The Sentier des Douaniers in La Trinité-sur-Mer

From the port of La Trinité-sur-Mer, "the Mecca of sailing", the coastal path leads from beach to beach to the Pointe de Kerbihan and its viewpoint over Quiberon Bay. It continues on to the recently rehabilitated Kervillen salt marshes.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.47 km
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    Average duration: 2h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 17 m
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    Vertical drop: - 17 m

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    Highest point: 21 m
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    Lowest point: 0 m

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Description of the walk

_ Start_: Go to La Trinité-sur-Mer, and park at the harbour (parking available, paying in season -
other free parking available a little further on).

(S/E) From the car park, walk along the harbour of La Trinité-sur-Mer towards the harbourmaster's office and the south jetty (or môle Éric Tabarly, famous navigator). You are now on the GR®34, marked in white and red. Continue along Cours des Quais and Rue du Men Dû, skirting the basins.

(1) At the end of the harbour, take the coastal path starting at the marine anchor, on the Terre-Plein des Américains. Reach a T-junction.

(2) Continue along the path, which is bordered by several beaches, including the convex Men Allen beach.
Cross "Le Bois d'Amour", with its grand early 20th-century mansions. Continue along the path to the Pointe de Kerbihan.

(3) Continue along the path under the pines to Kervillen. Walk along Plage de Ty Guard, past the blockhouses, to the beautiful sandy beach of Kervillen.

(4) Continue through the salt marshes, once again farmed by a salt worker since 2012. Turn right towards the salt granary, then left at the next junction, and right again as far as Bois des Pins du Poulbert (picnic area).

(5) Cross the wood and turn right after the parking lot to join the departmental road between Carnac and La Trinité-sur-Mer.

(6) Turn right along the D186, following the secure cycle path (be careful, it's a busy road, especially in summer) until you reach Rue de Kervourden, which you turn right onto. Join the Rue du Gréal roundabout.

(7) Turn left. At the next roundabout, turn left into Rue de Kerhino, then right into Chemin de la Hune. Go down to the seafront to find the coastal path.

(2) Turn left again to reach the harbour and the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 4 m - Port of La Trinité-sur-Mer
  2. 1 : km 0.63 - alt. 9 m - Coastal path
  3. 2 : km 0.92 - alt. 7 m - T-junction of paths
  4. 3 : km 2.83 - alt. 5 m - Pointe de Kerbihan
  5. 4 : km 4.54 - alt. 5 m - Kervillen beach - Marais salants de Kervillen
  6. 5 : km 5.03 - alt. 4 m - Poulbert Pine Wood
  7. 6 : km 5.43 - alt. 5 m - D186 to the right
  8. 7 : km 6.06 - alt. 14 m - Left at the roundabout
  9. S/E : km 7.47 - alt. 4 m - Port of La Trinité-sur-Mer

Practical information

_ Start & Parking_: Go to La Trinité-sur-Mer, and park at the harbour (parking available, paying in season -
other free parking available a little further on).

Further information and other walks:
Office de Tourisme de La Trinité-sur-Mer, 30 Cours des Quais, 02 97 55 72 21

In the nearby area

_ Please note_: Pointe de Kerbihan__ (protected site) is home to "Ty Guard", a former customs house
(now privately owned) offering a magnificent view over Quiberon Bay.

: for information about the salt marshes:
Marais salants de Kervillen

 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 35 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Razhkoed
Razhkoed

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

This walk was part of our two-day Three Capes programme. Locmariaquer, Saint-Philibert and la Trinité sur mer. A simple walk with sublime scenery. Very little frequented at this time of year, which added to its charm.

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alain gaudron
alain gaudron

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely walk along the La Trinité sur Mer channel and along the beaches and ocean with a view of the Quiberon peninsula. I recommend it whatever the weather, as the colours are never the same.

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yaya56
yaya56

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

nice circuit with beautiful views but some markers not visible

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Bunny1348
Bunny1348
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A superb customs trail, one of the most beautiful in the Gulf of Morbihan.
As it is very well known, you should not choose it in season in the hope of being alone.

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Le Carrer Sylvie
Le Carrer Sylvie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely walk in an area that is very popular with tourists at this time of year. Beautiful views from the customs path and lovely marina.

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JT
JT

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

A pleasant walk along a well-developed coastal path, but still very busy in mid-September; return by following the GPS track on your smartphone.

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LaurentPONCET
LaurentPONCET

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A wonderful, peaceful walk to discover the coast and the beautiful homes between La Trinité-sur-mer and Carnac.
A very pleasant passage beside a salt marsh and under a pine forest.

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Le barbu en marche
Le barbu en marche

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A very nice route, fairly well signposted except on the inland return. It's difficult without the smartphone app.
The coastal path is magnificent.
Lovely walk.

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domy39
domy39

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely seaside route, no difficulty in following it

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François GK
François GK

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Cool temperature, lots of wind, but sunny, which made this family outing very pleasant.

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Chantal64
Chantal64
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Superb walk with magnificent scenery

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Rillaud
Rillaud

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Lovely route, beautiful views. The salt marshes are very interesting. Small disadvantage the return along the road but secured by railings. Done in early September, not too busy.

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MixMat H.
MixMat H.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Beautiful views of La Trinité from the start, with a pleasant passage through the salt marshes.
In high season, it's bound to be busy.

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erwanlebeau
erwanlebeau

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

An easy family hike.
Beautiful scenery, panoramic views

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Guillou Jean René
Guillou Jean René

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Interesting route for those passing close to the salt marshes, especially when the terns and avocets are nesting...

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