Brittany port to port #2 - Paimpol to Morlaix

PAIMPOL, BOUCLE DE LOGUIVY 31km 353m

This bike loop allows you to discover the Trieux, a powerful river that has drawn an extraordinary landscape. You go to the charming and typical of northern Brittany little port of Loguivy.

De PAIMPOL à MINIHY-TREGUIER 31km 280m

After crossing the surrounding countryside of Paimpol, you cross the Trieux. Set back from the sea but bathed by the waters of the Channel, Lézardrieux is perched on the edge of the estuary. The rest of the journey takes you to the small town of Tréguier located at the confluence of Jaudy and Guindy, the two rivers that surround it.

• For a few more km 49km 470m

  From the Trieux estuary you will attain the coast to reach Sillon de Talbert. You will go down along from Jaudy to Tréguier.

De MINIHY-TREGUIER à PERROS-GUIREC 29km 300m

The route takes you to Perros-Guirec by the small bucolic roads of the Breton countryside. You find the seaside end of the stage on the marina of Perros-Guirec. You still need some effort to get to the heights of the seaside resort known for its Thalasso. The tip of the Château de Perros-Guirec provides you with a remarkable view of the archipelago of 7 islands.

• For a few more km 50km 550m

  In the morning, 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.

PERROS-GUIREC, BOUCLE DE TREBEURDEN 44km 300m

You ride to the castle of Costaérès enthroned in the middle of a granitic disorder. No doubt it has been laid there by some giant. As if coming out a thousand and one nights’ tale, it watches the coast since the 18th century. White and pink dominate, Trégastel opens its doors. Appreciate its beauty and nature’s miracle. Spikes, creeks and islets succeed each other, offering a different view of a seaside resort.

In the afternoon enjoy the small beach in Saint-Guirec for a swim or sunbathing Venture out on the “Sentier des Douaniers” and walk among the Chaos and natural Pink Granite sculpture! Walk to the Men Ruz Lighthouse, a beautiful visual sight!

De PERROS-GUIREC à PLOUGASNOU 57km 700m

Near the sea, you ride along the most beautiful stretches of the pink granite coast. On the Grève de Saint-Michel stands a cross, in the middle of the huge beach, aptly named “Cross of Mi-lieue”. Knocked down in 1944, it was found and put up again in May 1993 on the edge of what was, for a long time, the only possible crossing to reach Saint-Effla. The “Big Rock”, a shy granite overhang towards the sea, marks the border of the Plestin territory.

De PLOUGASNOU à MORLAIX 31km 390m

The route takes you from outlook to outlook up to Morlaix for a stage under the sign of the contemplation … From the coastline, natural headlands make it possible to graze the islets: as from the Peninsula of Barnenez in Plouezoc’h, towered over by the most important Neolithic monument in Europe, Barnenez Cairn, 7000 years old. The Bay extends inland, by the River Morlaix, natural border between Leon and Trégor.

• For a few more km 37km 420m

MORLAIX, BOUCLE DE CARANTEC 34km 320m

On this last morning, go down the west bank of the Morlaix river to reach Carantec. Each small island is a postcard in itself: Île Louet and its only house turns its back on Taureau Castle, while the Île Sterec, bristling with dense vegetation contrasts with the barren Île Noire surmounted by a white square tower and its lighthouse. Further down, Île Callot, wonder of the Bay, is accessible by foot by a small road, but be careful this is only during a few hours a day.