The island of Bréhat

Bréhat, an island known for its flowers; it has its own micro-climate that favours the growth of amazing, abundant and exotic flora. Bréhat is 3.5 km long and 1.5 km across at its widest point and consists in fact of two islands attached by a single stone bridge. Its proximity to the mainland, 15 minutes by boat, makes it a major destination for a day trip for walkers.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.20 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 73 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 76 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 35 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 0 m

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Description of the walk

The circuit forms a figure of eight crossing over itself at the Ar Prad bridge. The island, particularly in the south, is a maze of roads, lanes and paths that often converge, the route shown is not the only one.
Depending on the tide, the boat lands at one of 3 piers on the island.

Head up the street from the harbour and follow the path opposite Chemin de Crech Kerrio (1) to reach the south-east coast, then head along the sea to the north. Leave the village, turn left, continue to Gardenno, head around it and cross the bridge (2).

On the north island, follow the left path to the lighthouse and the Amer du Roséo (3) and head along the coast to the Paon lighthouse at the north end of Bréhat (4). The wildest part is a pleasure for all the senses. The circuit sometimes takes a coastal path through the red rocks, bathed in light and navy salty breeze, and at other times a path running under the cover of moor gorse flowers, with their delicious coconut scent.

Head back to the centre, take the east coast, its small beaches and its intermittently inhabited islands, cross the bridge again and turn right to St. Michel's Chapel (5) with magnificent views across the south island, the tide mill (6), the coast, and the continent.

After a loop that follows lanes lined with stone walls sheltering amazing gardens, head back to the village, its large town square and small shops.
After a short break for food, head back to the harbour as the tide should now be at its lowest and the boats can no longer approach. They await travellers at the end of the longest pier (800 m) running the length of the foreshore that has been uncovered.

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 7 m - Landing - Port Clos (Bréhat)
  2. 1 : km 0.1 - alt. 21 m - Chemin de Crech Kerrio
  3. 2 : km 2.47 - alt. 6 m - Pont de Vauban (Pont ar Prat, Bréhat)
  4. 3 : km 4.03 - alt. 7 m - Rosédo lighthouse
  5. 4 : km 6.5 - alt. 7 m - Phare du Paon (Bréhat)
  6. 5 : km 9.77 - alt. 30 m - Chapelle Saint-Michel (Bréhat)
  7. 6 : km 10.41 - alt. 8 m - Moulin de Birlot (Bréhat)
  8. E : km 13.2 - alt. 0 m - End of the pier

Practical information

The trail is easy with the normal conditions of a seaside walk, with several public toilets and drinking water points.

In the nearby area

On the mainland, the village of Ploubazlanec, the charming little port of Loguivy, 10 minutes from the pier.

A little further on you will come to Paimpol with its busy harbour and old streets.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 103 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Verolalanne
Verolalanne
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Please note that the route from Trégastel currently involves crossing a bridge that is under construction, and it took us two hours to get across.
The car parks at the pier were full when we arrived because the crowds had been miscalculated and two car parks were closed. We had to wait for a ferry to get to the island, but we were able to do the whole hike and get back before the last ferry.
Apart from this inconvenience, it was a very beautiful hike on a very beautiful island.

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Vivrenature19
Vivrenature19

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant tour, although the seaside paths are much more pleasant than the main 'motorway' routes on the island.
For those who like peace and quiet, this walk should be done out of season, so that you can enjoy the island's narrow streets.

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Sylpat
Sylpat

A very beautiful day out in the sunshine.

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Jemapade
Jemapade

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Everything about this island is superb, but it should be avoided during school holidays.

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Sylpat
Sylpat

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Very beautiful, to do quietly during the day, under the. sunshine.

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Aldodekerpuns
Aldodekerpuns

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Good walk, under a beautiful sun, excellent description.

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Isa et holi
Isa et holi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Super

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PhilCath72
PhilCath72

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice walk. Some sections were quite busy, but on the whole, not many people despite the fine April weather. Some very nice isolated sections. Perfect.

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PascalG
PascalG

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Nice, easy, quiet walk (in April...).

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superbougnat
superbougnat

just out of curiosity

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Doris31210
Doris31210

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Magnificent walk, the route is sometimes interrupted at the edge of the cliff but it's easy to catch up.
The island is magnificent and well worth the diversions
Visorando allows you to get away from the crowds - we really appreciated it!

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Orélie
Orélie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

This is a parish specific to Brittany and is a real treat for the eyes, given the number of people on the island. The walk is pleasant as there are not too many passages, which is good when you like to get away from it all. The children have even renamed it Wazerando. There is just one passage before the lighthouse and the pebble beach which is no longer practicable because there were lots of big brambles, nettles and a big hole, I advise you to go back round, you will find another passage a little before but everyone has a great memory of it.

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Jcu69
Jcu69

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A magnificent island. The VisoRando trail deviates from the paths frequented by tourists. It's very precise and easy to follow on the app.

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polo3535
polo3535

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

I don't use a smartphone, but I print the card in black and white
in this case there is a problem of legibility
I used the mappy.com website to improve legibility
salutattions

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JPED
JPED

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

This exceptional site is already very busy at this time of year (mid-May), and like its sister site, the Ile de Ré, is beginning to be invaded by bicycles.

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