Walking Brittany's Granite Coast
- Walk Brittany’s GR34 along the famous ‘Côte de Granit Rose’
- Relax on pristine sandy beaches in Perros-Guirec
- Picturesque coastline and charming Breton towns
- Fill up on local savoury galettes, sweet crêpes and local cider
- Gastronomic experience at a Michelin listed restaurant
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Lannion and transfer to TréguierLannion is located in Northern Brittany and is approx. 4 hours train journey from Paris, and 1 hour 40 from Rennes.
A transfer from Lannion station to your hotel in Tréguier is included (20 mins). Check into your hotel and wander around the town. Tréguier is a designated ‘Petite Cité de caractère’ and rightly so! While the port area has the feeling of a seaside town, a 5-minute walk brings you to the medieval centre with its magnificent cathedral and half-timbered houses dating from the 15th Century.
Wonderfully located beside the peaceful port and only a 5 minute walk to the charming historical centre of Treguier. Hotel Aigue Marine come complete with an outdoor pool- perfect for relaxing those muscles after a day on the trail. Breakfast is plentiful with lots of local treats such as crepes as well as the usual buffet staples.
Start the day with a transfer to the trailhead (20 mins), before making your way on foot back to Tréguier on the GR34. Continue along the coast passing small towns and ports, before joining the Jaudy estuary, and walking back into Tréguier and its Port de Plaisance.
Ascent/Descent: 140m/110m
Wonderfully located beside the peaceful port and only a 5 minute walk to the charming historical centre of Treguier. Hotel Aigue Marine come complete with an outdoor pool- perfect for relaxing those muscles after a day on the trail. Breakfast is plentiful with lots of local treats such as crepes as well as the usual buffet staples.
A short transfer (15 mins) will take you to the start of today’s walk, La Sentinelle, a picturesque sentry box situated high on the granite rock at Port Blanc.
Follow the GR34 along a mixture of coastal trails, paved paths and quiet country roads passing small port towns and beaches. You will most likely spot the locals out for a dip- regardless of the weather!
Arrive in Perros Guirec, a popular seaside town with a picturesque port area and three sandy beaches to choose from. Admire the view of the Sept-Iles, you may even wish to have an extra night here to take an excursion out the rocky outcrops and their thriving bird colony.
Ascent/descent: 100/70m
A firm favourite in Perros-Guirec, the Villa Hydrangeas is run by the lovely Coralie and her partner. In a stunning location in between two beaches, the hotel has everything you need for a pleasant stay. Rooms are modern and comfortable, and breakfast is a real treat with lots of homemade delights on offer.
A cosy hotel in a peaceful location in Perros-Guirec’s centre. Relax in the beautiful garden with stunning sea views or head to the beach which is only a short walk away.
Located on top of a hill, the Manoir du Sphinx offers some lovely views (sea view rooms subject to availablility) and it is only a 5-minute walk from the beach. Relax in the garden or bar with its full-length windows with views to the Sept Iles in the distance. Rooms are comfortable and the hotel has all the amenities you may need for a pleasant stay.
A fantastic loop walk takes you along the most celebrated section of the Granite coast, the Sentier des Douaniers, the name given to the historic custom officers’ path.
You will then come to Ploumanac’h, with its famous lighthouse made entirely of pink granite. Head inland and follow the green Vallée des Traouiero, a calm and quiet contrast to the popular sentier des douaniers! Return to Perros Guirec via quiet country roads.
2024: Following storm Ciarán, the Valley is temporarily inaccessible, due to the risk of falling trees and landslides. We have planned a replacement walk for today. This new walk follows the GR route (like the previous day) along the coast from Perros-Guirec to the Ile Renote near Tregastel. A taxi transfer will take you back to your hotel.
Ascent/descent: 95/100m
A firm favourite in Perros-Guirec, the Villa Hydrangeas is run by the lovely Coralie and her partner. In a stunning location in between two beaches, the hotel has everything you need for a pleasant stay. Rooms are modern and comfortable, and breakfast is a real treat with lots of homemade delights on offer.
A cosy hotel in a peaceful location in Perros-Guirec’s centre. Relax in the beautiful garden with stunning sea views or head to the beach which is only a short walk away.
Located on top of a hill, the Manoir du Sphinx offers some lovely views (sea view rooms subject to availablility) and it is only a 5-minute walk from the beach. Relax in the garden or bar with its full-length windows with views to the Sept Iles in the distance. Rooms are comfortable and the hotel has all the amenities you may need for a pleasant stay.
Transfer to Île de Renote near Tregestal (15 mins) where you will start today's walk. Follow the coastal path around the peninsula as it snakes through massive granite rocks and then brings you back to the coastline.
Head inland on country roads and woodland trails for the final stretch to Trébeurden, a sprawling town by the sea. Enjoy a celebratory meal at a Michelin listed restaurant, Manoir de Lan Kerellec.
Ascent/Descent: 80m/80m
Dinner : Trébeurden
Located high up in the seaside town of Trebeurden, the Manoir de Lan Kerellec offers fabulous views of the surrounding typical Breton landscape and sea. Enjoy a gastronomic experience at their one Michelin star onsite restaurant – the perfect treat to finish your tour in style!
Charming 4 star hotel with sea view. Gastronomic restaurant, spa & covered swimming pool.
After breakfast check out of your hotel and you will be transferred to Lannion train station from where you can continue your onward travel arrangements. From Lannion it is about 1 hour 40 by train to the charming city of Rennes, and about 4 hours by train to Paris.
This trip has a carbon score of 10kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 10kg is equivalent to 18 lattes. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.
Other Information
Is it for me?This walking tour in France’s Granite Coast region is a perfect relaxed trip through one of the most beautiful coastal regions in Europe. Rated easy-moderate, you will be walking on a mixture of coastal trails, paved/unpaved quiet country roads and woodland trails. Stay in two 3* hotels and one 4* hotel. Your trip ends on a decadent note with a gastronomic meal in a Michelin listed restaurant.
Slower Adventures | Where walking and cycling meet easy-going exploring, our Slower Adventures are the perfect combination. Most days are filled with picturesque journeys with some free time to dive into the destination and experience the people, local food and culture as you go.
Multi Centre Walking | With a mix of loop and point-to-point walks stay 2 or 3 nights in one place which offers the chance to slow down and really explore a destination.
Solo Travellers, Families with Teens
The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years
This trip is graded ‘easy—moderate’ with average daily distance being 17km. The last day is a little longer with just over 20km (13miles) but with very little ascent and descent. Overall, the walking is gently undulating and on a mixture of good coastal paths, woodland trails and quiet paved country roads. Should you want to skip a section, this can be arranged with the taxi driver.
Stay 4 nights in 3* hotels, and 1 night in a 4* hotel. Below is an example of the accommodation we use on this trip. Hotels are subject to availability and therefore alternatives of an equal standard may be offered.
Single Rooms & Solo Walkers
If you require single rooms we would be happy to book this for you (supplements apply). We also welcome solo walkers on this tour.
Meals
Breakfasts are included each day. Packed lunch items can be bought locally from supermarkets or the local boulangerie. 1 dinner is included in Trébeurden. On other evenings, dinner can be purchased in each town with several options available, you will be spoilt for choice!
All trails are well way-marked and you will have access to the Macs Adventure Smartphone App enabling you to follow the route using your phone's GPS so you will have no problems finding the way.
- 4 Nights accommodation in 3* hotels, 1 night in a 4* hotel
- 5 Breakfasts
- 1 gastronomic dinner
- Luggage transfers
- Transfers as per the itinerary
- All your trip documents provided digitally through your online Macs “My Account”
- Access to maps, GPX tracks and daily route information with the Macs Adventure smartphone navigation app
- 24/7 telephone support from our office
- Travel insurance (required)
- Travel to and from Lannion
- Lunches
- 4 Dinners
- Drinks and snacks
- Personal equipment
- Additional nights before, during and after the walk
This tour is available from mid-May to mid-October. Any time within this period is ideal for walking. August can be very busy as this is the main holiday-making month for the French and other European countries. September and October are calmer and Brittany often experiences an 'Indian Summer' during this time with pleasant temperatures.
With a climate similar to that of Cornwall, Brittany average temperatures in the summer are around 25 degrees Celsius. However, in recent years, France has known heat waves in July and August and Brittany has experienced 30+ degrees temperatures for multiple days. When the temperatures rise above 30 degrees Celsius, try to start early in the morning, avoid the midday sun, wear hat/sunglasses/sunscreen, and ensure you carry plenty of water.
Fly: into Paris Charles de Gaulle, Orly or Beauvais airports. Train connections vary depending on which Paris airport you arrive into. There is a direct TGV train from Charles de Gaulle to Rennes which takes about 3 hours. Alternatively, if you make your way to Paris Gare Montparnasse in the city centre, there is a new TGV line that leaves from here and takes only 1 hour 25 mins to reach Rennes.
From Rennes, take a train to Lannion which usually involves one change and takes about 2 hours. Train times and details can be found at sncf.com.
Train: Eurostar from London St-Pancras International to Paris (Gard du Nord). Change here and travel to Paris Gare Montparnasse, from here take a direct TGV train to Rennes (between 1 hour 25 mins and two hours). From Rennes, take a train to Lannion which usually involves one change and takes about 2 hours. The whole trip can be booked at www.eurostar.com.
Drive: From Folkestone, take the Eurotunnel shuttle to Calais, and continue driving from here. From Calais, it is about a 6 hour drive to Lannion/Tréguier. Booking and more info can be found at www.eurotunnel.com
Drive and Ferry: From Dover, take the ferry to Calais (approx. 1 hour 15 mins crossing). Then drive onto Lannion/Tréguier (approx. 6 hours drive). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Bournemouth to Saint Malo. Search for options on www.poferries.com and https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/
We can also organise extra nights in Rennes if required.
On day 6, you will be transferred from your hotel in Trébeurden to Lannion train station. From here you can take a train back to Rennes. Train details can be found at www.voyages-sncf.com. From Rennes you can take a TGV train to many locations in France and Europe, train connections from Rennes to Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris for example takes about 3 hours.
Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.
It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.
We suggest you book as soon as your plans are finalised as Brittany is extremely popular during the Summer.
This tour is suitable for walkers with good physical fitness and is graded ‘easy—moderate’ with average daily distance being 15km. The walking is gently undulating and on a mixture of good coastal paths, woodland trails and quiet paved country roads. Should you want to skip a section, this can be arranged with the taxi driver.
Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.
Your detailed information pack will be sent to you after you book. This has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes and a day pack.
This tour is available from mid-May to mid-October. Any time within this period is ideal for walking. August can be very busy as this is the main holiday-making month for the French and other European countries. September and October are calmer and Brittany often experiences an Indian Summer during this time with pleasant temperatures.
You can use public transport or a local taxi to continue to your next overnight stop.
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