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Boucle Sauzon - Ster Vras
Country walking circuits, Walks and hikes
in Sauzon
11.5
km
Loop
Walks and hikes
3h
Medium
- Alerte
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Along the trail, you will pass through wild areas whose beauty is due in part to the absence of infrastructure. For this reason, you will find no bins, water points, or toilets. You must therefore carry out all of your waste (including toilet paper) and plan ahead for the amount of water you will need before leaving your accommodation.
Please note that since June 20th 2022, walking poles with metal tips are prohibited along the entire coastal path on Belle-Île. The use of walking poles without metallic tips, or equipped with rubber tips remains permitted.
These measures have been taken due to the increased risk of trail erosion and vegetation damage caused by the use of walking poles, in order to preserve the quality and long-term sustainability of the trail.
The path can be quite steep, and slippery after rain. Wear appropriate footwear, remain vigilant, do not approach cliff edges, and do not leave children or pets unsupervised.
The trail is open to all pedestrian activities: hikers, walkers, and trail runners.
Common sense and courtesy rules apply to ensure everyone’s safety.
Help us monitor the trails: info@belle-ile.com
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A delightful combination of village life, nature, heritage, and culture. Before heading towards Pointe du Cardinale and continuing along the GR340, a stroll through the narrow streets of Sauzon makes for a pleasant warm-up. The Pointe des Poulains, its lighthouse, and Fort Sarah Bernhardt are well worth a visit before returning to Sauzon.
- Departure
- Sauzon
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Difference in height
- 270.42 m
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Route interest
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Les Poulains Point and lighthouse
Sarah Bernhardt's Fort
Ster Vraz beach
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Documentation
- GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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How to reach the start
Follow the marina quays north toward Pointe du Cardinal, guarded by a garrison fort since 1861 and offering fine coastal views. During spring tides, the quays may be flooded; if so, take Rue du Canon, which runs slightly higher.
Steps
Continue west to the small beach of Port Puce (also known as Port Puns). Heather dominates the landscape here. The path follows a winding coastline, descending to Bordery Beach, climbing to a promontory, then descending again to Deuborh Beach via the slope of a fossilised dune. Access inland from these coves is blocked by 18th-century fortifications.
Beyond, the terrain flattens, crossed by three small valleys. Along the way, notice the wall of blue hydrangeas bordering a private property. Pass Port Penhoët and skirt a white house with red tiles, once the workshop of the painter Clairin, a friend of Sarah Bernhardt.
You will reach Pointe des Poulains, where Sarah Bernhardt’s fort has stood since 1859. At low tide, the Île des Poulains is accessible via a tombolo, allowing a short loop around its 1868 lighthouse.
Return to the main island and head toward the car park. Take the path alongside the Sarah Bernhardt museographic space, keeping to the cliff edge. Follow the paved road back to the D25, then continue for about 400 metres. At the golf course, a path on the right leads back to the wild coast.
Follow the slope above the golf course. After passing the Baguen-Hir shaft, wide views open over the inlets of Ster-Vraz and Ster-Ouen. Opposite, the Koh-Kastel ornithological reserve occupies an ancient fortified promontory.
Descend to Ster-Vraz Beach, but do not cross it. Take the path on the left up to the village of Bortifaouen. Cross the village, turn left at the road, then take the first right onto a grassy track. Head left to Bordery village, then take the first road on the right to return to the heights of Sauzon.
Beyond, the terrain flattens, crossed by three small valleys. Along the way, notice the wall of blue hydrangeas bordering a private property. Pass Port Penhoët and skirt a white house with red tiles, once the workshop of the painter Clairin, a friend of Sarah Bernhardt.
You will reach Pointe des Poulains, where Sarah Bernhardt’s fort has stood since 1859. At low tide, the Île des Poulains is accessible via a tombolo, allowing a short loop around its 1868 lighthouse.
Return to the main island and head toward the car park. Take the path alongside the Sarah Bernhardt museographic space, keeping to the cliff edge. Follow the paved road back to the D25, then continue for about 400 metres. At the golf course, a path on the right leads back to the wild coast.
Follow the slope above the golf course. After passing the Baguen-Hir shaft, wide views open over the inlets of Ster-Vraz and Ster-Ouen. Opposite, the Koh-Kastel ornithological reserve occupies an ancient fortified promontory.
Descend to Ster-Vraz Beach, but do not cross it. Take the path on the left up to the village of Bortifaouen. Cross the village, turn left at the road, then take the first right onto a grassy track. Head left to Bordery village, then take the first road on the right to return to the heights of Sauzon.
- 270 meters of difference in height
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- Start altitude : 7 m
- End altitude : 6 m
- Maximum altitude : 35 m
- Total positive elevation : 270 m
- Total negative elevation : -271 m
- Max positive elevation : 14 m
- Min positive elevation : -27 m
