Tour of Kerner Island

A short, peaceful walk on Kerner Island (peninsula) between Rianterc and Pointe du Gâves. This bay fills up with the tides. Return via the old fishing village of Kerner and its Chapelle de la Trinité chapel.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 6 m
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    Descent: - 6 m

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    Highest point: 10 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Riantec (56670)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.709895° / W 3.309545°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0720ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Start from Place de la Liberté, near the imposing Sainte-Radegonde Church in Riantec.

(S/E) From the car park near the imposing neo-Gothic church, rebuilt in 1927 after a fire in 1917, head south-east. At the first crossroads marked "Maison de l'Île de Kerner", turn right and follow the concrete road that runs along the cove.

(1) Ignore the sign for the coastal path on your left and continue along the concrete road. Turn right to cross the car park and reach the Maison de l'Île de Kerner, a nature activity centre. View of Port-Louis.

(2) Turn left and follow the edge of the lagoon, heading east. The path is not always very clear, but simply follow the edge of the Petite Mer de Gâves among the salt marsh plants (sea purslane and true soda). Continue to the far end of the island.

(3) Turn around and take the first path on the right, which leads inland around a copse of shrubs. Continue with the lagoon on your right. Turn left then right to reach the concrete road. Turn right to return to the outward route.

(1) At the coastal path signpost, turn right and continue for about 100 m. Leave this path to join Rue Fernande Uzel, which leads to the Chapelle de la Trinité chapel.

(4) Go around it on the right, then turn left into the street that crosses Kerner, a former fishing village. Continue straight ahead to return to the car park near the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 4 m - Car park near Sainte-Raguedonte Church - Riant (fleuve)
  2. 1 : km 0.51 - alt. 3 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 1.2 - alt. 4 m - Maison de l'Île de Kerner
  4. 3 : km 2.07 - alt. 2 m - The island's furthest point
  5. 4 : km 3.83 - alt. 9 m - Chapel of the Trinity
  6. S/E : km 4.34 - alt. 4 m - Car park near Sainte-Raguedonte Church

Notes

The route can be completed in low-heeled shoes, at least at low tide.
The car park near the Maison de l'Île de Kerner is accessible via a small concrete road that the route takes. It is narrow and cars are generally careful.
This route is best done during the week due to car access.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 24890852
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Pleasant stroll

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coqher
coqher

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant and straightforward route

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Olivierpx
Olivierpx

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

On a beautiful sunny day in August, we wanted to take a little trip to the Petite Mer de Gâvres, and this one-hour hike was perfect. Be sure to bring a water bottle and hiking boots.

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Lebossé
Lebossé

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, very easy walk in a particularly pleasant and peaceful setting.

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gillestruchot@sfr.fr
gillestruchot@sfr.fr
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, very easy but the path is not very well marked, which makes it a little difficult to follow. That said, there is no risk of getting lost.

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RIBIN
RIBIN

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

This short route complemented the coastal route from Port Louis to Riantec.
It's pleasant because of its wild nature, but you need to wear good shoes in February because it's very muddy and wet off the road...

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louisdelorient
louisdelorient

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike; beautiful scenery; you can continue on the GR trail.

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coco68@
coco68@

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We didn't know this place, and I have some lovely photos of it. Thank you for sharing!

However, be careful, it's a "minefield" with LOTS of dog poo that nobody picks up...!!!
It's appalling...!!! I've been on the receiving end of this and it's extremely unpleasant...!!!
This is the first time I've ever written a comment like this, and I'm sorry...!!!

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Phil56
Phil56

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The hike was "too marked" and not natural enough, despite the splendid setting! I prefer to get off the beaten track.

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Arnaud 56
Arnaud 56

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk at low tide.
To be repeated at high tide.

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cpetibon61
cpetibon61

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Quiet, wild spot: Petite Mer de Gavres lagoon
Due to COVID, the house on Kerner Island was closed
I also took a walk along the coastal path to Dreff Kervran
Very pleasant

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mcie56
mcie56

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A hike with beautiful scenery and very easy to do. Be careful, the return trip from the tip of Kerneur Island (opposite the Kerneur Island house) is sometimes muddy, and there are large stretches of water where you sometimes have to walk a little in the mud. I recommend doing this hike at low tide to fully enjoy the walk.

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Masselot
Masselot

I didn't do this hike because the high tide prevented access to the island.

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EBELLANGER
EBELLANGER
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We took a very pleasant walk in glorious sunshine, which we even extended with a detour along the coastal path.

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Maloka
Maloka

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

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