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Hœdic, tour de l’île
Hœdic · Morbihan
The tour of the island of Hœdic in 8.3 km on the coastal path: a Mesolithic burial site, menhirs, an 1853 fort, a Vauban fort and the old village.
- Suggested time
- 2 hours
- Type of place
- Island tour · Hœdic
- Atmosphere
- A wild island, granite and megaliths.
- Getting there
- Hœdic (Morbihan)
The route
Loop: the route returns to its starting point. Route: Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique, 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
- 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
From the harbour at Argol, the coastal path goes all the way around Hœdic, a small island off Quiberon. Near Port-Neuf, Mesolithic graves uncovered by Saint-Just and Marthe Péquart form, together with Téviec, one of the most important burial sites of that period in Europe. The Pointe du Vieux-Château, an Iron Age fortified spur, has a row of menhirs. The 1853 fort houses a gîte and an exhibition about the island. Further on come the Vierge menhir and the Croix dolmen, both listed historic monuments, the Beg Lagad point and its Vauban fort, then the village of low longhouses, the church rebuilt in 1853 and the old semaphore from 1861. The loop is 8.3 km long; allow about 2 hours of walking. The stated level is easy. Start: the Argol harbour, behind the Hœdic ferry terminal. The official route, published by Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique, is shown on the map and can be downloaded as a GPX file to follow on your phone.
What you will see
- 8.3 km, about 2 hours
- Level: easy
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Port-Neuf Mesolithic burial site
- Pointe du Vieux-Château
- Fort from 1853
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- Vierge menhir and Croix dolmen
- Vauban fort at Beg Lagad
Tips on the spot
- Start: the Argol harbour, behind the Hœdic ferry terminal.
- The Beg Melen turret can only be reached at low tide.
- Check the times of the return boat before you set off.
- 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?
8.3 km, or about 2 hours of walking.
Where does it start?
Argol harbour, behind the Hœdic ferry terminal. The route comes back to its starting point.
How do you get to the start?
By boat to the Argol harbour; the path starts just behind the ferry terminal.
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