The Port of Dahouet in Pléneuf-Val-André

Hike on the town side to the north and the wild side to the south on the heights of Dahouet, taking the coastal path. This walk reveals a typical little Breton port.

Details

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.32 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 61 m
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    Descent: - 57 m

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    Highest point: 32 m
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    Lowest point: 5 m

Description of the walk

Park at the end of the harbour on Quai du Mûrier next to the restaurant.

(S/E) Go up the street alongside the restaurant and turn left onto Rue du Sancie. Take the first right on this street and continue. Turn right at the next junction to find the coastal path at the end of the street. Follow the coastal path until you reach the house on the coast.

(1) At the crossroads, turn left. Continue along the road until you reach the junction and turn left to rejoin Chemin de la Sancie. Go to the end and turn right to return to the start of the circular route.

(S/E) Walk along the harbour and turn left onto Rue des Goélettes until you reach the end, where you will find a pedestrian crossing.

(2) Cross to the right to take Chemin de l'Étang opposite (leave Rue du Lest on your left, which will be your return route). Cut across Rue du Gros Tertre and head towards a small lake. Continue to the right until you reach the wooden bridge. After the bridge, turn left and continue to the junction with Rue du Port.

(3) Turn right until the next intersection. Turn left onto Rue du Corps de Garde. Pass two streets on your left and one on your right.

(4) In a bend, take the small blue-marked path on the right until you reach a fork. Turn right and continue along Rue de Dahouet. Cross one street and continue to the end.
At the crossroads, turn left onto Rue de Lamballe and then immediately left onto Rue des Vagues. Continue until you reach the sea.

(5) Turn left onto Promenade de la Digue. Turn left at the first street, then right after the third house to take the coastal path. Stay on the right-hand path to go around and arrive in front of the Oratoire de Notre-Dame de la Garde.

(6) At the end of the path, you will arrive at the port. Follow Quai des Terres Neuvas, then turn right onto Rue du Pont Neuf and finally Rue du Lest.

(2) Complete the tour of the harbour to arrive back at the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 7 m - Quai des Mûriers
  2. 1 : km 1.15 - alt. 26 m - Crossroads, on the left
  3. 2 : km 2.29 - alt. 6 m - Junction of the circular
  4. 3 : km 2.94 - alt. 10 m - On the right Rue du Port
  5. 4 : km 3.18 - alt. 23 m - Chemin Bleu on the right
  6. 5 : km 3.69 - alt. 9 m - Promenade de la Digue
  7. 6 : km 5.19 - alt. 16 m - Notre-Dame de la Garde
  8. S/E : km 6.32 - alt. 6 m - Quai des Mûriers

Worth a visit

You can enjoy the superb Val André beach and the seaside resort.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
patrujmmf
patrujmmf

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little hike with a swim at Val André beach before finishing the circular.
We preferred to do the coastline first, then after swimming, take the shorter route through the town to return to the starting point.

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fenlabuche
fenlabuche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk to do on a sunny day, perfect for taking beautiful photos. Easy route.

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Grosse  Valérie
Grosse Valérie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful walk with breathtaking views

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Annie Claire
Annie Claire

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, without any difficulty.

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Annie Claire
Annie Claire
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A lovely walk, easy as described. Best done at high tide.

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OLVMALOU
OLVMALOU

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Good route in good weather

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rtaji
rtaji

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk by the sea with lots of flowers along the paths.
A beautiful view of the sea.
At point 4, the small blue-marked path is a little hidden, so you need to take it at the Dahouet chapel.

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CON POSTELLE
CON POSTELLE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, without any particular difficulty, offering lovely views of the sea and Val André. The harbour is a lively place thanks to its small shops.

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elisllr
elisllr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route that allows you to appreciate this corner of Brittany in two stages.

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MISSPOMME
MISSPOMME

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A wonderful walk in the sunshine. You don't need to travel to the ends of the earth to see beautiful turquoise waters. Make the most of the lovely autumn days to enjoy this beautiful walk.

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211046
211046

We never found the starting point!

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SALLOU
SALLOU

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

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Maxou25
Maxou25

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant walk!
Right from the start, you can enjoy beautiful views of Petite Muette and Grande Guette.
A few detours through the streets of Merlay to avoid passing by the port where we had parked and which we would be walking along on the way back.
Some nice spots near the lake and the Carla Bridge.
Then, orient your map correctly in the small streets that lead to 5.
From 5 to 6 - a feast for the eyes...
Return along the small harbour.
And if there's a little time left in the day... a quick trip to Pléneuf-Val André is a must.

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