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.

From Plogoff, head through the countryside, passing through several traditional villages, to reach the Castelmeur Oppidum on the north coast of Cap Sizun. Return via a different route.

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.

The Plogoff circuit, the last village before the dramatic drop-off to the open sea at Pointe du Raz, offers varied scenery: to the north, inland, lies the valley leading to the Baie des Trépassés, whilst to the south, the rocky coastline is home to two small harbours on theGR®®34.The route passes through numerous hamlets that have retained their authentic character (fountains and wash houses), then by the Saint-Michel Chapel, and climbs to the Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Voyage Chapel, which offers a superb view of the southern coast of the Cap Sizun peninsula.

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.

A short walk around Pointe du Van via the Trouguer mills and the Saint-They Chapel offers beautiful views of the Pointes du Raz, Castel Meur and Brézellec.

This route starts at the Moulins de Trouguer car park, which is much less busy than those at the Pointe du Raz or the 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.