The Granite Coast of Brittany

Brittany - a land of myths & legends

Holiday information

Nights: 7
Grade: 1, easy coastal walking
Terrain: coastal paths, & tracks, quiet country lanes, wooded estuaries
Hotels: one 3-star chambres d’hôtes (guesthouse); three 3-star hotels
Meals: breakfast every day, 5 dinners and 4 picnics

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Why not take the train?

You can leave London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet in the morning and be at your destination by the evening, making it an excellent (not to mention environmentally friendly) way to reach this holiday. You can relax right from the start of your journey as Eurostar services whisk you through the Channel Tunnel to connect with the world-famous French high-speed TGV trains in either Paris or Lille. We reserve seats for you, there is plenty of luggage space, and refreshments are available on board.

You may even break your journey in Paris if you are travelling via the capital. Sit back and enjoy a truly great rail journey! Look for the ‘by rail’ prices in the Prices & Travel section, where you will also find journey details.

self-guided hotel-to-hotel walking, luggage transported
gentle walks around rocky headlands and sandy bays
delicious fish and seafood dishes - including one Michelin-starred dinner
discover the Celtic culture

With its own language and the highly Celtic flavours of its culture, Brittany can feel like a separate country, which is not surprising given its relative geographical isolation and several centuries of independent rule in the Middle Ages. Its distinctiveness is rooted much further back in history, though: it is thought that the Celts from central Europe first settled on the Breton peninsula in the 6th century BC, taking over from pre-Celtic peoples who put up many of the menhirs which dot the region. In the 5th and 6th centuries, a second influx of Celts from south-west England settled the peninsula, fleeing the invading Angles and Saxons. Their impact was great, shaping modern Breton culture, and they renamed the region Small Britain, after their homeland, Great Britain.

This walk allows plenty of time to immerse yourself in the distinctive Celtic culture of Brittany.

The coast is characterised by its variety of landscapes, from calm, wooded estuaries to craggy bays with their pink granite rocks weathered into weird and wonderful shapes. This splendid walking route is a discovery of Brittany’s northern coast, the Côte du Granit Rose, passing through bustling fishing ports and stone hamlets. Our route mainly follows the well-waymarked GR long-distance path, and though you cover up to 15 kilometres a day (about four hours' walking), the going is easy, along coastal paths, tracks and quiet country lanes. All the hotels with restaurants serve delicious fish and seafood specialities – the Hotel Aigue Marine has even been awarded a Michelin star.