A guidebook to walking a 624km (388 mile) section of France’s GR34 Brittany Coast Path, also known as the Sentier des Douaniers (Customs Officers’ Path), from Mont-Saint-Michel to Roscoff. Suitable for any moderately fit walker, the trail can be hiked in around a month.

The route is described from east to west in 28 stages of between 13 and 33km (8–20 miles). Also included are suggestions for four 5-day itineraries taking in some of the highlights, for the benefit of those who require or would prefer a shorter trip.

• GPX files available to download
• 1:100,000 maps included for each stage plus larger-scale town maps for key locations
• Handy route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary
• Refreshment, accommodation and public transport information given for each trek stage
• Advice on planning and preparation

Map key

Overview map

Route summary table

Introduction

What it’s like to hike on the north Brittany coast

Geology

Wildlife

History

Culture

When to go

Getting there and around

Accommodation

Clothing and equipment

Waymarking

Maps

Money

Staying in touch

Health and safety

Using this guide

The Brittany Coast Path

Stage 1           Mont-Saint-Michel to Saint-Broladre

Stage 2           Saint-Broladre to Cancale

Stage 3           Cancale to La Guimorais

Stage 4           La Guimorais to Saint-Malo

Stage 5           Saint-Malo to Lancieux

Stage 6           Lancieux to Saint-Cast-le-Guildo

Stage 7           Saint-Cast-le-Guildo to Petit Trécelin

Stage 8           Petit Trécelin to Sables-d’Or-les-Pins

Stage 9           Sables-d’Or-les-Pins to Pléneuf-Val-André

Stage 10         Pléneuf-Val-André to Hillion

Stage 11         Hillion to Saint-Laurent-de-la-Mer

Stage 12         Saint-Laurent-de-la-Mer to Saint-Quay-Portrieux

Stage 13         Saint-Quay-Portrieux to Bréhec

Stage 14         Bréhec to Paimpol

Stage 15         Paimpol to Lézardrieux

Stage 16         Lézardrieux to Le Québo

Stage 17         Le Québo to Tréguier

Stage 18         Tréguier to Port Blanc

Stage 19         Port Blanc to Perros-Guirec

Stage 20         Perros-Guirec to Trégastel (Coz Pors)

Stage 21         Trégastel (Coz Pors) to Île Grande

Stage 22         Île Grande to Le Yaudet

Stage 23         Le Yaudet to Locquirec

Stage 24         Locquirec to Plougasnou

Stage 25         Plougasnou to Saint-Samson

Stage 26         Saint-Samson to Morlaix

Stage 27         Morlaix to Carantec

Stage 28         Carantec to Roscoff

Appendix A     Four 5-day itineraries on the GR34

Appendix B     Facilities table

Appendix C     Accommodation

Appendix D     Transport

Appendix E     Useful contacts

Appendix F     Glossary

Seasons

The GR34 can be hiked at any time of the year, but - taking into account weather and holiday crowds - the best periods are late spring and early autumn.

Centres

Cancale; Saint-Malo; Dinard; Saint-Cast-le-Guildo; Sables-d'Or-les-Pins; Erquy; Pléneuf-Val-André; Saint-Brieuc; Binic; Saint-Quay-Portrieux; Paimpol; Lézardrieux; Tréguier; Perros-Guirec; Trébeurden; Lannion; Locquirec; Morlaix; Carantec; Roscoff

Difficulty

There are no technical challenges on the GR34; any fit walker can enjoy this trek. The GR34 is not a mountain trail: there are extensive sections of level walking. The trail does, however, climb and descend many slopes - never very long but steep in places.

Must See

Mont-Saint-Michel; Emerald Coast; coastal cliffs between Pointe du Grouin and La Guimorais; Fort La Latte; Cap Fréhel; Cap d'Erquy; Sillon de Talbert; Castel Meur; Sept Îles bird sanctuary; Pink Granite Coast; Beg an Fry; boulder-strewn coast between Pointe du Diben and Pointe Annalouesten; Barnénez Cairn

May 2022

Museum closures

May 2022

Accommodation update

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