The Pointe des Espagnols in Roscanvel

This walk, starting from Roscanvel church, goes around the Pointe des Espagnols, which is the northern tip of the Crozon peninsula, offering breathtaking views of Brest harbour. It then follows the coastal path to the Fort des Capucins, before returning to the village via the inland route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.64 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 178 m
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    Descent: - 169 m

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    Highest point: 74 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park opposite Roscanvel Church.

(S/E) Go down Rue du Port to the sea for a glimpse of Roscanvel harbour and Île Longue opposite. Retrace your steps.

(1) Turn right onto the Pont Scorff road (fairly quiet), which climbs gently overlooking the sea before descending and skirting the small Pont Scorff beach.

(2) It becomes Route de la Pointe after the sign indicating the exit from Roscanvel (D355). Follow it for about 700 metres.

(3) At the crossroads, turn left onto Route du Lez, then left again onto Rue de la Rade. At the end of this road, turn right onto Route de Penaros and continue for 300 metres.

(4) At the crossroads, turn right and then, 100 metres further on, take a small path on the left which joins Route du Lez.
Follow it to the right for 50 metres and turn left onto a beautiful path that continues straight ahead and leads to a small trail that takes you back to the D335 road.
Cross the road and follow the path opposite that leads to Pointe des Espagnols: at the end of the promontory, enjoy the view of Brest.

(5) Retrace your steps to take theGR®34marked in red and white, which branches off to the right across the moor overlooking the sea. This trail takes you past numerous military ruins to the Pointe des Capucins, which overlooks the fortified islet (the descent to the ruins of the old fort is difficult).

(6) Go up the wide path on the left, which offers a nice view of the cliffs and, further on, the port of Camaret, then turn left to rejoin the D335, which you follow to the right for 100 metres.

(7) Take the path on the left towards Kerguinou. At the houses, follow the road on the right, then turn left at the three-way junction and continue for about 150 m.

(8) Turn right onto the road until you reach the hamlet of Keraguennec. Take the road on the left for about 100 metres and follow the small path on the right that descends to the Ragadal stream, which you cross before climbing back up.

(9) At the road, turn left and continue to the first road on the right, La Garenne An Illiz, which will take you back to the village by continuing straight ahead at the two crossroads you come to.

(10) At the Penker road, cross and take the alley of the same name opposite to reach the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 11 m - Parking opposite Roscanvel Church.
  2. 1 : km 0.45 - alt. 7 m - Pont Scorff road
  3. 2 : km 1.03 - alt. 7 m - Pont Scorff beach
  4. 3 : km 2.2 - alt. 32 m - Crossroads with the Lez road
  5. 4 : km 2.99 - alt. 62 m - Penaros Road
  6. 5 : km 4.61 - alt. 68 m - Pointe des Espagnols
  7. 6 : km 10.1 - alt. 56 m - Fort des Capucins
  8. 7 : km 10.61 - alt. 67 m - Path to Kerguinou
  9. 8 : km 11.16 - alt. 50 m - Turn right towards Keraguennec.
  10. 9 : km 12.06 - alt. 42 m - Path on the left
  11. 10 : km 13.39 - alt. 24 m - Penker alley
  12. S/E : km 13.64 - alt. 11 m - Parking opposite Roscanvel Church.

Notes

At the start/finish there is a picnic area and shops where you can buy lunch.
Part of the route follows small roads, which are fairly quiet in spring but still require caution.

Worth a visit

Lots of seaside scenery, with views of the sea and cliffs, and countryside in the last part.
Many surprising views of Île Longue, Brest harbour and the channel.
Discover numerous remains of military constructions.

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 62 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
daniellerando
daniellerando

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

For a lovely day out, easy and varied

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thesis
thesis

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

it is a magnificent route, along beautiful, well-maintained paths.

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Nathalie M7.
Nathalie M7.

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello, the start was badly signposted and we didn't find the Gr 34 and we were only on the road. It's a pity but otherwise the views are magnificent and at the point the site is interesting to see. We had a great view of the whole bay.

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Mamiecath
Mamiecath

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice circuit but couldn't open the download.

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sisi18
sisi18
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Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

difficult to find the path very average interest for the first part
beautiful view over the harbour of brest

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padu74
padu74

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pretty walk with a variety of ground types: roads, paths and tracks. A splendid view of Brest harbour from the point.

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Pj9374
Pj9374

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice ride. A bit of tarmac for the first few kilometres, but the road is not very busy. Beautiful views.

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C. Abarnou
C. Abarnou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very nice circuit, but you need to be well shod! A slightly difficult section when you reach the GR after wandering around the Pointe des Espagnol site.

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quevat.laurent
quevat.laurent

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful scenery. Easy, pleasant walking.

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even jacqueline
even jacqueline

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

superb hike
superb landscape

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Fabrice TENDRON
Fabrice TENDRON

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Hello,
superb walk with breathtaking views and remnants of the Atlantic Wall everywhere. The start is a bit long on the road, but after that it's all good fun!

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Emmanuel.B
Emmanuel.B

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb circuit but some passages impossible due to dense vegetation
Magnificent views, a real treat otherwise

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Jolitom
Jolitom

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice walk don't forget to visit the Cornouaille fort

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LetN
LetN

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, very accessible walk. Beautiful views and many interesting military remains along the way. At present, access to part of the Pointe des Espagnols is closed for works, but we had access to the panorama and its cannon. In addition, the descent to the Fort des Capucins is forbidden (dangerous, site not maintained).

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RCT69
RCT69

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

la pointe est ouverte balisage provisoire en place
before postermen I took a path on the right then turned left onto a small path parallel to the road which joins the rouie du luez road which I followed all the way instead of turning left

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