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Finistère
Brest
Locmaria-Plouzané

View of Fort de Bertheaume – Saint-Mathieu Lighthouse loop from Plage de Portez

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Finistère
Brest
Locmaria-Plouzané

View of Fort de Bertheaume – Saint-Mathieu Lighthouse loop from Plage de Portez

Hard

4.8

(44)

258

hikers

View of Fort de Bertheaume – Saint-Mathieu Lighthouse loop from Plage de Portez

06:56

25.8km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.52 km

Cosquer Beach

Highlight • Beach

3.68 km

Grève de Poull serp dite grève des Curés

Beach

4.49 km

Plage du Perzel ou de Bertheaume

Beach

4

5.03 km

Fort Bertheaume

Highlight • Castle

Guarding the entrance to the Goulet de Brest, this fort offers a beautiful view of the surroundings. In summer, visits are offered, as well as hanging and zipline activities.
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5

5.13 km

View of Fort de Bertheaume

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

5.44 km

View of Fort de Bertheaume

Highlight • Viewpoint

Before arriving at the Bertheaume fort, a short stop is necessary to observe it with a bit of perspective, standing on its islet.

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7

6.19 km

Creachmeur coast

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Nice stretch of trail, with a jagged coast and many viewpoints.

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8

12.9 km

Ruins of Saint-Mathieu Abbey and Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

In the far west of Finistère, Pointe Saint-Mathieu illuminates the dark waters of the Atlantic. On a rocky promontory which endures the most heated anger, a lighthouse erected over the …

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9

13.2 km

Saint-Mathieu Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The Saint-Mathieu lighthouse is classified as a historic monument. It was the first fire in Finistère. It peaks at 37 meters high. Tours are organized, if you are not afraid to climb the 163 steps that lead to its summit.

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10

13.8 km

Very beautiful section of the coastal path located south of Pointe Saint-Mathieu. This single track runs along the coastline and reveals beautiful panoramas.

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14.5 km

Batterie des Rospects

Fort

B

25.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

5.81 km

3.74 km

1.46 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

11.1 km

5.00 km

4.19 km

3.69 km

1.18 km

628 m

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