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.
Gradients and elevation
Slope breakdown
Road types
- Cycle path
- Routes reserved for cyclists and pedestrians (greenways, cycle tracks, towpaths), separated from cars for maximum safety.
- Shared road
- Quiet minor roads with little traffic (unless otherwise stated in the stage details). Shared with cars (stay alert).
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
- Provisional
- Section on a road or cycle path awaiting better-quality facilities (see stage details).
Surface
- Smooth
- Asphalt, tarmac or smooth concrete. Optimal comfort.
- Rough
- Fine gravel, compacted stabilised surface or worn tarmac. Less comfortable, vibrations possible.
- Natural
- Dirt, grass, roots or stones. Under 5%: short sections with little impact. Higher percentage: route suited to mountain or gravel bikes only.
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
The route
Mainly along minor roads. Take care: crossing the D33 road south of Pleumeur-Gautier; and crossing the RD786 road north and south of the Pont de Lézardrieux over the Trieux River.
Links
Local signposted links allow you to cycle towards impressive landscapes: the Sillon de Talbert, from Pleumeur-Gautier (13 km); and the Bréhat Archipelago, leaving from the Pointe de l'Arcouest at Ploubazlanec, accessible from Paimpol (6km).
SNCF
Nearby station Paimpol station (TER): Guingamp/Paimpol line
Trains and transport on the route
- Gare de Paimpol (TER) : ligne Guingamp/Paimpol
- Car + vélo : L'été, embarquez votre vélo entre Saint-Brieuc et Paimpol (ligne 1 du réseau Breizhgo) avec 5 points d'arrêt
