Cap de la Chèvre from the semaphore

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This short loop starting from the Cap de la Chèvre semaphore station follows part ofthe GR®34 trail, which runs along the coast with its stunning coves.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.60 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 144 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 151 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 100 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 43 m
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Further on, there are real sandy beaches
What's that bike doing here?
A beach that is difficult to access
The beach at the bottom of the cliff

Description of the walk

The starting point is the large car park at the semaphore at the end of the D255 road leading to Cap de la Chèvre (Beg ar C'havr in Breton).

(S/E) Walk along the semaphore towards the Naval Aviation Memorial.
Take theGR®34on the right to follow the coast until you overlook the large Plage de la Palue beach.

(1) Leave the coastal path by climbing up to the right onto a path that runs alongside dry stone walls until you cross a road.

(2) Turn left to find a path on the right opposite.
Ignore a path on the left and continue south-east, then south to reach the houses at Kerroux.

(3) Take the road south, which becomes a grassy path and joins the D255.

(4) Cross the D255 with caution and take the Chemin de l'Anse Saint-Nicolas opposite, which joins theGR®34coastal path.

(5) Continue right on theGR®34to complete the tour of Cap de la Chèvre.
The trail passes through some ruins and climbs back up to the plateau to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 96 m - Semaphore car park - Cap de la Chèvre
  2. 1 : km 3.83 - alt. 47 m - Uphill path through the moorland
  3. 2 : km 4.31 - alt. 86 m - Porz Kreguen Road
  4. 3 : km 4.82 - alt. 98 m - Hamlet of Kerroux
  5. 4 : km 5.59 - alt. 88 m - D255
  6. 5 : km 6.09 - alt. 78 m - GR34 on the right
  7. S/E : km 7.6 - alt. 96 m - Return to the car park

Notes

The size of the car park suggests that it is a fairly busy place, which was not the case on 8 March when we visited.

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

4.8 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
lechime
lechime

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful spot and walk amongst cliffs and quaint stone villages

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User 24237383

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

not very busy at this time of year, but the description and route match perfectly.

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ISA43
ISA43

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 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, but I don't use the description, only the real-time route to guide me.

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User 8597761

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike. Beautiful scenery. Easy to access. Superb view overlooking the cliffs.

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User 26678657

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Wonderful family outing

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sebetan
sebetan

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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GigiP39
GigiP39

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice walk, beautiful view of the sea from the cliffs. The west coast is very different from the east coast.

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pascal6208
pascal6208

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Stunning panorama

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doremisa
doremisa

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike overlooking the sea for the first half and through the countryside on the way back to the semaphore. No technical difficulties, just very wet paths at this time of year towards the end of the route. Be careful not to miss the turn-off at point 1.

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Mamilona
Mamilona

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb hike with magnificent scenery. A loop that takes you from one side of the point to the other.

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Chris43
Chris43

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this superb hike. It is essential to wear suitable footwear. There are some steep climbs. It wasn't too busy on the day, except near the car park.

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Christelle2776
Christelle2776

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

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

Very beautiful hike, magnificent scenery
Make sure you wear good shoes!

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Sylvie du cinquantesept
Sylvie du cinquantesept

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent route that takes you around Cap de la Chèvre and allows you to enjoy different views (Tas de Pois, Douarnenez Bay, typical hamlets, etc.). A little difficult in places (stony and uneven ground) but nothing insurmountable. Make sure you wear suitable footwear!

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larochenet
larochenet
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with scenery that will move you to tears... Soft light on the sea and cliffs, heather, ferns, everything was magnificent.

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Cala
Cala

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

June 2024: although May and June were sunny and dry, the passage (after point 5) is still impassable. To avoid it, we walked along the side, through the ferns (which are tall - about 1.5 metres) and ended up in the garden of a house...!
The seaside paths are superb!

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