New Year's Eve on the Pink Granite Coast
In summary
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Sports
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Duration4 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationBrittany / Côtes-d'Armor
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AgeFrom 18 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions51.47 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Celebrate December 31st in the heart of Trégor and discover the Pink Granite Coast in its most beautiful winter light. Based in Trébeurden for the entire stay, your group sets off each morning to hike the famous coastal path, deserted at this time of year. You'll cross the spectacular rock formations of Ploumanac'h , walk around Île Grande close to the shore, and then explore the wild site of Yaudet overlooking the Léguer estuary. The low-angled light on the moors provides an intimate and privileged setting for this invigorating hike. On New Year's Eve, gather with your guide and the group for a warm and festive celebration to welcome the new year by the sea.
The highlights
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The Pink Granite Coast left to itself, without the crowds of the season
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New Year's Eve dinner in a musical atmosphere
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One accommodation for the entire stay: no need to repack.
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
3 days of walking, 8 to 14 km per day, on coastal paths. The elevation gain remains moderate for the first two days; the last day, shorter and more hilly (+220m over 8 km), follows short and steep climbs characteristic of the cliffs of Trédrez and Yaudet.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 3h30
- Average distance/day: 12 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 159 m
- Average daily descent: 161 m
Management
French
Hiking guide with excellent knowledge of the region.
Program
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Arrival in Lannion
- Transportation Car - 00h20 - 12km
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Meet your guide at Lannion train station in the late afternoon, then transfer to Trébeurden. After settling in and getting to know the group, you'll discover this small port in the Trégor region, nestled between the Pointe de Bihit and Île Milliau, which is still connected to the mainland at low tide.
Day 1 -
From Perros-Guirec to Trégastel
- Transportation Car - 00h35 - 24km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h30
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 190 m
- Negative elevation 144 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Transfer to Trestraou beach in Perros-Guirec to join the coastal path. The walk immediately takes you to the most spectacular part of the coast: the Squewel headland with its precariously balanced boulders, the Mean Ruz lighthouse perched on its pink base, the Costaérès castle which seems to float offshore, and then the Saint-Guirec oratory, set in the sand. After passing Ploumanac'h, the path leads to Trégastel and its rocks with improbable shapes: the Turtle, the Pile of Pancakes... before ending on the pale sands of Grève Blanche. Return to Trébeurden in the late afternoon.
Day 2 -
Tour of the Great Island
- Transportation Car - 00h05 - 4km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 65 m
- Negative elevation 83 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The hike begins on foot from the accommodation, following the coastline to reach Île Grande. Connected to the mainland by a stone bridge, this former "quarrymen's island" long thrived on granite: abandoned quarries can still be seen, as well as a covered walkway facing the sea. The path circles the island close to the foreshore, winding through low-lying heathland, marshes, dunes, and small coves, with the Sept-Îles archipelago and the LPO (League for the Protection of Birds) station protecting its inhabitants as a backdrop. An easy, flat day out, a perfect way to start the year.
Day 3 -
From Yaudet to Lannion
- Transportation Boat - 00h30 - 19km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h30
- Distance 8 km
- Positive elevation gain 220 m
- Negative elevation 255 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Your luggage will be dropped off in Lannion, followed by a transfer to the Yaudet site, a rocky spur guarding the mouth of the Léguer River. Inhabited for over two thousand years, it houses the Notre-Dame-du-Yaudet chapel and its famous reclining Virgin, while the old guardhouse, built in the 19th century to watch for ships, offers a sweeping view of Lannion Bay. The trail then leaves the sea and heads up the estuary: a path along the clifftop, sometimes under oak trees, sometimes at water level, offering beautiful views of the river and its wooded banks. A few short but steep climbs punctuate the morning before arriving at the quays of Lannion and its old town with its half-timbered houses.
Day 4
Note
Winter stay: During this period, sunrise is around 9:00 AM and sunset is around 5:15 PM. Departures are early in the morning, and the day's schedule is adapted accordingly. Please bring warm, waterproof, and windproof clothing (see equipment list).
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in a 2* hotel in the town of Trébeurden.
Access
Arrival in Lannion, then transfer taken care of to your accommodation in Trébeurden.
Go to the starting point
- From Paris Montparnasse to Lannion, with a connection at Plouaret-Trégor, Guingamp or Saint-Brieuc (journey time approx. 3h30) https://www.sncf-connect.com
- Please note: train services are reduced during the holidays. Remember to book early and choose a return train that allows you to finish your stay in Lannion around 3:00 PM.
- By car: from Paris, take the A10 to Rennes, then follow signs for Saint-Brieuc and exit at Lannion (approximately 5 hours 15 minutes journey).
- Parking: Free, unguarded parking is available at Lannion SNCF train station. There are no paid, supervised parking options in Lannion.
Price details
The price includes
- The trip will be led by a hiking guide specializing in the region.
- Accommodation in a 2-star hotel and in a double room
- Full board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4 (picnic lunches)
- New Year's Eve dinner on December 31st
- Transfers from Lannion and those mentioned in the program
- Luggage transfer from Trébeurden to Lannion on day 4
The price does not include
- Transportation to the meeting point in Lannion
- Drinks, visits and personal expenses
- Single room (optional)
- Anything not listed under "Price includes"
Options
- Single room supplement : CHF109.78 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- 1 pair of waterproof hiking boots
- 1 pair of walking poles (highly recommended for day 4) with plastic tips
- 1 headlamp (the days are short in January)
- 1 insulated water bottle of at least 1 liter, and possibly a thermos
- 1 Tupperware-type bowl with lid, 1 folding knife, cutlery and a cup for picnics
- 1 sturdy plastic bag to protect your belongings in your backpack in case of heavy rain
- 1 pair of sunglasses (winter light is sometimes very low on the sea)
- toilet paper, tissues
- 1 pouch for your documents and valuables: identity card or passport, insurance contract, health insurance card, train tickets, credit card, money…
- 1 small personal first-aid kit (to be adapted to your own needs): pre-cut sterile bandages, local antiseptic, blister plasters, pain reliever, antihistamine, protective cream for skin and lips
Clothing to bring
Winter in Brittany is mild but wet and windy: the three-layer system (breathable, warm, waterproof) is by far the most effective.
- fleece or light down jacket
- Waterproof and windproof jacket with hood (essential)
- Waterproof overtrousers or a rain poncho for yourself and your backpack
- hiking trousers (avoid jeans, they take a long time to dry)
- 1 pair of warm hiking socks per day
- 1 hat, 1 neck warmer or scarf, 1 pair of gloves
- For the evening: a change of clothes and comfortable shoes (and why not a slightly dressier outfit for New Year's Eve)
