Simon Bourcier - CRT Bretagne

CRT Bretagne - S. Bourcier

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CRT Bretagne - Y. Le Gal

CRT Bretagne - Y. Le Gal

The pink granite coast by bike

80 km along EuroVelo 4 from Paimpol to Lannion

After Paimpol, the Tour de Manche continues along an island-strewn coast and through countryside marked by the steep, attractive Trieux and Jaudy Valleys. Then admire the famed Côte de Granit Rose, with its breathtaking pink-tinged rocks. The meandering Léguer leads you to the pleasant town of Lannion, near the département (county) of Finistère.

PIRIOU Jacqueline - CRT Bretagne

The island of Bréhat

It’s hard not to plan a short trip to the island of Bréhat, which lies just off the port of Paimpol. Nicknamed the ‘Island of Flowers’, it has banned cars to allow its heritage to shine through. 86 islets and reefs surround the island, making it a magical place, especially at low tide. Boarding from Paimpol.

Emmanuel Berthier - CRT Bretagne

The Pink Granite

This geological feature stretches between Perros-Guirec and Trébeurden. The coast is dotted with chaotic clusters of granite. The colour of the stone leans towards pink, giving these places such a distinctive atmosphere, enhanced at sunset.

Alexandre Lamoureux - CRT Bretagne

A tour of the ports

Whether for pleasure or fishing, Brittany’s ports add to the sense of a change of scenery. Highlights along this route include Paimpol for fishing, Tréguier for pleasure boating, and Trégastel, nestled amongst the rocks...

Tailor-made itineraries

5 Lannion / Perros-Guirec

38 km

2 h 32 min

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You leave the historic town of Lannion via its Brélévenez Quarter, looking down on the centre. You then cycle on through an iconic section of the Vélomaritime route – the Côte de Granit Rose, famed for its highly colourful rocks sculpted into extraordinary shapes by the elements, plus with the national nature reserve of Les Sept-Îles out to sea. Do take the link to extraordinary Ploumanac’h, making the most of stops beside remarkable sandy creeks along the way.

6 Perros-Guirec / Tréguier

23 km

1 h 35 min

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From Perros-Guirec, the Vélomaritime climbs to an agricultural plateau and then heads towards the little city of Tréguier. The alternative branches taking you to the coast are well worth the effort, leading to Plougrescant, Buguélès and its tidal mill, and the Port Blanc Archipelago, all offering exceptional landscapes in coastal areas that aren't generally overcrowded. At the end of this stage, you descend to the Jaudy Estuary, where Tréguier, designated a Petite Cité de Caractère for its cultural riches, is a lovely place to enjoy a well-deserved rest.

7 Tréguier / Paimpol

20 km

1 h 21 min

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Between Tréguier and Paimpol, the Vélomaritime route straddles two estuaries, that of the Jaudy to the west, that of the Trieux to the east, these two rivers framing the presqu’île, or peninsula, of Lézardrieux. Enjoy the views over these estuaries where fresh water and sea water mingle. Midway along this stage, a link can take you north to a major geological curiosity, the Sillon de Talbert, a coastal bank made of sand and pebbles that protrudes 3.2km into the sea.

The pink granite coast by bike