Are you looking to get to know the most famous points of the lake and admire completely different views? We have listed the viewpoints and must-sees that you should not miss around Lake Guerlédan. Starting point for a hike, high viewpoint, beach, place to take a break, you have the choice!

Access points to the lake 

The essentials of Lake Guerlédan
Yohann Hamonic

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Village of Saint-Aignan

In Saint-Aignan, the artificiality Lake becomes An evidence. You are indeed at the starting point close of the hydroelectric dam, Oenology of the vast expanse of water on 304 hectares, which stretches over 12km. Built between 1923 and 1928, the Guerlédan dam, 45m high and 208m long, retained 52 million m3 of water. 

Don't miss the Electricity Museum – Electric library of Lake Guerlédan which traces the history of the construction of the factory Guerlédan hydroelectric. Next door is the 15th century church, with its Jesse tree.

The essentials of Lake Guerlédan
Yohann Hamonic

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Anse de Sordan (Saint-Aignan)

Anse de Sordan is dedicated to nautical pleasures and swimming. A developed beach delights young and old alike thanks to games for children and the rental of pedal boats and canoes.

The essentials of Lake Guerlédan
Yannick Derennes

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Guerlédan Cove (Guerlédan)

Anse de Guerlédan offers a beautiful view of the Guerlédan dam. To reach the shore and discover one of the rocky spurs of the Bois de Caurel, you can follow narrow stairs along the Departmental Outdoor Base. Ce site notably hosts the Mountain bike station Guerledan, a tree climbing park et rental of canoes and kayaks summer. 

The essentials of Lake Guerlédan
Yannick Derennes

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Landroanec (Guerlédan)

For fishermen, a pontoon is available. It is accessible to people with disabilities. Landroanec is also a place suitable for swimming with the possibility of renting canoes. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK. 

The essentials of Lake Guerlédan
Pontivy Community Tourist Office

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Beau-Rivage (Caurel)

If you like the atmosphere of small seaside resorts, Beau Rivage will appeal to you. It is here that one of the of the largest beaches of Guerlédan and it is from there that leave the Featured who yous take away taking a stroll on the calm waters of the lake. It is also a water sports spot, young and old will find what they are looking for! 

The essentials of Lake Guerlédan
Yannick Derennes

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Trégnanton (Bon-Repos-sur-Blavet)

Are you sporty and ready to “attack” the steeps of the trail around the lake? By following the path, you will be transported to the heights, where steep rocks overlook Guerlédan and offer you exceptional panoramas. 

The essentials of Lake Guerlédan
Yannick Derennes

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Bon Repos (Bon-Repos-sur-Blavet)

This site lives up to its name, everything there invites you to relax: the calm of the waters of the Canal de Nantes in Brest, the old stone bridge which spans them, the remains of the imposing Cistercian abbey from the 13th century. 

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