Erquy: legends and nature along the water's edge

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Erquy: legends and nature along the water's edge

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Erquy: legends and nature along the water's edge

02:37

9.60km

140m

Hiking

This loop follows the meanders of the Islet Valley and the Erquy coastline. From Saint-Michel beach, the trail explores dunes, undergrowth, salt marshes, and old watermills, all the way to Plurien, passing through the estuary and its reed beds.

The route is dotted with natural observation points: shorebirds, herons, egrets,…

by Cap d'Erquy – Lamballe-Armor

Last updated: May 14, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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122 m

Saint-Michel Beach and Saint-Michel Islet

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The small, picturesque chapel on the island is a landmark of the region and is visible from afar. It can be reached via a headland at low tide. There is …

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1.89 km

Lagoon of Sables-d’Or-les-Pins

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The Sables-d’Or-les-Pins lagoon is considered by many to be the most beautiful in Brittany. This vast dune complex shaped by the elements is bathed in a true monochrome of colors. Swimming or contemplation, you will be delighted whatever happens.

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3.14 km

Marais des Salines Wooden Bridge

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The Marais Bridge is a reinforced concrete bridge built at the beginning of the 20th century for the Yffignac-Matignon railway line of the Petit Train des Côtes du Nord. It …

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9.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.41 km

2.85 km

1.92 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

4.35 km

2.39 km

949 m

909 m

817 m

160 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

21°C

11°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

May 26, 2024,Historischer Mühlenweg & Marais des Salines 🇫🇷

The tour goes a long way through the (primeval) forest and is perfect for hot days.

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April 11, 2025

This loop follows the meanders of the Islet Valley and the Erquy coastline. From Saint-Michel beach, the trail explores dunes, undergrowth, salt marshes, and old watermills, all the way to Plurien, passing through the estuary and its reed beds.
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The route is dotted with natural observation points: shorebirds

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