Walk
De Plounez au Trieux
Paimpol · Côtes-d’Armor
An easy 8.2 km loop from Plounez, in Paimpol: views over the Trieux estuary, migratory birds and the Kergrist chapel.
- Suggested time
- 1 h 45
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Estuaire du Trieux
- Atmosphere
- Estuary, mudflats and a country chapel.
- Getting there
- Paimpol. Place du bourg de Plounez
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
Starting from Plounez, in Paimpol, this trail offers a superb view over the Trieux estuary. The mudflats are a refuge for migratory birds: take the time to watch them. Further on, the Kergrist chapel is worth a visit, with its calvary carved with shinbones and skulls. The loop is 8.2 km long, with 90 m of ascent; allow about 1 h 45 of walking. The stated level is easy. Start: the square in the centre of Plounez, in Paimpol. 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. Any problem on the route can be reported via the Suricate app.
What you will see
- 8.2 km, about 1 h 45
- 90 m of ascent
- Level: easy
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Trieux estuary
- Migratory birds
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- Kergrist chapel and calvary
Tips on the spot
- Start: the square in the centre of Plounez, in Paimpol.
- Some sections can be muddy depending on the season.
- Ask a tourist office or the town hall about hunting seasons.
- Bring binoculars to watch the birds on the mudflats.
- 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?
8.2 km, with 90 m of ascent, or about 1 h 45 of walking.
Where does it start?
The square in the centre of Plounez, in Paimpol. 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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