A day of hikingFrom Lannion to the Grève de Saint Michel on the GR®34Between estuary and cliffs
Program
Departure
Lannion, City of Art and History
Before setting off, enjoy a coffee break on one of the terraces in Lannion’s historic center. Take a stroll through the picturesque streets lined with timber-framed houses and remarkable monuments. Descending to the quays, your itinerary starts on the left bank, following the red and white markings of the famous GR34®.
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Lannion
Plage De Kirio Simon Pouyet
Pierre Plate Le Yaudet
Step 1
Site du Yaudet
At the entrance to the Léguer estuary, on a rocky point overlooking the river, the Yaudet site has been occupied by man since Mesolithic times. Vestiges of various eras can be found here, including the Gallic rampart, reinforced in Roman times, and the guardhouse, built to counter English attacks in the 18th century. The Notre Dame du Yaudet chapel, rebuilt in the 19th century on the foundations of an 11th-century edifice, houses an altarpiece depicting the reclining Virgin Mary, as well as magnificent models of sailing ships offered as ex-voto gifts.
Step 2
La pointe du Dourven
Passing the charming beach of Kirio, you reach the Pointe du Dourven, a remarkable natural area of coastal moorland, pine trees and rocky chaos. Marking the entrance to the Léguer estuary, this site offers superb views over the entire Bay of Lannion.
Point of Dourven
Step 3
The port of Locquémeau
Sheltered by the Pointe de Séhar, this small fishing port enjoyed a golden age in the 19th century, with its sardine fishery. It hosts a weekly market on Wednesday mornings, selling a variety of local produce.
Step 4
The cliffs of Trédrez
The “sentier des douaniers” (customs path) that runs through this remarkable natural area offers magnificent views of the open sea and the Finistère coastline.
Walking on the cliffs of Tredrez
Falaises Trédrez
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Arrival
Saint Michel strike
Passing the Pointe de Beg ar Forn, you discover the vast Saint-Michel beach, which stretches for several kilometers. In the middle of the bay, you can see a cross that disappears beneath the water at each tide. It is thought to have been installed as a landmark for travellers crossing the bay. As you approach the town of Saint Michel, don’t miss the sea-facing cemetery, whose surrounding wall sees the waves crashing against it at high tide.
Back to Lannion
Line 30 of the TILT bus networkTo get back to Lannion, just take bus line 30, which runs from Morlaix to Lannion. The Saint-Michel-en-Grève bus stop is in the main street, opposite the town hall parking lot.
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Pierre Plate Le Yaudet
Pointe du Dourven
