Cap Fréhel and Fort La Latte from Plévenon

After a few kilometres through the Plévenon countryside, you will come to the sea with Saint-Brieuc Bay on your left and Cap Fréhel on your right. Once you have passed Cap Fréhel and Fort la Latte, you will discover Saint Malo Bay and Fresnaye Bay. Gorse, heather and oak trees of various species line the coastal part of the path.
Stop for a moment at Cap Fréhel to discover the colonies of birds nesting on the rocks.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 17.54 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 25 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 145 m
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    Descent: - 145 m

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    Highest point: 80 m
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    Lowest point: 12 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Plévenon (22240|)
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    Start/End: N 48.653543° / W 2.332243°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 1016ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park in the centre of Plévenon.

(S/E) When you leave the car park, turn left onto the D34 towards the church.

(1) Pass in front of and follow the Salle des Fêtes along Rue du Cap. Join the crossroads with Rue du Pont au Tirant.

(2) Turn left and continue along the gravel road to Ville Hingant.

(3) At the end of the hamlet, turn right. Continue for about 300 metres, then turn left before the campsite. Join the Côtière Nicole.

(4) Take the road on the right until you reach the Rue des Plages crossroads. Keep right to reach the D34.

(5) Cross it and follow the secure path until it separates from the road.

(6) Take the path lined with wire on the left and follow the coastal path to the lighthouse.

(7) Continue to the point, then turn right towards the Fauconnière viewpoint. Follow the path overlooking Anse des Sévignés to Fort-La-Latte.

(8) Continue straight ahead along the coastal path which will take you to Baie de la Fresnaye. Continue through the undergrowth until you reach the crossroads at a place called La Ville Galopin.

(9) Leave the coastal path and take the fork on the right. Climb the path to reach Ville Galopin and then the junction with the D117.

(10) Turn right, then left onto Rue de la Pointe de Rohain. Cross the village of La Latte. At the first crossroads, cross the road and turn slightly left onto Allée de la Ville Orieux.

(11) Turn right towards La Roche. At the first crossroads, turn right to reach Ville Menier.

(12) Turn left, then immediately take the first road downhill on the left. Continue along Croix Chemin, then towards Kérivet along the gravel path. In Kérivet, take the grassy path opposite and, at the cross, turn right onto Allée du Tertre. Continue to the crossroads between Ville Courbé and La Devise.

(13) Turn right towards La Devise, then continue along Rue de la Motte and Rue du Freschet to arrive in front of the church.

(1) Take the street on the left that you took on the way there, which will take you back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 48 m - Parking in the centre of Plévenon
  2. 1 : km 0.09 - alt. 48 m - Crossroads of the loop
  3. 2 : km 0.28 - alt. 49 m - Rue du Pont-Tirant
  4. 3 : km 0.97 - alt. 47 m - The town of Hingant
  5. 4 : km 1.71 - alt. 17 m - The Nicole Coast
  6. 5 : km 2.12 - alt. 15 m - D34 crossroads
  7. 6 : km 2.91 - alt. 39 m - Coastal right of way
  8. 7 : km 6.6 - alt. 67 m - Pointe du &gt - Cap Fréhel
  9. 8 : km 11.39 - alt. 37 m - Fort-La-Latte
  10. 9 : km 12.78 - alt. 43 m - Turn-off towards Ville Galopin
  11. 10 : km 13.29 - alt. 72 m - D117 crossroads
  12. 11 : km 14.48 - alt. 73 m - La Roche
  13. 12 : km 14.96 - alt. 77 m - The Menier Town
  14. 13 : km 16.74 - alt. 55 m - La Devise
  15. S/E : km 17.54 - alt. 48 m - Parking in the centre of Plévenon

Notes

Toilets at the junction of the D34 and the Route des Vaux. Do not leave the coastal path marked by wire on either side, as there are deep crevices hidden by vegetation on the sea side.

Worth a visit

Highlights along the route include the Cap Fréhel lighthouse and Fort la Latte. A birdwatching platform is located to the right of the Cap Fréhel lighthouse.
At Fort-la-Latte, a little way off the coastal path, you will find the Gargantua menhir.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 53 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Régis14
Régis14
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The route is quite busy around the CAP Frehel and the fort, but otherwise it’s fairly quiet – though it does depend on the time of year.
In my opinion, it’s best to walk from west to east if it’s often windy 🧐😉
It’s definitely best to set off around midday to make the most of the sunshine ☀️

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GSO
GSO

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route. If you set off in the morning, as mentioned in the previous comment, I recommend doing the route in reverse (starting at Fort La Latte) to enjoy the morning light. I also recommend staying on the PR between points 12 and 11.

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ThierryBonjour
ThierryBonjour

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike to discover the GR34, with varied landscapes (beach, cliffs, woods, fields, steppe, etc.)
Do it anti-clockwise to enjoy the best light in the morning.

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Beatles
Beatles

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello.
The car park indicated in Plevenon was occupied by the weekly market, but no problem, there is a car park at the cemetery 100 metres further on.
A very beautiful hike, no particular difficulty at the start or along the entire route to Cap Frehel. At this time of year, we didn't encounter many people. The only slight hesitation came after Fort La Latte, but we quickly met some people who gave us directions. We even had the privilege of seeing two deer, which were hiding in a cornfield and fled when the machine came to cut the stalks.

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fontaine francis
fontaine francis

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

All your tours are well explained and easy to understand. Keep up the good work

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Randophil57
Randophil57

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Part of the route starts from the Fort Lalatte car park and heads towards the west coast before climbing up to Cap Frehel.
The passage between Cap Frehel and Fort Lalatte is magnificent, running through the moorland with superb views of the coast.

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Daniel dd
Daniel dd

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The first part of the hike to Fort Lalate is very pleasant. We didn't follow the rest of the trail, but stayed on the GR34 to Port St Geran and then on to Plevenon. The distance is the same, but we stayed in the shade of the forest instead of walking in the sun and across fields.

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User 553121

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Walked this morning to avoid the forecast rain in the afternoon.
Superb walk with lots of views.
It could be classed as medium rather than difficult.
Should be done again in May when the moors are in flower.

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yvars.arlette@orange.fr
yvars.arlette@orange.fr

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb tour. Magnificent scenery, sea views.
No particular difficulty, apart from the fact that you get a bit tired of stepping over rocks and having to watch out for overtaking rocks and badly cut threaded rods.

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lauzerte1851
lauzerte1851

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The sun was still shining. A pleasant route with no difficulties. Not many people except around Cap Fréhel. A must do!

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Vincent T
Vincent T

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for a lovely walk. Not many people at the beginning of April... A few passages on the road or nearby at the start of the hike. Then I was pleasantly surprised by the scenery after the Fort de la Latte. I pushed on as far as the pointe de la touche to return to the starting point via small roads with very little traffic.

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Marcisabelle
Marcisabelle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent landscapes!

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Marylene lebrec
Marylene lebrec

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful setting, a few missing signposts but thanks to the application you'll find your way around.

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AUDI62
AUDI62

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very fine walk in fine weather, with magnificent scenery.
The walk is not too difficult, apart from a few changes in altitude.
Quite busy, given the reputation of Cap Fréhel and Fort La Latte.

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alain
alain

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

NICE WALK

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