Walk
Balade de Kercanic
Névez · Finistère
An easy 5.1 km loop in Névez: the 15th century thatched hamlet of Kercanic, Tahiti beach and views of the Glénan archipelago.
- Suggested time
- 1 h 30
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Névez
- Atmosphere
- Thatched cottages and a turquoise coast.
- Getting there
- Névez (Finistère)
The route
Loop: the route returns to its starting point. Route: Concarneau Cornouaille Agglomération, Usage libre sous réserve de mention de la source.
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
Starting from Dourveil beach, in Névez, this trail leads to the thatched hamlet of Kercanic before following the coast, facing the Glénan archipelago. Kercanic, a village of thatched cottages full of flowers, is thought to date back to the 15th century and is very typical of traditional housing. On the coast, the eastern end of Raguénez beach has been nicknamed “Tahiti” for its white sand and turquoise water. From the Pointe de Raguénez, the view takes in the beach and the Glénan; at low tide, a 20 minute loop lets you walk around the island of Raguénez. The loop is 5.1 km long; allow about 1 h 30 of walking. Start: the Corniche des Glénan, Dourveil beach, in Névez. The official route, published by Concarneau Cornouaille Agglomération, is shown on the map and can be downloaded as a GPX file to follow on your phone.
What you will see
- 5.1 km, about 1 h 30
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Thatched hamlet of Kercanic
- Tahiti beach
- Pointe de Raguénez
- View of the Glénan
Tips on the spot
- Start: the Corniche des Glénan, Dourveil beach, in Névez.
- The island of Raguénez can only be reached within 3 hours either side of low tide.
- Dogs allowed under certain conditions.
- 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?
5.1 km, or about 1 h 30 of walking.
Where does it start?
Corniche des Glénan, Dourveil beach, in Névez. The route comes back to its starting point.
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