Tour of the Sainte-Marguerite Peninsula

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A fairly short loop around the Sainte-Marguerite peninsula, following theGR®34along the coast and ending on land. A very beautiful seaside walk with no major difficulties, just a few steep slopes, particularly near the dunes of Sainte-Marguerite Beach.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.38 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 20 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 21 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 16 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Landéda (29870)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.593163° / W 4.596334°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0416ET
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Beautiful Breton sky over the Aber.
The walk continues
Walk on the Sainte-Marguerite Peninsula
Fort Cézon

Description of the walk

Departure from the picnic area, near the hamlet of Méchou an Dalas.

(S/E) Follow the Kermengi road (GR®34). Before the roundabout at Poull Log, take the small road on the right.

(1) Take the small path on the right and follow it along the sea. Pass Penn Enez and continue along the coast.

(2) Turn left for a long walk through the dunes. It doesn't matter which path you take, the important thing is to continue south through the dunes until you reach the campsite after a car park.

(3) Return to the coastal path, leaving the dunes, and continue along the coast until you reach a car park.

(4) Leave theGR® 34 and take the road on the left. Go through a roundabout and follow the road alongside a campsite.

(5) Turn right and pass through the small properties with caravans to reach a dead end.

(6) Turn right, then take another road, a dead end on the left, until you reach a picnic area.

(7) Turn right towards the car park, which is already in sight (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Hamlet of Méchou an Dalas - Aber-Wrac'h (fleuve) à finaliser
  2. 1 : km 0.7 - alt. 8 m - Start of the trail
  3. 2 : km 3.36 - alt. 9 m - Pass through the dunes
  4. 3 : km 4.83 - alt. 8 m - Return to the coastal path
  5. 4 : km 5.85 - alt. 6 m - End of the trail and start of the road
  6. 5 : km 6.7 - alt. 12 m - Fork in the path
  7. 6 : km 7.03 - alt. 13 m - Fork
  8. 7 : km 7.24 - alt. 5 m - Picnic area
  9. S/E : km 7.38 - alt. 6 m - Hamlet of Méchou an Dalas

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 25 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
rastapopoulos
rastapopoulos

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

walk taken on 9 August in beautiful weather. There was a slight confusion about the starting point, which we ended up moving. It was a shame that the tide was very low; I think it would have been better to do this walk at high tide. However, this meant we could walk on the beach instead of following the path. A nice swim at the end! A walk to recommend

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Mamiejo22
Mamiejo22

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

A beautiful hike between the sea and the dunes!
Along the way, don't hesitate to take a break on one of the idyllic beaches with white sand and turquoise water!

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aimer la marche
aimer la marche

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike. Perfect if you enjoy swimming in calm, clear waters.

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alicot
alicot

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk with beautiful views of the Aber Wrach.
Just a few difficulties at the end of the route finding the right path when returning to the village.

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Nork
Nork

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Beautiful hike with possible stops at beaches (all off-limits to dogs)

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aimer la marche
aimer la marche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with lovely beaches to cool off along the way.

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Frob49
Frob49
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent landscapes throughout the hike, much of which is along the coast.

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HenMoo
HenMoo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy trail despite the trees along the path. Numerous beaches and crystal clear water.

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SBH
SBH

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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Soazbzh
Soazbzh

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Super practical. Easy to find your way along the route.
We didn't start at the planned departure point, and the app was useful for finding our way back to our vehicle, which we had left at the starting point.

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bernard coulomb
bernard coulomb
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This multitude of rocky islets scattered across the waves and small white sandy beaches give this route its exceptional character. It's not very long, so you can take your time to enjoy the spectacular views. And the big blue sky is an added bonus!
No problem following the route with or without GPS.

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remylViso
remylViso

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I particularly appreciated the notification in the app that indicated that a fallen tree was blocking part of the route.

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Kerficel
Kerficel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short walk among the dunes surrounded by beaches and rocks.
Visibility was poor due to fog, drizzle and wind, but we still have fond memories of the trip.

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christoballe06
christoballe06

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful walk

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Syl7600
Syl7600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A good portion by the sea

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