In summary
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Sports
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Duration6 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationThe Breton Islands / The Glénan archipelago
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions90.61 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Between river and ocean , this stay invites you to discover the authentic charm of the Pays Bigouden , in the heart of one of Brittany's most iconic regions. Staying in a comfortable hotel in Bénodet , just steps from the main beach , you'll enjoy a privileged setting within the unspoiled Odet estuary , renowned for the beauty of its coastal landscapes.
This ideal starting point allows you to explore a land deeply marked by Breton traditions , bustling fishing ports , and a rich local culture that shapes the identity of the coastline. Between walks along the ocean, discovering heritage sites, and enjoying the invigorating sea air, every moment reveals the authenticity of this destination.
As an optional extra to enhance your getaway, three half-day wellness treatments await you at the Relais Thalasso in Bénodet , a modern center overlooking the ocean . In this soothing setting, enjoy moments of relaxation and tranquility , soothed by the sea air and the gentle Breton coastline.
An ideal break combining nature, culture and well-being on the Atlantic coast.
The highlights
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Hiking in the heart of the Pays Bigouden and along the banks of the Odet
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The excursion to the Glénan islands, boasting great natural wealth
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Access to the hotel's spa (optional)
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
You enjoy walking but you have no prior training.
The cumulative positive elevation gain per day is less than 200m.
The actual walking time is between 2 hours and 4 hours 30 minutes.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 3h30
- Average daily elevation gain: 54 m
- Average daily descent: 48 m
Management
Guided by a tour leader who knows the region well
Program
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Installation in Bénodet
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Check-in at the hotel and presentation of the stay by your guide.
Note: those arriving by train have the option to book (subject to availability) the transfer between Quimper SNCF train station and the hotel; in this case, the meeting time is 5pm.
Day 1 -
Combrit - Odet Estuary
- Transportation Minibus - 00h10 - 7km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h30
- Positive elevation gain 150 m
- Negative elevation 120 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
From the Cornouaille bridge, which offers a beautiful panorama of the Odet estuary, the route follows the river to the village of Combrit. The church and its small 17th-century ossuary bear witness to the rich heritage of the Pays Bigouden.
Day 2 -
Mousterlin
- Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 10km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h30
- Positive elevation gain 50 m
- Negative elevation 50 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
From the rocky promontory of Mousterlin, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the south coast of Finistère. The return to Bénodet is on foot, crossing the Mer Blanche marsh, separated from the sea by a long dune that is covered by the waves twice a day.
Day 3 -
Sainte-Marine - The Glénan archipelago
- Transportation Boat - 01h - 10km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 50 m
- Negative elevation 50 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A loop around Sainte-Marine, a charming town nestled between the sea and the countryside. Around 1:30 pm, boarding for the Glénan archipelago (1-hour crossing). Its pristine beaches and the emerald clarity of its waters offer a true escape. Stopover on Saint-Nicolas Island for a 2 km walk. Return to Bénodet scheduled for around 6:30 pm.
Day 4 -
Concarneau - Fouesnant
- Transportation Minibus - 00h50 - 35km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Discover the walled city of Concarneau, renowned for its port and fortifications. We will cross its ramparts on the sea side by taking the ferry to explore the wild bay of La Forêt-Fouesnant, cradle of the great sailing navigators, then go up the cove of Saint-Laurent to the mill of Chef du Bois.
Day 5 -
Pont-l'Abbé - Ile Tudy - Bénodet
- Transportation Minibus - 00h30 - 25km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Positive elevation gain 20 m
- Negative elevation 20 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Hike along the river from Pont l'Abbé to the estuary between Loctudy, a small fishing port, and Île-Tudy. You then take a ferry to reach Île-Tudy. Departure from the hotel in Bénodet after the hike (around 4 pm).
Transfer to Quimper SNCF train station (optional and subject to availability), for an arrival in Quimper around 5pm.
Day 6
Accommodation
Access
Departure to the hotel in Bénodet after the hike (around 4pm).
Transfer to Quimper SNCF train station (optional and subject to availability), for an arrival in Quimper around 5pm.
Go to the starting point
Option to book a round-trip transfer from Quimper SNCF train station (optional):
- Day 1: Meet at 5pm at Quimper train station.
- Day 7: Expected arrival around 5pm at Quimper train station.
Price details
The price includes
- The stay will be supervised by a guide who knows the region well.
- Accommodation in a 3-star hotel and in a shared room
- Full board from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 6
- Transfers to reach the starting points of the hikes
- The Glénan excursion
The price does not include
- The round trip from your home
- Transfers from Quimper train station to the hotel on day 1 and from the hotel to Quimper train station on day 6 (optional and subject to availability)
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Treatments and access to the fitness area of the Bénodet thalassotherapy center (optional and subject to availability)
- Access to the hotel's spa (optional)
- Possible visits
- The single room
Options
- 3 one-hour access passes to the spa (hotel) : CHF64.04 / person
- Thalassotherapy option - 3 spa and thalassotherapy visits + 4 treatments (subject to availability) : CHF205.83 / unit
- Transfer from Quimper to Bénodet on Day 1 : CHF10.98 / unit
- Return transfer to Quimper on day 6 : CHF10.98 / unit
- Single room supplement : CHF288.16 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- Hiking poles with rubber tips (mandatory if the path is slippery in wet weather)
- 35/40 L daypack
- Backpack cover (for rainy weather)
- Gourd
- Pocket knife
- Cutlery
- Cup
- Airtight container like Tupperware (very practical for storing cutlery)
- Toilet paper, tissues (do not leave in nature)
- Double-skin dressings
- Paracetamol and usual medications
- Sunglasses
- Carrying bag
If you choose the Thalasso option , you will need to bring the following equipment (also available for purchase on site):
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 swimming cap (mandatory)
- 1 pair of flip-flops
The thalassotherapy center provides bathrobes and towels.
Clothing to bring
- Sports or hiking socks
- Quick-drying or water-repellent canvas trousers
- Fleece sweater or jacket
- technical t-shirts
- Waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex type)
- Waterproof over-trousers
- Comfortable change of clothes for the evening
- Cap
- Pair of lightweight gloves
- Good hiking boots (with cleated soles, already used and comfortable)
- A pair of lightweight shoes for the evening (or sports shoes, which can replace hiking boots in case of foot pain)