Beach
Plage de la Fosse
Plévenon · Côtes-d’Armor
In Plévenon, La Fosse is a wild beach between the Pointe de la Guette and the Pointe de Pory, reached by a steep sandy path, known for surfing, peace and quiet and a spectacular view of Cap Fréhel.
- Suggested time
- 2 to 4 hours, longer with a walk
- Type of place
- Wild surf beach at the foot of Cap Fréhel
- Atmosphere
- Wild, sporty, steep and contemplative
- Getting there
- Plage de la Fosse, 22240 Plévenon. Access from the Camping du Cap Fréhel area, then the GR34, a steep path and steps.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 5/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 10/10
- With a dog
- 5/10
- Reduced mobility
- 1/10
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About
La Fosse beach is in Plévenon, between the Pointe de la Guette and the Pointe de Pory, in the heart of the Cap d’Erquy-Cap Fréhel Grand Site. You have to earn it: access is via the GR34, with a steep sandy path and then steps. At the bottom, you find a wild beach facing the ocean, with a remarkable view of Cap Fréhel and its cliffs. La Fosse is a well-known surf spot and also a great stop for hikers and touring cyclists. It is not lifeguarded. A few parking spaces are available nearby, and bike racks welcome cyclists. In July and August, BreizhGo bus 202 serves the Camping du Cap Fréhel stop. Cap Fréhel is about three kilometres away, on foot or by bike along a protected route. The steps make the beach unsuitable for people with reduced mobility. Dogs and horses are banned from 1 July to 31 August, from 9 am to 9 pm.
What you will see
- A wild sandy beach at the foot of the cliffs.
- Between the Pointe de la Guette and the Pointe de Pory.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Plage de la Fosse, 22240 Plévenon; from the Camping du Cap Fréhel area, then the GR34, a steep sandy path and steps
- Services
- A few parking spaces nearby; BreizhGo bus 202 in July and August
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Dogs and horses banned from 1 July to 31 August, 9 am to 9 pm
- Accessibility
- Very limited, access by steps and a steep path; not suitable for pushchairs
- Lifeguarded swimming
- Not lifeguarded
- With family
- Not well suited to young children
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, a larger expanse of sand; at high tide, less space and the sea closer to the cliffs
- View
- Cap Fréhel and its cliffs
- Activities
- Surfing, careful swimming, the GR34, the Vélomaritime, photography, hiking
- Safety
- Swim only in calm conditions and if you are a confident swimmer, no lifeguards, steep and sandy access, check the swell and currents before swimming, keep away from the foot of the cliffs if unstable, wear good shoes for the climb back, do not overestimate your surfing level
- Best time
- For calm, early morning; for surfing, depending on the swell and your level; for photos, late afternoon, spring or September
- Photography
- The GR34 above the beach, the Cap Fréhel end, the top of the steps; sunset light
- Ideal for
- Surfing, the GR34, photography, peace and quiet, hiking, sunsets
- Nearby
- Cap Fréhel, the Camping du Cap Fréhel, the Pointe de la Guette, the Pointe de Pory, the Grèves d’en Bas, Fort La Latte
Tips on the spot
- Check the tide times before you go, and download them for offline use.
- Check the marine weather, swell and wind.
- Read the signs at the entrance and respect the flags and instructions.
- Choose the lifeguarded area when there is one, and do not overestimate your swimming level.
- Watch children at all times, and set a family meeting point.
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- Check the water quality in season, and do not swim if there is a ban.
- Arrive early in July and August; June and September are quieter.
- Use sun cream even when the sky is hazy, and keep a windproof layer.
- Respect the dunes and vegetation, and take all your litter home.
- If in doubt about conditions, do not swim.
- Wear good shoes: the climb back up is steep and sandy.
- Combine the beach with a walk on the GR34 to Cap Fréhel.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Wild surf beach at the foot of Cap Fréhel.
Why come here?
A beach with real character for lovers of nature, surfing and hiking, to explore independently as it is not lifeguarded and the access is physical.
How much time should I allow?
2 to 4 hours, longer with a walk.
What is the atmosphere like?
Wild, sporty, steep and contemplative.
Is the beach lifeguarded?
No, swim only in calm conditions and if you are a confident swimmer.
How do I get to the beach?
Via the GR34, along a steep sandy path and then steps.
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