What could be more refreshing than a short stroll, in the middle of winter, following the wind and the sea spray, in the Côtes d'Armor, from Plérin to Île Grande via Saint-Quay-Portrieux. We offer you a selection of hikes full of vitality or more peaceful and addresses to comfort yourself after a good walk.
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1 Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
The walk
“La pointe de Saint-Cast” circuit: a 7 km loop which offers beautiful panoramas of the bay of Saint-Malo and Cape Fréhel.
The address
The “À la belle meunière” tea room, an institution in Saint-Cast. Their specialty: “Castin”. 18, rue du Duc d’Aiguillon.
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2 Plerin
The walk
Panorama of Pointe du Roselier: a short circuit of 2.5 km to admire the bay of Saint-Brieuc.
The address
“Le Portland”, the tea room-bakery of chef Nicolas Adam. 5, rue Adolphe-Le Bail
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3 Saint-Quay-Portrieux
The walk
The “Old Mansions” circuit: 8 km loop starting from the tourist office.
The address
“La creperie du Port”: view of the beach and the Portrieux. 50, Quai de la République
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4 Paimpol
The walk
The “La pointe du Guilben” circuit (2 km), leaving from the port of Paimpol. Views of the bay and Beauport Abbey.
The address
The “La Maison du Carrec” tea room, for a snack by the fire or even a quick trip to the sauna! 35, rue du Cdt le Conniat
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5 Port-white
The walk
The Port-Blanc circuit. 7.5 km, to Royau beach and return via Sentinelle rock.
-The address
“Le Grand Hôtel”, feet in the water. 1, bd de la Mer, in Penvénan
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6 The Great Island
The walk
The tour of Grande Island: 8 km without difficulty, with a stop at the LPO bird protection station. And incredible landscapes throughout the tides.
The address
The “Les Triagoz” creperie bar on the island. 2, rue des Îles, Pleumeur-Bodou
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7 Lannion
The walk
The stretch of coastline between Beg Léguer and Trébeurden. Allow around 1 hour 30 minutes one way.
The address
“La Cabane Bambou”, above the large Tresmeur beach. 42, route de Trozoul, Trébeurden
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Another idea for a walk in Pléneuf-val-André
The Val-André dyke: 2.5 km long, lined with 1900 villas, it overlooks a beautiful fine sand beach.
This article appeared in Bretagne Magazine n°123 (January-February 2022)
