Bretagne by bike, la Côte de granit rose

The Pink Granite Coast by bike

Discover an unmissable site in the Côtes-d'Armor by bike from Lannion. This coastal area offers you incredible panoramas between the sea, the granite blocks and the charming historical ports of Brittany. 
You will be able to admire the lighthouse of Ploumanach and stroll in the seaside resort of Perros-Guirec before joining the port of Paimpol and its numerous festivities. 
Finish your trip by bike on the island of Bréhat, a flowery and colorful archipelago. 
 
Points of interest of the trip : 

• The port of Paimpol
• The lighthouse and the rocks of Ploumanach
• The house of Castelmeur
• The island of Bréhat 
• Tréguier 
• Perros-Guirec

 
Day 1: Lannion - Perros-Guirec - 32 km

 
First stage in Brittany by bike between land and sea from Lannion to the tip of Bihit in Trébeurden and its breathtaking panorama. 
Enjoy the spectacle of the Pink Granite Coast at Ploumanach. You can walk along the coastal path to admire the pink cliffs sculpted by the sea and the wind. 
Night in a hotel in Perros-Guirec. 

 
Day 2: Perros-Guirec - Tréguier - 30 km

 
This route goes along the wild coast until the gorse coast and the point of the castle where you can see "the house between the rocks". You drive to the Castel Meur abyss and then go up along the Jaudy river to Tréguier. You can take the time to visit this small city of character, its alleys and its numerous half-timbered houses. 
Night in Tréguier. 

 
Day 3 : Tréguier - Paimpol - 20 km

 
This stage in Brittany guides you along the Trieux River to Lézardrieux, a village perched on the edge of the estuary. After crossing the Trieux, you leave the Trégor to reach the Goëlo and Paimpol. End your day by bike on the quays of its port known nationally since the Great Fishing. 
Night in Paimpol.  

 
Day 4 : Paimpol - Ile de Bréhat - 12 km

 
This last stage leads you to the pier of the Arcouest point to join the island of Bréhat. You will be able to admire its exotic flora and to benefit from an environment without car. 
At the end of the island, a surprise awaits you: the Peacock lighthouse carved in the pink granite rock. 
 
An alternative is proposed to you this day with a loop until Pontrieux, small city of character. 

General information:

• 4 days and 3 nights
• Level of comfort of the accommodations : 3* and 4* local standards
• Children's rates : contact us.

Dates :
 
Departure every day from 01/04 to 31/10/2023 

 
Included:

• 3 nights in hotel
• 3 breakfasts
• The road book
• Luggage transportation between the accommodations and the landing stages (you travel with your luggage on some crossings)
• Tourist taxes
• A personalized welcome by a local guide upon your arrival

Not included :

• Lunches, dinners
• Breakdowns, parts and corresponding mileage allowances
• The drinks
• The visits 
• Parking

The options :

• Rental of VTC or VAE
• Child bike rental
• the crossing by boat from Arcouest to Bréhat
• private transfer from Paimpol to Lannion
• Possibility to travel alone
• Theft insurance for the rented bike
• Cancellation insurance

Level :
 
1 2 3 4 5 6
 
Climate :
 
Mild sunshine and pleasant temperatures, rain however frequent.
 
Technicality :
 
Cycling: 20 to 55 km per day or 3 to 5 hours of cycling.
 
Bibliography :
 
- Le Tour de Bretagne à vélo
 
Terrain :
 
Small communal and departmental roads alternating with greenways on main roads.
 
 
Meals :
 
Breakfasts: copious (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, orange juice, jam)
Lunches and dinners not included.
 
Bike:
 
Rental bike: if you rent a bike, it will be given to you on the day of your arrival at the first hotel. A deposit will be required. 
At the end of the tour, you must leave the bike at the last accommodation and inform the reception. We will take care of its return.
We offer special equipment for children upon request.
 
Personal bike: We do not recommend bikes with small tires. Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bike before you leave.
At the end of the tour, you will need to take charge of your own bike.
 
Assistance:
 
Our team is available to help you out, except in case of a flat tire for which we do not intervene.
 
Luggage :
 
They are transported by a courier or by our team and limited to one piece of luggage per person (max 20 kg).
 
Travel book :
 
We will provide you with detailed maps and a description of the itinerary upon arrival at your first hotel. We will also provide you with hotel vouchers and luggage tags.
 
Transport :
 
City of departure: LANNION
Coming by car : 5h15 from PARIS, 6h from BORDEAUX, 8h from LYON
By train : Lannion station - 3h45 from Paris, Rennes station - 1h30 from Paris
By plane : Lannion airport, Rennes airport
 
 
Cancellation insurance :
 
In order to guarantee the reimbursement of expenses in case of cancellation of your stay, you can contact a cancellation insurance. To know more about the insurance, click here.