In summary
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Sports
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Duration4 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationFrance / Brittany
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AgeFrom 6 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions45.51 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
The highlights
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The lighthouse and the rocks of Ploumanac'h
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The tip of the castle, the house of Castelmeur
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The port of Paimpol
Photos
Sport
Level
Leisure Cycling
For those wishing to cycle 50 km a day. The stages are sometimes hilly and follow cycle paths, greenways, and secondary roads. A trip suitable for anyone who cycles occasionally.
The expert's opinion
You are used to playing sports and/or cycling. Traveling by bicycle is a type of holiday you have either already embraced or would like to explore. Your physical condition allows you to easily cover 40 to 70 km per day, including hilly terrain, which translates to approximately 4 to 6 hours of cycling.
In figures
PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Average duration/day: 3h
- Average distance/day: 44 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 263 m
- Predominant type of terrain : Road
Management
Program
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From Lannion to Ploumanac'h
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 35 km
- Positive elevation gain 290 m
- Predominant type of terrain Road
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Starting from Lannion, the route offers a beautiful hike between land and sea. You'll reach the Pointe de Bihit in Trébeurden, which boasts a breathtaking panorama. Discover the Pink Granite Coast and the spectacular Ploumanac'h site. Leave your bike behind to walk along the coastal path and admire the pink rocks sculpted by the wind and sea. Try to guess what these natural sculptures represent by their shapes.
Day 1 -
From Ploumanac'h to Tréguier
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 53 km
- Positive elevation gain 325 m
- Predominant type of terrain Road
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
You leave the beautiful seaside resort of Perros-Guirec and follow the rugged coastline, its contours ever-changing. The pink hues gradually fade, giving way to the gorse-covered coast. You reach Pointe du Château to discover the famous "house between the rocks." A short walk away lies the Gouffre de Castel Meur. You continue upstream along the Jaudy River to the charming little town of Tréguier. The church, the narrow streets, and the numerous granite and half-timbered houses give this village its distinctive character.
Day 2 -
From Tréguier to Paimpol
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Distance 46 km
- Positive elevation gain 95 m
- Predominant type of terrain Road
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
You pass through Tréguier, a beautiful little town full of character, and then along the Jaudy River that borders it. Following the Trieux River, you reach 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. You cross the Trieux and leave the Trégor region to enter the Goëlo region. Paimpol is its largest port. Your day's journey ends on the quays, leaving you the rest of the day to explore this fishing town.
Day 3 -
Paimpol, day trip to the island of Bréhat
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Distance 41 km
- Positive elevation gain 339 m
- Predominant type of terrain Road
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You'll head to the Arcouest pier to board a speedboat. Destination: Bréhat Island! A little gem just a short boat ride from the coast. Its microclimate fosters some of the most exotic flora! There are no cars on Bréhat, so getting around on foot or by bike is pure bliss! This little piece of land is well worth the trip, whether you explore it on foot or by bicycle. The Paon lighthouse, carved into the pink granite rock, marks the tip of the island and offers a beautiful panoramic view of the sea. To reach the Arcouest pier, you can follow a 12km (round trip) cycling route. Or take a taxi that will take you there directly. There's also a bus service from Paimpol train station.
Day 4
Accommodation
Subject to availability at the time of booking.
Subject to availability at the time of booking.
Subject to availability at the time of booking.
Access
To your first accommodation.
Go to the starting point
Lannion train station - 3 hours 45 minutes from Paris
Rennes train station - 1 hour 30 minutes from Paris.
5:15 am from PARIS
6 hours from Bordeaux
8 hours from Lyon
Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation
- 3 breakfasts
- 1 dinner
- Luggage transfer
- 24/7 telephone support
- Application fees
- Tourist taxes
- A personalized welcome from our team upon your arrival in the departure city to provide you with all your travel documents
- Loan of a hiking GPS
- A practical and descriptive travel guide including all our recommended addresses and route maps.
- The crossing to the island of Bréhat
The price does not include
- Bicycle rental (see option)
- Breakfast on Day 1
- Lunches
- Dinners (except for 1)
- Drinks, visits and other personal expenses
- Any parking fees
- Breakdowns, parts and corresponding mileage allowances
Options
- Extra night before your stay in Lannion - Double room : CHF160.09 / unit
- Extra night before your stay in Lannion - Single room : CHF146.37 / unit
- Additional night with half-board after your stay in Paimpol - Double room : CHF242.42 / unit
- Additional night with half-board after your stay in Paimpol - Single room : CHF192.11 / unit
- Bike rental - Hybrid bike 4 days - Adult : CHF130.82 / person
- Bike rental - 4-day e-bike rental - Adult : CHF207.66 / person
- Bike rental - Hybrid bike (4 days) - Child (20 or 24 inches) : CHF73.18 / 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
- Helmet
- 1 backpack or panniers
- 1 or 2 containers of water
- 1 anti-theft device
- Toiletry bag,
- Towel,
- Pair of sunglasses,
- Sunscreen cream (face and lips),
- Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries,
- A water bottle with a minimum capacity of 1.5 litres, lightweight and insulated.
- A multi-purpose pocket knife is preferable (to be put in checked baggage if you are flying).
- Toilet paper and a lighter,
- Hygienic gel
- 28 to 35 tire
- triple chainring 48/36/26 teeth, cassette 11/34
- For children, avoid single-speed bicycles.
- Emergency bicycle repair kit: 2 or 3 inner tubes, patches, pump, tire levers, multi-tool
- Maintenance kit: cloth, oil, brake pads or brake pads
Clothing to bring
- 1 pair of cycling shoes
- Clothing suitable for cycling
- Padded cycling shorts (chamois leather)
- High-visibility vest
- Thermal/fleece clothing
- Waterproof jacket
- 1 pair of gloves
- Hat
- Swimsuit and bath towel
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