Tour of Pointe du Trec'h on Île aux Moines

Short walk to the Pointe du Trec'h on Île aux Moines. At the end of the walk, there is a beautiful view of the Pointe d'Arradon and Île d'Arz, all in the peaceful and beautiful Gulf of Morbihan.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.87 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 30 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 41 m
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    Descent: - 35 m

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    Highest point: 25 m
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    Lowest point: 0 m

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Description of the walk

On Île aux Moines, to avoid getting lost, there are several markings on the ground to guide you.
For this hike, follow the yellow paint marks.
(S/E) At the Ile aux Moines port pier, walk along the quay towards the village via the small road.

(1) Just before entering the village and before starting the short climb, leave the road and take a small path on the left between two houses where there is a round road sign prohibiting access (I think it's for bicycles, but check to be sure).
Follow the small path to cross Rue de la Grimpette, then continue straight ahead. When you reach the junction with Rue de la Mairie, turn left.
Continue straight ahead to the end of Pointe du Trec'h. On the road, you will pass a large monument in the form of a cross.
At Pointe du Trec'h, you will find a tiny harbour. Stop here to admire the Gulf of Morbihan, slightly to the left opposite, Pointe d'Arradon, straight ahead a few small islands, and further to the right, Île d'Arz.

(2) From the slipway, continue along the coastal path that goes around the Pointe du Trec'h. The path passes narrowly between a cliff and stacked fish traps. As you continue, you will see a number of oyster farms (at low tide, I think). Reach Port Miquel.

(3) Leave the seafront and turn right up a flight of steps. Immediately afterwards, take the path on the left under the trees. This is Rue Beg Moussir. Pass in front of an oyster farm, join a narrow street and continue straight on until you reach a chapel.
When you reach it, turn left and stay on Rue de l'Église (do not take the alleyway that branches off to the left shortly after the chapel). At the end of Rue de l'Église, you will find yourself in the centre of the village, where there is a square. Cross it diagonally and, at the end, do not turn completely right but take the alleyway straight ahead, which is Rue du Commerce.
You will then reach Rue de Bindo, where you continue to the left to arrive almost immediately at Rue Neuve.

(4) Turn right to go down towards the port and return to the first crossroads.

(1) Turn left and follow the same route back to the pier (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 2 m - Pier
  2. 1 : km 0.66 - alt. 6 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 2.15 - alt. 10 m - Pointe du Trec'h
  4. 3 : km 3.28 - alt. 8 m - Port Miquel
  5. 4 : km 3.97 - alt. 19 m - Rue Neuve
  6. S/E : km 4.87 - alt. 1 m - Pier

Notes

Before setting off on this hike, you will need to take a boat to Île aux Moines. There are numerous shuttle services departing from Port Blanc, just opposite the port of Île aux Moines, or from Locmariaquer, allowing you to reach the island without any hassle.
Rather than just making the short crossing from Port Blanc (about 300 metres), I opted for a 32-kilometre boat trip around the Gulf of Morbihan with a four-hour stopover on Île aux Moines, departing from the Guilvin pier near Locmariaquer.
I found this boat trip (with commentary) absolutely beautiful and I highly recommend it. The only downside is that the boats are packed with tourists, so it's a good idea to book in advance at a tourist office.
To get to the port, follow the green paint marks from the village.
Signs also clearly indicate the route to Pointe du Trec'h.
In the village, there are lots of narrow streets, so follow Rue de l'Église and then Rue Neuve to reach the port.
You can enjoy a drink at the port or in the village.
Toilets are available at the port.
For more information, please visit the website:
http://www.ileauxmoines.fr/home.php
Please note that sticks with pointed ends are prohibited on Île aux Moines.

Worth a visit

Other hikes are available on Île aux Moines: Pointe de Brouel (marked in red) and the longer Pointe du Nioul (marked in blue).
Pointe d'Arradon.
The island of Berder, accessible on foot at low tide, Larmor-Baden and the Gravrinis cairn.
The tour of Île d'Arz and its tide mill (a very beautiful hike).
Tascon Island, accessible at low tide.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
ULM83
ULM83

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Magnificent hike

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Yvescoco
Yvescoco

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route enjoyed in the sunshine.
We just made a small change at the end,
from point 4, we headed to Lério beach and then the pier.

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Avel45
Avel45

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful and short hike. Ideal for the afternoon when you have travelled in the morning to get to Port Blanc.

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moulipat
moulipat

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

__A lovely walk, best done at high tide and in the morning as it is quite short. After visiting the church, I recommend taking the coastal path to the eastern tip. For the more adventurous, continue south along the coast – it's magnificent. Cut across the island at Kerno and head back north along the coast for 10 km.

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rossemario
rossemario

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk to do in the morning, as it gets crowded later on.

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Pepone 53
Pepone 53

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice little walk, shame that part of it is on the road, but there's no choice.

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licence54
licence54

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant walk with beautiful views of the gulf and its islands.

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Rougane
Rougane

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful hike combined with a tour of the island

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mitche010
mitche010

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Good route... I found a menhir thanks to this trail... because it wasn't well marked on the island!
Thank you.

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vg2903
vg2903

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Magnificent view of the Gulf of Morbihan

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