Le Palais walks

Stage1 ofthe GR®340, tour of Belle-Ile-en-Mer. From the Vauban citadel to Pointe des Poulains, via Sauzon.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

Fourth and final stage of the GR®340, from Locmaria to Le Palais.

Stage3 of the GR®340 From the Aiguilles de Port Coton (famous for having been immortalised by Claude Monet in 1886) to Locmaria.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A timeless hike on a wild and rocky island with breathtaking landscapes and magnificent beaches

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).

Starting from Avenue de l'Atlantique near the Carnac thalassotherapy centre, the walk allows you to discover the coast and its beaches before heading into the countryside to see the alignments, dolmens, cromlechs and menhirs, before returning to the beaches.

This circular route from Carnac to La Trinité-sur-Mer will allow you to discover the beauty of Carnac's beaches. The Île de Stuhan and its tombolo are a sight not to be missed. You will enjoy the customs officers' path from Pointe de Kerbihan to La Trinité. On the way back, you can enjoy the tranquillity of the Kerdual marsh and visit Carnac town centre.

Carnac is known for its seafront and beautiful beaches, but above all for its famous menhir alignments. This walk will allow you to discover both of these aspects. As you head towards the west coast, you’ll get closer to the Quiberon peninsula, which seems very close at Anse du Pô. Heading back north, you’ll pass the various sites of the Ménec and Kermario alignments, as well as the Giant of Manio. On the way back, you’ll discover the Kercado and Saint-Michel tumuli.

Hike around Saint-Colomban between coastal paths and the Saint-Colomban Chapel.

Fancy exploring the villages around Carnac? This route, less than 30 km long, takes you to Plouharnel via the Anse du Pô, specifically Sainte-Barbe Beach. Then, passing by the abbeys and part of the stone alignments, you’ll reach the path leading to La Trinité-sur-Mer, before returning via the coastal cycle path to Carnac.

Fancy a circular bike ride while exploring Carnac? This route is ideal and will allow you to discover, starting from the village, part of the Kermario alignments, the Ménec alignments, part of Anse du Pô, the village of Saint-Colomban, and finally the beaches of Saint-Colomban, Ty Bihan and Légenèse.

A circular loop to do by bike to see the alignments of menhirs in Carnac. It's a lovely ride through the forest.

This route takes you all the way around Pointe de Saint-Colomban. A beautiful part of the route follows the GR®34 along the coast, but you will also discover the small village of Saint-Colomban and its church.

24 km cycle tour of Carnac to discover the must-see sights of Carnac and its countryside. This route is best done with bikes suitable for paths, such as hybrid or mountain bikes.

This ride allows you to discover Carnac by bike and see as many of its iconic sites as possible. Starting from the village of Carnac, this route passes by the megalithic sites, the Pô, the beaches of Carnac, and then heads back up through Beaumer and the marsh paths.

This route takes you on a journey of discovery through Carnac, between land and marsh. A 5 km circular route through small villages, countryside and wetlands, revealing another side of Carnac and offering the chance to spot a few birds. This circular route starts from the village of Carnac and can be done on foot or by bike.Route no. 3 in the commune: Les Marais.

Discover the Carnac alignments starting from the village. Pass by the Carnac Tumulus, then discover Le Ménec and its village, the Kermario site, the woods of the Giant of Manio, a small village called Kerlescan and return via Kerluir and Cloucarnac. The official title is "Route No. 2: the Carnac Alignments".

Discover a world-famous prehistoric site that takes us back 7,000 years! In addition to the famous Ménec and Kermario alignments, the hike includes the moving Manio quadrilateral and the giant menhir of the same name, two tumuli, including the imposing Tumulus Saint-Michel topped by a chapel, and two ancient fountains. A very diverse route through moorland, woods and meadows.

A beautiful hike in the Carnac countryside, not forgetting to visit the well-known alignments and other megalithic sites. You will discover another side of Carnac, namely its forests, countryside and freshwater sources. Some truly beautiful places.

The upper jaw that closes the Gulf of Morbihan is dotted with stone teeth. The circuit around the Pointe de Locmariaquer stretches from the ocean to the peaceful shores of the Gulf, stopping off at several of the sites that have made this megalithic site famous. NB: It appears that the passage between points 5 and 6 is no longer possible. Follow theGR® 34 markings, which have themselves been modified.

From the port of La Trinité-sur-Mer, "the Mecca of sailing", the coastal path leads from beach to beach to the Pointe de Kerbihan and its viewpoint over Quiberon Bay. It continues on to the recently rehabilitated Kervillen salt marshes.

This hike invites you to explore the treasures of Saint-Philibert: peaceful shores, wild beaches, military ruins and sacred heritage, culminating in the starry chapel. Along the way, a seafood tasting awaits you for a gourmet break facing the ocean.

A short, round-trip stage of the Tour du Golfe du Morbihan (TGM): from Pointe de Kerpenhir to Pointe er Hourél, along the coast of the Locmariaquer area. Views of the ocean, Quiberon Bay and the Rhuys Peninsula. A very beautiful walk along numerous beaches, so swimming is possible! Beware of high tides, especially in rough weather.

Stage 3 of the 5-day tour of the Rhuys peninsula, from Port-Navalo at the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan to Saint-Gildas de Rhuys, takes you past the Crouesty marina, along the coast and its beautiful beaches, and on to the wealth of megalithic sites. A short trip inland will also take you to the ponds and marshlands—formerly salt marshes—which are particularly rich in biodiversity.

Leaving from Locmariaquer, this hike takes in the coastline of the Golfe du Morbihan, the entrance to the gulf with a view of Port Navalo, and then on to the coast and even the ocean. Along the way, you'll discover numerous dolmens and megalithic sites (including the famous Table des Marchands). ⚠️Several problems on this hike, see reviews.

A short, round-trip section of the Tour du Golfe du Morbihan (TGM), from Kerjouanno Beach to Port Navalo via Le Petit Mont, in the municipality of Arzon. Magnificent views of the open sea, the Ponant Islands (Hoedic, Houat, Belle-Île) and the entrance to the Gulf. Swimming is possible at Fogeo Beach and Port Sable. Beware of high tides, especially in rough weather. The path offers little shelter from the wind.

The Petit Mont peninsula, near the port of Crouesty, is home to a large tumulus. This is a walk that can take up half a day, offering a mix of the opulence and modernity of the marina, the wildness of the rocky coast, the laid-back atmosphere of the large Plage du Fogeo, and the spiritual presence of 6,000 years of human history embodied in this large pile of stones with a complex history.

From Port Navalo to the outskirts of Île-aux-Moines, the northern coastline of the Rhuys Peninsula is dotted with points that jut out into the sea like the teeth of a jaw. Together with the islands opposite them, these points tear apart the waves entering and leaving the Gulf of Morbihan. The result is a spectacular sight when the power of the tide transforms the calm waters into a mighty river. Let yourself be guided along the coastal path and keep your eyes peeled!

From the small village of Arzon, the route is punctuated by passages through streets and alleys lined with fishermen's houses and other gardens of beautiful residences, as well as coastal paths. From the Bilgroix and Monténo headlands, there are beautiful views of the islands nestled in the Gulf of Morbihan. A family walk, without too much difficulty.

The route leads from Arzon to Suscinio Castle via safe paths (cycle paths or quiet roads) and returns via the village of Sarzeau.

A short, leisurely walk following a section of theGR®®34Tour du Morbihan.At the Pointes de Kerners and de la Palisse, views of the many islands in the Gulf from the southern side.Passes through the Allée Couverte du Grah Niol and the picturesque hamlet of Kerners with its chapel.

Hike from the Chapel of Kerners via Béninze, the peaks of Béché, Saint-Nicolas, Kerners and La Palisse, then back to Kerners. Land, sea and typical village: in short, a magnificent overview of the landscapes of the Rhuys peninsula.

In Arzon, the must-do activity is to hike along the path that winds its way along the headlands that close off the southern entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan, but connecting the Petite Mer to the ocean is also charming and allows you to compare the intimacy of the Gulf with the majestic panorama of Mor Braz and the islands that border it on the horizon.

A very pretty loop that takes you around Pointe de Arzon. Discover Port du Crouesty and Pointe de Port Navalo, with a possible connection to Locmariaquer to cross to the other side of the gulf.

From the Pen Castel tidal mill, this circular walk follows the coastal path all the way along the Saint-Nicolas, Kerners and La Palisse headlands until it joins another path heading inland to reach the Grah Niol covered walkway. The return journey follows paths cutting across the last two headlands to reach the Pointe de Saint-Nicolas and its superb coastal path, lined with spectacular trees that are just waiting to be admired once more before reaching the Pen Castel mill.

From headland to headland, you follow the rugged coastline, breathing in the sea air and watching the boats dance in the gulf, whilst admiring the shades of blue shifting with the light. Along the way, you’ll discover the old Pen Castel tide mill and the Cairn de Petit Mont before arriving in Arzon, a small Breton town situated between the Gulf of Morbihan and the ocean, at the tip of the Rhuys Peninsula.

A circular stage of the Tour du Golfe du Morbihan (TGM), covering the Sept-Îles and Pointe de Locmiquel sites in the municipality of Baden. Please check tide times and tidal ranges before attempting the crossing to the Sept-Îles peninsula. Magnificent views of the western part of the Gulf of Morbihan: numerous islands (including Grand and Petit Huernic, Er Runio, Radenec, Grand and Petit Veïzit, Île Longue and Gavrinis), Locmariaquer, Arzon, the Rivière d’Auray and Pointe du Blair, Larmor Baden and the mouth of the Gulf. Swimming is possible in the summer months, particularly at Sept-Îles Beach. In winter, there are many birds to watch.

A well-deserved rest on this hike, as part of the journey is by boat, comfortably seated on a bench. Setting off from Larmor-Baden, we take a boat across to the island and the Gavrinis cairn, built around 3500 BC during the Neolithic period, then return to Larmor-Baden, where we’ll explore the nearby island of Berder on foot.

A route with a wide variety of landscapes, making a large loop around Larmor-Baden from the island "Île Berder" toward the Pen En Toul swamp, the hamlet of La Saline, the Locmiquel cove and the point "Pointe du Berchis". You'll discover the little-known history of Brittany's first airfield, the bird sanctuary and the old salt marshes.

At the heart of an oyster-farming basin, Larmor-Baden offers a wide range of discoveries: Île Berder, accessible at low tide, the pier for the famous Cairn de Gavrinis, and views of the many islets. Set back from the sea, the ornithological reserve of the Marais de Pen en Toul.

From the village of Larmor-Baden, the route takes us to the Île des Sept Îles in the commune of Baden. Most of the route follows coastal paths (GR®34). Views of the coast, the entrance to the gulf and the islands (Île aux Moines, Île de Berder, Île de Gavrinis). Option to add a tour of Île de Berder to this route.