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Roche percée walks
Mont Thou from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or
Visorando Member
3.08 mi
+781 ft
-797 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
A rustic route on rocky paths starting from the village of Poleymieux, one of the most beautiful villages in France, which joins theGR® du Mont Thou, offering a nearly 360° view of the entire region: in particular, views of the Alps and Mont Blanc, the Monts du Lyonnais and the Beaujolais.
Pass by an old wash house and picturesque rocks before finishing the climb up the ridge of Mont Thou to the summit.
From the moorland to the cliffs on the Quiberon Peninsula
Local authority
6.33 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Quiberon (Morbihan)
This second circular loop of the ‘Grand Site de France’ landscape trail invites you to explore the unspoilt landscapes of the Quiberon Peninsula’s interior, ending on the exceptional wild coastline. Throughout this 10 km walk, a white sand martin will guide you along the right path. Find the illustrated stopping points by clicking on the link in the ‘Practical Information’ section.
Walks near Roche percée
Belle-Île-en-Mer: Les Poulains – Donnant
8.03 mi
+722 ft
-692 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sauzon (Morbihan)
Belle-Île-en-Mer is the largest and most majestic of Brittany’s islands.
The coastal path allows us to walk all the way round the island and appreciate the beauty and variety of the landscapes. This walk is on the south coast (the ‘wild coast’), facing the Atlantic winds; the jagged cliffs, covered in sparse, colourful heathland, paint an incredible picture.
Pointe des Poulains – Aiguilles de Port Coton
11.72 mi
+810 ft
-807 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sauzon (Morbihan)
Stage2 of the GR®340, from Pointe des Poulains to the Aiguilles de Port Coton, famous for having been immortalised by Claude Monet in 1886.
From Sauzon, via the Pointe du Cardinal, to Le Palais along the coastal path
9.70 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,030 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sauzon (Morbihan)
On this walk from Sauzon to Le Palais, it’s hard to get lost; simply follow the coastal path (GR®340) and, via a series of ascents and descents – which make the route quite a challenge – you’ll reach the Port du Palais (see practical information).
Gulf of Morbihan from Port-Navalo to Saint-Gildas on the ocean side
11.97 mi
+279 ft
-180 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Arzon (Morbihan)
Stage 3 of the 5-day tour of the Rhuys peninsula, from Port-Navalo at the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan to Saint-Gildas de Rhuys, takes you past the Crouesty marina, along the coast and its beautiful beaches, and on to the wealth of megalithic sites. A short trip inland will also take you to the ponds and marshlands—formerly salt marshes—which are particularly rich in biodiversity.
