Walk
Circuit de Bienassis-Saint-Pabu
Erquy · Côtes-d’Armor
An 11.3 km loop in the countryside behind Erquy: the Château de Bienassis, a chapel, wayside crosses, calvaries and unexpected views of Cap d’Erquy.
- Suggested time
- 4 hours
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Erquy
- Atmosphere
- Countryside and rural heritage, with Cap d’Erquy as a backdrop.
- Getting there
- Pléneuf-Val-André. La Couture (glass recycling point)
The route
Loop: the route returns to its starting point. Route: Département des Côtes-d'Armor (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2026-09-11.
Download the GPS trackGPX file, to open in a walking app (Komoot, OsmAnd, Garmin Connect, iPhiGéNie…).
Who this place suits
- With family
- 7/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- Reduced mobility
- 3/10
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
This trail in Erquy explores the rural history of the area behind the resort. A medieval castle, a chapel, farms and blockhouses mark a route steeped in the past. The common thread is the wayside crosses and calvaries that you follow from one hamlet to the next. The path passes near the Château de Bienassis and offers several unexpected views of Cap d’Erquy. The loop is 11.3 km long, with 151 m of ascent; allow about 4 hours of walking. The stated level is easy. Start: La Couture, near the glass recycling point. The official route, published by the Côtes-d’Armor département and updated on 11 September 2026, is shown on the map and can be downloaded as a GPX file to follow on your phone.
What you will see
- 11.3 km, about 4 hours
- 151 m of ascent
- Level: easy
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Château de Bienassis
- Wayside crosses and calvaries
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- Views of Cap d’Erquy
Tips on the spot
- Start: La Couture, near the glass recycling point.
- The GPX track can be downloaded from the map: handy for staying on the right path at junctions.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the walk?
11.3 km, with 151 m of ascent, or about 4 hours of walking.
Where does it start?
La Couture, near the glass recycling point. The route comes back to its starting point.
What can you see along the way?
The Château de Bienassis, a chapel, farms, blockhouses, wayside crosses and calvaries, with views of Cap d’Erquy.
Source: Département des Côtes-d'Armor (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2026-09-11 via data.gouv.fr, updated 11 September 2026.
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