The Loop of the Corniches
Description
This walk goes around Bénodet: from Anse de Penfoul, it runs along the entire corniche to the White Sea. The opportunity to discover a varied coastline (a mudflat and its cemetery of boats, the ports, the mouth of the Odet, the beaches, the lagoon of Letty... The walk returns by the cove of the small mill and crosses through alleys and paths to reach the starting point.
Technical information
- Elevation: 57 m
- Level: Easy
- Distance: 11,8 km
- Roaming time: 3:00 hour(s)
Comfort / services
- Walking & more
Situation
Access / Distance
- Environment: By the sea, In the town centre, In the countryside
Steps
1. With your back to the Maison du tourisme, go up to the left towards Quimper. At the Penfoul roundabout, take the small path down to Anse de Penfoul.
2. Go along Anse de Penfoul to the marina. Continue on the booms and the ledge. Pass the Coq lighthouse and take the promenade along the beach, then the Corniche de la Plage.
3. Go to Pointe Saint-Gilles. Go round the tip of Groasguen and reach Letty beach by going down the stairs. Pass the nautical center. Along the strike.
4. Cross the car park and walk along Anse du Petit Moulin.
5. Come out on a small road and continue straight. At the crossroads, turn right into Route du Letty, then left into Rue du Canvez. Turn right on the Chemin de Tourigou; at the barriers continue left then turn right into rue du Poulquer. Reach the cornice of the beach and take it to the right.
6. Before the casino, turn right and go up Rue des Peupliers. Turn left and follow rue Lemordant. Cross rue des Rhododendrons, go through the arboretum and take rue des Bruyères to the left. At the T-junction: turn left then right onto rue des Camélias. Cross avenue de Fouesnant and go straight ahead. Take Coat Fao street. At the children's playground, turn right on a small path that runs alongside the sports ground. Turn left on the path bypassing the houses then turn right and take the dead end of Keranguyon Vihan. Turn left and reach the Penfoul roundabout. Follow rue de Penfoul to the tourist office.
