lesdrolesengroles

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

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