5 original ideas for walks around Fouesnant-Les Glénan
Located right next to the GR 34 coastal footpaths and some of the prettiest nature spots in South Finistère, our La Roche Percée campsite is the perfect starting point for exploring Fouesnant-les Glénan and the surrounding area. Whether you’re looking for a short family stroll or a challenging hike, by the sea, in the forest or in the marshes… you’re sure to find what you’re looking for!
The GR34, the legendary customs trail
The GR 34 circumnavigates Brittany over 1,800 km. It’s one of the most beautiful long-distance footpaths in France. Just a stone’s throw from the campsite, you can catch up with the coastal path that runs along the 17 kilometers of coastline at Fouesnant. Along the famous “sentier des douaniers”, the landscape is revealed from unexpected angles, including the Roche Percée de Bot-Conan, the Mer Blanche lagoon, the state-owned dunes and the Mousterlin marshes… Well-being effect guaranteed!
The coastal path between Cap Coz and Beg Meil
From Cap Coz beach to the Pointe de Beg Meil, a coastal path takes you to pretty spots such as Bot Conan beach and the former château of Docteur Guyon, personal physician to the last Tsar of Russia, Lantecost cove and Kerveltrec beach, just 400 meters from the campsite! Walkers will also discover elegant seaside villas hidden by century-old pines, the semaphore built in 1861 at the tip of Beg Meil and the Mousterlin dune… The return journey takes in smaller roads and paths a little further back. Allow around 3 hours for this 10 km loop. More information on the hike.
Penfoulic cove, a bird paradise
If you’re looking for a bird-watching hike, head for Anse de Penfoulic! Nestling at the head of the Baie de La Forêt, Anse de Penfoulic is protected by the sandy tip of Cap Coz. Here you’ll find a wide variety of natural environments: estuary, salt meadows, meadows, forest, orchards… At low tide, the sea reveals the oyster beds, while at high tide, swans, geese, herons and egrets take over the area, depending on the season. Before setting off to explore the 30-hectare Bois de Penfoulic, stop off at the Maison des Marais, which welcomes nature-lovers all year round.
The White Sea and Mousterlin Marsh
Since 2002, the Mousterlin marsh has been classified as a Natura 2000 site. It extends over 4 km and covers almost 476 hectares. The possibilities for walking, horse-riding and cycling are many and varied! After the marsh, a long loop leads to the Mer Blanche, a lagoon that forms a veritable inland sea between Fouesnant and Bénodet. The walk continues along the dune belt to the rocky point of Mousterlin, one of Fouesnant’s wildest spots, facing the Glénan archipelago.
The Glénan archipelago and the summit of Saint-Nicolas island
Set sail from Beg-Meil or Bénodet for the Glénan Islands, the “Breton Caribbean”! This little corner of paradise is a delight for hikers in search of new horizons. Take a stroll along the boardwalk around Ile Saint-Nicolas (accessible to baby carriages and wheelchairs) before climbing to the top of the island. At low tide, it’s possible to cross from island to island, from Saint-Nicolas to Bananec via the Tombolo. Be careful, however, and keep the tide times in mind! For a change of pace, you can also take a ride on a jet-ski or sea kayak. Escape guaranteed!