In summary
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Sports
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Duration6 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationBrittany / The Breton Islands
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AgeFrom 13 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions54.91 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
Belle-Île-en-Mer is the largest of the Breton islands and undoubtedly the most majestic. The coastal path allows you to walk around it and appreciate the beauty and variety of its landscapes. On the sheltered north coast , beautiful beaches, flowery meadows , and charming little harbors follow one another. To the south, facing the Atlantic winds, the jagged cliffs covered in short, colorful heathland create an incredible scene. Many painters have fallen in love with this enchanting landscape, which will leave no one unmoved. This stay will allow you to independently discover the two sides of the island: the quieter side in Sauzon and the more lively side in Le Palais.
The highlights
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A semi-itinerant tour of the island
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Three nights in the tranquility of Sauzon
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wild coasts
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
You will carry a backpack for your belongings for the day. Please bring 1 bag or suitcase per person weighing a maximum of 13kg, labeled with your name, to be transported at each stage (carriers may refuse a 2nd bag per person or luggage exceeding 13kg).
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 5h
- Average distance/day: 16 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 247 m
- Average daily descent: 263 m
Management
Your travel itinerary will be accessible via a mobile app. There you will find the detailed day-by-day program, your vouchers with contact details for service providers, as well as a GPS function to follow your route in real time throughout your stay.
Program
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Crossing to Belle-Île and transfer to Sauzon
- Transportation Car - 00h10 - 6km
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Ferry crossing from Quiberon (45-minute crossing) and transfer included to Sauzon. Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay in a bed and breakfast in Sauzon.
Day 1 -
The Pointe des Poulains
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 200 m
- Negative elevation 200 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Departure towards Pointe des Poulains and the Sarah Bernhardt Museum (visit optional - not included in the package). At the tip of the point, on a clear day, the panorama sweeps across Quiberon Bay and Groix Island. Return via the west coast of Belle-Île and the vertiginous cliffs of L'Apothicairerie. Overnight stay in a bed and breakfast in Sauzon. Dinner at your leisure.
Day 2 -
The west coast of the island, the Port Coton needles
- Transportation Car - 00h15 - 12km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 200 m
- Negative elevation 220 m
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The Er Hastellic islands are home to numerous species of seabirds, and the flowering heathland offers hikers a magnificent panorama. The hike ends at the Aiguilles de Port Coton, spectacular rocky spurs, or at the Grand Phare lighthouse. Private transfer to Sauzon at the end of the day. Overnight stay in a bed and breakfast in Sauzon. Dinner at your leisure.
Day 3 -
From Sauzon to Le Palais
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 13 km
- Positive elevation gain 245 m
- Negative elevation 265 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The hike begins at the small port of Sauzon. The day's route then passes by the small anchorages of Port Jean or Port Fouquet and the Pointe de Taillefer. It ends at the fortifications of the Vauban citadel and the port of Le Palais. Overnight stay in a 2-star hotel in Le Palais. Dinner at your leisure.
Day 4 -
The Wild Coast, from Herlin to Locmaria
- Transportation Minibus - 00h40 - 7km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 330 m
- Negative elevation 330 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Transfer by public bus to Herlin in the morning. The island's south coast is undoubtedly the wildest, exposed to the open sea. From Herlin beach, you'll walk through a colorful heath, overlooked by the semaphore station. Sheltered coves offer swimmers lovely spots for a break. The route ends in the charming village of Locmaria. Return by public bus to Le Palais. Overnight stay in a 2-star hotel in Le Palais. Dinner at your leisure.
Day 5 -
The "inside" coast, from Locmaria to Le Palais
- Transportation Minibus - 00h40 - 12km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 260 m
- Negative elevation 300 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Take a bus to Locmaria. Hike along the inland coast. The Kerdonis headland offers a panoramic view of the small islands of Houat and Hoedic. Then, the long Grands Sables beach invites you for a swim. Return crossing to the Quiberon peninsula at the end of the day.
Day 6
Note
The program was established based on the latest information available at the time of writing; unforeseen circumstances are always possible, and situations beyond our control may alter its schedule. Boat schedules to Belle-Île may be modified at the last minute depending on weather conditions.
This stay can be offered as a star-shaped package from the 2* hotel in the Palace: from €505 per person (based on double room).
Accommodation
You will be staying in guest rooms (3 nights in Sauzon).
You will be staying in a 2-star hotel (2 nights in Palais). We choose accommodations for their location and comfort ; these establishments have private bathrooms.
Access
Go to the starting point
🚂 TGV Paris - Quiberon via Auray.
From Paris, head towards Vannes, Auray, then Quiberon. In Quiberon, follow the signs to reach the ferry terminal or one of the recommended car parks.
ℹ️ It is strongly recommended to book parking in Quiberon in advance. https://www.belle-ile.com/organiser/venir-en-bateau-une-ile-plusieurs-ports-de-depart/au-depart-de-quiberon/ou-garer-sa-voiture-quiberon
Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation in a double room in a bed and breakfast and a 2-star hotel: 3 nights in Sauzon and 2 nights in Le Palais
- The 5 breakfasts
- The Quiberon – Le Palais round trip crossing
- Luggage transport (13 kg max. and one per person)
- The private transfers mentioned
- The digital roadbook (with GPS included)
- 24/7 telephone support
The price does not include
- The journey to Quiberon and the return from Quiberon
- Parking fees
- Lunches and dinners
- Drinks
- The 3 bus journeys (3 journeys at 3.50 euros or a book of 10 tickets at 30 euros, prices valid in 2026)
- Visits (€6 per person in 2026, Sarah Bernhardt museum exhibit + other optional visits)
- The “solo supplement” if you are travelling alone
Options
- 🐕 I'm bringing my dog who weighs less than 10 kg! : CHF91.48 / unit
- 📄 Paper travel pouch : CHF32.02 / unit
- 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
- Toiletry bag
- Bath towel
- Pair of sunglasses
- Sunscreen cream (face and lips)
- Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries
- A water bottle with a minimum capacity of 1.5 liters, lightweight and insulated.
- A multi-purpose pocket knife is preferable (to be packed in checked baggage if you are flying).
- Toilet paper and a lighter
- Hand sanitizer and mask
- A pouch to wear around your neck or on your belt for your passport and/or identity card, your driving licence, your vaccination record, your European Health Insurance Card, your travel insurance leaflet, your currency, your credit card and your personal papers.
- Medium-sized plastic container with plastic cutlery if you wish to prepare some meals.
- Plastic bags to ensure your belongings, cameras and clothes are watertight
- Dirty laundry bag
- "Calinette" type moistened towels
- Notepad and pen, book, deck of cards
- Walking sticks (optional). Walking sticks with a point are prohibited on the entire coastal path on Belle-Île. The use of walking sticks without a point or with tips remains permitted.
- Pair of binoculars
- Camera
- Mobile phone
Clothing to bring
- Hiking boots. They are a hiker's best friend. They must possess three qualities: sturdiness, good foot and ankle support (high-top boots), and waterproofing. Choose boots with non-slip and relatively rigid soles, such as Vibram.
- Light shoes (tennis shoes or sandals) to wear in the evening in towns and villages.
- Underwear. It's the first layer of insulation you'll have, so take good care of it! Thin technical fibers, like Carline or Polartec, are very effective, warm, flexible, comfortable, and lightweight. They dry very quickly.
- Hiking pants
- Shorts
- Fleece jackets. These are durable, warm, lightweight, and quick-drying. The most suitable, well-known to mountaineers, are those made with Polartec, Carline, and Ulfrotté fibers.
- T-shirts (technical preferred)
- Rain poncho or Gore-tex type waterproof jacket
- Hat
- A pair of gloves and a hat (recommended if it's a bit damp, especially at the beginning of the season!)
- Swimsuit and bath towel
