La Roche Percée in Clohars-Carnoët

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A walk through the countryside, following part of the coastline along theGR® 34 coastal path.
Things to see: white sandy coves, the sea, cliffs, thatched cottages, a fountain, a wash house, old stones, a sunken path.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.51 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 69 ft
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    Descent: - 69 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 118 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 20 ft
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Seaweed drying rack at Toul Douar
La Roche Percée

Description of the walk

Porsac’h car park.

(S/E) The walk begins on theGR® 34 at the small cove of Toul Douar, overlooked by its seaweed gallows (Marker No. 15).
Follow the coastal path from the cove carved out of the high cliffs. Continuing along the coastal path, you’ll reach a fountain overlooking the Roche Percée, a magnificent stone arch sculpted by the ocean (Marker No. 16).
On a clear day, looking south-east, you can see the Île de Groix, situated directly opposite Lorient.

(1) Below, nestled in the landscape, is a cove of fine white sand where the famous rock is situated. This scenery invites you to relax on the fine sand or, why not, on the small grassy plateau above the cove, where you’ll discover a wash house fountain (Marker No. 17). Then continue along the coastal path to the next cove.

(2) Leaving the coastal path and theGR® 34 on your right, head towards the small village of Kersouc.
Then head towards the hamlet of Kerhéré, then turn right and head back down towards Porscleid. There you will find a pretty wash house and its goldfish (Marker No. 18).

(3) For the return journey, take the small road from Porsac'h which winds gently down to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 49 ft - Porsac'h car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.36 - alt. 39 ft - The Roche Percée drinking trough (No. 16)
  3. 2 : mi 0.62 - alt. 46 ft - Turn right towards Kersouc
  4. 3 : mi 1.14 - alt. 92 ft - Porscleid fountain and wash house (No. 18)
  5. S/E : mi 1.51 - alt. 49 ft - Porsac'h car park

Notes

An easy walk, it follows a short section ofthe GR® 34.
The walk is signposted by the town of Clohars-Carnoët (Route No. 3)

Worth a visit

Porsac’h Cove is remarkable for its setting in several respects. Particularly for its tranquillity. But also for its channels carved into the rock. These channels were used for harvesting seaweed, which was used to fertilise farmland. The seaweed harvesters were therefore the people responsible for gathering this seaweed. “People would stand at the bottom of the cliff to collect the seaweed, which they would then place in a net before hauling it back up.” The seaweed was hauled up using a horse and a pulley system. “Other methods were used, such as carving steps into the rock and hauling the seaweed up on stretchers.”

Porsac’h Beach, where you can stop for a relaxing break or a swim, is also a lovely spot for a picnic.

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
3.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Nele
Nele

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We went for this short circular walk as a family: there were three generations of us, and even the little ones walked the whole way (it’s not suitable for pushchairs). The circular path is short, varied and pretty. You need to keep a close eye on the children as the coastal path runs along steep cliffs. The path back was muddy.

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Veronique Castelain
Veronique Castelain

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Apart from the GR34 section, the route isn’t signposted and the specific places (Kersouc, Kerhéré, Porcleid) mentioned in the description aren’t marked anywhere to help you find your way. You find yourself amongst private houses without really knowing where you are. The distances aren’t long and you can use the sea to find your bearings, so it’s not a big deal, but I think I must have missed the wash house and the goldfish at Porscleid.
A few signposts (off the coastal path) would be welcome.

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Daoulagadglaz
Daoulagadglaz

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, but the directions could be clearer. For example, it says to head towards the village of Kersouc once you leave the GR34… but it doesn’t say whether to take the tarmac road or the footpath that runs between the fields. We ended up facing ‘private property’ signs, mountain bike trails and no signposts at all.

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ccbaloo
ccbaloo
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a stunning view

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MADOLEON29
MADOLEON29
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Two walks in one day, including Le Pouldu – very easy, allowing us to discover the beauty of the Breton coast.

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