The Gold Mine – Lomer Beach loop from Pénestin

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The Gold Mine – Lomer Beach loop from Pénestin

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The Gold Mine – Lomer Beach loop from Pénestin

03:03

11.8km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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685 m

The Gold Mine

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La Mine d'Or is one of the most beautiful Breton beaches with its cliffs in shades of ocher. You can swim there and practice water sports. It is accessible on …

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2.43 km

Bench With a View of the Bay

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Stroll and let yourself be lulled by the sound of the waves.

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3.95 km

Le Castily

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Beautiful walk along the Vilaine estuary

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11.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.81 km

2.69 km

1.75 km

783 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

3.96 km

1.81 km

1.22 km

344 m

292 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 12 September

24°C

12°C

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Comments

June 3, 2025,Pénestin

Okay, this time my memory has played tricks on me. We were here a few years ago and hiked along the coastal path from the Plage de la Mine d'Or to the Pointe du Halguen. I had really fond memories of that. After several wonderful stretches of the GR 34 over the past few weeks, the route today dropped significantly... …

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November 1, 2023,Marche côtière en solo

Walk before the storm arrives and especially the rain 😁🌧

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September 25, 2022,Ramble along the the GR34 in Brittany

A wonderful introduction to the G34, Brittany's epic long distance coastal hike. Spotted fishermen in the shallows and walked above the ochre cliffs of Penestin.

February 11, 2024,Marche côtière Pénestin

Be careful at the moment the GR is cut in the sector of the Gold Mine cliff along the coast. A diversion is in place regarding the risk of landslides.

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