Cycling the Pink Granite Coast

From LANNION to PERROS-GUIREC 35km 290m

Starting from Lannion, you reach the sea in Trébeurden. The pointe de Bihit, a breathtaking site, offers a bowl of fresh air and a 180 degrees seaview. Discover the Pink Granite Coast and spectacle of the Ploumanac’h site. Leave your bike to walk along the coastal path and admire the pink rocks carved by the wind and the sea. Guess by their shapes what these natural sculptures represent.

From PERROS-GUIREC to TREGUIER 29km 232m

You leave the beautiful seaside resort of Perros-Guirec and follow the wild coast in its irregular contours. The rose gradually withdraws and gives way to the gorse coast . You reach the tip of the Castle to discover the famous “house between the rocks”. A few steps away, the Chasm of Castel Meur. On stormy days, the sea howls with a rare intensity by the crash of the waves and the wind against the rocks. Throughout the day, many panoramas give you a breathtaking view of the horizon. You go up along the Jaudy to the small town of Tréguier. The church, the alleys and many granite and half-timbered houses are the hallmark of this village. You walk away from the hustle and bustle to a 17th century mansion to spend the night and dine.

• For a few more km 53km 525m

  On this longer version, we suggest you go around the tip of the Château de Plougrescant and stop for a few moments at the Chasm of Castel Meur where stormy days shake the rocks, where the wind and unleashed elements scream with a rare intensity the strength of an ocean nearby. You will not be disappointed with the rest of the journey when you cross Port-Blanc and its sentry. Many panoramas will give you a breathtaking views of the horizon.

From TREGUIER to PAIMPOL 19km 94m

You cross Tréguier, beautiful small city of character and the Jaudy which it borders. Along the Trieux, you reach the small town of Lézardrieux. Set back from the sea but bathed by the waters of the Channel, the village is perched on the edge of the estuary. You cross the Trieux and leave Trégor to join Goëlo. Paimpol is the largest port. It is on the quays that your stage ends, leaving you the end of the day to discover this fishing town.

• For a few more km 46km 492m

  You play with the coast, enjoying both beautiful sea views and shady country roads. The Talbert groove, a sand and pebble point of great geological interest offers you a short walk where you will find yourself in the middle of the water!

PAIMPOL, DAY ON THE ISLAND OF BREHAT 12km 91m

You will reach the pier at the Pointe de l’Arcouest to board a speedboat. Destination: the island of Bréhat!
A little jewel located a few minutes by boat from the coast. A microclimate offers it a most exotic flora! On Bréhat, no car, so as far as traffic is concerned, on foot or by bike, it’s a real pleasure! A small piece of land that is worth the trip, whether you go on foot or by bike.
The Peacock lighthouse, carved into the pink granite rock, is the end of the island and offers a beautiful maritime panorama.

To get to the Arcouest pier, you can follow a 12km cycling route (ROUND). Or you can take a taxi that will take you directly there. There is also a bus service from Paimpol railway station.

WARNING From 14 July to 25 August 2023, day visitor access to the island of Bréhat will be limited to a maximum of 4,700 people between 8.30am and 2.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

FROM PAIMPOL, PONTRIEUX LOOP 41km 339m

You can ride your bike to Pontrieux, another small town of character, also known for maintaining and flowering the old wash houses bordering the Trieux river which runs through the town.