Several car parks are to be found alongside each other, the start point of this Tregastel walk is near the Aquarium of Trégastel at the grass car park. From there, follow the road around the small hill.
Reach a second sandy car park which and cross it to reach the Renote Island. Take the path on the right. Nothing particularly complicated, just follow the path. At the beginning of course, looking towards Trégastel, further along, after passing a large rock several metres high (S/E), you will see ahead the island of the Chateau de Costaérès and, in the background, the chaos of Ploumanach, the lighthouse of Men Ruz and the coastal house (1).
By continuing to the end of the island, one can see in the distance the archipelago of 7 islands (2). This is also where the pink granite rocks are the most numerous, including a well-known saucer shaped one balanced on its base and flanked by hole. Follow the coastal path to return to Trégastel.
Once you have completed your tour of Renote Island, and after having again passed by the sandy car park (3), at its far end head right to explore the beaches and catch glimpses of the Rocher du Dé, a famous Trégastel landmark balancing on a promontory of pink granite.
Come back to the sandy car park at a place called Beg ar Vir, and head right towards the starting point.
The tour of Renote Island in Tregastel
Located between the beautiful white sandy beaches of Trégastel and the "chaos" of Ploumanach, this short hike explores the Pink Granite Coast going around Renote Island. Among the majestic pink granite rocks and vegetation you will discover beautiful landscapes sculpted by erosion.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 2.12 mi -
Average duration: 1h 00 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 20 ft -
Descent: - 16 ft -
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Highest point: 43 ft -
Lowest point: 10 ft
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Country:
France
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Area: Côte de granit rose -
City:
Trégastel (22730) -
Start/End: N 48.832473° / W 3.512134° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 0714OT -
Hour-by-hour weather
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 26 ft - Parking on the right before the aquarium
- 1 : mi 0.32 - alt. 23 ft - Path on the right
- 2 : mi 0.99 - alt. 26 ft - View of Ploumanac'h and Les Sept-Îles
- 3 : mi 1.7 - alt. 20 ft - Beach and Beg ar Vir
- S/E : mi 2.12 - alt. 30 ft - Parking on the right before the aquarium
Worth a visit
Near the car park, the aquarium of Trégastel is in the shade of a slab of pink granite.
Do not miss the site of the "chaos" of Ploumanach nearby.
Opposite the port of Ploumanach you can visit a tide mill.
At the entrance of Ploumanach, granite statues are visible in a clearing carved by different artists.
Grève Blance beack at Trégastel: a beautiful wide sandy beach.
Many other places like the island of Milliau in Trébeurden, the house between the rocks of Catel Meur in Plougrescant further on to name but a few!
Reviews and comments
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4.9 / 5
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A really lovely walk...
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
What a wonderful discovery!
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
It’s a easy route with superb views.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : May 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A lovely route through beautiful countryside
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A very pleasant and easy walk, offering some lovely views.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Despite the gloomy weather, we really enjoyed touring Renote Island. How wonderful!
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A very pleasant route that was relatively quiet during our stay (early September)
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
HELLO
Second day on the Pink Granite Coast. Very easy route, very parish specific to Brittany of this pink granite coast. The route winds between the rocks with access to the foreshore at low tide.
The summer season is over, but on this beautiful day (sunshine interspersed with light showers)
there are lots of people, but no problem, there's plenty of room.
Thanks to the author.
Occibret
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Outside of peak season, you can park directly at the start of the trail. The view is superb, and the path between the enormous granite boulders is very interesting.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : May 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Superb trip
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A great application for making the most of our beautiful hiking trails
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Dec 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A very simple and interesting walk
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Superb views of the bay, the castle and the customs trail that can be followed.
This outing can be enjoyed by children and people with walking difficulties.
In any case, this is a walk not to be missed when you're here.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Magical :-) The Pink Granite Coast in a very short, easy walk.
Ideal for families. However, you clearly won't be alone on this little piece of paradise - you'll have to learn to share the space!
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