Nature & Discovery in Brittany

The most unusual rocks

on the Pink Granite Coast

The Pink Granite Coast is the perfect playground for exploring and having fun spotting the shapes of our impressive granite boulders. These quirky, rather curious rocks leave us puzzled but, above all, spark our imagination! Ideal for a fun day out with the family, as a couple, with friends or on your own.

Le Dé

Trégastel

Off the coast of Toul-Trez beach lies a rock – or rather, a large granite cube resting on a pile of rocks. This rock is nicknamed “Le Dé” and takes its name from its distinctive, almost cubic shape, which inevitably brings to mind a giant dice placed there by chance. It is accessible at low tide only and visible from the start of the Renote Peninsula. Keep your eyes peeled and marvel at the sight!

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Once you’ve found the Dé, the walk continues easily along the 2.1 km loop on the Renote Peninsula.

The Painter’s Palette

Trégastel

It’s your lucky day! If you’ve just seen the Trégastel Dice, head next to the Painter’s Palette, just a few steps away! You’ll come across it as you walk around the Renote Peninsula. Its distinctive feature is its large, perfectly rounded basin, carved out of pink granite, which resembles an artist’s palette ready to be filled with paint. It is the result of erosion within the sub-horizontal joints.

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The walk continues to one of the seaside terraces for a well-deserved break!

The Pile of Crêpes

Trégastel

From Coz Pors beach, you can see a house and, to its left, a large block of granite that appears to be made up of several layers of stone… This very distinctive shape, sculpted by millions of years of erosion, is unmistakably reminiscent of a stack of crêpes fresh from the Billig! In fact, isn’t it about time to go and enjoy a little crêpe overlooking the sea?

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Once the walk is over: head to the crêperie Les 7 Îles, situated on the Place du Coz-Pors.

The crab’s claw

Trégastel

Still on the Renote Peninsula, you’ll come face to face with a rock featuring a large indentation that resembles a claw ready to snap shut. It’s known as the Crab’s Claw! It’s easy to wonder why these rocks have such quirky shapes. It is quite simply erosion caused by wind, frost and rain that has sculpted these granite formations over time.

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The Renote Peninsula footpath then leads to Grève Blanche, a lovely spot to continue your walk!

Some truly bizarre-looking rocks that the children love! You feel so small standing amidst the chaotic granite formations all around us! It’s simply magical.

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King Gradlon’s Crown

Trégastel

This large rock overlooks Grève Blanche beach. Its shape reminds us of a crown, and it is said to be that of King Gradlon, King of Cornwall. You can climb this rock, provided you’re wearing sturdy footwear! It offers breathtaking views over the seaside resort of Trégastel, with the sea and rocks stretching as far as the eye can see.

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Once you’ve taken in the view from the summit, simply head back down to Grève Blanche and carry on with your walk!

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Father Trébeurden

Trébeurden

He is the emblem and guardian figure of the resort, situated at Le Castel, opposite Milliau Island, between Bihit Point and the port of Trébeurden. This colossal stone figure facing the sea resembles a guardian frozen in the rock, watching over the comings and goings of the boats. A rock that is easily recognisable from the coastal path running along the headland, just a few steps from the beach

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Just below, Tresmeur beach is the perfect place to extend your walk with a swim or simply a rest.

The Sentinel Rock

Port-Blanc

This rock, featuring a sentry box, is situated in Port-Blanc, a small village in Penvénan. It was once used as a defensive structure to protect against enemy attacks, particularly from the English. Its sentry box, which was destroyed and then rebuilt in the early 20th century, now stands by the water’s edge. Inside it are statues of Saint Tugdual and Our Lady of the Sea.

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Just a short walk away, the Rocher du Voleur offers an equally remarkable view of the Port-Blanc archipelago.

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The Upside-Down Bottle

Ploumanac’h

Along the coast path between Perros-Guirec and Ploumanac’h, there are numerous rather curious rock formations, including this one, which stands out for its shape, which is unmistakably reminiscent of an overturned bottle resting on its base. Time for a drink!

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The path continues to the iconic site of Ploumanac’h, with its Men Ruz lighthouse.

Napoleon’s hat

Ploumanac’h

A rock dominates the landscape with an instantly recognisable silhouette: that of Napoleon’s famous bicorne hat. Undoubtedly one of the most spectacular rocks on the Pink Granite Coast, it offers a striking sight, patiently sculpted by the wind and the sea over the centuries.

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Not far away is Saint-Guirec beach, a lovely place to stop off and make the walk a bit longer!

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The Lovers’ Rock

Plougrescant

As you round a bend on the customs officers’ path, you’ll come to Pors Scaff, a must-see natural sanctuary where the rock formations take on simply spectacular shapes. Here, the rocks face the sea, sharing an eternal romance. A word of advice: take the time to sit down and admire the sunset alongside these ‘lovers’.

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The Pors Scaff footpath continues on to the Gouffre site, one of Plougrescant’s must-see attractions!

Be at the top

the top of the Pink Granite Coast