Around Cap Coz
Description
After skirting the Penfoulic cove, this walk allows you to discover the tip of Cap-Coz, its old port and its long beach lined with pine trees and seaside villas. It then takes the coastal path, planted with rhododendrons and offering magnificent views over the bay of La Forêt. The return is through the countryside, notably along a kiwi plantation.
Technical information
- Elevation: 109 m
- Level: Easy
- Distance: 11 km
- Roaming time: 3:15 hour(s)
Comfort / services
- Walking & more
Steps
1. Descend towards Cap-Coz via the Cap descent.
2. Turn left into Allée de Penfoulic. Then turn right and take Chemin de la Digue. View location
3. After the hamlet of La Digue, turn right in the alley to join the GR which runs along the cove of Penfoulic to Pen an Cap. Continue on Route du Port and at the stop sign, turn left onto Avenue de la Pointe du Cap-Coz. Go to the port and return to the top of the beach. Continue on avenue de la Pointe du Cap-Coz. View location
4. Climb the Bellevue descent and take the coastal path on the left. View location
5. After Bot Conan beach, leave the GR and go around the campsite. Turn right and follow the Hent Kerhour path. Leave Bot Conan's castle on the right. At Kerscolper, turn left. View location
6. Then, turn right onto a rural road, continue on Chemin Hent Kérizac and cross the Bellevue descent to continue opposite towards Saint-Jean. At the next intersection, go down to the right. At the bottom of the impasse, turn left then take the sunken road that goes up to Kersentic. Continue straight in the alley of Kersentic. Pass the hamlet of Mejou and Loc Hilaire. Turn right into Allée de Loc Hilaire. At the roundabout, turn left on Chemin de Malabry. Then, turn right on Chemin du Silence which leads to the church.
