A practical IGN map for exploring the Gulf of Morbihan
The IGN TOP 75 Gulf of Morbihan map is ideal for planning your outings in southern Brittany, whether you're a hiker, cyclist, road tripper, or heritage enthusiast. It allows you to visualize the entire area around the Gulf of Morbihan, from the Quiberon peninsula to the Breton islands, including Belle-Île and Groix. Reference TOP75017 specifically covers the Gulf of Morbihan / Belle-Île and Groix / Quiberon peninsula within the IGN TOP 75 series.
Thanks to its 1:75,000 scale (1 cm to 750 m), this map provides a comprehensive overview of the area while retaining the essential information for planning a hike, a bike ride, or a sightseeing trip.
The TOP Rando 75 / TOP 75 maps are designed as a compromise between the TOP 100 and TOP 25 maps, offering a wealth of information useful for outdoor activities.
Hiking, cycling, and discovering Brittany's heritage
This map of the Gulf of Morbihan allows you to locate main, secondary, and local roads, as well as hiking trails, GR® and GR® de Pays long-distance footpaths. It is particularly useful for planning a walking route, defining a loop around the coastline, organizing a cycling trip, or identifying access points to natural and tourist sites.
Contour lines, elevation points, and terrain information help you assess the difficulty of a route. Tourist and cultural information also allows you to locate viewpoints, notable buildings, natural sites, ports, villages, chapels, castles, or museums to discover along the way.
TOP 25 maps for 1- to 2-day hikes
The IGN TOP 75 series includes 1:25,000 scale map extracts, particularly useful for 1- or 2-day hikes in exceptional locations. IGN specifies that the TOP Rando 75 / TOP 75 maps include a 1:75,000 scale general map and five or six 1:25,000 scale map extracts.
This map is therefore a versatile resource for exploring the Gulf of Morbihan, planning a weekend hike in southern Brittany, organizing a cycling trip, or supplementing a travel guide dedicated to Morbihan.
Map Highlights
- IGN TOP 75 map dedicated to the Gulf of Morbihan
- Covers Belle-Île, Groix, and the Quiberon peninsula
- Main scale: 1:75,000
- Extracts from TOP 25 maps at 1:25,000
- Complete road network: main, secondary, and local roads
- Hiking trails, GR® and GR® de Pays long-distance footpaths
- Contour lines and elevation points to assess the terrain
- Tourist and cultural information
- Suitable for hiking, cycling, and outdoor activities
- GPS grid for easy map navigation
FAQ
What area does the IGN TOP 75 Gulf of Morbihan map cover?
This map covers the Gulf of Morbihan, as well as Belle-Île, Groix, and the Quiberon peninsula. It provides an overview of this part of southern Brittany.
Is this map suitable for hiking?
Yes, the IGN TOP 75 map is designed for outdoor activities. It shows hiking trails, GR® long-distance footpaths, GR® de Pays long-distance footpaths, contour lines, and elevation markers.
Can this map be used to plan cycling trips?
Yes, it shows the complete road network and allows you to plan cycling routes adapted to your skill level by identifying local roads, access points, and points of interest.
What is the difference between a TOP 75 map and a TOP 25 map?
The TOP 75 map offers a broader view of the area, with a scale of 1:75,000. TOP 25 maps are more detailed, also at a scale of 1:25,000. This TOP 75 map includes several TOP 25 extracts for the most interesting areas.
Is this map sufficient for a stay in the Gulf of Morbihan?
It's very useful for planning hikes, bike rides, and sightseeing trips. For very specific hikes in a small area, it can be supplemented with a local TOP 25 map.
