The Tour of the Ploubazlanec Peninsula

A long walk from port to port around Ploubazlanec, the bustle of Paimpol harbour, the peaceful tranquillity of Loguivy, the departure for Bréhat from the Arcouest pier and the oyster beds at Porz Even.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 18.67 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 256 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 258 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 71 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 5 m

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Description of the walk

Park at Ploubazlanec cemetery square.
(S/E) Go down Rue A. Tanguy, then Chemin de Traour ar Choad to the remarkable triangular calvary of Croix Cornic.

(1) Turn right onto Rue de Kerroch and follow the red and white markedGR®34trail to the foot of the Kerroch tower.

(2) Continue along the path running alongside the sea, with stunning views of Paimpol harbour. Leave the coast and join the D789 road.

(3) At the road, turn right, then right again, follow the D789 for 100 metres and turn left onto Chemin de Kerpalud.

(4) At the end, cross the D15 and continue along the Route de Kersa, then the Chemin de l'Allegoat.
At the crossroads, turn right, then left for about 1 km, then take the small road on the left. Continue to the Guiler crossroads and take the Coat Maudez road opposite. Note the small chapel and, further on, you will see the sea from the heights of Loguivy.

(5) Walk around the harbour and enjoy the area, then return via Rue de la Jetée, take the stairs on the right and continue climbing until you reach Anse du Ouern.

(6) Follow the coastal path, which is still theGR®34, and see the string of rocks at the water's edge, the islets and then Bréhat, until you reach the Arcouest pier.

(7) Going back up, take the Rohou path on the right, with views of the island of Bréhat and the ever-changing coastline bathed in surreal light. Go back down the Rohou path, then turn left and follow a path lined with walls and the Pierre et Marie Curie path (who had a house on Arcouest) to return to Launay pebble beach.

(8) Walk along the beach to a car park and go back up via Impasse Traou Meur, then take the steep path. At the road, turn left towards the Croix des Veuves, then immediately take the path that goes down to the Chapelle de la Trinité.

(9) From the rock, discover Pors Even, a slipway and basins used by fishermen and oyster farmers. Reach the port via the path. Going up from the port, leave the road on the left and follow the path that runs along the shore, then Rue de Toull'Broch, and return to the village and the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 62 m - Ploubazlanec car park, cemetery square
  2. 1 : km 0.77 - alt. 13 m - Croix Cornic
  3. 2 : km 1.56 - alt. 15 m - Tour de Kerroc'h
  4. 3 : km 2.89 - alt. 8 m - D789
  5. 4 : km 3.96 - alt. 47 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 7.3 - alt. 10 m - Port of Loguivy
  7. 6 : km 8.49 - alt. 6 m - Anse du Ouern
  8. 7 : km 12.27 - alt. 12 m - Arcouest pier
  9. 8 : km 13.53 - alt. 9 m - Launay pebbles
  10. 9 : km 15.67 - alt. 14 m - Chapel of the Trinity
  11. S/E : km 18.67 - alt. 62 m - Ploubazlanec car park, cemetery square

Practical information

The hike is long but not difficult, passing through tourist and commercial areas where you can find shelter, water and other necessary resources (crêpes, galettes, etc.).

In the nearby area

The wall of those lost at sea at the Ploubazlanec cemetery.
Paimpol, 5 km to the south, is a port that is still very active.
Bréhat, the island of flowers, 15 minutes away by boat, is a must-see.

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 19 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
rando2259
rando2259

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : N/A
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Circuit completed within an association. Lots of tarmac at the start. But difficult to avoid.
Numerous beautiful viewpoints that change with the tides make up for this inconvenience: Tour de Kerroc'h (return trip from the GR), Pointe de l'Arcouest, rock facing Pointe de la Trinité, going up to the right on the return trip.
The villages (L'Arcouest, Kerroc'h) also have their charm.

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jpc35
jpc35

i'm going to check out this hike for an organisation.

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Jfrmdr
Jfrmdr

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

I have noticed this on other hikes elsewhere in France
some sections of the route are impassable because nature has reclaimed its rights here too, and I would add that some detours are not very interesting; it seems as if they are just there to add extra kilometres...
We really enjoyed the part along the coast, but why avoid the Croix de Veuves, which is a historic site and a beautiful viewpoint?

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michèle LEBOUVIER
michèle LEBOUVIER

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Worth doing again and again! Hike with magnificent views! Unforgettable places (Porz Even)! Arcouest Bay! Some difficulties! Wear good footwear! Do it at high tide! The high tide landscapes are superb! Take your time! Enjoy the hike, everyone!

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fanfoue
fanfoue

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 04, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Circuit completed in intense heat (relative to the location!) with periods of coolness in the undergrowth, magnificent views of the rocky outcrops from Arcouest. Loguivy is very pleasant.

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magaliedern
magaliedern

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb walk, magnificent views on the land side too,
perfect

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catherinecam
catherinecam

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 05, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful walk, best done in good weather

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baladenarmorique
baladenarmorique

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

hello
there is also a very good restaurant in Loquivy-de-la-Mer: Le Grand Large, with magnificent scenery
enjoy your walk, everyone!

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blondin69
blondin69

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 16, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

to give you a little idea

https://youtu.be/wckm6asVmLg

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krisbak
krisbak

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 31, 2018
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike along the coast and through the countryside. However, I only did the coastal section from Loguyvi to Paimpol and back by hitchhiking, so I didn't do the section along the roads.

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annaig67
annaig67

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 19, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike with magnificent sea views!

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coala84
coala84

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 25, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

with the good weather, the coastline is beautiful... I didn't go hiking inland

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michelb55
michelb55

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 09, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very beautiful hike in the parish specific to Brittany

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blondin69
blondin69

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 04, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

very good hike, very pretty, with trails, beach,
the only downside is that there is too much road at the beginning of the hike (about 1 hour), even if they are small roads with little traffic. It's still a shame, because it becomes very interesting from the first chapel before descending to the harbour!
even stopping to take 178 photos and admire the scenery, it took 5 hours!
A very enjoyable experience!

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enavant024
enavant024

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 25, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

lovely walk, beautiful sunshine

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