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Tour of the island of Ouessant - 2 North Coast
Visorando Member
9.80 mi
+361 ft
-387 ft
4h 50
Easy
Departure from Ouessant (Finistère)
The day's programme: depart from the village of Lampaul and return to the port of Le Stiff via the north coast.
Tour of the island of Ouessant - 1 South Coast
10.75 mi
+354 ft
-341 ft
5h 15
Easy
Departure from Ouessant (Finistère)
The first day of this two-day tour takes you from Port du Stiff to the village of Lampaul along the south coast.
There are no markings along the footpaths, but this is not a problem.
Tour of the island of Ouessant
20.55 mi
+646 ft
-650 ft
2 days
Moderate
Departure from Ouessant (Finistère)
This hike takes you around the island located furthest to the west of mainland France.You’ll discover its many lighthouses, its sparse vegetation, its rocks, and more.There is a special atmosphere.
Tour of Molène Island
3.20 mi
+102 ft
-75 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from France
After a lovely crossing from Brest, passing through the harbour channel and past Pointe Saint-Mathieu, dominated by the ruins of the old abbey, the boat stops at Le Conquet, another departure point. Set sail for Molène for a complete change of scenery.This tour of the island offers magnificent views across the archipelago and also gives you a glimpse into the lives of its inhabitants.
To make the most of it, avoid the busy summer periods and long weekends.
Circular route from Porz Tévigné to Kervilon
2.27 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Plouarzel (Finistère)
This is a countryside walk with sea views that takes you through a beautiful part of Plouarzel, the Iroise Sea and the Ouessant archipelago, with views of Lampaul and the Four lighthouse at Porspoder. A real feast for the eyes on a fine day.
Loop between the Lannic neighbourhood and the village of Lampaul-Plouarzel
2.88 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Plouarzel (Finistère)
Take a short walk between the Lannic car park in Plouarzel and the village of Lampaul-Plouarzel, along the coast and then inland. This walk allows you to see the entire coast, from Le Rumeur to Porspaul, before heading back up to the town centre via the main road. The return journey is via a small road in the hinterland. This loop is also pleasant in the opposite direction, with the return journey facing the Iroise Sea and the Ouessant archipelago.
Coastal and countryside path from Porspaul
4.18 mi
+200 ft
-180 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Lampaul-Plouarzel (Finistère)
Circular route, the first part of which follows theGR®34coastal path, offering fine views of Île Ségal (accessible at low tide) and the rocky coast of the Iroise Sea.
The second part of the route crosses the hinterland with its granite houses.
A short final stop at the Chapelle Saint-Égarec.
From Melon Island to Pointe de Garchine
5.02 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Porspoder (Finistère)
After exploring Melon Island, this route on theGR®34trail reveals the rocky shore with the unusual little port of Mazou, leading to Pointe de Garchine opposite the Four Lighthouse. Return via the typical hamlets of the hinterland.
Around Pointe de Corsen
5.47 mi
+308 ft
-292 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Plouarzel (Finistère)
This walk takes us to Pointe de Corsen, the westernmost point of mainland France, allowing us to explore the coastal path and the countryside between Trézien and Porsmoguer.
Trézien loop via Porztevinie, Île de Seigle and the Route de Kervilon
3.12 mi
+161 ft
-151 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Plouarzel (Finistère)
This circuit takes you on a loop from the village of Trézien, with beautiful views of the Iroise Sea and Ouessant. You will pass through the village, the lighthouse and the Porztevinié campsite (where drinks are available in summer) before ending up at the Presqu'Île de Seigle or Ségal, then heading back up the Kervilon road and turning towards the village of Trézien. This circuit is a loop that can be started anywhere, but is best done in a clockwise direction.
Pointe du Corsen circuit
7.58 mi
+522 ft
-512 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ploumoguer (Finistère)
Coastal path passing through Pointe du Corsen (the westernmost point of mainland France), where the theoretical boundary between the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean is located. This is also where the CROSS is located, which is responsible for monitoring the Ouessant Rail and coordinating sea rescue operations for the Breton coast.
Lampaul-Plouarzel - Aber Ildut Sud circular loop
5.81 mi
+144 ft
-141 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lampaul-Plouarzel (Finistère)
A very beautiful walk between land and sea south of Aber Ildut. Without any particular difficulty, you can plan a break on a white sandy beach and swim in turquoise water (not always warm!). Information panels at the mouth of Aber Ildut provide an insight into navigation and trade in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Tour of Aber Ildut with boat crossing
10.15 mi
+223 ft
-210 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lampaul-Plouarzel (Finistère)
The boat crossing between the ports of Porscav and Lanildut allows you to walk around Aber Ildut without having to retrace your steps. This route offers an extension to the south of the aber, following the coastal path to Porspaul and returning inland via Lampaul and Plouarzel, before rejoining Aber Ildut and completing the circuit to the port of Lanildut.
Short circular loop at Porspoder
4.58 mi
+131 ft
-141 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Porspoder (Finistère)
A lovely walk along the Porspoder coastline via theGR®34. A short stretch inland to follow the wash house route and admire the dolmens and menhir of Prat Joulou.
The Saint-Laurent Peninsula
2.68 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Porspoder (Finistère)
A short walk starting from the church in Porspoder and following the coastal paths around the Saint-Laurent Peninsula, offering beautiful panoramic views, a few rocky outcrops and a small menhir.
Left bank of the Aber-Ildut and the countryside
4.59 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Plouarzel (Finistère)
A lovely circular route along the left bank of the Aber-Ildut and the Anse de Milin an Aod.Explore the old granite quarry on the edge of this aber.
Lanildut Tower
5.88 mi
+220 ft
-226 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Lanildut (Finistère)
From Lanildut Church, head towards and follow the right bank of the Aber-Ildut to the seaweed-harvesting harbour. Continue along the coastal path, where you’ll come across one of the region’s old granite quarries.
After the small port of Melon, criss-cross the countryside along small roads and paths to discover a chapel, a dolmen and two menhirs in the same field.
Finish with another quarry site and a small chapel perched on a hillock.
From Pointe de Kermorvan to Illien
7.13 mi
+404 ft
-394 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Conquet (Finistère)
Discover Anse des Blancs Sablons: from the fortified peninsula of Kermorvan to the small anchorage of Illien, along the dune massif owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral.
Kermorvan peninsula circular
3.34 mi
+135 ft
-161 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Le Conquet (Finistère)
Facing the Ponant Islands, which include Ouessant and Molène, the Pointe de Kermorvan offers a panoramic view of the coastline from the Pointe Saint-Mathieu in the south to the Pointes d'Ilien and du Corsen in the North. At its tip, the lighthouse marks the entrance to the Port du Conquet. The peninsula still preserves vestiges of Vauban's fortifications, as well as numerous defensive remains of the Atlantic Wall.
From Anse de Penfoul to the Argenton slipway
5.04 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Landunvez (Finistère)
A superb route along a coastal path, with beautiful sea views. A dolmen and a 14th-century chapel complete the picture.
Coastal path, chapels and menhirs in Landunvez
8.72 mi
+207 ft
-180 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Landunvez (Finistère)
A hike that starts by the sea with superb panoramic views. The return journey is inland, following the platform of an old railway line.
Circular Le Conquet Trébabu, between land and sea
9.79 mi
+640 ft
-627 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Conquet (Finistère)
This route will take you through the rolling countryside of Trébabu, rich in history with its manor houses and chapel. You will then reach Ilien Beach and return to Le Conquet by following the large Blancs Sablons Beach and then going around the Kermorvan peninsula and its lighthouse. You will finish by walking along the Ria du Conquet, a natural area rich in biodiversity and popular with birdwatchers.
La Pointe des Renards and Le Conquet via Lochrist
6.39 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Conquet (Finistère)
Starting from the small village of Lochrist, whose chapel was the parish church of Le Conquet until 1856, take the coastal path that will lead you to the port of Le Conquet, passing several small beaches along the way. After walking along part of the ria, return to your starting point via a small country road, keeping the sea in sight at all times.
Ria du Conquet
3.23 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Conquet (Finistère)
Discover the bottom of the Ria du Conquet by crossing the footbridge, a landscape that changes with the tide.A glimpse into industrial history: the old iodine factory dating from 1830.
Around Le Conquet, the port at the end of the world
11.48 mi
+410 ft
-407 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Conquet (Finistère)
This route combines several trails already available on Visorando. It takes you through the Ria du Conquet, its fishing port and jetty for the Ponant Islands, as well as the Pointe de Kermorvan, a peninsula fortified since prehistoric times.
The walk continues along the beautiful Plage des Blancs Sablons beach before returning through the countryside and the small, history-steeped village of Trébabu.
Discover a rich religious heritage: four churches and chapels.
