Beach
Plage de la Pissotte
Saint-Cast-le-Guildo · Côtes-d’Armor
In Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, La Pissotte is a secluded GR 34 cove between the Pointe de la Corbière and the Pointe du Châtelet, reached by a steep dirt path then steps, with a view of Fort La Latte.
- Suggested time
- 1 hour 30 to 3 hours, more as part of the Pointe de Saint-Cast walk
- Type of place
- Small wild cove reached by a steep path and steps
- Atmosphere
- Secret, wild, calm and panoramic
- Getting there
- Rue de la Pissotte, 22380 Saint-Cast-le-Guildo. Final access by a steep dirt path then steps, with no parking at the beach.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 5/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 10/10
- With a dog
- 7/10
- Reduced mobility
- 1/10
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About
La Pissotte beach is one of the most secluded coves in Saint-Cast-le-Guildo. It is hidden along the GR 34 between the Pointe de la Corbière and the Pointe du Châtelet. Its access is part of its character: a steep dirt path then steps, with no parking right at the beach. The spot has a remarkable view towards the Château de la Roche Goyon, Fort La Latte, and fits perfectly into the Pointe de Saint-Cast walk, about 8.5 km in 2 hours 30. The beach is not lifeguarded and not recommended for people with reduced mobility or walking difficulties. It suits walkers, couples and independent visitors more than families looking for beach services. Animals are allowed under conditions: from 15 June to 15 September before 9 am and after 8 pm, always on a lead. The rest of the year, they are allowed on a lead.
What you will see
- A small sandy cove.
- Between the Pointe de la Corbière and the Pointe du Châtelet.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Rue de la Pissotte, 22380 Saint-Cast-le-Guildo; final access by a steep dirt path then steps, with no parking at the beach
- Services
- Le Châtelet campsite about 600 m away
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- From 15 June to 15 September, allowed before 9 am and after 8 pm, on a lead; the rest of the year, on a lead
- Accessibility
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility; not suited to pushchairs
- Lifeguarded swimming
- Not lifeguarded
- With family
- Not well suited to young children
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, more sand and uncovered rocks; at high tide, a narrower cove
- Activities
- Careful swimming, the GR 34, photography, hiking, a light picnic; view of Fort La Latte
- Safety
- Swim only in calm conditions and if you are a confident swimmer; steep access and an uphill return, no lifeguards, possibly slippery steps, do not count on quick help, watch the rising tide, wear good shoes
- Best time
- For calm, early morning; for photos, late afternoon, spring and September; for swimming, mid tide in a calm sea
- Photography
- The top of the path, the view towards Fort La Latte, the ends of the cove from safe spots; late afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Calm, couples, the GR 34, photography, hiking, careful swimming
- Nearby
- The Pointe de la Corbière, the Pointe du Châtelet, Fort La Latte, Saint-Cast harbour, the Grande Plage, the Saint-Cast Sémaphore
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 for the steep path.
- Combine it with the Pointe de Saint-Cast walk.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Small wild cove reached by a steep path and steps.
Why come here?
A small secret beach best chosen for calm, scenery and hiking, with a real sense of isolation but no first-aid post or easy access.
How much time should I allow?
1 hour 30 to 3 hours, more as part of the Pointe de Saint-Cast walk.
What is the atmosphere like?
Secret, wild, calm and panoramic.
Is the beach easy to reach?
No, it is reached by a steep dirt path then steps, with no parking at the beach.
Is the beach lifeguarded?
No.
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