Walk
Circuit de la Ville de Berneuf
Erquy · Côtes-d’Armor
An 8.9 km loop from Les Vallées beach: woodland, fine sandy beaches, heathland, cliffs and the hamlet of La Ville Berneuf.
- Suggested time
- 2 h 45
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Pléneuf-Val-André
- Atmosphere
- A varied coast, from woodland to cliffs.
- Getting there
- Pléneuf-Val-André. Les Vallées beach
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
- 5/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- Reduced mobility
- 2/10
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, between Pléneuf-Val-André and Erquy, stands out for its great variety of scenery: woodland, valley floors, fine sandy beaches, coastal heathland and rocky cliffs follow one another. These habitats give a wide overview of the wildlife and plants of Côtes-d’Armor. The walk also crosses the hamlet of La Ville Berneuf and its fine traditional stone houses. The loop is 8.9 km long, with 205 m of ascent; allow about 2 h 45 of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: Les Vallées beach, in Pléneuf-Val-André. 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
- 8.9 km, about 2 h 45
- 205 m of ascent
- Level: medium
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Les Vallées beach
- Heathland and cliffs
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- Hamlet of La Ville Berneuf
Tips on the spot
- Start: Les Vallées beach, in Pléneuf-Val-André.
- The route is described in the “Balades et randonnées” guidebook, on sale at the tourist information offices in Pléneuf-Val-André, Erquy, Lamballe-Armor, Moncontour and Jugon-les-Lacs.
- 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?
8.9 km, with 205 m of ascent, or about 2 h 45 of walking.
Where does it start?
Les Vallées beach, in Pléneuf-Val-André. The route comes back to its starting point.
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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