Trail du Ponant – Belle-Île en Trail

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France

Morbihan

Le Palais

Trail du Ponant – Belle-Île en Trail

Hard

4.7

(3)

450

runners

Trail du Ponant – Belle-Île en Trail

05:10

43.2km

540m

Running

This magnificent route takes you on a loop that goes half around the island. From the Palais, you take the vast majority of the coastal path to the south-east of Belle-Île-en-Mer. The route also crosses the localities of Locmaria and Bangor which are located inland.

You will largely follow the…

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Waypoints

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13 m

Le Palais

Highlight • Settlement

The Palace is the capital of the largest of the Breton islands. A Vauban citadel overlooks its marina, fishing and commercial port.

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12.9 km

Pointe de Kerdonis

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dominated by its eponymous lighthouse, the tip of Kerdonis offers spectacular panoramas including a superb view of Port Andro.

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16.1 km

Port Maria Cove

Highlight • Beach

This pretty little cove is located a few steps from Locmaria. There is also an old small fort embedded in its hollow.

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19.8 km

Pointe du Skeul

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Skeul Point forms a small peninsula where the highest cliffs of Belle-île are located. There are traces of old coastal defense batteries.

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34.0 km

Port Kérel

Highlight • Beach

Located near the hamlet of Bornor and Pennvaz, this beautiful beach is a true haven of peace. The GR 340 trail allows you to contemplate it from all angles.

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43.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

5.10 km

4.73 km

3.33 km

178 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

12.7 km

4.68 km

3.78 km

2.47 km

117 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

September 20, 2023

This magnificent route takes you on a loop that goes half around the island. From the Palais, you take the vast majority of the coastal path to the south-east of Belle-Île-en-Mer. The route also crosses the localities of Locmaria and Bangor which are located inland.
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You will largely follow the GR 340

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