Sea and marshes between Mousterlin and Beg Meil

Starting from the small municipal port of Mousterlin, this route allows you to explore the natural area of the Mousterlin Marsh on both the sea and marsh sides.
Extensive views of the entire coastline.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.74 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 3 m
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    Descent: - 3 m

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    Highest point: 8 m
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    Lowest point: 2 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Fouesnant (29170)
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    Start/End: N 47.845605° / W 4.041491°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0519ET
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Description of the walk

Car park at Pointe de Mousterlin.

GR®34: white and red markings

(S/E) With your back to the slipway at the small port of Mousterlin, take the footpath and cycle path that runs along the sea all the way to the point and arrives at the Grand Large car park.

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(1) Walk along the car park and continue along the coastal path overlooking the rockfill area until you reach the beach marked Cleut Rouz on the IGN map.

(2) Just before a beautifully decorated blockhouse, turn left to cross the car park and follow the access road to the car park in the opposite direction. Pass between two ponds frequented by several species of marsh birds. Turn right and follow the road for about 50 metres.

GR®34: White and red + orange markings for thePR® Polder de Mousterlin

Go through a gate and continue along this white path, keeping the marsh area on your right. Ignore the sign for "Chapelle de Kerbader 400m" on the left and, a little further on, a footbridge on the right. You will come to an intersection marked by a sign.

(3) Ignore the sign for "Chapelle de Kerbader 500m" on the left again and follow the sign for "Maner-Coat Clévarec 500m" on the right. Continue in this direction, pass through a gate and walk alongside the futuristic-looking Village Vacances Renouveau holiday village.

Walk past a car park on your left, ignoring the access road to the beach on your right. Go through another barrier and continue straight ahead on the same white path. Ignore a wooden walkway that leads into the marsh on your right and walk past the Vorlen campsite on your left.

At the new barrier marked "Pointe de Beg Meil", continue to the right along the small road that leads to the campsite, pass the ORTF Holiday Village and you will come to a "Give Way" sign.

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Turn right, walk along a car park and return to the seafront at Kerambigorn Beach (Kermil on the IGN map)

(4) Turn right and follow the sandy path marked out at the top of the dune (route shown). Depending on the tide, it is also possible to go via the beach or the wide path below the dune, which is easier with children but means you lose the sea view. Shortcuts allow you to switch between the two options.

Follow the sandy path heading west. You will occasionally see wooden tide bins where walkers can deposit any rubbish washed up by the sea. Pass the lifeguard station at Maner Beach or Coat Clévarec.

(5) A little further on, the path at the top of the dune ends, forcing you to descend onto the wide path below. Follow it to the left along the edge of the marsh for about 400 metres.

(6) At the first marked path on the left, climb up to reach the riprap area. Note the wooden pillars, which serve to break the impact of the waves. Continue westwards.

(7) When you see the decorated blockhouse, descend to the right towards the car park and pass through a barrier on the right, despite the blue and yellow crosses. Follow this path through the marsh to reach an observation post between two bodies of water.

At the end, turn left, leave the access road to the beach and pass another barrier.

GR®34: White and red markings

Continue along a campsite on your right and arrive at an intersection.

(8) At the "Pointe de Mousterlin 500m" signpost, turn left and continue straight ahead on an earth embankment lined with blackthorn. At the end, turn left, go around the Kost à Moor campsite and follow the wide path along the roadside.

(9) Continue left along the marsh and arrive near the water regulation system for this entire protected area.

(1) Retrace your steps to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Pointe de Mousterlin car park
  2. 1 : km 0.63 - alt. 5 m - Grand Large car park
  3. 2 : km 1.4 - alt. 6 m - Cleut Rouz beach
  4. 3 : km 2.69 - alt. 2 m - Sign for Maner - Coat Clévarec on the right.
  5. 4 : km 4.74 - alt. 8 m - Kerambigorn Beach (Kermil on the IGN map)
  6. 5 : km 6.56 - alt. 7 m - The path is interrupted at the top of the dune.
  7. 6 : km 6.97 - alt. 4 m - Access to the rockfill area.
  8. 7 : km 7.26 - alt. 7 m - Descend to the right before the decorated blockhouse.
  9. 8 : km 7.91 - alt. 3 m - "Pointe de Mousterlin" signpost
  10. 9 : km 8.7 - alt. 3 m - On the left along the marsh
  11. S/E : km 9.74 - alt. 5 m - Pointe de Mousterlin car park

Notes

Toilets at the car park at the start of the trail and at each beach.
Numerous benches along the seafront.
Avoid this route on Sundays: it is very crowded and there are many dogs that are not always under control.
NB: the path through the marsh is shared with bicycles. Please be careful.
Swimming in summer.

Worth a visit

Wide view of the coast from Bénodet in the west to Pointe de Trévignon in the east.
On the horizon, on a clear day, the Glénans Archipelago.

{Mousterlin Marsh Protected Area|http://www.conservatoire-du-littoral.fr/siteLittoral/107/28-marais-de-mousterlin-29_finistere.htm]

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

4.8 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
GRANDE ASTRANCE
GRANDE ASTRANCE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike taken on a sunny Monday afternoon outside of school holidays.
So there weren't many people, which was very pleasant.
The route inland, between the marshes, is bucolic and soothing.
At point 4, it is best to return via the beach, especially when the tide is starting to come in. The beaches are quite wide and allow you to walk without fear. The view is truly magnificent. Thank you for this beautiful hike suggestion.

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nicdlagomme
nicdlagomme

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Despite the dry marshes, the hike was pleasant and beautiful to see.

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Marc1961
Marc1961

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice walk.

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Jean-Pierre29
Jean-Pierre29

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike with views of the sea or inland marshes. I encountered a problem at point 7: the barrier with the blue and yellow crosses does not exist or no longer exists. This is a path located just opposite the public toilets. A simple wooden post is placed at the entrance to the path, which leads to a lovely observation point.
Thank you for this wonderful discovery.

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pgcorrelabat
pgcorrelabat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

What a wonderful discovery this hike was, with the sea and marshes, beautiful landscapes!

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