The presqu'île de Crozon, part of Finistère's Armorique Regional Natural Park, reaches out into the Atlantic forming the southern edge of Brest's massive, natural harbour. Click on this map and zoom out to see its position. Crozon is 50 miles from Roscoff and 150 from St Malo.
Its distinct, cross-like shape creates strikingly different habitats and some of Brittany's most spectacular scenery. Perfect for a really varied itinerary. There are more ups and downs than on our south Finistère itinerary and the daily distances are, on the whole, greater. We'd recommend 7 nights for the full experience, but the itinerary is a suggestion. Aspects of the itinerary can be enjoyed as a 3 night break. |
1st night Landévennec. Next day, walk to Lanvéoc 14 miles. 2nd night Lanvéoc. Next day cycle, or taxi, to Camaret, possibly exploring the Pointe des Espagnols 7.5/20 miles cycling. Walk to Plage de Goulien 10.5 miles. (Alternative walk from the end of the Pointe des Espagnols to the Plage de Goulien would be 18.6 miles total) 3rd night Plage de Goulien. Next walk to Morgat 14.3 miles 4th night Morgat. Next walk to Ty-Anquer Plage 20 miles (cycling option to shorten. Or add a day, see maps) 5th night Ty-Anquer Plage. Next walk to Douarnenez 11.2 miles 6th night Douarnenez. Next walk to Plage Pors Péron 10 miles 7th night Plage Pors Péron A total of about 80 miles walking and however much cycling takes your fancy. Cost 1 person 840€ (7 nights) 2 people 980€ Additional days 120€ & 140€ Additional rest days 110€ |
Lanvéoc to Camaret For this section we suggest you use the bicycles or a taxi. On the Pointe de Espagnols the path shares the road in many places, so cycling is a good option. The roads are small, quiet and maintained to a very high standard. Le Fret, a small port, is on the way and worth a visit. You might cycle straight to Camaret, about 7.5 miles. Or around La Pointe des Espagnols, up to about 20 miles. Or cycle to the end, we'll pick up the bikes and walk to Camaret down the west facing side of the Pointe (the best of the walk) adding 8 miles to the day's 10 mile walk to Goulien. |
Camaret to Goulien
see route on a map Once around Pointe du Toulinguet, the fetch lengthens changing the landscape and arousing the interest of surfers. The cliffs and rabbit mown grass here support a population of choughs. The alignements de Lagatjar and the ruins of the Manoir du Coecilian are worth a visit and close to the path at the end of Camaret. The walk to Goulien is magnificent. Good air and space. The campsite is beautiful and a stone's throw from the beach. |
Goulien to Morgat
see route on a map After the rocky point of le Cap de la Chèvre and the Atlantic, the east facing coast is like the Land of Oz after Kansas, technicolour after black and white. If you walk nowhere else in Brittany, I would urge you to do le Cap de la Chèvre, that's Camaret to Goulien then on to Morgat. If you have time in Morgat, there are boat excursions to the famous sea caves. For a short cut from the campsite to the coast path see this map. It takes 25 minutes to reach the coast path and a further 20 to the Pointe de St Hernot. |
Morgat to Ty-Anquer see route on a map A long walk which can be shortened with an extra stop adding a day. See the shorter walk on a map. It's not hard going compared to the Cap de la Chèvre and there's plenty of variety with an aber, an ancient pinewood and long beaches which you can use rather than the path, if you prefer. If you are up too late, but want to do the 20 miles in a day, we can meet you with the bikes. The coastal roads are very small, quiet and well-maintained. |
Ty-Anquer to Douarnenez see route on a map St Anne la Palud where the sandy beach follows a river inland is very picturesque. This pleasant walk offers fine views of Douarnenez, your destination, in the distance across the bay. The map linked above takes you to the passerole (footbridge) which the GR34 crosses. For a detailed map to find the campsite click here. |
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Douarnenez to Pors Péron see route on a map No longer on the Crozon Peninsula, but more variety and a taste of Cap Sizun you will enjoy. |
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