Camaret Tower

From Camaret harbour, follow the coastal path via the famous Pointe de Pen Hir. Return to face the panorama of Brest harbour.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.16 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 692 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 692 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 210 ft
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    Lowest point: 13 ft

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Start: car park at the far end of the harbour, opposite the beach

GR®34: Red and white markings.

Turn left onto the Esplanade Jim Sévellec, which continues as the coastal path: (GR®34markings and orange dots for the path). Follow it towards Pointe du Grand Gouin.

(1) Continue towards Pointe du Toulinguet, passing close to Porzh Naye beach.

(2) At a car park, turn left to follow a small road leading to Anse de Pen Hat. Do not continue along the path that climbs towards the semaphore enclosure (military land, no entry). The IGN map is inaccurate at this point.

(3) Walk along the dune, following the path that climbs towards Pointe de Pen Hir. Just before the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Museum, turn right to cross the Kerbonn battery and climb the steps to the left of the museum

(4) Go round it and head towards Pointe de Pen Hir, passing close to the Free French Memorial.

(5) At the headland, you can enjoy a superb view of the Tas de Pois.

(6) After going round the headland, head down towards Veryac’h Beach following the coastal path.

(7) Cross the car park and take the stony path overlooking the large beach.
At low tide, it is best to walk via Veryac’h Beach and Lam Saoz Beach. You will then walk along the cliffs, which are classified as a Geological Nature Reserve. A path leads back up to the car park.

(8) Walk above the small Lam Saoz Beach and continue along the path which climbs steadily towards Pointe de la Tavelle.

(9) Continue towards Pointe de Portzen, which you’ll leave on your right. Shortly after this headland, leave theGR®® and the coastal path (barrier or what remains of it).

PR®® markings: Yellow.

(10) Turn left onto a new path which leads to a small road near the village of Kerguélen.
In this village, turn left and continue along the road which passes through the village of Lannilien, where you turn right.

(11) At the exit, on the left, is the little Chapel of Saint-Julien, an ideal spot for a break in the shade. Return to the road and follow it to the left to join the D8 near a picnic area.

(12) Follow this road, turning left. This road is very busy in summer, so take care! Continue for about 300 m and, after a house, turn right onto a grassy path and follow it. It joins a road which you cross to continue straight ahead.

(13) Cross another road, the D55, and continue straight on to reach the hamlet of Rigonou. Go round it on the right, then turn left and then right onto a small, shaded path which you follow to the D355 road to Quelern.

GR®34: Red and white markings.

(14) Turn left, follow this road for 100m to find the junction with the coastal path andthe GR®34on the right. Follow it to the left to reach the Port of Camaret.
(15) Follow Quai Kléber, which runs alongside the harbour, to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 16 ft - Car park at the far end of the harbour, opposite the beach
  2. 1 : mi 0.45 - alt. 135 ft - Pointe du Grand Gouin
  3. 2 : mi 1.45 - alt. 72 ft - Small road towards Anse de Pen Hat
  4. 3 : mi 1.64 - alt. 36 ft - Walk along the dune
  5. 4 : mi 2.25 - alt. 157 ft - Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Museum
  6. 5 : mi 3.27 - alt. 200 ft - Free France Memorial
  7. 6 : mi 3.51 - alt. 203 ft - Pointe de Pen hir and Tas de Pois
  8. 7 : mi 4.1 - alt. 62 ft - Car park
  9. 8 : mi 4.69 - alt. 102 ft - Lam Saoz Beach
  10. 9 : mi 5.49 - alt. 210 ft - Pointe de la Tavelle
  11. 10 : mi 6.55 - alt. 154 ft - Leave the coastal path
  12. 11 : mi 7.25 - alt. 59 ft - Saint-Julien Chapel
  13. 12 : mi 7.55 - alt. 108 ft - Junction with the D8
  14. 13 : mi 8.15 - alt. 167 ft - Crossing the D55
  15. 14 : mi 8.7 - alt. 66 ft - D355, Route de Quélern
  16. 15 : mi 9.59 - alt. 16 ft - Quai Kléber along the harbour
  17. S/E : mi 10.16 - alt. 16 ft - Car park at the far end of the harbour, opposite the beach

Notes

Take care near the cliffs: steep drops and strong winds.
Take care on the section of the D8: busy road, especially in summer.

NB: In some places, the coastal path has been diverted due to landslides.
For your safety, please follow these instructions carefully.

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on 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 79 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
randonnee76
randonnee76

A lovely walk with stunning views of the ocean. There are clear paths all along the way, so you can just follow them, but there’s no risk of getting lost.

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User 19235583

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The GR34 routes on the Crozon Peninsula on the map: Roscanvel in the north, Île Vierge in the south, and the western section featuring the Tour de Camaret and Pointe de Pen Hit are among the most beautiful stretches in Finistère! Magnificent

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User 26899031

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This section of the GR34 is easy to follow and offers magnificent views; the return route inland is trickier, as there are few or no signposts.

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randonnee76
randonnee76

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely route, though it's not easy to follow the GR coastal path as there are so many tracks. However, just follow the coastline and stay away from the cliffs, and you can't go wrong!

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gilberlou
gilberlou

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike, we also passed by the Pointe du Toulinguet, the Vauban Tower and the Church of Notre-Dame de Rocamadour, which is well worth a visit. No complaints about the route.

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User 515070

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

this route is probably one of the most beautiful on the Crozon peninsula; a visit to the Lagatjar stone alignments is a must.In June 2025, with the beautiful weather, there are lots of people on the trail, especially since the car and coach parks are nearby. I would not recommend doing this walk in July or August, or you should set off very early in the morning.

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you for your opinion and suggestions.
Your idea is interesting and would make it possible to create a new route.
I invite you to suggest it on Visorando.
Best regards

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Errol95
Errol95

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Two points which, in my opinion, can make this route even more interesting:
1 From point 3, join the Lagatjar alignments.
2 From point 12 along the road is very dangerous and further down to point 14 is very muddy and of no interest.
Personally, if I had to do it again, after point 11 (the little chapel of St Julien) I'd head back west to pass to the south of Ty Ar Guen and join the Lagatjar alignments (forgetting my point 1 above).
Otherwise this walk is very pleasant and interesting.
A beautiful route that I really enjoyed following.
See you soon on the trails.

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le balloneux
le balloneux

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful walk
A dangerous section between points 12 and 13 on a very busy road with no specially prepared verges.

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Anne newey
Anne newey

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent and varied walk.
Breathtaking scenery and not many people on the route.
No major difficulties.
We loved it
Do it again

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sempervivum
sempervivum

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

GPS-tracked walk. Camaret and its shops/restaurants/port, superb coastal path, arches, large beaches, fortifications, old riggings, small villages... The most beautiful walk we've done on the peninsula (even if the crossing of the headland is less interesting than the coast).

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even jacqueline
even jacqueline

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very nice hike

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Nadine Moreau
Nadine Moreau

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Coastal section very good
Trail section on the way back
To be specified
Many hikers hesitated on several occasions when faced with several possible routes
Magnificent route

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RCT69
RCT69

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello
j'ai préféré l'aller au retour sur le GR. par contre il est beaucoup plus fréquenté. le retour sur le GR est un peu monotone , grand sentier caillouteux . To get to Camaret you have to look around a bit (especially towards the chapel) but the end is interesting. Very good walk. but too many people in Camaret: more than 30 minutes waiting for an ice cream !!!!!

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BARBOTIN MC
BARBOTIN MC

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I haven't yet taken out a subscription for the IGN maps.
Without the app, we probably wouldn't have been able to do the whole route.

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