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Throughout this hike, simply follow theGR®34to go around the Pointe du (S/E) to (13); for the west-east crossing to Paimpol from (13) to (17), take a variant ofthe GR®34.
Red and whiteGR®34markings.
The departure point is Paimpol Harbour. We managed to find a parking space on Quai Neuf (the quay leading to the harbour master's office), which was a stroke of luck in the off-season.
(S/E) Wherever you park, walk along the harbour on your right and head north-northeast via Quai Pierre Loti. After a left-hand bend, pass a traffic light and continue straight ahead along Promenade Charles Pacé. Take the first street on the left, then a path on the right.
Cross straight across the Kerpalud esplanade, which leads to the coastal path.
(1) Take the coastal path, turning right. When you reach Rue de Traou an Aod, turn right; after 200 metres, you will find the coastal path on your right, which leads to Chemin de la Grève. Continue straight ahead along Rue de Kerroc'h.
(2) When you reach Croix Cornic, turn right and then, at the fork, take the left-hand street, which continues on the left via a path that descends. Continue on the left via Rue des Pêcheurs d'Islande. At the fork, follow it to the right to arrive in front of a car park. On the left, you will see the Chapelle de la Trinité. Head south on Impasse Guillaume le Rousseau. Continue on the left and take the path on the right between numbers 6 and 8 on the cul-de-sac. After a right turn, you will arrive at Rue de Toull Broc'h.
(3) Turn left, then right after No. 32 and continue along the path. It continues along Venelle du Lavoir, then Rue Pierre Loti in the Porz Even neighbourhood. Follow the Impasse de la Chapelle on the left, which continues straight ahead along the coastal path in a left-hand bend.
(4) Off-route: short return trip to Pointe de la Trinité for a magnificent view.
Continue straight ahead towards the north. The path then turns westwards to reach a crossroads.
(5) Make a return trip to the left to admire the Croix des Veuves and the panorama.
(6) Retrace your steps.
(5) When you reach the crossroads, take the path on the right immediately after. Continue along Impasse de Traou Meur and take the first right towards the beach and Cale de Launay. The path is paved with pebbles. Pass the Maison du Parc on your left and cross the Roc'h ar C'had area to reach Chemin Pierre et Marie Curie, which you follow to the left.
(7) Turn left onto Impasse Gardenn ar Spern du and, at the crossroads, continue straight ahead. Pass the entrance to the campsite on your right, then take the path on the left at the end of the road. You will come to Route de l'Embarcadère, which you take on the left. On the right is the departure point for the ferry to Île de Bréhat. Cross the huge car park and continue along the coastal path.
(8) Turn right, then take the path on the left. Follow the path for 150 metres, then continue along the path on the right until you reach Pointe de Traou Plat.
(9) Continue straight ahead on the coastal path to reach Route de la Baie. Continue straight ahead on Rue du Gouern, which turns left then right to reach the port of Loguivy. Turn left onto Rue de la Jetée towards the port car park.
(10) After a well-deserved rest, turn right onto Rue du Port. At the end of the street, turn left and then immediately take the path on the right.
(11) After a left-hand bend, take the path on the right. You will reach the oppidum called La Roche aux Oiseaux, which offers a superb view of the mouth of the Trieux and, at low tide, the oyster beds.
Continue along the coastal path, following the Trieux estuary until you reach a fish farm. Continue on the right along the discovery trail along the Trieux.
(12) The path goes around the inside of the buildings of a former lighthouse and beacon school. Continue on the right to rejoin the coastal path.
(13) Take the path on the left: theGR® markings indicate the direction of Paimpol. (If you continue straight ahead, theGR® markings indicate Lézardrieux). When you reach a road, turn left and walk 50 metres, then take the first road on the right. This is the Traverse de Mezou Gouez.
(14) Turn left onto "Hent Traou Skaven" and continue straight ahead on this road.
(15) Turn left, then at the fork, turn right and then continue on the left. At the crossroads, turn right, then turn left and take the path on the right.
(16) Turn right onto the road and 20 metres further on, turn left. Go around the sports field and turn left onto Allée des Hêtres. This continues onto Avenue Gabriel le Bras, which you follow all the way to a large roundabout.
(17) Turn right, then take the first alley on the left. At the end, turn left and then immediately right onto Rue des Huit Patriotes. Continue along this street until you reach Place du Martray, which you cross by taking the street opposite on the left. At the end, on the left, you will find the port and Quai Morand, then Quai Neuf (S/E).
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