Tour of Groix Island - east coast

For this second stage, after returning to Trou de l'Enfer, the Île de Groix shows a much gentler side. After a few more cliffs and coves, there is a succession of beautiful sandy beaches (Les Sables Rouges, Les Grands Sables, etc.). If the weather and season are right, it is of course advisable to pack a swimsuit in your rucksack.

=> Message posted on 28 March 2025 by a user, reporting a problem.
(!) Please note that between the point (10) and the finish, the trail is closed due to a landslide by municipal decree of 26 March 2025: >Considering that, following the collapse of the cliff, the fall of rocks, the potential risk of further rockfalls due to visible cracks and the weakening of the ground between KERMOEL and PORH SKEDOUL beach, it is necessary to prohibit access to the PEN er LANN coastal path, from KERMOEL at POINTE DE SPERNEC to PORH SKEDOUL.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Tour de l’île de Groix

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.84 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 128 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 130 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 48 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Groix (56590)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.64402° / W 3.449294°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0720ET
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Description of the walk

(S/E) From the Hôtel de la Jetée, head towards the village via Chemin N°7, then Rue des Coureaux and finally Rue du Général de Gaulle until you reach the church square.

(1) After going around the church, rejoin the Créhal road by first following Rue du Frère François Le Bail and Rue de Vussen. Walk to the hamlet of Créhal.

(2) In Créhal, heading south, continue on the road that leads to Trou de l'Enfer.

(3) Take the coastal path heading east. Walk along the coast, passing Pointe de l'Enfer, then Baie des Curés, Loqueltas and near Kermarec, to enter the François Le Bail nature reserve.

(4) Stay on the coastal path until you reach Locmaria.

(5) Stay on the coastal path until you reach Pointe de Chats and its lighthouse.

(6) After the lighthouse, heading north, continue along the coastal path, pass the Nosterven battery and descend towards Sables Rouges beach.

(7) Return to the path and head back to Pointe de la Croix, which offers a view to the west of the beautiful Grands Sables beach.

(8) Stay on the path, now heading north-west, to reach Grands Sables beach.

(9) After a swim, if you wish, take the coastal path to Port Mélite.

(10) From Port Mélite, stay on the coastal path to Port Tudy. The path overlooks the port, then turns left towards the south to return to Rue Francis Stéphant. Turn right and head down to the port, then the pier and finally the Hôtel de la Jetée. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 15 m - Port Tudy - Hôtel de la Jetée
  2. 1 : km 0.88 - alt. 36 m - The village, church square
  3. 2 : km 1.81 - alt. 48 m - Créhal
  4. 3 : km 2.88 - alt. 38 m - Hell's Hole
  5. 4 : km 5.1 - alt. 6 m - Kermarec
  6. 5 : km 6.24 - alt. 6 m - Locmaria
  7. 6 : km 8.15 - alt. 5 m - Pointe des Chats
  8. 7 : km 9.25 - alt. 12 m - Sables Rouges Beach
  9. 8 : km 10.05 - alt. 23 m - Pointe de la Croix
  10. 9 : km 10.89 - alt. 13 m - Grands Sables Beach
  11. 10 : km 11.68 - alt. 10 m - Port Mélite
  12. S/E : km 13.84 - alt. 4 m - Port Tudy - Hôtel de la Jetée

Notes

Worth a visit

  • Port Tudy
  • Trou and Pointe de l'Enfer.
  • Locmaria.
  • Pointe se Chats and its lighthouse.
  • Sables Rouges beach.
  • Pointe de la Croix
  • Grands Sables Beach.
  • Port Mélite.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
francois 38
francois 38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

we did this in the western suites, covering a total of nearly 30 km.
A swim at the end of the route rounded off this magnificent hike perfectly

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henrigole
henrigole

Hello,
Thank you for this information and update.

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GSO
GSO

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Please note that between point 10 and the finish line, the trail is closed due to a landslide by municipal decree of 26 March 2025: "Considering that, following the collapse of the cliff and the fall of rocks, there is a potential risk of further rockfalls due to visible cracks and the weakening of the ground between KERMOEL and PORH SKEDOUL beach, it is necessary to prohibit access to the PEN er LANN coastal path, from KERMOEL at POINTE DE SPERNEC to PORH SKEDOUL."

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Hervé Arradon
Hervé Arradon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant, well-marked hike. Fairly easy. Less interesting than the western hike.

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BBO
BBO

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb off-season hiking.

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Y le gal
Y le gal

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very enjoyable to do in September

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domy39
domy39

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

It's a coastal route, so there are no particular difficulties. The west coast is much prettier for us.

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