The Pointes de Pen Hir, Toulinguet and Grand Gouin

A wonderful stroll on the Crozon peninsula. Between steep cliffs, sandy beaches and megalith alignments, one of the most beautiful walks in Brittany.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.30 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 136 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 133 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 62 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 7 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E)Start from the Pointe de Pen Hir, leaving towards the west in the direction of a memorial to Breton soldiers of the Second World War.

At the monument, turn right in a northerly direction and continue along the coast following the Red and White markers of the GR®.34.
(1) You'll pass in front of numerous blockhouses before arriving at the Anse de Pen Hat.
(2) Walk along the sandy beach (be careful shifting sands on this beach, swimming is not recommended) and at the end, climb the trail that rises fairly sharply up to the French navy fort.

(3) Walk around the perimeter wall and join the road on the right. Continue eastward on the road for about 100 meters, then take the left through the field to the shore.
(4) Continue towards the Pointe du Grand Gouin. A this point, continue along the coast to the south and after about 300 metres, turn right onto the path that climbs upward (5)

At the second junction, turn left on the road with Black markers. You then walk through a residential neighbourhood, and after an 'S' bend you'll arrive on the main road.
(6) Then turn left, followed by an immediate right at the fork onto Rue Saint-Rioc.
You'll soon see the Lagatjar Alignments.

(7) Then turn to the right on the Rue Georges Ancey, the 143 menhirs (standing stones) will be on your right. You then get to to the D8A, which you cross to take the street opposite.
(8)Cross just after the D8 and take the street opposite in the direction of Kermeur.

::9: :Upon leaving Kermeur take a slight left in the direction of the Plage de Veyrac'h.
(10) Once you reach the car park for this beach, turn right along the coastal trail marked in Red and White and follow it to the Pointe de Pen Hir where you'll see the Tas de Pois. To get back to the starting car park, turn right (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 58 m - Departure from the Pointe de Pen Hir car park
  2. 1 : km 1.61 - alt. 53 m - A multitude of blockhouses
  3. 2 : km 2.24 - alt. 13 m - Pen Hat beach
  4. 3 : km 3.18 - alt. 54 m - Toulinguet semaphore enclosure
  5. 4 : km 4.23 - alt. 49 m - Towards the Pointe du Grand Gouin
  6. 5 : km 5.65 - alt. 26 m - Bifurcation - Fort du Petit Gouin
  7. 6 : km 6.41 - alt. 59 m - Main road junction - Manoir de Cœcilian
  8. 7 : km 7.18 - alt. 52 m - Alignments of Lagatjar
  9. 8 : km 7.55 - alt. 44 m - Crossing the D8 - Alignements de Lagatjar
  10. 9 : km 8.21 - alt. 41 m - Place Kermeur
  11. 10 : km 8.93 - alt. 32 m - Veyrac'h beach
  12. 11 : km 10.79 - alt. 60 m - Pointe de Pen Hir
  13. S/E : km 11.3 - alt. 58 m - Departure from the Pointe de Pen Hir car park

Practical information

Consider taking a camera for the stunning landscape.

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

4.6 / 5
Based on 93 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 26222261

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

The route was difficult to follow in its entirety, and the description did not correspond to the actual terrain.

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tintin29
tintin29

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A superb hike in fine weather;
Bring good shoes as the path is very stony.
Magnificent scenery,
The only drawback is the junction via the housing estates, but it's impossible to do otherwise,
I would definitely recommend it.

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Lidicat
Lidicat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

This was a very nice tour at the end of August, early enough in the morning to admire the marvellous colours that Brittany has to offer. The route is very well signposted and it's impossible to go wrong.

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Mamilona
Mamilona

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

The 1st half of the walk is very pleasant, with magnificent scenery. The 2nd part on tarmac is a bit long in my opinion. But it does allow you to discover a few houses.

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LucL
LucL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A lovely route that takes in the whole of the Camaret headland

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Trotti
Trotti

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A very nice walk, very busy but well worth it. The views of the various peaks are very beautiful. The path is very stony and not always pleasant.

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cesca luc
cesca luc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A real treat, this route and the magnificent scenery 🤩

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Louarn
Louarn

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A magnificent walk, but very busy on a May bridge. The second part of the walk, inland, is not very interesting (but that's the point of wanting to do a loop).

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hsportemer
hsportemer

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

It's magical! The views are just fantastic!

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Madoudou44
Madoudou44

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

very nice hike

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marcheados
marcheados

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Wednesday 5th September 2023
Lovely walk with beautiful views
No major difficulties

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M.P.M
M.P.M

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Only part of the route completed but a very nice walk with no major difficulties
Super landscape

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lynecordon
lynecordon

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

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pat.garnier
pat.garnier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Very nice walk
To be done in spring

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sigouben
sigouben

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A hike worth doing, even in the rain, with magnificent scenery.

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