Short circular loop of Pointe du Grouin

This circular route starts at the Port Mer seafront and follows the GR®34 (Tour de la Bretagne) from Port Mer to Saussaye Beach via Pointe du Grouin. 

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.58 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 253 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 249 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 52 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 0 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Cancale (35260)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.700386° / W 1.850144°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1116ET, 1215OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Park in the parking spaces at the end of Rue Henri Laurent.

(S/E) Set off to the left, facing the sea, following the street along the beach. 

(1) Join the GR®34 on the right, slightly uphill. Pass Pointe de Barbe Brûlée and walk along the beach. 

(2) At the crossroads, turn right to go around Pointe du Grouin: direct access to the semaphore is possible by turning left. Go directly left towards the semaphore and reach the point to enjoy the view. 

(3) Continue on the GR®34 and reach the semaphore. Continue along the access road, then turn right onto the path. 

(4) Pass Pointe de Rochefroide and reach Saussaye Beach. 

(5) Turn left and head back up towards the coastal road (D201). Cross carefully, turn right, then immediately left onto Rue des Tintiaux. Walk about 20 metres and take the path on the right. You will come out onto a small road (Rue de la Ville Blanche) and follow it straight ahead to the nearby crossroads. 

(6) Take the street on the left, then turn right onto the winding path before coming out at the end of Rue de la Vigne Fleurie. Follow it to the crossroads, first turn left then right to take Rue des Meguis and join the D201, which is called Avenue de la Côte d'Emeraude here.

(7) Cross carefully (no protected crossing) and take Chemin de la Touraille, almost opposite. Go to the end of the cul-de-sac and you will come out onto Rue du Chatry. Turn right, then immediately left to take the stairs leading to the GR®34.

(8) Turn left onto this path to quickly reach the car park (S/E). 

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 9 m - Rue Henri Laurent
  2. 1 : km 0.2 - alt. 13 m - Access to the GR34
  3. 2 : km 1.56 - alt. 28 m - Crossroads, on the right
  4. 3 : km 1.83 - alt. 36 m - Pointe du Grouin
  5. 4 : km 2.95 - alt. 30 m - Pointe de Rochefroide
  6. 5 : km 3.92 - alt. 32 m - Saussaye Beach
  7. 6 : km 4.42 - alt. 50 m - Crossroads, on the left
  8. 7 : km 5.03 - alt. 39 m - D201
  9. 8 : km 5.26 - alt. 23 m -  GR®34 junction
  10. S/E : km 5.58 - alt. 9 m - Rue Henri Laurent

Notes

Wear sturdy shoes.

This route is not recommended for people with walking difficulties.

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

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 28905716

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The route is described as easy, but it’s not easy at all!!! There are lots of sections – including stony ones with steep gradients – that lack proper safety measures… and are even dangerous!!! Even the dogs struggle on the descents!!!
Disappointed by Vidorando’s description!

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vincent181262
vincent181262

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk; the first rays of spring sunshine brought quite a few people out onto the trail, but the scenery was stunning.

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User 14368935

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike, such beautiful scenery

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User 28055583

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Short hike with magnificent scenery. The east coast of Cancale is the most difficult part of the route.

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PATOIZEAU
PATOIZEAU

A pleasant route in sunny weather.

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User 9377851

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Rando très agréable dans des paysages magnifiques

PATOIZEAU
PATOIZEAU

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An interesting route following the customs officers' path. In good weather, Mont-Saint-Michel is visible on the route between Port Briac and Pointe du Grouin. The route between Pointe du Grouin and Plage du Saussaye seems less frequented.
A pleasant route in good weather.

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ThierryBonjour
ThierryBonjour

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely route that allows you to explore the GR34.
In the morning, walk it anti-clockwise to enjoy the best light.

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Olmes
Olmes

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A bit rocky and roots on the ground, a bit difficult for older people. There were some very beautiful views.

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