Saint Michel Chapel in Erquy

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A pleasant little walk, but the chapel is only accessible at low tide, so you need to calculate the time available before crossing. The ford is a little difficult to cross due to large rocks. The chapel is open to visitors and an association called "Les Amis de la Chapelle Saint-Michel" is responsible for its renovation and maintenance.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 1.72 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 38 m
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    Descent: - 47 m
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    Highest point: 23 m
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    Lowest point: -1 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Erquy (22430)
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    Start/End: N 48.648755° / W 2.428538°
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Chapel of St Michel, view from the car park

Description of the walk

Park in the public car park at the beach.

(S/E) Head towards the islet where the chapel is located.

(1) Pass by Rocher du Chien, a kind of sentinel guarding the passage: it doesn't bite. Continue towards the islet and reach the Saint-Michel Chapel, located at the top and visible from the start.

(2) Retrace your steps back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 9 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.14 - alt. 2 m - Rocher du Chien
  3. 2 : km 0.86 - alt. 23 m - Chapel of Saint Michel
  4. S/E : km 1.72 - alt. 9 m - Car park

Notes

Toilets located in the car park.

Friends of Saint Michel Chapel, contacts:
Pascal RENAULT, President
06.06.59.23.69
Catherine HERNOT, Secretary

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