Tour of Milliau Island in Trébeurden

This is a short hike on Milliau Island, which may not look like much but is home to little treasures such as a covered walkway, beautiful granite rocks and breathtaking views of the Port of Trébeurden and Molène Island. The walk takes you through lush vegetation and majestic rocks with a slight incline.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.40 km
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    Average duration: 1h 30 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 77 m
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    Descent: - 76 m

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    Highest point: 49 m
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    Lowest point: -5 m

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Description of the walk

The walk starts from the large gravel car park at Trébeurden harbour.

(S/E) Walk along the harbour towards the wooded hill and, when you reach it, follow the tarmac jetty. Towards the end of the jetty, turn left and climb over some rocks to reach the submersible passage that gives access to Milliau Island. Cross it, passing through the middle of some beautiful large rocks. Climb up the jetty on Milliau Island.

(1) At the top, take the path on the right that climbs through the undergrowth. The view then opens up and you can see the island's lodge, which is your destination. When you reach it, you will find a covered walkway.

(2) Continue along the path, taking the one that climbs to the tip of the island, formed by a rocky peak.

(3) Descend by the same route, then well before the covered walkway, follow the path completely to the left, which goes around the tip. After going around it, you will see the island of Molène in the distance. As we couldn't find the path to complete the circular, the suggested route takes you back up to the rocky peak where you were before (but it should be possible to go all the way around the tip). Descend by taking the same path athird time, but pass the covered walkway and the lodge (which you can see on your left) and continue along the path.

(4) At the lodge (visible on your left), a path branches off to the right, allowing you to go around the other point of the island. Follow it. From this point, there is a beautiful view of the Pointe de Bihit.

(1) When you reach the island's jetty, cross the submersible passage again. Once you have done so, do not return directly to the Trébeurden harbour jetty, but climb the hill. On top of the hill is a well-known and much-photographed rock: the "Père de Trébeurden" (located to the right of the hill). Retrace your steps to go around the hill on the harbour side. The path then descends back to the harbour. From there, you can reach the car park (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Port of Trébeurden - Marais du Quellen
  2. 1 : km 0.87 - alt. 7 m - Milliau Island jetty
  3. 2 : km 1.5 - alt. 27 m - Lodge and covered walkway - Allée couverte de l'Ile Milliau
  4. 3 : km 2.05 - alt. 20 m - Point of the island
  5. 4 : km 2.56 - alt. 33 m - Fork in the road
  6. S/E : km 4.4 - alt. 5 m - Port of Trébeurden

Notes

Please note: Be sure to check the tide times as the passage is only open for a few hours (sometimes not at all). It is therefore advisable to plan your hike carefully by visiting the website:
http://www.tourisme-trebeurden.com/Passa...
which provides crossing times.
Plan a crossing that allows for a minimum window of 2½ to 3 hours to give you time to enjoy this beautiful island.

Worth a visit

Nearby, you will find the Pointe de Bihit, a few kilometres away, the beautiful white sandy beaches of Trégastel and the Ploumanach chaos, which is not to be missed!
It seems to be possible to spend a night on Milliau Island in the lodge. For more information on this, contact the Trébeurden tourist office located a stone's throw from the port.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
clau14
clau14

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike
Beautiful panoramic views.

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petitbreton1
petitbreton1
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

The first wooded hill is located just behind the port's technical area. It is called Castel. It should be noted that crossing the small strait separating Milliau Island from Castel is not possible every day. Depending on the tidal coefficient, the time available varies between 1 hour 20 minutes and 3 hours 40 minutes, and the window of opportunity does not always fall at a time that is convenient for a family outing. You should check the timetable on the Treberden town hall website: https://www.trebeurden.fr/decouvrir-treb... You need at least 1 hour 30 minutes, but 2 hours is better.
The walk takes on a special significance when you add a geological aspect to it. The Milliau Island site is listed as a rare area where you can observe contact between the Precambrian bedrock dating back 2 billion years and structures formed much later, between 650 and 300 million years ago. This is an opportunity to place the pink granite coast in a broader context. However, you will need to leave the paths to walk along the foot of the cliff to the south of the island. The difficulty of the walk is quite different. It becomes more strenuous and requires a good pair of shoes. It may be best to reserve it for children aged 10 and over. The internet is full of information, but the best thing to do is probably to consult a small guide to geotourism on the Côte d'Armor: http://www.biotope-editions.com/index.ph...
If you are planning a geological visit, allow around 2½ to 3 hours.
Finally, a visit to the lodge allows you to discover documentation about the site and pick up a leaflet.
A good souvenir

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Laeti93
Laeti93

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb walk on this small, rugged island, with vegetation that is sometimes lush, sometimes sparse. Beautiful contrasts and stunning views, particularly at Men Melen Point.

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REBUZZI
REBUZZI

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent scenery from Milliau Island. At low tide, don't hesitate to cross the pontoon to reach
the island, as this avoids having to walk over the rocks.

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dplenet
dplenet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant and easy hike around the island.

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RandoschezViso
RandoschezViso

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

An easy hike for which you need to keep an eye on the tide times.
It is probably best to do it clockwise.

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annaig67
annaig67

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A sunny afternoon, a calm sea revealing numerous islets and rocks, spring flowers everywhere... a truly blissful moment in this magnificent setting!

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harmonobe
harmonobe

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

superb hike with a varied and changing route

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Yannberr
Yannberr

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A superb walk on the island in sunny, clear weather. Magnificent views of the open sea and the coasts to the east and west of Trebeurden. The installation of an orientation table at the highest point of the island would be a welcome addition for visitors.
For those who are not familiar with the geography of Brittany, it should be noted that the island of Molène, which can be seen from Millau, is of course not the one in the Iroise Sea near Ouessant!
Be sure to check the low tide times for access to the island.

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CDRU
CDRU

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Pleasant, enjoyable walk
Be sure to check the tide times

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papinou0
papinou0

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant walk with a slight incline, but the main difficulty is at the start and finish: you have to climb over large, sometimes slippery rocks before reaching the path that leads up the island. Your efforts will be rewarded with some superb views.

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reneelyo
reneelyo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Excellent hike, best done in sunny weather to take beautiful photos, no difficulties, very comfortable grassy ground... excellent view at the highest point (the Triagoz lighthouse visible on the horizon)... nearby Molène Island can be explored by kayak (a real treat to have done it).

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