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

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Finistère

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. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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After 24.0 km for 58 m

After 24.1 km for 58 m

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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

Highlight • Structure

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 this garden is private but accessible to all, it represents certain Breton sites and will not leave the walker indifferent. I recommend visiting it in spring when all the flowers "explode" and if you feel like it you can leave a room for its owner, he will put it to good use. Kenavo

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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

Highlight • Bridge

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 tide. If you were in a hurry to get to the other side of the river, you had to make a detour of several kilometers.
From 1864 there was ferry service. The first bridge (wooden) was built at this point by the Germans during the occupation to ease the crossing for troops - the current bridge has been there since 1950.

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32.5 km

Plage des Blancs Sablons

Highlight • Beach

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 fishing on foot.
From the heights, you can see the Kermorvan peninsula and the Ilette fort.

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40.1 km

View of the Iroise Sea and Archipelago from Pointe de Corsen

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Highlight • Other

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 15km from Brest, it is a continuation of the beaches of Porzmilin and Portez. Above the beach is the “Café de la plage”, as well as the “La Cormorandière” creperie.

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71.7 km

Petit Minou Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

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 its majestic stone bridge. The setting is magnificent, with stunning views of the sea and the beach.

Visiting the lighthouse is chargeable, and possible between July and August.

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80.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.1 km

20.4 km

11.1 km

3.04 km

736 m

536 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.8 km

22.0 km

4.07 km

655 m

308 m

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

Fort Bertheaume

Jardin du Vaéré

Mémoires 39-45 Museum

Croaë Footbridge

Plage des Blancs Sablons

View of the Iroise Sea and Archipelago from Pointe de Corsen

Keramezec Viewpoint

Pointe Saint-Mathieu Biscuit Bakery

Portez Beach

Trégana Beach

Petit Minou Lighthouse

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