The two rivers of Auray and Sal

The rivers of Auray (Loc'h) and Sal (Bono) enjoy a preserved environment and a varied heritage: the Sainte-Avoye chapel and its rood screen, the boat cemetery and the old Bono bridge.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.40 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 36 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 36 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 34 m
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    Lowest point: 2 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Follow the Stanguy promenade along the Quai Franklin. Parking is available at the end of the Stanguy promenade, in front of the large building.

(1) Take the path that runs along the left side of the large building. Follow the coastal path, first along the Kerdaniel mudflats, then around the tip of Kerisper, pass under the new Bono bridge (D101) and reach the old Bono bridge.

(2) Stay on the same bank and continue along the coastal path beyond the bridge. Go around the Govillo cove.

(3) Continue along the coastal path, following the river.

(4) Turn left and take the path that climbs back up to the village. In the village, go around the Sainte-Avoye chapel, then take the road that leaves the village to the north-west.

(5) At the three-way junction, take the road on the left.

(6) At Lann er Villin, take the path on the left markedGR®34.

(7) Cross the D101 and take the path opposite. At the hamlet of Le Ballon, turn right. At the road leading to the Kerplouz secondary school, turn right towards the departmental road.

(8) Take the stairs on the left, pass under the motorway and immediately turn left onto the path leading to the Saint-Goustan cemetery. Go around the cemetery, keeping it on your left. Then go back down to the port to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 3 m - Park at the end of the Promenade du Stanguy. - Auray (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 5 m - Take the path on the left.
  3. 2 : km 4.36 - alt. 10 m - Vieux pont du Bono
  4. 3 : km 5.67 - alt. 6 m - Anse de Govillo
  5. 4 : km 7.14 - alt. 3 m - Turn left - Bono (rivière)
  6. 5 : km 8.09 - alt. 23 m - At the three-way junction, take the road on the left
  7. 6 : km 8.91 - alt. 25 m - Take the path on the left marked GR°°®°°34
  8. 7 : km 9.33 - alt. 34 m - Cross the D101 and take the path opposite
  9. 8 : km 10.7 - alt. 27 m - Take the steps on the left and pass under the railway line
  10. S/E : km 12.4 - alt. 3 m - Starting point car park

Notes

(3) To reach the village of Sainte-Avoye: at the crossroads marked by wooden barriers, take the path on the hillside to the left, then the path on the right. A sunken path on the right leads to the village.

Worth a visit

On the banks of the Pluneret and Bono rivers, numerous quays and huts bear witness to the once-thriving oyster industry. The Rivière du Sal was one of the birthplaces of flat oysters in the Gulf of Morbihan (19th century).

The Sainte-Avoye Chapel (16th century), listed as a Historic Monument, houses a Renaissance rood screen made of polychrome oak, entirely carved. Open occasionally (information available from the Auray tourist office).

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 50 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
toutain
toutain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk with very little road walking. Beautiful scenery. Highly recommended

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bebelroger
bebelroger

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route starting from the car park at the cemetery in Saint-Goustan, first following the two rivers to the Sainte-Avoye chapel
then a stretch of countryside with a bit of road that isn't very busy.

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JllrdL
JllrdL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A wonderful discovery of the mudflats and countryside.
No difficulty.

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User 25198478

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route along the water's edge and through the woods. Magnificent views.
Very little road, just paths – pure bliss.

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Emmanais
Emmanais

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A great way to discover the Auray region, between lake and countryside. A rather busy route at first, then calmer. The scenery is superb and soothing, with a slight gradient to liven things up. We loved it On arrival, lunch at the port of Saint Goustan.

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POTTIER Philippe
POTTIER Philippe

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful circuit, with coastal paths and a few sunken lanes, not very busy. Beautiful garden of memory. Finish with the narrow streets of Saint Goustan.

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Youend
Youend

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice route, we meet a few people on the route between Auray and Le Bono and then a lot less or almost none; very little tarmac except between the villages of Saint Avoye and Vann er Villin but limited (about 500m) and with almost no cars; the start of the GR34 path at Lann er Villin is waterlogged but it's fine with waterproof hiking boots (we're about 5cm in the water for about ten metres).

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Korriganed
Korriganed

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello, some of the information should be a little more precise to avoid making mistakes or searching for a long time. But it's nice nonetheless 😁

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moreau.christine
moreau.christine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This is a beautiful route, the first part of which takes you along the River Auray as far as the port of Le Bono (a wonderful discovery of this old bridge and the port of Le Bono) and then on to the Chapelle de Saint Avoye.
There is a little bit of tarmac on the way back, but it's not too disturbing. This walk is a great way to visit Auray!

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NOLLICEC
NOLLICEC

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

For the section along the river, the signposting is correct. On the return journey, it is more "discreet".
The starting point needs to be reviewed, as the square giving access to the quay is subject to traffic restrictions (bollards).

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ELSERANDO
ELSERANDO

I haven't done any of the walks, but taking a few days holiday in this region soon I wanted to find out about the walking possibilities.

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Kerzhette
Kerzhette

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

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La Leon 29
La Leon 29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice walk along the Auray river and inland. Saint-Goustan and Le Bono are best visited at this time of year for their peace and quiet.

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soaze35
soaze35

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's a very pleasant route, with lots to discover, including the Saint Avoye chapel, the park cemetery and the Bono bridge. There was even a good chestnut harvest at the end of October!

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Brejman
Brejman

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk accessible to all

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