Brittany by bike. Pink Granite Coast, Paimpol and Bréhat Island
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Discover the best of Brittany’s Côte d’Armor by bike: Côte de Granit Rose, Paimpol and Ile de Bréhat.
Among the many coasts of Brittany, the Pink Granite Coast – by bike – is certainly the one with the strongest personality, north of Lannion, with Perros-Guirec, Trégastel, Pleumeur-Bodou and Trébeurden. Here, the pink granite chaos formed over 300 million years ago, and sculpted by the combined action of wind, rain, salt and frost, together with the sea, form extraordinary landscapes, natural pearls of authentic Brittany.
After a first night in Lannion, you’re off to the Armorican coast and the Pointe de Bihit. Already a breathtaking panorama. After a warm-up ride on the “vélomaritime” bike route through the Breton countryside on the edge of the wild coast, you’ll arrive at the foot of the Ploumanac’h lighthouse, where the spectacle of pink granite boulders can begin! You reach the village of Perros-Guirec.
A change of style as you head east. The pink loses its ardor, but the coastline that unfolds before you to your stopover in Tréguier, a small town full of character, remains wild and chaotic. It offers many surprises, such as the Pointe du Château and the famous Castelmeur house.
The next day, you’ll succumb to the charms of Brittany’s historic fishing ports. This bike tour takes you to one of the most famous, Paimpol. Whether it’s a festival of sea chanteys or old riggings, a sailboat race or a ceremony in honor of those lost at sea, the town offers many festivities in the harbor. A rich history with Newfoundland and the fiery spirit of the Paimpol sailors who set sail for several months each year. Cod-flavored cuisine is still a specialty here, and we invite you to sample it for yourself. To continue this journey, we’d like to take you on a little jaunt to a flower-filled island, a little jewel on the north coast: Bréhat.
Finally, you’ll cycle inland through the village of Pontrieux, Brittany’s small listed historic town, before reaching Lannion, the end of your cycling tour of northern Brittany.
You'll enjoy :
- The lighthouse and rocks of Ploumanac’h
- La maison de Castelmeur, the famous house between the rocks
- A boat trip to discover the island of Bréhat
- The port of Paimpol and the seaside resort of Perros-Guirec
- The charming village of Pontrieux, “Little Venice of the Trégor region”.
Daily program
Day 1 - Lannion
Welcome at your hotel. Night in Lannion.
Night with breakfast in hotel
Day 2 - Lannion to Perros-Guirec
- 32 km
- 157m
From Lannion, the route offers a beautiful hike between land and sea. You reach the Pointe de Bihit in Trébeurden, with its breathtaking panorama. The route takes you to the foot of the Ploumanac’h lighthouse in the heart of the pink granite coast. The spectacle of pink granite boulders begins! You reach the village of Perros-Guirec.
Night with breakfast in hotel
Day 3 - Perros-Guirec to Minihy-Tréguier
- 29 or 53 km
- 232 or 525m
You leave the beautiful seaside resort of Perros-Guirec and follow the wild coastline in its never-regular contours. The pink gradually recedes, giving way to the gorse coast. You reach the Pointe du Château to discover the famous “house between the rocks”. A short distance away, the Gouffre de Castel Meur. Continue upstream along the Jaudy to the picturesque town of Tréguier. The village’s church, narrow streets and numerous granite and half-timbered houses are all part of its charm.
Night with breakfast in hotel
Day 4 - Minihy-Tréguier to Paimpol
- 20 or 50 km
- 94 or 492m
You pass through Tréguier, a beautiful little town of character, and then the Jaudy, which borders it. Following the Trieux, you come to a small town called Lézardrieux. Set back from the sea but bathed by the waters of the English Channel, the village is perched on the edge of the estuary. Cross the Trieux and leave the Trégor to join the Goëlo. Paimpol is the largest port. Your journey ends on the quayside, leaving you the rest of the day to discover this fishing town.
Night with breakfast in hotel
Day 5 - Day on the island of Bréhat
- 12 km
- 91m
On the agenda for the day: the island of Bréhat! To do this, you’ll need to cover the 7km separating you from the Pointe de l’Arcouest. By boat, cross the few hundred meters that separate the pointe de l’Arcouest from the island of Bréhat. Welcome to an island whose exotic vegetation seems far removed from France! Today, the island’s microclimate makes Agapanthus the most widely cultivated plant on the island! There are no cars on Bréhat, so it’s a real pleasure to get around on foot or by bike! The Peacock lighthouse, carved out of the same pink rock as Ploumanac’h, forms the end of the island and offers a beautiful maritime panorama.
Night with breakfast in hotel
Day 6 - Paimpol to Lannion
- 46 or 50 km
- 232 or 318m
This stage to Lannion takes you inland, giving you the opportunity to discover some of Brittany’s small towns of character: La Roche Derrien and, above all, Pontrieux. The latter owes its name to the bridge that crosses the Trieux – the river that separates the Goëlo from the Trégor, two historic lands of seigneurial Brittany.
Night with breakfast in hotel
Day 7 - Departure
End of stay after breakfast.
rates
Price per person
- April 01 to April 27 // September 25 to October 31: €1035
- April 28 to July 04 // August 26 to September 24: €1095
- From July 05 to August 25: €1,190
Price includes
- 5 nights in 3* hotels and 1 night in a 4* hotel with breakfast (in a double/twin room)
- 2 dinners
- Appointment with our local representative
- IGN 1/100000 maps and practical roadbook
- 1 GPS device with tracks
- Luggage transfer at each stage
- The sea crossing to the island of Bréhat
- 24/7 technical assistance
Supplement
- VTC bike rental: €115
- Electric bike rental: €190
Further information
We take care of transporting your luggage every time you change accommodation, so you can travel light and enjoy your day’s hiking.
Leave your luggage at the reception desk of your accommodation before departure.
At the end of the afternoon, you’ll meet them at the reception desk of your new accommodation or directly in your room.
Luggage accepted per person: 1 suitcase or travel bag (maximum 23 kg) + 1 carry-on.
Your travel file corresponds to the documents or files you receive prior to your trip (generally one month before) and/or on arrival at your first accommodation.
It includes :
A welcome letter with key practical information:
- Baggage transport times
- Details of delivery and collection of rental bikes if required
- Your local contact and emergency telephone number(s)
- Any additional information
Travel log including map with route (at the appropriate scale) and tourist and practical information
Any necessary vouchers to be given to the service provider(s)
On request and depending on the tour:
- Download the “Evazio” application onto your smartphone for GPS navigation with visual (reading the route on your smartphone screen) and/or spoken guidance. The application also contains practical and tourist information. Once the trip has been downloaded, no Internet connection is required.
- Loan of a GPS device with pre-recorded tracks
- Send GPX tracks of each stage for use with your own navigation device
On this tour, we can provide you with a choice of the following, upon reservation:
- A VTC bike adapted to the tour and the route (2 UNISEX models)
- An electric bike adapted to the route
With equipment :
- 1 rear bag
- 1 handlebar bag
- 1 repair kit
- 1 helmet
- 1 anti-theft device
- 1 charger (for electric bike)
For younger children, depending on age and size, we can offer
- A child’s bike
- A baby seat
- A trailer
- A follower bike
The bike is adjusted to your size and delivered to the first accommodation.
At the end of the tour, the bike must be left at the last accommodation with its equipment. We’ll take care of collecting them.
This tour is offered in the “superior” category
Hotel categories :
- Comfort: The tour features mainly 2 and 3-star hotels (or equivalent comfort level) and bed & breakfasts.
- Superior: The tour features mainly 3- and 4-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort) and charming bed & breakfasts.
- Luxury: The tour features mainly 4- and 5-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort).
For the duration of your stay, our telephone assistance service is available:
- 7 days a week
- from 07:30 to 20:30.
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