Plogoff walks

From the village of Plogoff, approach the famous Pointe du Raz from the north via the coastal path that climbs up from the Baie des Trépassés: a beautiful view of the Raz de Sein, the Vieille lighthouse and, further afield, the Île de Sein. The route continues along the south coast following the GR® ®34.

This long hike combines two routes already available on Visorando: “Land and Sea around Plogoff” and “Tour of Pointe du Raz from Plogoff”.It takes you past some of the most iconic spots in this town at the tip of Finistère: Baie des Trépassés, Pointe du Raz and the sheltered harbours of Bestrée, Feunteun Aoad and Pors Loubous, not to mention the beautiful architectural heritage, including two chapels.

A short stroll through one of Brittany's most spectacular sites. Avoid the official car park and the temple merchants that accompany it (Advantage or Inconvenience? Up to you). At the end of the first section, you'll have a panoramic view of the pointe. The route will be modified on 31/07/2023 to circumvent a ban imposed by a local resident.

Instead of taking the road to Pointe du Raz, this hike allows you to discover the Men Tan site with its numerous casemates and the location of the "Mammuth" radar used by the German army during the 1939-1945 war, reach the rocky esplanade of the Pointe at the end of a trail, admire this rocky outcrop from the GR® trail, enjoy the surroundings of the Saint-Michel Chapel and finish the route by taking very narrow alleys lined with high dry stone walls.

Facing the Baie des Trépassés, theGR®®34leads to the Chapelle Saint-They facing the sea and then to the Pointe du Van, one of the westernmost points in Brittany. It then takes us to the Pointe de Castel Meur, known for its oppidum.The return journey is via small country lanes, passing by the Saint-Tugdual Chapel and picturesque hamlets.

This route starts at the Trouguer mills car park, which is much less busy than those at the Pointe du Raz or Pointe du Van, before joining the cliffs ofthe GR®34and then the Pointe de Castel Meur. It continues through the countryside, passing through charming villages, and crosses Cap Sizun from the north coast to the south coast along quiet country lanes, farm tracks and paths lost in the moorland, ending at Pointe de Feunteun Aod. The return journey follows theGR®34once more, with its cliffs and breathtaking scenery, for nearly twelve kilometres before reaching Pointe du Van via Pointe du Raz and Baie des Trépassés. Note: this route includes a few tricky sections (see Practical Information).

Less well-known and, above all, less crowded than Pointe du Raz, the headlands of Castel Meur, Brézellec and Le Van offer superb panoramic views of the ocean from Baie des Trépassés to Baie de Douarnenez. Beautiful villages rich in architectural heritage line the country paths. Note: this route includes a few tricky sections; see Practical Information.

A short coastal hike between the Brezellec and Penharn headlands, with the opportunity to visit the charming little local ports. Return via the inland route and old villages.

Set off to explore Pointe de Brézellec, Pors Théolen, Pointe de Castelmeur, as well as Pointe du Van and its Saint-They Chapel. A hike with beautiful views, starting from the car park at Pointe de Brézellec. The coast and the fields will unfold before your eyes.

A very varied route, along the coast with a return through the countryside, after passing through the picturesque village of Crustrein, then to the chapels of Saint-Tugen and Saint-Théodore.

A walk between the famous Pointe du Van and Pointe du Raz, passing through the Baie des Trépassés.

Follow the coastal path to the small port of Loc'h, well sheltered by its jetty.Continue through the countryside along a long path through the woods to discover the small Saint-Chrysanthe Chapel.A newly restored path will take you back to the village of Primelin, where you may be surprised by the war memorial, and then back to the coast for a last glimpse of the open sea.

The route passes through picturesque little villages along sunken lanes and returns via the coastal path, alternating between rocky headlands, shingle beaches and sandy beaches.

Audierne, a former fishing port, has been transformed into a marina.Poulgoazec, opposite, has retained its coastal fishing activity.This route begins with a tour of the port and its activities, then continues into the surrounding countryside.The return journey is along the coastal path, which has been damaged in places by the sea.

Audierne has a long tradition as a fishing port: first sardines, then lobsters caught in pots. After a decline in this type of fishing, in the summer months, the boats are rigged for albacore tuna fishing. In 1966, the Poulgoazec fish market was created on the other bank of the Goyen. After 1986, trawlers deserted the port of Audierne for that of Douarnenez, which was more accessible and better equipped.Currently, the main activity is line fishing and net fishing, which coexist with the increasing number of pleasure boats. This route passes through the two ports on either side of the Goyen estuary.

Easy coastal route along the beaches of Plouhinec and discovery of the access to the port of Audierne. Please note: due to collapses, theGR® 34 is closed by municipal decree shortly after the point (4) for approximately 300 metres (detour marked by Rue des Goélands) and then after the cemetery for approximately 200 metres (detour marked by Rue Saint-Julien).

Discover Pont-Croix, its Notre-Dame de Roscudon collegiate church and its two famous streets, Petite Rue and Grande Rue Chère. Route along both banks of the Le Goyen river, which joins the sea at Audierne. Return via the old railway line.

This short loop starting from the Cap de la Chèvre semaphore station follows part ofthe GR®34 trail, which runs along the coast with its stunning coves.

In the southern part of the Crozon Peninsula, discover the wild coastline from Cap de la Chèvre to Pointe de Dinan by following the customs officers' paths on a day-long hike.

A lovely walk around Cap de la Chèvre, a circular route that loops back to the hamlet of Rostudel, a listed site.