This tour combines religious heritage and the seaside.
This tour combines religious heritage and the seaside. You'll be enchanted by the peaceful atmosphere surrounding the chapel of Saint-Evy, a veritable haven of peace. This walk allows you to explore the beautiful Bigouden countryside and enjoy the sea breeze along the dunes. You can also see the remains of the Atlantic Wall, with blockhouses on the beach and the old pebble crusher.
There is a wealth of wildlife in this area, so keep an eye out for little noises!
Start/Finish point: Tronoën chapel car park, Saint-Jean-Trolimon
Signposts: Yellow PR and white-red GR® 34
Field markings always take precedence over paper or digital documents.
Vertical drop: 81.76m
Direction of route: anticlockwise
Warning: Impassable from November to May. Continuity impossible at Loch Ar Stang (several sectors are impassable).
Advice before setting off:
Make sure you are well equipped before setting off: drinks, snacks, a bag to take your rubbish in.
Notice to walkers:
-To respect the integrity of the natural environment you are crossing, it is essential to attach rubber tips to the ends of your poles.
-You are liable as a walker in the event of an accident resulting from carelessness or inattention on your part.
-Remain discreet and courteous with other users and local residents.
To preserve biodiversity, the route changes according to the time of year:
- From May to August: walk along the back dune, on the Loc'h ar Stang side, to preserve the peace and quiet of the broken-necked gravelot, which nests at the bottom of the white dune on the seaward side. You will then reach the Tronoën beach car park.
- From September to November: walk along the beach, set back from the pebble beach. Exit after the second blockhouse via the access to Tronoën beach.
Walking with your dog:
-The route takes you through sensitive natural areas protected by the Conservatoire du Littoral, and you must keep your dog on a lead for the duration of the walk.
-Be careful not to take your dog onto the beach during the closed season (from 1 May to 30 September). Outside this period, dogs must be kept on a lead.
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