Head of the Heath – View of the islands loop from Kerantreiz an Treis

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Head of the Heath – View of the islands loop from Kerantreiz an Treis

Hard

4.6

(10)

hikers

Head of the Heath – View of the islands loop from Kerantreiz an Treis

07:12

26.9km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.3 km for 898 m

Permit required

After 20.1 km for 859 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.01 km

Rade de Morlaix Beach

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From here, a small beach allows you to enjoy a panoramic view of the Morlaix harbor, famous for its oyster cultures.

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10.4 km

Coastal path with views over the bay of Morlaix

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Located in Carantec, the Pointe de Pen al Lan (or Pointe de la Lande) offers a spectacular and breathtaking panorama of the Bay of Morlaix, with a privileged view of …

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10.9 km

Head of the Heath

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Nice view of Louët Island, its lighthouse and the Château du Taureau. It is possible to stay on the first which now belongs to the Carantec tourist office. Visits are …

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11.1 km

View of the islands

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From Tahiti Beach in Carantec, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding islands, including Taureau Island with its fort and Louet Island with its charming lighthouse.

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11.5 km

View of the Entrance to the Bay of Morlaix

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Magnificent view of the entrance to Morlaix Bay, between Callot Island, the lighthouses of Louët Island and Black Island, and the Château du Taureau.

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12.2 km

Plage du Penker

Beach

13.6 km

View of Île Callot

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Accessible at low tide by a submersible road, the island seems to float on the turquoise water, surrounded by fine sandy beaches and rocks. From the coast, the panorama offers …

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14.3 km

Île Callot

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Callot Island, accessible from this roundabout at low tide, is a long outcropping of land surrounded by water. Preserved, it is appreciated by fishermen and walkers.

Hikers, be vigilant about …

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15.1 km

Porzienn C'halod

Beach

16.1 km

Saint-Samson Beach

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grandiose

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16.6 km

Viewpoint

26.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

6.33 km

5.42 km

4.64 km

113 m

Surfaces

8.79 km

8.04 km

7.07 km

1.61 km

1.10 km

318 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

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Weather

Monday 19 October

16°C

8°C

19 %

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Comments

May 5, 2023,Bretagne: Le Tour de Carantec

Small islands off the coast of Brittany that are only accessible at low tide. With few houses and a small chapel on it. This is not a romantic invention for novels. It really is.

The elongated Île Callot in front of Carantec is one of these islands. Residents/visitors can only enter or leave the island at low tide. As we …

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May 5, 2023,🇫🇷 Runde um Carantec mit Île Callot

We meet Anette & Frank with Eckhardt & Anne on this beautiful day. Due to the tides, the location and time are precisely coordinated in advance. We would like to take advantage of the beginning low tide and visit the Île Callot. The road there is only passable at low tide, the cars are queuing and waiting for a water-free …

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May 5, 2023,Bretagne: Carantec und Île Callot

It is an old dream of mankind that the waters part and you can easily walk through the sea. In Carantec it becomes reality. A look at the tide calendar provides certainty when the passage to Île Callot is possible with dry feet and when the return trip should be started at the latest. The island itself has a 16th-century …

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December 11, 2022,🇫🇷 11.Tag Roadtrip - Normandie & Bretagne - Carantec

🇫🇷 05.09.2022 Brittany - Hike around Carantec
The coastal path from Carantec back to Plage du Clouët was exceptionally beautiful. The first part of the hike less and more suitable for it to be a loop.

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