Morgat: circuit around Cap de la Chèvre

Beautiful tour largely on the coastal path (GR34), via Cap de la Chèvre, which overlooks the bay of Douarnenez.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 23.85 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 8h 15 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 514 m
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    Descent: - 512 m

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    Highest point: 98 m
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    Lowest point: 3 m

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Description of the walk

Start point: the Morgat marina car park.
This circuit largely follows the coastal path (GR34).

(1) From the car park retrace your steps (Kador pier) and turn left into Rue de la Montagne, leading to the coastal path. Follow the markings of the GR34 to pass Kador Fort (1861) and the lighthouse. The trail continues past a small calvary and around various streams and peaks: the Grande Roche, the summit of St Hernot or the Ile Vierge (2), the summit of Rostudel, the summit of Dolmen to arrive at the Cap de la Chèvre passing by the summit of Men Goz.
This part of the circuit is physically demanding: the path is often rocky and connects the steep climbs followed by steep descents.

(3) Cap de la Chèvre (semaphore, assembly of small cairns of stones, monument to lost naval aircraft crew), continue the path that approaches the west side. After some craggy coves and the summit of Kerroux, the circuit enters an area of dunes along the beach of La Palue, popular with surfers but where swimming is prohibited, and that of Lostmarc'h where we find, a blocked spur and a stone row (4). You can walk along the beaches at low tide.

(5) Continue to follow the sea shore. After a new cove, leave the GR34 on the right following a path that joins a small road to Kerabars. At the hamlet of Kertanguy, take the small road on the right which extends into a wide grassy path. Follow it straight ahead, pass next to an old restored windmill (6) cross the road and continue. The trail turns left to meet another road. Here, turn right and then left to meet the first grassy path leading to the village of Kerbasguen.

(7) Go through the village, continue on Rue de Kerbasguen then Rue de Tréflez leading to the seafront. Head right along Morgat beach to the marina and to the car park at the starting point.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Car park at Morgat marina.
  2. 1 : km 0.43 - alt. 25 m - Chemin du Fort Kador
  3. 2 : km 4.4 - alt. 43 m - View of the - Pointe de Saint-Hernot
  4. 3 : km 10.72 - alt. 90 m - Cap de la Chèvre
  5. 4 : km 17.28 - alt. 29 m - Pointe de Lostmarc'h
  6. 5 : km 18.46 - alt. 43 m - Path on the right
  7. 6 : km 18.86 - alt. 44 m - Right at Kertanguy
  8. 7 : km 20.02 - alt. 68 m - Old restored windmill.
  9. 8 : km 21.08 - alt. 66 m - Grass path towards Kerbasguen
  10. 9 : km 22.06 - alt. 34 m - Crossing the hamlet of Kerbasguen.
  11. 10 : km 23.14 - alt. 12 m - Right along the beach
  12. S/E : km 23.85 - alt. 5 m - Morgat marina car park

Notes

The first part of the Morgat circuit to Cap de la Chèvre is difficult: a steep coastal path, hilly and stony.

The return journey by the west coast is easier: a path in the dunes but relatively hilly.

You can also walk via the beach at low tide.

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

4.8 / 5
Based on 95 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
HOUSSAIS
HOUSSAIS

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely route, but be aware that there are some steep sections. A beautiful memorial to the sailors who died whilst on air duty.

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cantagrel
cantagrel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 31, 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 hike, done in good weather but with an icy wind. The route was almost deserted except at Cap de la Chèvre, where we encountered a few other hikers.
The time given on the map is way too long at 8 hours 15 minutes. Komoot estimates it at 6 hours 54 minutes, and I did it in 4 hours 10 minutes without feeling like I was pushing myself, but I am a regular hiker.
The east and west coasts offer completely different landscapes.

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User 2101732

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Much less crowded in autumn, this route is magnificent, offering superb scenery along the coast
However, it is very rugged and some sections are difficult, requiring constant attention

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User 11542309

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

Very beautiful hike, quite crowded on certain sections.

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User 23712051

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Thanks for the route.
I prefer the first part, Morgat to Cap de la Chèvre.

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alain.simon
alain.simon
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike on the GR34! The first 4 km are the most difficult (they could be slippery in wet weather), then only the distance can be exhausting. If you're in the area, don't miss it. You'll be completely on your own for the 24 km, so don't forget water and snacks.

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rabinovitch
rabinovitch

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice route, thank you to the author.

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User 16616724

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, although the first few kilometres may be a little difficult in places. Personally, it took me about 5½ hours, stopping to take photos and for a lunch break.

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MatthieuGD
MatthieuGD

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike, wooded on the first part until you reach the cape.
I did it on a sunny day, but if you're worried about the sun, I'd recommend returning the same way you came (although that means you'll miss out on the western part of the cliff).
Less interesting when you have to head back inland from the hamlet of Kertanguy (although there are a few single tracks where it's cool before Morgat, which are quite pleasant).
Overall, a must-do for the view!

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KDup
KDup

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful 10 km stretch between Morgat and the cape.
Quite challenging.
A must-do!

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JPBellocq
JPBellocq

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

From Cap de la Chèvre to Morgat. Magnificent views, for us the most beautiful spot on the Brittany coast: cliffs, indented coastline, sea colours worthy of Tahiti, the greenery of pine trees and gorse etc.
A bit of a pain in the arse, but well worth it!

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steinmetz frederic
steinmetz frederic

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Departure from Morgat to Cap de la Chèvre is magnificent because of its vegetation and incredible views, but the path is quite difficult for untrained and unaccustomed walkers and for children because of the steep gradient. However, after the cape it becomes easier.

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Roronoa33
Roronoa33

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk in glorious sunshine. There were some very beautiful colours along the way, both the turquoise blue of the water and the varied vegetation, with its trees in the first part and flowering shrubs. For my part, the ascent was 418 metres positive, achieved in 06h00.
I'd recommend this hike, but it's best reserved for regular walkers or those who do some sport on a regular basis.

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DanOll
DanOll

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Top, hike to do. There are several options on this magnificent walk.

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GISORANDO
GISORANDO

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We couldn't do the whole hike.
So we set off from Cap de la Chévre and walked the GR 34 to the Morgat marina, a little over 10 km.
The hike can be described as difficult, but the views over the ocean really do merit some effort.
We were diverted several times because GR was not accessible.
The walk was done in glorious sunshine.
I highly recommend this option for discovering sublime landscapes.

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