A cycling weekend on the Pink Granite Coast

From the Vélomaritime, access to Trestraou beach in Perros-Guirec is signposted. Here you can embark on a guided cruise to the Seven Islands. This nature reserve is famous for its seabirds, in particular the Atlantic puffin and the Northern gannet, which establishes its colony on Rouzig Island between February and July. The trip can be made with or without a stopover on Île au Moine, and will enable you to discover the landscapes of the Pink Granite Coast from the sea, in particular the famous Ploumanac’h rocks.

If there are any sites on the Pink Granite Coast that are not to be missed, Ploumanac’h is certainly one of them! With its moorlands and famous pink rocks, some with evocative shapes, as well as its famous Mean Ruz lighthouse, it offers you the opportunity to put your bikes aside for a moment for a short walk overlooking the sea and the Seven Islands.
To learn more about the richness and fragility of this remarkable natural site, take a tour of the Maison du Littoral.
The site is signposted from the Vélomaritime itinerary you’re following.

At the end of the day, after passing the Trégastel tide mill, you reach the Tourony peninsula. Here too, the pink granite boulders offer a breathtaking landscape, and a charming beach invites you to take a refreshing dip.
In front of you, in the middle of the bay of sainte Anne, you can see the château de Costaérès, resting on its islet, its towers jutting out of the pine trees.

If you’re staying overnight in Trégastel, make the most of the evening light by taking a stroll along the Renote peninsula. The colors of the pink rocks become more vivid as the sun goes down, and the sunset over the sea is magnificent here.

Shortly after setting off on this second day, you’ll pass by the Kerguntuil site. Here you’ll find one of the largest dolmens in the Trégor region, as well as a 9-metre-long covered walkway. Inside, on one of the pillars, you’ll find small engravings apparently referring to the mother goddess.

Just a stone’s throw from the Vélomaritime, in the commune of Pleumeur-Bodou, stands the imposing Radôme. On July 11, 1962, the satellite antenna housed in this large white sphere picked up the first live transatlantic television signal between the United States and France. Now a historic monument, the Cité des Télécoms offers visitors the chance to learn more about the history and development of telecommunications, as well as temporary exhibitions for the whole family. At the entrance to the park, the Planétarium de Bretagne explores the mysteries of our solar system and the universe, while the Village Gaulois offers a fun and magical place to escape, have fun and learn.

The imposing menhir of Saint Uzec stands on the edge of the road and has the particularity of having been Christianized. This explains the presence of this cross at its summit, as well as engravings representing various symbols of Christ’s passion. The monolith protrudes more than 7 metres from the ground. It also has large grooves on the back, the result of erosion, which suggests that the boulder has been lying for a long time in the distant past.

Perhaps it’s time for a lunch break when you arrive in Trébeurden? Then let yourself be tempted by an oyster tasting at l’Atelier de l’huître, facing the sea!

Climbing up the corniche de Trébeurden, you arrive at one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Pink Granite Coast. From the orientation table, you can overlook the Pointe de Bihit, with Île Milliau on your right and a view of the whole Bay of Lannion on your left. Get your cameras ready!
You can also walk around the pointe via a steep path.

At the end of the route, we suggest a final stop to meet a local producer: the Cidrerie du Léguer. Here, organic cider is produced from over 30 varieties of apples!