Pointe de Saint-Hernot - Île Vierge

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This little gem of the Breton coast is now closed to pedestrians, a victim of its well-deserved success.
Visiting it from the coastal path is still a beautiful experience and well worth the short walk.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.64 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 82 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 79 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 99 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 37 m
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Île Vierge from the coastal path.
The Saint-Hernot headland

Description of the walk

The starting point is at the Maison des Minéraux, which has a large car park along the D255.

(S/E) Take the wide track westwards to a T-junction.

(1) Turn right, heading southwest, onto the track and continue to the end of the road at a T-junction.

(2) Turn left towards the east to rejoin the coastal path.

(3) Turn left towards the northeast to follow the coast on theGR®34and arrive at the viewpoint over Pointe de Saint-Hernot or Île Vierge.

(4) Continue north on theGR®34.

(5) Take the first path on the left to go back up the track and take this track on the left to return to the fork in the path you took on the way out.

(1) Turn right to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 57 m - Maison des Minéraux car park
  2. 1 : km 0.63 - alt. 84 m - Track suitable for vehicles on the right
  3. 2 : km 1.73 - alt. 99 m - Path on the left
  4. 3 : km 1.93 - alt. 91 m - GR34 on the left
  5. 4 : km 3.22 - alt. 37 m - Viewpoint over the - Pointe de Saint-Hernot
  6. 5 : km 3.62 - alt. 71 m - Path on the left
  7. S/E : km 4.64 - alt. 57 m - Return to the car park

Notes

It is essential to follow the safety and conservation guidelines for the site so that others can continue to enjoy this magnificent place.

Worth a visit

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
User 7158444

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike

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User 25452479

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant short hike with no particular difficulties and offering magnificent views.

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Cathcat
Cathcat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely circular, very pleasant. Superb scenery. A few short sections that are a bit challenging...

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AdeleG
AdeleG

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and accessible short hike. Beautiful scenery.

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JVS59000
JVS59000

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this simplified route, which offers one of the most beautiful views in Brittany. A complete change of scenery guaranteed.

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Dadicacou
Dadicacou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant short walk with so many beautiful landscapes.

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Christelle2776
Christelle2776

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A hike that will take your breath away!

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sachot54
sachot54

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk near Morgat, with a clear path despite the trees felled by the last terrible storm. Parking available at the mineral museum, which is worth a visit. Beautiful sea views – bring your binoculars. Suitable for the whole family, but bring walking shoes – no flip-flops or pushchairs. Small areas for picnics. Best enjoyed in spring and autumn.

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ajcdut
ajcdut

Overall rating : 1 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable
Very busy route : No

At first, we couldn't find the path because a fence and a house were blocking the way. We tried to find another way to reach the trail, but all of them are now built up. We ended up giving up.

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didier.morelle
didier.morelle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and beautiful route. For your information, part of the route has been modified around Île Vierge, passing a little lower than the old GPS track.

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Elo79
Elo79

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike. Access to the beach on Île Vierge is now prohibited, but the view of it from the trail is still very pretty. Very busy hike on this Whit Monday.

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MRCP
MRCP

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant hike with superb scenery. The route is just long enough and enjoyable enough to keep children interested.

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Nathbd
Nathbd

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy hike in a magnificent setting. The unspoilt island gradually reveals itself as you progress along the route.

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Cat29
Cat29

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The part of the route on the GR is simply magnificent.
Best to do it out of season, as the route is very busy in summer

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