The 10 most beautiful hikes to do in the Morbihan

To make the tour of the islands, go along the gulf, or venture into the land, the hike in the Morbihan remains the most beautiful way to discover this region of Breton character, probably one of the most beautiful in France.

In particular, on the coasts and on the islands, the most beautiful hikes of Morbihan, trails that pass through sumptuous marine landscapes, composed of pleasant beaches and hostile cliffs, a small fishing port at a seaside resort, while in the land, mysterious megalithes and forest roads take over.

The hike in the Morbihan is to be practiced all year round, the setting being as appreciable in the summer under the sun, as in the winter for a big time: the hiking outfit is not the same, but one feasts each time. Before you start, always think to take a look at the tides: high tide or low tide often make a big difference in the appreciation of the tracks!

1. The tip of Locmariaquer

An ideal walk to discover the setting of the Gulf of Morbihan, this well-marked path forms a loop from Locmariaquer. So you walk along the tip that closes the gulf before switching to the ocean, towards Saint-Pierre.

Several megalithic sites, typical of the corner, are to be seen on the way. Also think about your swimsuits for this pretty Morbihan hike where opportunities to swim from beautiful sandy beaches are numerous.

2. The loop of the island aux Moines

A day trip, with departure in the morning to join the Île aux Moines, in the Gulf of Morbihan. From there, the coastal path allows you to make the whole tour of the island and its main curiosities.

Small beaches and coves beat the route. A hike in the varied Morbihan, to enjoy the calm and decor of the island aux Moines, while enjoying many magnificent views of the Gulf.

3. The Needles of Port Coton in Belle-Ile

Among the most emblematic hikes of Morbihan, the GR340 offers you the whole tour of Belle-Île-en-Mer by the coast. Cumulating more than 75 km in total, it is of course possible to cut this GR into steps.

This section offers you the possibility to admire the most beautiful natural site of Belle-Île, the Aiguilles de Port Coton, of impressive shrewd cliffs, subject to the aleas of the waves and wind of the Atlantic. A breathtaking marine scenery for an iodized hike.

4. The Tour de l’Ile d’Houat

Let’s stay in the islands with another hike from Morbihan in the loop, all around the island of Houat this time. The coastal path from the port of Saint-Gildas crosses the coastline, alternating between large sandy beaches, coves and rocky cliffs.

Rando spreads easily on the day, at its pace. Especially pleasant in the spring, when Houat dyes and the island is still virgin to too many visitors.

5. The Alignments of Kerzerho

Kerzerho’s megalithes alignments have this advantage of being much less frequented than those of Carnac, yet neighbors. An asset of weight for a hike in the cultural Morbihan where you will learn the difference between the dolmen, menhirs and cromlec’h that are jealous of the course.

6. La Côte Sauvage de Quiberon

Among the very beautiful hikes of Morbihan, this trail allows you to walk along the entire peninsula of Quiberon, by the West Coast: exposed to the caprices of the Atlantic, the Wild Coast bears its name well, with steep cliffs leaving regularly place at a sandy beach, in a scaffold.

You can walk through the coastal path of Port Maria in Portivy, adapting the distance to your desires: superb!

7. The Ria d’Etel

Very characteristic of Breton landscapes, rias are deep water advances in the land, where rivers and marine currents mix.

As such, Etel’s ria is particularly beautiful, which you will surely agree with this hike in the Morbihan both easy and pleasant, with water blossom between marshes and fragrant pine forests.

8. The coastal path of Arzon Point

With this unmissable Morbihan hike, we explore the tip of the Rhuys peninsula that closes the Gulf: you cross Arzon and the port of the lively Crouesty, the charming Port Navalo, before following the coastal path that marries every tip overlooking the Gulf of Morbihan. Very pleasant, especially at high tide for beaches.

9. The great tour of the island of Arz

Another hike of the island Morbihan, which consists in making the full tour of the island of Arz and its islets. Take the passer in the morning from Vannes, and plan an exit throughout the day, to take your time for this very pretty loop that makes you discover all the landmarks of the island, its heritage and its beaches.

10. Le Val sans Retour en forêt de Brocéliande

Let’s leave the coast for a hike in the Morbihan in the forest, and not any: the forest of Brocéliande, a source of countless tales and legends.

The imagination is indeed easily inspired on the trail of the Val without Back, domain of The Fairy Morgan , where one crosses for example the pond of the Mirror with fairies, the golden tree and the seat of Merlin! From Trehorenteuc, an easy way out for the whole family.