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- Transport: located 14 km from Lorient, the island of Groix is accessible by boat in under an hour. Several daily crossings are operated by the Compagnie Océane "Les Îles du Morbihan".
- Accommodation: Hotel de la Jetée
Tour of the island of Groix
"Whoever sees Groix sees its cross. Whoever sees Groix sees its joy" – there is no shortage of sayings on this little-known island, so charming and so exotic. The island of Groix is bordered by a coastal path of around 30 km. It is, of course, possible to walk the entire length in a day, but to fully appreciate the atmosphere, it is best to allow two days. Port Tudy, a small village and the point of access from Lorient, is the ideal place to stay and set off for these two days of walking.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 19.67 mi -
Average duration: 2 days -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 981 ft -
Descent: - 958 ft -
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Highest point: 157 ft -
Lowest point: 10 ft
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Stages of the route
This route needs several days, find the details below:
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Worth a visit
- The island of Groix, its wild coastline and beaches.
- Port Tudy
- Lorient
Reviews and comments
4.9 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
4.7 / 5
nlx
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Taken over two days, stopping at Port St Nicolas and returning via the interior (half an hour).
three types of landscape: coves to the north, beaches to the east and cliffs to the south.
Don't miss the kouign amann from Groix... the best thing we had during our stay in Morbihan! And don't forget the Groix beer!
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Guèn
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
This hike can be completed in just under six hours without breaks. There are no particular difficulties apart from the distance. The western half of the route, the wild part of the island, is the most beautiful in my opinion (cliffs, moors) and the least frequented. Despite the island's tourist appeal, you can feel completely alone in the world on certain sections (outside the summer season). I did this hike in June when it was quite hot and there isn't much shade along the route, so make sure you take plenty of water, sun cream and a hat!
Make sure you check the ferry timetables if you want to see the whole island in a day. I took the first ferry from Lorient at 9am and left the island at 5.30pm. If you miss your ferry or finish earlier, you can change your ticket at the ferry terminal in the port if there are places available.
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Gaël_Brest
Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Feb 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A one-day route. So 28km instead of 31.6km over two days. The route isn’t difficult, apart from the distance.
In February, there was hardly anyone on the route; I doubt it’s the same in summer :-)
A very beautiful route! The northern section is just a tiny bit less interesting: there’s quite a lot of vegetation along the path, which blocks the view of the cliffs, the sea and certain vantage points.
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Other walks in the area
Tour of Groix Island - West Coast
Visorando Member
11.08 mi
+561 ft
-531 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Groix (Morbihan)
This stage is dedicated to the wildest part of the island. The north coast up to Pointe Grognon has a few small coves where you can descend to sea level. From Pointe du Grognon to Port Saint-Nicolas, the coast is very rocky and jagged; access to the seashore is virtually impossible. From Trou de l'Enfer, return to Port Tudy via the small road that passes through a place called "Le Bourg".
Tour of Groix Island - east coast
8.60 mi
+420 ft
-427 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Groix (Morbihan)
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.
North Coast and countryside of the Île de Groix
6.61 mi
+249 ft
-233 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Groix (Morbihan)
From Port-Tudy, the port linking the island to the mainland, explore part of the coastal path along the island’s north coast, passing through the charming port of Port Lay. Continue through the countryside to explore the heritage: a chapel, a cross, a menhir and a wash house, not forgetting the memorial stone in memory of the Groisillon poet Jean-Pierre Calloch, who died in 1917. As you pass through the village, where a tuna has replaced the traditional rooster atop the bell tower, visit the cemetery where an imposing memorial stone commemorates those lost at sea.
Port Tudy route via the village and Locmaria on the Île de Groix
7.02 mi
+354 ft
-338 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Groix (Morbihan)
A partial tour of Groix Island starting from Port Tudy: part of the hike that goes around the island. The route is pleasant, the sea views superb, and the Breton style is very much in evidence. A walk that can be enjoyed with the family.
The east coast of Groix Island
7.88 mi
+440 ft
-430 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Groix (Morbihan)
This route takes you on a tour of the eastern third of the island. You start in a relatively lush environment and continue through a sort of desert covered with gorse. You follow the very obvious coastal path and then return to the harbour via the village of Groix.
Towards the south coast of the Île de Groix
6.64 mi
+272 ft
-253 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Groix (Morbihan)
Let’s cross part of Groix to explore the wild coast and the Trou de l’Enfer, a fault where the sea rushes in.Let’s enjoy the tranquillity of the little port of Saint-Nicolas and continue on to Locmaria and its nature reserve.Let’s return to the village via a sheltered valley that hides a small pond.Let’s finish with a visit to the Chapel of the Trinity and its stained-glass window honouring the sailors of Groix at Sainte-Anne
Route du Parc océanique de Kerguélen in Larmor-Plage
Local authority
3.37 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Larmor-Plage (Morbihan)
Between sea and land, the Anse de Kerguélen route takes you along sunken paths—veritable tunnels of vegetation—past meadows, ponds and marshes. Back on the shore, facing the Île de Groix, you’ll appreciate the contrast between the blue of the ocean and the white of the sandy coastline dotted with rocky outcrops.
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