The GR34 from Lannion to Trébeurden

From Perros-Guirec to Trégastel

(16 km)

After skirting the port of Perros-Guirec, you reach the Pointe du Château, with a glimpse of the Seven Islands in the distance. Beaches, seaside villas and manor houses dating from the 19th century accompany you as you head towards Ploumanac’h. Gradually the scenery changes and the path winds its way through moorland and granite chaos. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled: a bottle, a rabbit, a witch… There’s no shortage of evocative rock shapes! And their colours? Pink, of course! A beautiful coppery pink that glows in the sun…

To the very north of the site, the pink granite lighthouse of Mean Ruz stands in the heart of the chaos and you follow the path to the little beach of Saint-Guirec and its famous oratory, then on to the port of Ploumanac’h, naturally sheltered at the entrance to the mysterious Traouïero valley. At the end of this cove, you will come across two old tide mills before arriving in Trégastel. In the centre of the bay of Sainte-Anne, the improbable château de Costaérès sits enthroned on its islet, which you pass to reach the little chapel of Sainte-Anne des rochers, marking the end of this stage.

Overnight in a 3-star hotel, dinner in a restaurant offering a splendid view of Coz Pors and the granite chaos.

From Trégastel to Pleumeur-Bodou

(14 km)

To start the day, you’ll discover Ile Renote, with its grandiose landscapes and surprising granite chaos. The path continues between beaches, rocks and moorland to lead you to the sumptuous panorama of Trégastel, overlooking the Banche beach and the imposing rock formation of King Gradlon’s crown.

The bay of Kerlavos offers a calmer, more intimate atmosphere, before the trail takes you to the heart of the Bringuiller natural site, with all its diversity of landscapes combining mineral and plant life. You then reach Landrellec and its little port, in a setting that changes constantly with the tides, uncovering and then covering its precious foreshore.

At the end of the route, take a short detour to discover an imposing dolmen and a covered walkway almost 10 metres long, with carved motifs on the pillars.

Overnight half-board in a 3-star hotel.

From Pleumeur-Bodou to Trébeurden

(20 km)

This stage takes you first inland, where you’ll be surprised by the little haven of peace of Saint-Samson and its Beaumanoir church, then the Radôme, which imposes its spherical white silhouette in this green landscape, and finally the famous Christianised menhir of Saint-Uzec.

The tour of Ile Grande takes in beaches, islets and rocky points. The granite here is grey and of excellent quality for building. Numerous quarries have enabled it to be exploited on a large scale, and today it can be found in many squares and monuments, from the Morlaix viaduct to Paris and even Lourdes. Île Grande is also home to the LPO station associated with the Seven Islands archipelago.

Back on the mainland, take a quick detour to discover the Prajou Menhir covered walkway, with its impressive 12-metre megaliths. The trail then takes you through the moors of Milin ar Lan and along the Quellen marsh, where you may be lucky enough to spot a few Camargue horses busy grazing.

Overnight half-board in a ** hotel

From Trébeurden to Lannion

(18.5 km)

The first part of this final stage takes you back to astonishing rock formations and pink granite. Try to catch a glimpse of Father Trébeurden watching over the chaos of the Castel, opposite Ile Milliau. Shortly afterwards, you’ll be climbing a particularly steep point, but the view is well worth the effort! The cliffs and small beaches follow one another until you reach the entrance to the Léguer estuary. You gradually leave the maritime atmosphere behind and reach Lannion along the towpath, which used to be used to pull the boats arriving from the open sea into the commercial city.

In the late afternoon, set off to discover the historic centre of Lannion. A maze of cobbled streets and alleyways awaits you. Look up and admire the superb timber-framed and slate houses, testimony to the town’s medieval past and Renaissance wealth. On Place du Général-Leclerc, the “Maison aux Chapeliers”, entirely covered in slate, and its neighbour, rich in decorative details, are ultra photogenic!

Overnight in a 3-star hotel, dinner on your own.