Quimiac, between sea and marsh (2)

One-third salt marsh, one-third countryside and one-third sea: a superb recipe for a salty cocktail!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.84 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 20 m
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    Descent: - 20 m

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    Highest point: 23 m
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    Lowest point: 0 m

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Description of the walk

The walk starts on Rue du Mené in Quimiac. Park on the street, near number 311 (metric numbering).

(S/E) Walk up Rue du Mené in the opposite direction to the traffic (towards the east). When you reach the intersection, take Rue des Goffedins opposite. This road turns right at a right angle and then, about 200 metres further on, becomes a path. Turn left at the intersection and follow the path to the tarmac road, which you will take to the left for about 100 metres.

(1) Just before the bridge, take the path on the right that leads into the marsh. The path first runs alongside the etier (etier = a narrow channel that can be several kilometres long and contains water from the sea) and then moves away from it towards the edge of the marsh. Continue along the path, generally heading south.

(2) When you reach the intersection with the D52, turn left onto it and then, 50 metres further on, take the path on the right, just after the bridge. The path continues along the edge of the marsh, heading south-west. When you reach another road, cross it and take the path opposite. After a few dozen metres, this turns into a trail.

Continue until you leave the marsh. The trail becomes less obvious. Go straight ahead towards the hangars, which you will pass on your right, to come out onto a small road (Route de Keraleman), which you will take to the right until you reach the junction about 200 metres away.

(3) Take the road on the left (Route de Kerjolland). Follow it to the end and turn right onto Route du Pabie (RD52). Take the first road on the left after about 150 metres (Chemin de l'Île aux Renais) and follow it to the end. When you reach Route de Kervarec, turn left.

(4) After about 50 metres, take the road on the right that enters the Domaine de Villeneuve. Follow the road as it curves to the right until you reach a roundabout. Head left towards the sea until you reach the coastal path.

(5) Turn right, passing the customs officer's hut and the Table du Diable (a flat rock that is almost an island, where you can swim even at low tide). Continuing along the path, you will arrive at Pointe de la Croix and then Lanséria Beach. Cross the beach to Pointe de Beaulieu at its northern end.

(6) Cross Plage du Moulin. Leave the beach via the steps at the end and take the path on the left towards Pointe du Toul-Ru. You can go to the platform in front of the sailing school to enjoy the 270° panorama.

(7) Then go down to Plage du Toul-Ru via the steps behind the sailing school (to the east). Take the steps located roughly in the middle of the beach and follow the path to the end, which leads to Rue du Mené, near your car (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 10 m - Rue du Mené
  2. 1 : km 0.75 - alt. 3 m - Entrance to the marsh
  3. 2 : km 1.9 - alt. 4 m - Crossing the RD52
  4. 3 : km 3.32 - alt. 15 m - Intersection towards Route Kerjolland
  5. 4 : km 4.88 - alt. 18 m - Entrance to the Villeneuve estate
  6. 5 : km 5.35 - alt. 12 m - Coastal path
  7. 6 : km 8.02 - alt. 3 m - Pointe de Beaulieu
  8. 7 : km 8.52 - alt. 7 m - Stairs to Toul-Ru Beach
  9. S/E : km 8.84 - alt. 10 m - Rue du Mené

Notes

There is no water on the path.

This walk is not difficult and is perfectly feasible with young children (however, pushchairs are not recommended). There is a slightly muddy section in the marsh at high tide.

Do not do this walk at high tide with a coefficient greater than 70, as you may not be able to pass between Pointe de la Croix and Lanséria Beach. In this case, you can take the road that passes just behind.

It is possible to combine this walk with the one called "Quimiac between sea and marsh" (15km) to get a complete view of the marshes and the Quimiac coastline.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Boimat
Boimat

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful, varied landscapes, partly shaded, partly sunny. We hope that the map shows the alternative routes that can be taken when paths are closed for grazing. Don't forget to bring water and some food.
The trail is difficult with a pushchair.

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en route vers laventure
en route vers laventure

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

description of the hike vague, not precise enough, lack of landmarks, intersections with other paths and confusion.

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visonono18
visonono18

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a very pleasant walk, easy but enjoyable thanks to the variety of landscapes encountered.
We did it in early October in beautiful sunshine; a fond memory.

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kidom
kidom

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very enjoyable hike.
WARNING: access to the D 52 is VERY DANGEROUS!!! At the crossing point between 3 and 4, motorists have no visibility (bend) and the road is very busy!!

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jacky perrigault
jacky perrigault

hike a little way from Sévérac 44530. Scheduled
scheduled for the second half of 2019

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jmg49
jmg49

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Belle randonnée facile et intéressante avec ses 3 parties : marais, campagne et mer

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Jean-Marc.45
Jean-Marc.45

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk with beautiful scenery of salt marshes and coastline overlooking Morbihan. Please note: there is a difficult section at point 2 (but nothing insurmountable) and a slightly tedious road link between points 3 and 4. Nevertheless, we recommend this outing.

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philosophe
philosophe
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Signage needs improvement.
Caution: possible confusion with the GR.
Very beautiful route.

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Galpep
Galpep

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike, passing through marshes and ending up on the coast.
Be sure to follow the directions given on the website, as it is much less clear on the ground, because the GR trail passes through and the hike does not follow the same route.

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chantalchat
chantalchat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful walk through the marshes, very little road, magnificent views from the customs officers' path. A must-do

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michou44
michou44

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The marshland section is great, the countryside section a little less so, as it's mainly roads, but fortunately there's very little traffic and it doesn't last very long. The end section by the sea is very nice.

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fafa44
fafa44

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very beautiful route combining marshes, woodland and coastline. Thank you for introducing us to this magnificent environment.

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dishual
dishual

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant hike between marshes and ocean. A few monotonous sections, on the road at the start and on a gravel path at the end of the marshes, but these are short.
The description is excellent and essential for this route.
Bring a swimsuit so you can take a dip at the end of the hike, as you will be walking along beaches.

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cailloutin
cailloutin

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Quite a long route, pleasant seaside scenery. Set off around 11:30am so you can enjoy the restaurants in Kercaguellec and their local mussels and oysters around 12:30pm.
You can stop at the Skipper de Mesquer pub (sandwiches, croque monsieur, ice cream, drinks) where the owner is very gruff but very friendly.

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mayun44
mayun44

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very beautiful route, highly recommended

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