Coastal Trails of Brittany - 8 days

The walk starts in Paimpol and finishes in Lannion, on the Brittany coast of northwest France. The most convenient entry point is Paris, from where high-speed trains reach Guingamp in around 3 to 4 hours, with a local TER connection onward to Paimpol taking around 45 minutes. Rennes Airport (RNS) is a closer alternative, though with more limited international connections. Transfers to your hotel from Guingamp, Saint-Brieuc, or Lannion can be arranged on request. Book French rail tickets in advance through SNCF.

The walk ends in Lannion, which has its own railway station with onward connections. From there, trains connect back to Guingamp and Paris for return journeys.

This walk is available from 1 April to 31 October, with no fixed start days. Late spring and early autumn are the finest times to walk, with favourable weather and fewer crowds. May brings the heathland into bloom, with gorse and wildflowers lining the clifftop paths. July and August are warm and lively, though the coastal towns are busy and early booking is advisable. September is many walkers' favourite month, with quieter trails and mild, sunny days. Pack a waterproof whatever the month. Brittany's oceanic climate keeps you honest.

Easy. Daily walks average 14 kilometres with around 139 metres of ascent and descent, and a terrain difficulty rating of 2 out of 10. The terrain is predominantly flat and straightforward underfoot. Comfortable, supportive footwear is recommended. Distance and elevation demands are both modest, so regular walks to build cardiovascular fitness, with some light resistance training, is sufficient preparation. Daily walk notes, maps, and GPX tracks are provided.

You must hold adequate travel insurance for your trip, including cover for personal liability and accidental injury and illness. For all trips involving international travel, your policy must also include emergency medical treatment, evacuation and repatriation cover. We strongly recommend your policy also covers trip cancellation and curtailment, and loss of or damage to luggage.

A cancellation fee usually applies if you cancel after your booking is confirmed. Travel insurance with cancellation cover will generally cover this fee, so it's worth arranging your policy at the time of booking.

Full insurance requirements are set out in our booking terms and conditions.

A detailed information pack and itinerary will be sent to you around six weeks before departure, covering everything you need to know for a seamless experience. In the meantime, our team is always on hand to answer any questions.

Bird lovers may wish to take a return transfer back to Perros-Guirec to take a boat excursion to the ‘7 Iles’ archipelago, France's largest seabird reserve. Departing from the Nautical centre on Perros-Guirec, embark on a 1h 45 min excursion exploring this remarkable natural site. The Sept-Îles form France’s largest seabird reserve. Over 25,000 pairs of seabirds from around 30 species find refuge here, including the northern Gannet (the only colony in France), Atlantic Puffin, Common Murres, European Shags and Razorbills. You also cruise along the pink granite coast in Ploumanac’h for another spectacular sighting of the infamous rock formations.

This can be booked in advance at https://armor-navigation.bzh/7-iles-balade-1 . We recommend the boat excursion after your walk instead of prior.

Please contact us if you wish to book additional nights accommodation in Perros-Guirec.

Please check the tide schedule every day before setting off. Tides are an important factor to consider before each hike to ensure safety and avoid the risk of being trapped by rapidly rising water, especially in areas with a high tidal range (significant difference between high and low tide). Some parts of the hike may not be accessible at high tide, and you will need to take the detour route indicated in the route notes.

To check the tide: www.maree.info and select Paimpol & Perros-Guirec

PM = High tide

BM = Low tide