In summary
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Sports
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Duration6 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationFrance / Finistère
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AgeFrom 18 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions27.27 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
In the heart of wild Finistère , this coastal circuit takes you between Douarnenez Bay and Audierne Bay, along the legendary coastal path . Each stage reveals spectacular panoramas, from steep cliffs and flowery heaths to windswept coves. You'll walk on exceptional natural sites such as Pointe du Raz , a designated Grand Site de France , Pointe du Van, and Baie des Trépassés , where the ocean unleashes its full power. This hike, punctuated by the sea spray, offers total immersion in an authentic region, where the rich and varied local flora and fauna bear witness to a preserved environment . An ideal itinerary for lovers of wide-open spaces and unspoiled nature , seeking rejuvenation on trails at the edge of the world.
The highlights
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Hiking on the legendary coastal path along the ocean
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Wild landscapes between cliffs, flowery moors and secluded coves
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Discover iconic sites such as Pointe du Raz and Baie des Trépassés
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 5h30
- Average distance/day: 19 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 323 m
- Average daily descent: 330 m
Management
Program
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Arrival in Douarnenez
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Check into your hotel in the late afternoon in Douarnenez, a former major sardine fishing port in Finistère. The town retains a strong maritime identity, evident in its bustling quays and canneries where sardines are now vintage-dated. Some tins have even become true collector's items. If time allows, a stroll through the old port or a visit to the Port-Museum, dedicated to local maritime culture, offers a chance to immerse yourself in the history and the strong connection between the inhabitants and the sea.
Day 1 -
Hiking on the GR34 and Pointe du Millier
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 12km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 365 m
- Negative elevation 350 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
From the small port of Tréboul, you join the GR34, which alternates between steep cliffs and secluded coves. The path follows the curves of the coastline, offering ever-changing views of the ocean, between wave-battered rocks and vegetation typical of the Breton coast. The sea air accompanies your steps through gorse, heather, and pebbles polished by time. At the end of the day, the hike concludes at Pointe du Millier, where the lighthouse stands guard over the vast expanse of the sea. Return to Douarnenez for the night.
Day 2 -
From Cap Sizun to the Bay of the Dead
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 12km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 15 km
- Positive elevation gain 420 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
This day hike plays with the terrain: steep cliffs and descents to the ocean punctuate the route. You'll cross the Cap Sizun nature reserve, between wild moors and sweeping views of the Atlantic. Depending on conditions and your preference, a break is possible on the unspoiled beaches of Pors Péron or Beuzec. Along the way, the Pointe de Kastel Koz and the Castel-ar-Roc'h promontory offer breathtaking panoramas of the rugged coastline. At the end of the day, transfer to the Baie des Trépassés for the night.
Day 3 -
Between Brézellec and Pointe du Van
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 305 m
- Negative elevation 365 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
You continue your journey along the GR34, still in the heart of the Cap Sizun nature reserve. Your first stop is at Ti Félix, a typical Breton coastal house, before reaching Pointe de Brézellec, perched above the waves. After passing Théolen beach, the path climbs towards Pointe du Van, often compared to Pointe du Raz, but wilder and more secluded. At the end of the trail, the Baie des Trépassés (Bay of the Dead) is revealed, open to the ocean and swept by westerly winds. Overnight stay.
Day 4 -
From Pointe du Raz to Audierne
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 24 km
- Positive elevation gain 200 m
- Negative elevation 205 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
At daybreak, the Pointe du Raz, a designated Grand Site National, reveals itself in a peaceful atmosphere, punctuated by the cries of seagulls and the flight of cormorants. Opposite, the Île de Sein appears on the horizon, dominated by its lighthouse. The path then follows a gentler coastline, bordered by coastal meadows, a stark contrast to the rugged landscapes of the previous days. Upon arriving in Audierne, a stop at the local fish farm offers the opportunity to discover over fifty years of expertise in seafood: lobsters, brown crabs, sea bass, and turbot are carefully raised there.
Day 5 -
End of stay in Audierne
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The stay ends after breakfast at the hotel. A former cod-fishing port oriented towards Newfoundland, Audierne has evolved while preserving its maritime identity. Today, its quays welcome fishing boats and pleasure sailboats in a lively yet peaceful atmosphere. Before departing, enjoy the morning ambiance with a final coffee overlooking the harbor.
Day 6
Accommodation
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- 5 nights on a bed and breakfast basis, in 3* hotels,
- Dinners on days 3, 4 and 5,
- the transfers of people planned in the program,
- luggage transfers,
- a travel log for each room.
The price does not include
- The round trip from your home,
- lunchtime meals,
- Evening meals, except for dinners on days 3, 4 and 5 which are included (half-board is optional),
- drinks,
- any possible visits,
- the single room supplement,
- the supplement for a person travelling alone.
Options
- Option 2 additional dinners : CHF86.91 / 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
- pair of sunglasses
- sunscreen
- 1 or 2 one-liter water bottles
- For the picnic: pocket knife, cutlery, cup, airtight plastic container (like Tupperware)
- toiletries
- small personal pharmacy
- toilet paper
- handkerchiefs
- 1 spare pair of eyeglasses (or contact lenses)
- 2 or 3 plastic bags for picnic leftovers
- flashlight or headlamp
- Walking sticks (recommended) but with rubber tips
- 1 pair of binoculars
- camera
- 1 backpack, 35/40 liters, with a flexible frame and equipped with a waist belt
- 1 soft travel bag for the week's belongings (note that it must not exceed 13 kg)
- good hiking shoes
- a pair of light shoes for the evening
Clothing to bring
- sports or hiking socks
- canvas trousers (quick-drying)
- shorts or skirt
- fleece sweater or jacket
- T-shirts or light shirts
- a waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex type)
- rain cape or poncho (which will also protect the backpack)
- a hat and sunglasses
- a hat
- a pair of lightweight gloves and waterproof over-trousers (from autumn to spring)
- a swimsuit and a small bath towel
- comfortable change of clothes for the evening
