The most beautiful hikes on the Pink Granite Coast
In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationFrance / Brittany
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AgeFrom 16 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions100.25 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
The Pink Granite Coast is often cited as one of the most beautiful coastlines in France. Its immense granite boulders, sculpted by the wind and sea, create a unique and instantly recognizable landscape. Following the GR34, the famous coastal path, hikers enjoy exceptional views, from the wild Gouffre to the Bay of Lannion.
With its contrasting colors, ever-changing light, and rounded cliffs, the landscape is quintessentially Breton, ideal for seaside walks. The routes remain accessible and are perfectly suited to those wishing to discover Brittany through gentle and varied coastal hiking.
The highlights
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Easy hikes on the GR34 (between 13 and 16km per day), little elevation gain
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Granite chaos sculpted by wind and sea
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The Sept-Îles reserve: unique Breton wildlife and landscapes
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Hiking
- Average distance/day: 14 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 157 m
- Average daily descent: 163 m
Management
Program
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Lannion
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Arrival and settling in Lannion, a pleasant gateway to Trégor and an ideal starting point for exploring the Pink Granite Coast.
Day 1 -
Pointe du Château – Gouffre de Plougrescant – Port Blanc
- Transportation Car - 00h40 - 30km
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 13 km
- Positive elevation gain 115 m
- Negative elevation 110 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
After a transfer, hike from Pointe du Château, famous for its house nestled between two rocks. The route reaches Port Blanc via Buguéles and offers magnificent views of the granite boulders, the rugged coastline and the wild landscapes of Plougrescant.
Day 2 -
Perros-Guirec – Pink Rocks of Ploumanac'h
- Transportation Car - 00h15 - 16km
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 15 km
- Positive elevation gain 255 m
- Negative elevation 280 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A short transfer takes you to the Nantouar lighthouse. The day allows you to discover Perros-Guirec, its beaches and its port, before reaching the famous pink granite rocks of Ploumanac'h. The path winds close to the granite sculpted by the elements, offering superb panoramic views of one of Brittany's most iconic sites.
Day 3 -
Traouiéro Valley – Seven Islands Archipelago
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 230 m
- Negative elevation 230 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A loop through the heart of Perros-Guirec, passing through the Traouiéro Valley and La Clarté, then back to the port to embark for the Sept-Îles archipelago, a unique bird sanctuary in France. The sea trip lasts approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, with the possibility of a stopover at Île-aux-Moines depending on conditions.
The excursion may be postponed or cancelled in case of adverse weather.
Day 4 -
Renote Island – Trégastel – Landrellec Peninsula
- Transportation Car - 00h10 - 5km
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 85 m
- Negative elevation 95 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The route crosses the granite landscapes of Trégastel and Île Renote, where the pink granite boulders create striking shapes and a unique atmosphere. The trail then follows the Landrellec peninsula, renowned for its lagoon-like waters with their shades of blue. Transfer and overnight stay in Kérénoc.
Day 5 -
Menhir of Saint-Uzec – Île Grande – Trébeurden
- Transportation Car - 00h10 - 5km
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 100 m
- Negative elevation 100 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Transfer to the Christianized menhir of Saint-Uzec, the starting point of the hike. The path then leads to Île Grande along the foreshore, with the option to visit the ornithological center to discover the local wildlife. The hike ends in Trébeurden, a charming seaside resort in the Trégor region.
Day 6 -
Lannion
- Transportation Car - 00h20 - 15km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Return transfer to Lannion and end of stay.
Day 7
Accommodation
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- 6 nights on a bed and breakfast basis, in 2* and 3* hotels,
- Dinner on Day 5,
- baggage and passenger transfers,
- the excursion to the Sept-Îles,
- a travel log for each room.
The price does not include
- the round trip from your home,
- lunchtime meals,
- evening meals, except for dinner on day 5 (half-board is optional),
- the single room supplement,
- the supplement for a person travelling alone,
- drinks,
- any possible visits.
Options
- Half-board option : CHF160.09 / 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
- pair of sunglasses
- sunscreen
- 1 or 2 one-liter water bottles
- For the picnic: pocket knife, cutlery, cup, airtight plastic container (like Tupperware)
- toiletries
- small personal pharmacy
- toilet paper
- handkerchiefs
- 1 spare pair of eyeglasses (or contact lenses)
- 2 or 3 plastic bags for picnic leftovers
- flashlight or headlamp
- Walking sticks (recommended) but with rubber tips
- 1 pair of binoculars
- camera
- 1 backpack, 35/40 liters, with a flexible frame and equipped with a waist belt
- 1 soft travel bag for the week's belongings (note that it must not exceed 13 kg)
- good hiking shoes
- a pair of light shoes for the evening
Clothing to bring
- sports or hiking socks
- canvas trousers (quick-drying)
- shorts or skirt
- fleece sweater or jacket
- T-shirts or light shirts
- a waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex type)
- rain cape or poncho (which will also protect the backpack)
- a hat and sunglasses
- a hat
- a pair of lightweight gloves and waterproof over-trousers (from autumn to spring)
- a swimsuit and a small bath towel
- comfortable change of clothes for the evening