Walking the Pink Granite coast of Brittany Self-Guided

The pink granite coast of Brittany, one of the prettiest coastlines in France, offers a spectacular adventure through the granite chaos of immense rock formations, with strange and fantastical shapes. The striking pink hue comes mainly from the feldspar, with its iron oxide content giving it the reddish tone. The rugged granite glows soft pink and orange, creating a breathtaking contrast with the emerald-blue waters of the English Channel. From the beautiful villas and houses in Perros Guirec with their immaculate gardens, the extraordinary granite landscape in Ploumanac’h, to the beautiful and wild coastal paths of Trégastel, this is a captivating walking holiday.

Highlights:

• The pink granite rock formations in Ploumanc’h, a natural wonder
• A wild and unspoilt coastline, just waiting to be explored
• The beautiful houses and gardens of Perros Guirec – market on Friday mornings
• Boat excursion to the 7 Island archipelago

Tour Character: Level 1 

Easy walking level. Daily distances up to 20km. Please see the itinerary for daily distances. 

We recommend walking poles. Our itineraries are more often than not waymarked and on well-defined paths, tracks, and sometimes back country roads. The trails can be rocky; good boots with ankle support & walking poles are highly recommended.

Included in the tour:

• 4 nights double occupancy with private facilities in 2/3* hotels (for hotel upgrades, please enquire)
• 4 breakfasts
• Luggage transfer
• All transfers listed in the program
• D-30 Digital Travel Kit & GPX files
• Emergency telephone assistance 24/7 throughout the trip

Not included:

• Transportation to Perros Guirec and from Lannion
• Bus to Sainte Anne on day 3, or Extra transfer with supplement on Sunday & bank holidays
• Meals not noted in the itinerary
• Drinks
• Entrance fees into museums
• Insurance
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

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Notes:

• If you would like to upgrade to Comfort (3* hotels), please enquire for pricing
• Single supplment is only valid for 3 & 5 pax, if you are a solo traveller, please enquire for pricing
• Departure daily from March to November
• Extra nights on request
• For groups 4+, please enquire for a group discount
• Please note, if you book superior accomodation, there are transfers included on some days
• 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.

Arrival/ Departure:

• Closest airport : Rennes
• Train from Paris to Guingamp / Saint Brieuc / Lannion

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