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Le Palais / La Pointe des Poulains
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10.81 mi
+1,138 ft
-1,079 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Palais (Morbihan)
Stage1 ofthe GR®340, tour of Belle-Ile-en-Mer. From the Vauban citadel to Pointe des Poulains, via Sauzon.
From the Port of Palais to Port Fouquet
7.85 mi
+518 ft
-518 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Palais (Morbihan)
After a stroll through the village of Palais, you will pass close to Fort Vauban and then follow the coastal path before returning to Palais via the interior.
Belle-Île en Mer: Grand Cosquet - Locmaria
6.04 mi
+689 ft
-732 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Locmaria (Morbihan)
Belle-Île-en-Mer is the largest and most majestic of Brittany’s islands.
The coastal path allows you to walk all the way round the island and appreciate the beauty and variety of the landscapes. This walk is on the south coast (the wild coast), facing the Atlantic winds; the jagged cliffs, covered in short, colourful heathland, paint an incredible picture.
From Sauzon, via the Pointe du Cardinal, to Le Palais along the coastal path
9.70 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,030 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sauzon (Morbihan)
On this walk from Sauzon to Le Palais, it’s hard to get lost; simply follow the coastal path (GR®340) and, via a series of ascents and descents – which make the route quite a challenge – you’ll reach the Port du Palais (see practical information).
Poulains Lighthouse and the Apothecary’s House from Sauzon
8.89 mi
+581 ft
-577 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sauzon (Morbihan)
Set off from the lovely port of Sauzon and follow the coastal path to the picture-postcard Phare des Poulains, then, via the bird sanctuary, to the Grotte de l’Apothicaire.
Stunning scenery all along the coastal path.
Sarah Bernard Museum, Pointe des Poulains and Port of Sauzon
6.28 mi
+420 ft
-407 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sauzon (Morbihan)
This hike will allow you to walk in the footsteps of Sarah Bernard and discover the famous Pointe des Poulains Lighthouse before visiting the small, typical port of Sauzon, accessible via the coastal path with its breathtaking scenery.
Belle-Île en Mer: Locmaria - Le Palais
10.62 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,270 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Locmaria (Morbihan)
Belle-Île-en-Mer is the largest and most majestic of Brittany's islands.
The coastal path allows you to walk around the island and appreciate the beauty and variety of the landscapes. This hike is located on the north coast, sheltered from the wind, where beautiful beaches, flower-filled meadows and charming little harbours follow one another.
Locmaria - Le Palais
9.98 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,112 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Locmaria (Morbihan)
Fourth and final stage of the GR®340, from Locmaria to Le Palais.
Les Aiguilles de Port Coton / Locmaria
14.74 mi
+1,864 ft
-1,824 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Morbihan
Stage3 of the GR®340
From the Aiguilles de Port Coton (famous for having been immortalised by Claude Monet in 1886) to Locmaria.
Pointe des Poulains – Aiguilles de Port Coton
11.72 mi
+810 ft
-807 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sauzon (Morbihan)
Stage2 of the GR®340, from Pointe des Poulains to the Aiguilles de Port Coton, famous for having been immortalised by Claude Monet in 1886.
The menhirs of the Côte Sauvage South of Quiberon
4.63 mi
+98 ft
-105 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Quiberon (Morbihan)
A walk through urban areas, then along the coast, dotted with small heritage sites such as menhirs and wash houses, with pretty views along the way.
Tour of the Quiberon Peninsula
13.62 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Quiberon (Morbihan)
This route offers a complete cycle tour of the Quiberon Peninsula, with as much of the route as possible along the coast. The tour follows a clockwise route, taking in the town of Quiberon, the wild coast and then the bay side. There are no particular difficulties on this route; the only things that will stop you are the viewpoints!
Tour of Houat Island
9.37 mi
+180 ft
-167 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Morbihan
Houat Island, the island with two faces. Overrun by tourists in summer, it offers beaches and a rocky coastline. In the quieter winter months, you can discover its true identity.
See its lobster hatchery.
The tip of the Quiberon peninsula
10.18 mi
+108 ft
-102 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Quiberon (Morbihan)
A very beautiful hike that allows you to discover both sides of the Quiberon coast: the wild west coast and the bay on the east side. Cross the large beach and return via Port Haliguen.
After the large beach, pass in front of the thalassotherapy centre and continue to the Pointe du Conguel where, in good weather, you can see the islands of Houat and Hoedic beyond the Teignouse lighthouse.
La Côte Sauvage on the Quiberon peninsula
4.81 mi
+144 ft
-167 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Quiberon (Morbihan)
Stroll along the cliffs of the Côte Sauvage on the Quiberon peninsula. Beautiful dunes, beaches and cliffs grace this side of the Quiberon peninsula, where the power of the sea is fully expressed.
From the moorland to the cliffs on the Quiberon Peninsula
Local authority
6.33 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Quiberon (Morbihan)
This second circular loop of the ‘Grand Site de France’ landscape trail invites you to explore the unspoilt landscapes of the Quiberon Peninsula’s interior, ending on the exceptional wild coastline. Throughout this 10 km walk, a white sand martin will guide you along the right path. Find the illustrated stopping points by clicking on the link in the ‘Practical Information’ section.
Coastal route from Portivy
6.77 mi
+154 ft
-151 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Quiberon (Morbihan)
Once you pass the Penthièvre isthmus, dominated by the imposing fort of the same name, you enter the Quiberon peninsula. The small port of Portivy enjoys peaceful days halfway between the fort and the Pointe du Percho. It is an excellent starting point for a walk between the eastern coast, where the most beautiful villas are located, and the much wilder western coast.
Tour of the Quiberon peninsula
17.99 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Quiberon (Morbihan)
This hike is only difficult because of its length, but it allows you to appreciate the entire Quiberon peninsula from the Isthmus of Penthièvre. To the east and south, there are large beaches for swimming and numerous bars and restaurants for refreshments and meals. The wild coast to the west lives up to its name with its rocky outcrops, numerous small coves and flora and fauna to be preserved (nesting area for rare bird species in Brittany).
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