The Pointe de Plougrescant

The Pointe de Plougrescant is recognised around the world due to Castel-Meur: the house between the rocks. The hike starts at Saint-Gonery Chapel, equally famous for its crooked lead bell tower. The hike continues via the Baie de l'Enfer where you can admire the Jaudy estuary, then on to Pointe du Château - the most northerly point of this route - to see Castel Meur (private property) and finally to discover the gulf before returning to the departure point along the west coast of the point.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.19 km
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    Average duration: 4h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 94 m
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    Vertical drop: - 96 m

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    Highest point: 57 m
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    Lowest point: 4 m

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Description of the walk

Park in front of the Town Hall in Plougrescant.

(S/E) Head southwards on Rue Hent Zant Gonery. In order to be able to admire the small chapel from all sides, take the first road on the left and then the first right. By following it, you will return back to the road you left on. A special feature of this chapel is its lead bell tower which leans heavily.

After going around the chapel, turn into the first road on the left: Quelen hent an Ivern. Continue straight ahead on this road. At the crossroads with a wayside cross, you can take the path on the right which goes alongside the road. When it re-joins the road, continue along the road, going past the place called 'l'Enfer' on the left.

GR 34: Waymarking in White and Red

(1) Take the path coastal path (GR® 34) on the left. It turns into a tarmacked road before arriving in an oyster area. Take the left and then the first road on the right.

(2) Leave the tarmacked road and take the coastal path (GR® 34) on the right. You will reach the place called 'an Hinkin'. Continue along the path on the right.

No Waymarking

(3) As indicated on the sign, you are strongly discouraged from continuing straight ahead at high tide. Take the path on the left uphill then, when on the road, turn right and then right again after 200 metres.

GR 34: Waymarking in White and Red

(4) A bit further on, you will join the coastal path again. It leads to a place called 'Crec'h Bleïz'. Branch off to the right and head in the direction of 'Hent Pors Hir' beach.

(5) Before a bend to the left, take the path on the right in order to go, as close as possible, along the shore. When the path re-joins the road, take the right about 20 metres further on.

(6) This is the 'Pointe du Château'. Going off the planned route - you can access the far end of the point by taking the right here. Continue along the coastal path. After going alongside a small building (public toilets), on the other side of the body of water, on the right, you will see: Castel Meur - a small house built between two large rocks so as to be sheltered from the winds.

(7) Going off the planned route - on arriving at the road and turning right, you can go and admire the Gulf: spectacular waves and splashes at high tide.
Take the road on the left and then the path on the right.

(8) Continue on the right along the coastal path (GR® 34). At a fork, turn right.

Without waymarking

(9) Second dangerous section at high tide. You are, therefore, advised to continue straight on at the crossroads and to take the first road on the right.

GR 34: Waymarking in White and Red

(10) Back on the coastal path, continue ahead until you reach 'Porz Scaff'. Take the road on the right called 'Rojo Wenn Hent Pors Scaff'.

(11) The GR® 34 continues on a path on the right. Stay on the road heading due south. Turn left and at the fork, turn right. You will see a standing stone on the right.
Follow the first road on the left and then turn right. At the end of the road, turn left and carry on until you reach a roundabout. Turn right.

Without waymarking

(12) Turn left in the direction of Roudour, then continue on by taking the first road on the right.

(13) Take the road on the left and follow it to the end. Take a left, then a right after 20 metres and continue along this road which then turns into Rue Kerilis.
You will arrive in front of the cemetery, turn left towards the church.

(14) Before the church, turn left and then take the first road on the right called Rue Skol. After a bend to the right, turn left onto the main road and head back towards the car park at the Town Hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 50 m - Town hall and post office car parks
  2. 1 : km 1.39 - alt. 6 m - After l'Enfer, coastal path on the left
  3. 2 : km 3.48 - alt. 6 m - After the marshy area, turn right
  4. 3 : km 4.11 - alt. 10 m - At high tide, path on the left
  5. 4 : km 4.63 - alt. 8 m - On the left is the GR 34
  6. 5 : km 6.03 - alt. 6 m - Path on the right
  7. 6 : km 6.55 - alt. 10 m - Possible access to Pointe du Château
  8. 7 : km 7.38 - alt. 5 m - Possible access to the Gouffre
  9. 8 : km 7.68 - alt. 6 m - Coastal path on the right
  10. 9 : km 8.76 - alt. 14 m - At high tide, turn left at the crossroads
  11. 10 : km 9.28 - alt. 6 m - Back on the GR 34
  12. 11 : km 9.97 - alt. 6 m - Leave the GR 34 by staying on the road
  13. 12 : km 11.15 - alt. 17 m - Turn left towards le Roudour
  14. 13 : km 11.41 - alt. 19 m - Turn left
  15. 14 : km 12.84 - alt. 54 m - Before the church, take the street on the left
  16. S/E : km 13.19 - alt. 50 m - Town hall and post office car parks

Practical information

From points (1) to (11) our hike follows the GR® 34 (waymarking in Red and White). Note the difference with the map between points (1) and (2) for the route.
In contrast, between points (3) and (4) and then between points (9) and (10), we recommend detours because certain sections are dangerous and are often flooded after the tides.

This hike could be combined with the hike "Around the Yellow Rock" published on Hikeideas, the two loops meet up at the bridge over the Lizildry stream (point (1) of this hike and point (5) of the other hike. Allowing for a total of 25 km and around 8 hours of walking, we have rated the whole hike as "Difficult".

In the nearby area

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 27 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Verolalanne
Verolalanne

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A wonderful discovery! Be sure to follow the advice carefully so you don't miss the chasm, which isn't visible at first glance. The weather was cloudy when we set off, so it wasn't crowded at all.

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Philhame
Philhame

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

If you want to discover a panorama other than the pink granite coast, this route is a must, with the Gouffre de Plougrescant as the highlight.

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Anni9201
Anni9201

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A very nice walk!
The description was a little imprecise, but fortunately there was a GPS track!

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Phil50690
Phil50690

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

As we only wanted to cover a dozen kilometres, we went straight from Plougrescant to point 2 on the minor roads.
We then followed the description of the walk without any problems.
There were quite a few people between the Pointe du Château and the little house between the rocks - it must be said that the weather was very fine!
The rest of the route was much less busy. We were at low tide, so we followed the coastline all the way.

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Isa et holi
Isa et holi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Superb and very easy!

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Larry78
Larry78

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Hello,
This coastal path is magnificent and varied.
The weather was changeable along the way, which didn't cause us any problems.
We only came across a few hikers (during the Breton Easter break).
Thank you for this perfectly clear description.

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josive
josive

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very beautiful hike with sumptuous scenery. The whole group (13 people) was delighted.

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Coucy
Coucy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

take the opportunity to visit the chapel of Saint Gonery and Port Blanc. Magnificent.

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dominique paletou
dominique paletou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Magnificent walk

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Ralph Doe
Ralph Doe

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice route. We made a little mistake towards the end when we came back to the village, but it didn't matter.

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minigolfette
minigolfette

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very interesting walk to discover the coast... sumptuous scenery!
We just had to cut back a little on the way back because it was so hot...

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al4951
al4951

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Very nice walk. We didn't meet anyone at the start. However, there were a lot of people at the pointe du château! Contrary to some people's opinions, I don't find the return on the road unpleasant because the roads are small, not very busy and you sometimes walk past beautiful houses.

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GCous
GCous

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful walk, not to be missed.
The seaside scenery is breathtaking, especially at the chasm.
At the start in Plougrescant, there is a beautiful chapel of Saint Gonery, open in July and August from 3pm to 5.30pm.
Quite a long way back, but with little traffic

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patrick55
patrick55

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

The seaside section is extraordinary, but it's a shame about the tarmac section...
At the same time, it's necessary to make a loop.

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CACOIN
CACOIN

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

SUPERB HIKE, THE BEAUTY OF THE SCENERY ON THE COAST IS AMAZING, IT'S A SHAME THE WEATHER WAS OVERCAST THAT DAY 😔.
TO BE DONE IF POSSIBLE AT HIGH TIDE, THE LAST 3 KM OF NO INTEREST ON THE ROAD PART.
I RECOMMEND 👍.

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