Brittany has more than its fair share of footpaths compared to the rest of France.

One of the major routes is the GR34, covering the complete Brittany coast. It originated in the 17th century, as customs officers patrolled the coast looking for English smugglers. The English are alot more welcome today, and the route is now an acclaimed footpath.

The GR34A deviates inland , leaving the coast at Lannion and follows the river Leguer through its valleys until it arrives in Belle Isle en Terre. From there the trail crosses over Mene Bre, at 302 metres, with amazing panoramic views, on to Guingamp and then meanders back to the coast south of Paimpol.

Belle Isle is at the centre of the GR34A, and with its other scenic walks surrounding it, from 3Km to 38km, it makes an ideal base for walking holidays.

 

 

 

River Leguer

Rocks at Ploumanach

 Ancient Crossing Point?