Several car parks are to be found alongside each other, the start point of this Tregastel walk is near the Aquarium of Trégastel at the grass car park. From there, follow the road around the small hill.
Reach a second sandy car park which and cross it to reach the Renote Island. Take the path on the right. Nothing particularly complicated, just follow the path. At the beginning of course, looking towards Trégastel, further along, after passing a large rock several metres high (S/E), you will see ahead the island of the Chateau de Costaérès and, in the background, the chaos of Ploumanach, the lighthouse of Men Ruz and the coastal house (1).
By continuing to the end of the island, one can see in the distance the archipelago of 7 islands (2). This is also where the pink granite rocks are the most numerous, including a well-known saucer shaped one balanced on its base and flanked by hole. Follow the coastal path to return to Trégastel.
Once you have completed your tour of Renote Island, and after having again passed by the sandy car park (3), at its far end head right to explore the beaches and catch glimpses of the Rocher du Dé, a famous Trégastel landmark balancing on a promontory of pink granite.
Come back to the sandy car park at a place called Beg ar Vir, and head right towards the starting point.
The tour of Renote Island in Tregastel
Located between the beautiful white sandy beaches of Trégastel and the "chaos" of Ploumanach, this short hike explores the Pink Granite Coast going around Renote Island. Among the majestic pink granite rocks and vegetation you will discover beautiful landscapes sculpted by erosion.
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 3.41 km -
Average duration: 1h 00 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 6 m -
Vertical drop: - 5 m -
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Highest point: 13 m -
Lowest point: 3 m
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Country:
France
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Area: Côte de granit rose -
District:
Trégastel (22730) -
Start/End: N 48.832473° / W 3.512134° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 0714OT -
Hour-by-hour weather
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 8 m - Parking on the right before the aquarium
- 1 : km 0.51 - alt. 7 m - Path on the right
- 2 : km 1.59 - alt. 8 m - View of Ploumanac'h and Les Sept-Îles
- 3 : km 2.74 - alt. 6 m - Beach and Beg ar Vir
- S/E : km 3.41 - alt. 9 m - Parking on the right before the aquarium
In the nearby area
Near the car park, the aquarium of Trégastel is in the shade of a slab of pink granite.
Do not miss the site of the "chaos" of Ploumanach nearby.
Opposite the port of Ploumanach you can visit a tide mill.
At the entrance of Ploumanach, granite statues are visible in a clearing carved by different artists.
Grève Blance beack at Trégastel: a beautiful wide sandy beach.
Many other places like the island of Milliau in Trébeurden, the house between the rocks of Catel Meur in Plougrescant further on to name but a few!
Reviews and comments
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of walk : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
Superb trip
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : May 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
A great application for making the most of our beautiful hiking trails
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of walk : Dec 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
A very simple and interesting walk
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Jun 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
Superb views of the bay, the castle and the customs trail that can be followed.
This outing can be enjoyed by children and people with walking difficulties.
In any case, this is a walk not to be missed when you're here.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Apr 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
Magical :-) The Pink Granite Coast in a very short, easy walk.
Ideal for families. However, you clearly won't be alone on this little piece of paradise - you'll have to learn to share the space!
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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
Very nice walk in September with fine weather
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Sep 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
We've included the tour of Ile Renote in a 3-day itinerary: we left Trestraou beach, where we're staying, at 10am on 13 September and arrived in Trégastel at 3pm, following the fabulous, impressive and grandiose Sentier des Douaniers. The next day, a tour of Ile Renote, the site of Beg ar Vir, the beach at Trégastel and the path that leads to the next small beaches. Day 3: return to Perros-Guirec via the same route as the outward journey, the Sentier des Douaniers, a trail we never tire of, each time revealing a new light, another fascinating rock and a breathtaking panorama.
Thank you very much for pointing out in your itinerary that the Beg ar Vir site is only accessible at low tide, because for us this site is much more unusual than the tour of Ile Renote. So it's important to find out about the tide times and, if you can, choose a time when the tide is low.
We stayed both nights at the Hotel Beauséjour (nice room, nice restaurant menu, very friendly owners and staff, possibility of having a delicious picnic, only downside: no air-conditioning).
Magnificent tour.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
Perfect, easy to follow
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Jul 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
At the start, we had only set off to walk around Ile Renote, but the scenery was so magnificent that we used the app to look for another walk nearby that took us to the beaches of Trégastel, which meant we could have a picnic on a beach at lunchtime and enjoy a swim before setting off again, and the same for the snack.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Apr 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
Magnificent walk along this coast lined with huge granite rocks.
One of the most beautiful walks by the sea.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Apr 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
Magnificent ride with breathtaking scenery and a view of the 7 islands.
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5
Date of walk : Mar 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes
easy access, lots of people for February
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Dec 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
Note the view of the Seven Islands offshore.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of walk : Sep 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
Nice easy walk. Take the time to watch the birds and stretch your imagination by looking at the rocks and granite boulders.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Sep 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
A must-do! One word: MAGNIFICENT! A very easy hike, just follow the coastline... but what a spectacle!
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