Viewpoint
Presqu’île Renote
Trégastel · Côtes-d’Armor
An easy 2.1 km loop among chaotic pink granite boulders, with views over Ploumanac’h, the Sept-Îles, Costaérès and the beaches of Trégastel.
- Suggested time
- 1 hour minimum, 1 h 30 with many photo stops.
- Type of place
- Viewpoint
- Atmosphere
- Playful, family-friendly and spectacular thanks to the shapes of the granite.
- Getting there
- Start from the car park on the route de l’Île Renote in Trégastel. Easy walking loop.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- Reduced mobility
- 9/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
The Presqu’île Renote is one of Trégastel’s Sites Remarquables. The official loop is 2.1 km, about 45 minutes to 1 hour, with only 9 m of climbing. The path runs past fine sandy beaches and pink granite boulders with surprising shapes. Several major landmarks line the route: the Dé de Trégastel, the view towards the Sept-Îles archipelago, Ploumanac’h and the Château de Costaérès. A half-loop has been laid out for different visitors, including accompanied wheelchair users, people who tire easily, pushchairs and visually impaired people.
What you will see
- Type of site: a natural peninsula and panoramic loop.
- Main panorama: chaotic pink granite boulders, Ploumanac’h, the Sept-Îles, the Château de Costaérès and the beaches of Trégastel.
- Walking time: a 2.1 km loop, about 45 minutes to 1 hour, with only 9 m of climbing.
- Heritage: a Site Remarquable, above all for its geological and landscape heritage.
- Environment: stay on the paths, dogs on a lead, no bikes on the paths.
Practical information
- Address
- Car park, route de l’Île Renote, 22730 Trégastel
- Getting there
- Start from the car park on the route de l’Île Renote in Trégastel. Easy walking loop
- Public transport
- Some local options; a car is practical
- Services
- In Trégastel and Coz-Pors
- Parking
- Car park at the entrance to the Île Renote
- Pets
- Dogs must be on a lead to protect the site
- Accessibility
- A half-loop suited to accompanied wheelchair users, with a few sometimes sandy slopes; stabilised sand surface
- Pushchair
- Yes, on the accessible half-loop, with a stabilised sand surface
- Difficulty
- Easy, 9 m of climbing
- Safety
- Take care on the rocks and near the water. The Dé can only be reached at low tide, with care, as the currents are strong
- Best time
- Morning or late in the day, whatever the tide, all year round
- Photography
- Exceptional for pink granite and views of Ploumanac’h
- Nearby
- Coz-Pors, Ploumanac’h, the Château de Costaérès, the Sept-Îles, the Trégastel marine aquarium
Tips on the spot
- Check the local weather on the day; in fog or very poor visibility, postpone if the view is your main aim.
- Come in the morning or late in the day for softer light and fewer people.
- Bring a windproof and waterproof layer: the wind makes it feel much colder.
- Wear shoes with good grip; after heavy rain, paths can be muddy or slippery.
- Never cross a fence or safety marking for a better photo, and stay back from the cliff edge in strong wind.
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- With children, be especially careful near cliffs, rocks and exposed areas; keep dogs on a lead.
- Stay on the paths to limit erosion, and take all your litter home.
- Do not count on toilets at the viewpoint, and bring water if the site is isolated.
- Do not fly a drone without checking the rules, and do not disturb seabirds.
- For sunset, plan your walk back after dark and bring a small torch.
- Do the full loop rather than just there and back.
- With a wheelchair, choose the adapted half-loop and bring a companion.
- Do not try to reach the Dé if the tide is coming in.
- Do not ride bikes on the paths.
- Come early in summer to avoid the busiest times.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of viewpoint is it?
A natural peninsula and panoramic loop.
What can you see from it?
Chaotic pink granite boulders, Ploumanac’h, the Sept-Îles, the Château de Costaérès and the beaches of Trégastel.
Why is it worth the detour?
It is one of the best easy-access viewpoints on the Pink Granite Coast, with a short loop and an accessible half-loop.
How much time should I allow?
1 hour minimum, 1 h 30 with many photo stops.
How far do I need to walk?
A 2.1 km loop, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Is the site free?
Yes, access is free.
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