Fort and military museum, fine sand beaches and lighthouses — loop to the west of Brest

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Fort and military museum, fine sand beaches and lighthouses — loop to the west of Brest

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Fort and military museum, fine sand beaches and lighthouses — loop to the west of Brest

05:06

80.9km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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18.4 km

Fort Bertheaume

Highlight • Castle

Guarding the entrance to the Goulet de Brest, this fort offers a beautiful view of the surroundings. In summer, visits are offered, as well as hanging and zipline activities.
Information: fort-de-bertheaume.bzh

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23.0 km

Jardin du Vaéré

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The Vaéré garden is a must for the hike between Fort de Bertheaume and Point Saint-Mathieu, it is very well signposted and definitely worth the detour. As it is written …

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24.0 km

Mémoires 39-45 Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Here, a small museum was built in the bunkers near the Point St Mathieu, which deals with the situation in World War II.

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30.3 km

Croaë Footbridge

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A footbridge of about 200m length leads between Le Conquet and Cosquies on the north bank over the Ria. In the past, crossing the bay was only possible at low …

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32.5 km

Plage des Blancs Sablons

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Blancs Sablons beach owes its reputation to its 2.5 kilometer long stretch of sand. It is the spot for many board sports enthusiasts, but also for swimmers, and lovers of …

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40.1 km

View of the Iroise Sea and Archipelago from Pointe de Corsen

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Sublime place to watch the Atlantic Ocean ... With magnificent beaches at the foot of large cliffs.

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50.9 km

Keramezec Viewpoint

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Viewpoint which allows you to see the Molène archipelago, the end of the Crozon peninsula with the Tas de Pois and a good part of the Iroise Sea.
Only go up there in clear skies.

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60.0 km

Pointe Saint-Mathieu Biscuit Bakery

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Unfortunately, there's no restaurant. But the Breton cakes and biscuits are divine.

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64.6 km

Portez Beach

Highlight • Beach

Portez beach is a beautiful beach of fine sand, largely sheltered from the winds to delight the greatest number of boaters. The beach is supervised during the high season and has an access ramp for people with reduced mobility.

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65.1 km

Trégana Beach

Highlight • Beach

Small sandy beach with turquoise water, surrounded by rocks. Very popular, it offers many activities during the summer period, and restaurants and shops are accessible via a coastal path. Located …

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71.7 km

Petit Minou Lighthouse

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The Petit Minou lighthouse watches over the entrance to Brest harbor opposite the Crozon peninsula. It is built on a rocky point which juts out into the sea, accessible by …

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