The headlands of Pen Hir, Toulinguet and Grand Gouin

A wonderful walk on the Crozon peninsula. With its steep cliffs, sandy beaches and prehistoric stone circles, this is one of the most beautiful walks in Brittany.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.02 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 446 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 436 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 203 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 23 ft

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Start at the Pointe de Pen Hir car park, heading north towards a memorial to Breton soldiers of the Second World War. At the memorial, turn right and continue along the coast, following the red and white markings ofthe GR®®34.

(1) Pass a number of blockhouses, then you’ll reach Anse de Pen Hat.

(2) Walk along the sandy beach (beware of quicksand on this beach; swimming is prohibited) and at the end of it, climb the fairly steep path to reach the French naval fort.

(3) Walk along the surrounding wall and join the road on the right. Continue along the road eastwards for 100 m, then turn left across the meadows to the riverbank.

(4) Continue towards Pointe du Grand Gouin. At this headland, continue along the coast towards the south.

(5) After 300 m, leave the coastal path and turn right onto the path leading uphill. At the second fork, turn left onto a path marked in black. You will then pass through residential areas and, after an S-bend, reach the main road.

(6) Turn left, then immediately right at the next junction onto Rue Saint-Rioc and
you will soon reach the Lagatjar Alignments.

(7) Then turn left into Rue Georges Ancey; the 143 menhirs are on your right. You will then reach the D8A, which you cross to take the street opposite.

(8) Cross the D8 and head straight on down the street towards Kermeur.

(9) On leaving the hamlet, turn slightly left towards Veyrac’h Beach.

(10) Once at the car park for this beach, turn right onto the red and white marked coastal path and follow it to Pointe de Pen Hir, where you will see the Tas de Pois. Return to the starting car park by turning right (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 190 ft - Start at the Pointe de Pen Hir car park
  2. 1 : mi 1 - alt. 174 ft - A multitude of blockhouses
  3. 2 : mi 1.39 - alt. 43 ft - Pen Hat Beach
  4. 3 : mi 1.98 - alt. 177 ft - Enclosure of the Toulinguet Semaphore
  5. 4 : mi 2.63 - alt. 161 ft - Towards Pointe du Grand Gouin
  6. 5 : mi 3.51 - alt. 85 ft - Junction - Fort du Petit Gouin
  7. 6 : mi 3.98 - alt. 194 ft - Junction with the main road - Manoir de Cœcilian
  8. 7 : mi 4.46 - alt. 171 ft - Lagatjar stone alignments
  9. 8 : mi 4.69 - alt. 144 ft - Crossing the D8 - Alignements de Lagatjar
  10. 9 : mi 5.1 - alt. 135 ft - Kermeur
  11. 10 : mi 5.55 - alt. 105 ft - Veyrac’h Beach
  12. 11 : mi 6.7 - alt. 197 ft - Pointe de Pen Hir
  13. S/E : mi 7.02 - alt. 190 ft - Start at the Pointe de Pen Hir car park

Notes

Don’t forget your camera to capture these beautiful landscapes.

Worth a visit

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

4.6 / 5
Based on 95 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Gargani
Gargani

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A bit dull towards the end after the line-ups, but overall a lovely walk

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jamro
jamro

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike. Discovery of a beautiful row of houses and a slightly crazy poet's dream

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User 26222261

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route was difficult to follow in its entirety, and the description did not correspond to the actual terrain.

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tintin29
tintin29

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike in fine weather;
Bring good shoes as the path is very stony.
Magnificent scenery,
The only drawback is the junction via the housing estates, but it's impossible to do otherwise,
I would definitely recommend it.

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Lidicat
Lidicat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This was a very nice tour at the end of August, early enough in the morning to admire the marvellous colours that Brittany has to offer. The route is very well signposted and it's impossible to go wrong.

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Mamilona
Mamilona

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The 1st half of the walk is very pleasant, with magnificent scenery. The 2nd part on tarmac is a bit long in my opinion. But it does allow you to discover a few houses.

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LucL
LucL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2024
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 takes in the whole of the Camaret headland

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Trotti
Trotti

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very nice walk, very busy but well worth it. The views of the various peaks are very beautiful. The path is very stony and not always pleasant.

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cesca luc
cesca luc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A real treat, this route and the magnificent scenery 🤩

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Louarn
Louarn

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent walk, but very busy on a May bridge. The second part of the walk, inland, is not very interesting (but that's the point of wanting to do a loop).

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hsportemer
hsportemer

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

It's magical! The views are just fantastic!

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Madoudou44
Madoudou44

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

very nice hike

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marcheados
marcheados

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Wednesday 5th September 2023
Lovely walk with beautiful views
No major difficulties

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M.P.M
M.P.M

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Only part of the route completed but a very nice walk with no major difficulties
Super landscape

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lynecordon
lynecordon

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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