Where to find paradise beaches, turquoise waters and secret coves in France? At the Crozon peninsula of course! Between land and sea, the Breton coast will undoubtedly offer you a large bowl of fresh and iodine air. It is in an idyllic setting full of waves with the sweet sensation of the clutch that you can then venture to the joys of the hike.
If you’re looking for an ideal stay combining hikes and paradise beaches, the Crozon peninsula is the perfect setting to stay in France while having an impression of the end of the world. Land of contrasts, the peninsula houses turquoise waters, steep cliffs and most secret and preserved cribs.
It is a wonderful view to admire, on foot! Forbidden by bikes and bikes, hiking is the best way to discover the beauty of Crozon. Come and water through its waves and swept through its winds by breathing this invigorating air on the 7 most beautiful trails we selected.
1. La Boucle Côtière de Goulien
- Duration : about 2 hours
- Distance 7.2 km
- Denivelé : 167 m
- Difficulty Easy
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Situated between sea and countryside, this superb hike will allow you to discover the tip of Dinan. Its form of natural fortress at the edge of castles is today the name of Dinan Castle. However, you will be able to see beyond the superb Pen-Hir point.
The panoramas allow throughout the hike to admire all the more beautiful coves and beaches than others. This two-hour hike runs along the sublime coastal path GR34. Without any difficulty, it is perfectly suited to family walks that come to appreciate the most beautiful views of the peninsula.
2. The Tour du Cap de la Chèvre
- Duration : about 2h20
- Distance 8.5 km
- Denivelé 275 m
- Difficulty Average
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The Tour du Cap de la Chèvre represents the unmissable hike of the Crozon peninsula. Between creeks of deserted islands and grandiose cliffs, this route gives real edges of the world.
Easy and accessible, this superb walk starts on the coastal path to reach the land. The tour of the course is made on the GR34 and you will pass first of all beautiful small picturesque villages. The last portions will then join the coast in order to be able to enjoy the Cap de la Chèvre and its different views.
3. Postolonnec-Pointe de Guern
- Duration : about 4h
- Distance 13.5 km
- Denivelé : 310 m
- Difficulty Average
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This new hike we offer will take you to different beaches before you reach the real point of interest of the route: the tip of Guern. Always on a portion of GR34, the trail runs along the coastline allowing you to admire the bay of Douarnenez. Above the Guern cliffs, you then get great views over the entire coast. 7
If the hike does not have any difficulties in terms of physical condition and denial, be careful not to approach you too close to the edge of the cliffs especially in the presence of children.
4. La Balade de L’Île Vierge
- Duration : about 2 hours
- Distance 5.3 km
- Denivelé 191 m
- Difficulty Average
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This superb walk on the Virgin Island will lead you to a little corner of paradise now famous since its 7th most beautiful beach in Europe! The hike is made on a sublime coastal path that allows you to enjoy a view between cliffs and secret cribs.
And the highlight of the show remains the Pointe de Saint-Hernot. If you don’t know the area, view a quiet and soothing paradise beach: it’s good you’re there! However, this little Breton wonder has been the victim of a tremendous success and is now closed to the public.
The trail will however offer you a right pass with a magnificent view on the tip. In summary, it is the short and magical hike that will put your eyes full of Crozon.
5. From Morgat to the Point of Lostmarc’h by GR34
- Duration : about 6h
- Distance 22.2 km
- Denivelé 778 m
- Difficulty Average
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For hiking enthusiasts, the Morgat loop at the Pointe de Lostmarc’h will delight your eyes and legs! The route takes the GR34 more commonly known as the Douaniers Trail and will make you wander around the Breton coast. Between sea and villages, this hike is a real condensed of everything that is more beautiful to see on the Crozon peninsula.
The trail will offer you the most beautiful views of the tip of Kerroux, the beach of Morgat or the Cap de la Chèvre and the tip of Saint-Hernot. If you want to have a good view of the region, this hike will deliver you all the secrets of the peninsula, and the diversity of its landscapes is striking!
On the path, it is impossible to get lost, the path is very well marked. And even if the hike is long enough (22 kilometers), the denial that remains reasonable makes the route accessible, pleasant and simple to achieve. It is a must to understand the diversity of Crozon landscapes.
6. The Trez Bihan Beach customs trail at the Pointe du Guern
- Duration : about 3h
- Distance 10.1 km
- Denivelé : 244 m
- Difficulty Average
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Let's stay on the Douaniers Trail to discover a new hike. In the vicinity of Telgruc-sur-Mer, we offer a beautiful route along the Breton coast before you get back to destination by the land.
A breathtaking view of the bay of Douarnenez, as well as a breathtaking view of the wild coastline, will be observed during the course. You will also borrow some portions on a ridge, with spectacular views of Crozon.
On the edge of the cliffs you will find a fauna and a typical flora of the region and enjoy a swim on the beach of Trez Bihan. Located at the point of arrival of the trail, it is the perfect reward after the effort!
Easy and offering beautiful views, it’s the family hike to be done before you relax on the Breton beaches.
7. Earth and sea around Telgruc-sur-Mer
- Duration : about 3h
- Distance 10.8 km
- Denivelé : 249 m
- Difficulty Average
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It is in the heart of Telgruc-sur-Mer-sur-Mer that we let you discover another facet of Crozon. With its small country roads, its old mills, as well as the remains of a church bombed in 1944, it is a picturesque peninsula found on this trail.
However, the beach is never far away, and once rural discoveries have passed, you will enjoy the clutches of the sea along the coastal path.
It is a pleasant and varied hike that will make you discover another facet, more historical this time, of the region. To see if you're going to Crozon!
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