Trieux peninsula between Kerbors and Brestan

A sea and land circuit on the wild peninsula, to discover the mouth of the Jaudy and the oldest granite rocks in France, at Port-Béni (1.7 billion years old).

Always check the tide times.

Details

58622
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.83 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 94 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 94 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 49 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 m

Photos

Description of the walk

Departure from Kerbors. Park in the town hall car park, near the church.

(S/E) Follow the road that extends from the car park to leave the village. Pass in front of the small Saint-Aubin Chapel.

(1) At the intersection that immediately follows, take the path on the right between the embankments. You will come to a road; follow it to the left for about 100 metres. Then take a path marked in yellow on the right. Continue for about 100 metres along the road.

(2) At the intersection of the roads, take the left-hand road (markedPR® yellow andGR® red and white). Continue straight down to the next intersection (beautiful view of the Jaudy estuary). At theGR® andPR® trail signs, turn right onto the path that goes uphill and follow theGR®34towards Lézardrieux and thePR® "from Brestan to Port Béni" and "Circuit du Jaudy".

(3) At low tide only, follow theGR® on the left to the shore (see the practical information for an alternative route at high tide). Then turn right and walk along the shore. At the Île à Poule car park, go up the road on the right. When the road turns right, take the path on the left leading to the Men ar Rompet covered passage (signposted).

(4) Take the path on the left which runs alongside a field and leads to the Men ar Rompet covered passage. Walk back a little to reach the previous crossroads.

(4) Turn left and follow thePR® and GR® trails again. You will come to a road; follow it to the left (signpostedPR® Circuit de Brestan à Port Béni). Follow theGR® trail for about 450 m.

(5) Continue straight ahead on the road and leave theGR® on the left.

(6) After about 100 metres, take the first left (yellowPR® sign "De Brestan à Port Béni"). After about 550 m, take the second path on the right (orange horse riding sign on the electricity pole). At the next intersection, turn left.

(7) You will come to a road at a place called Prat Lohan. First turn left then right to head towards Saint Laurent. At the next intersection, turn right onto the road that goes downhill (yellowPR® sign). Cross a stream and take the path on the left (rock marked with an orange line) and go uphill.

(8) You will come to a road; follow it to the right for about 200 metres. Then turn sharply left and stay on the tarmac. Take thefirst road on the right and you will arrive at the chapel and wash house in Brestan.

(9) At the crossroads, take the road on the left. After about 100 metres, turn right onto a small, inconspicuous path. Further on, rejoin the tarmac road and continue straight ahead. At the intersection, follow the road on the left. After about 400 metres, at the sign for "Chemin de l'île blanche", turn left. This will take you to the coast and theGR®34.

(10). Turn left and follow the coastal path straight ahead (red and white markings).

(11) Cross the Port Béni car park, pass the small port and continue along the coastal path (signposted "Sentier",GR® markings). At the end of the path, turn left and rejoin the road you took on the way there.

(5) Follow the road to the left for about 100 metres.

(6) Continue straight ahead and immediately take thefirst right, a small road that climbs towards Querac'h Vian (yellow markings). At the next intersection, continue straight ahead (PR® sign for "Circuit du Jaudy"). The road becomes a path that runs alongside a wall and then a field, and descends. At the three-way junction, turn right.

(12) At the next intersection (PR® sign), make a short detour to the left to the hamlet of Ar Pont, a charming group of houses.

(12) On your return from Ar Pont, take the path opposite (unmarked). Cross the stream to the left and continue along the path. Ignore the path branching off to the right and continue straight ahead.

(13) You will come to a road; follow it to the left. Pass the Manoir de Kerhoz on your left, ignore the small roads on either side and continue to Kerbors church. Turn left just before the church to return to the town hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 44 m - Town hall car park - Église Notre-Dame des Neiges (Kerbors)
  2. 1 : km 0.2 - alt. 48 m - Intersection just after the - Chapelle Saint-Aubin (Kerbors)
  3. 2 : km 0.93 - alt. 35 m - Road junction
  4. 3 : km 1.24 - alt. 37 m - Crossroads - Two options depending on the tide
  5. 4 : km 2.4 - alt. 15 m - Access to the - Allée couverte de Men ar Rompet
  6. 5 : km 3.53 - alt. 13 m - GR x PR intersection
  7. 6 : km 3.62 - alt. 20 m - Kerrac'h Vihan
  8. 7 : km 4.9 - alt. 16 m - Prat Lohan
  9. 8 : km 5.62 - alt. 24 m - Small road
  10. 9 : km 6.21 - alt. 15 m - Chapelle Notre-Dame (Brestan)
  11. 10 : km 7.29 - alt. 7 m - GR 34 trail, on the left
  12. 11 : km 9.62 - alt. 6 m - Port Béni car park
  13. 12 : km 11.14 - alt. 15 m - Access to Ar Pont
  14. 13 : km 12.04 - alt. 48 m - Turn left towards Kerbors
  15. S/E : km 12.83 - alt. 44 m - Town hall car park - Église Notre-Dame des Neiges (Kerbors)

Notes

Kerbors is located on the peninsula between the Jaudy (to the west) and the Trieux (to the east), flanked by the towns of Tréguier and Lézardrieux.

(3) High tide alternative:
At the end of the path, leave theGR® on your left and continue straight ahead (yellow markings). The path leads to a road. At the intersection, turn left towards Pen ar Parcou and continue straight ahead. At the stop sign, turn left (GR® andPR® markings) until you reach a road intersection. Turn left onto Rue Enez Hyar towards L'île à poule and the Men ar Rompet covered passage (4).

Worth a visit

Places to visit: in Kerbors: the Notre Dame des Neiges church and the wash house, the "Men ar Rompet" passage tomb dating from the Neolithic period, the old houses along the route and the superb Lambert cypress trees. In Brestan: the chapel and wash house of Brestan. Port Béni and the view of the Jaudy estuary. In Pleubian: the outdoor pulpit and the Talbert trench. In Tréguier: the half-timbered houses and the cathedral.

 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

4.4 / 5
Based on 20 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
RCT69
RCT69

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Until you reach the magnificent dolmen, it's a mixture of small roads and shaded paths. I recommend not stopping at point 10 but continuing for 10 minutes to Crech COSTIOU and going to the playground (I had a picnic on a bench with a view of the Île des HEAUX).
As it was low tide, I took the beach rather than the GR. It was a bit difficult with the pebbles, but really beautiful. I went around PEUILART (a few rocks) and immediately found the path leading back up to the GR.
At Portb BENI, I did the same and took the beach, being careful to get back on the GR towards MORVAN.
Point 12: problem, I went too far and towards the houses, a stray dog barked without approaching, I didn't dare turn back.
I headed towards KER JACOB via the JOUDI circuit. I tried a shortcut but made a mistake: the grass was high and I ended up in a dead end. I crossed a field of artichokes and rejoined the JOUDI circuit and headed towards KERVENOU, where I was greeted by two Breton spaniels and two small M... dogs, which were running loose and aggressive. I watched my calves but they didn't bother me. (I was ready to take a penalty kick).

A very good walk, except for that point at 12...16 km.

Machine-translated

phidet
phidet

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A large loop that can be shared with the Port Béni loop in Pleubian.
A very beautiful coastal route.
Confusion on the route between 1 and 2.

Machine-translated

User 3664226

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Pleasant walk, but signage needs reviewing and improvement

Machine-translated

Géraud de BOISSET
Géraud de BOISSET

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A walk taken on a beautiful late summer morning at high tide. An itinerary that lives up to all its promises, as the path along the Jaudy estuary is spectacularly beautiful, particularly around Rompet, Port Beni and the large pebble beach at Brestan. Also worth noting are the pretty little chapel in Brestan and its wash house, as well as the numerous sunken paths and beautiful Breton farms on the way back. If the church in Kerbors is open, you can admire its beautiful stained-glass windows.

Machine-translated

Maryvonnic
Maryvonnic

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

stunning landscapes,
we did the circuit at low tide, which allowed us to discover cairns of pebbles and rocks on the shore
well done, artist!

Machine-translated

Geronimeau
Geronimeau

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike with beautiful views. One small downside: too much walking on tarmac roads... (personally, I prefer dirt tracks)

Machine-translated

Goasmeur
Goasmeur

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk with beautiful views of the estuary. A bit muddy at point 2.1. Just follow the GR (high tide version) and the PR "Brestan - Port Béni".

Machine-translated

grave320
grave320

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely post-lockdown walk. A breath of fresh air

Machine-translated

Danièle LOBJOIE
Danièle LOBJOIE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

superb hike, we set off from Port Béni, motorhome parking area
Superb view of the estuary, especially at low tide and in the sunshine!!!!

Machine-translated

grandlouis17357
grandlouis17357

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Pleasant hike, beautiful scenery.
Best done at low tide.

Machine-translated

Pordic22
Pordic22

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A particularly pleasant route, especially at the start, with lovely views of the Jaudy estuary (see photos). It is definitely best to start this walk at low tide (for the view and to cross the sandbanks). An easy route to follow along the coast, with a few uncertainties on the way back through the countryside. Small picnic area at Port-Béni.

Machine-translated

corneille22
corneille22

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hike in the countryside and along the seashore in glorious sunshine.
An ideal walk.
Thank you for this walk.

Machine-translated

petite dom
petite dom

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Pleasant hike, beautiful scenery.

Machine-translated

Talig L.
Talig L.

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

very beautiful landscape

Machine-translated

Talig L.
Talig L.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.