The 9 most beautiful hikes to do around Perros-Guirec

Want to discover the jewels of the coast of Pink Granit? So, explore the most beautiful hiking trails to do around Perros-Guirec.

Going hiking in Perros-Guirec is discovering a seaside resort coast of Pink Granit now a must in Brittany. Its landscapes of postcards with shades of pink, green and blue enchant holidaymakers in search of wild nature.

The famous customs or GR34 trail winds on the Costa Rican coast between natural curiosities, religious heritage and Breton legends. The beauty of heathers and ajoncs mixed with granite chaos offers an incredible show for retina.

Wanderlix takes you to discover the most beautiful hikes to do around Perros-Guirec.

1. Hiking in Ploumanac’h on the coast of pink Granit

Modeled by impressive rose granite blocks, this first hike around Perros-Guirec plunges you into fifty shades of rose. This juggled juggle-colored path between the different panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Arrived at the Pen Ruz lighthouse, admire the silhouette of the castle of the island of Costaérès on the horizon. The customs trail runs along the sea and the sandy beaches to the shaking rock and the tip of the castle of the Devil.

Watch out, this circuit attracts a lot of people. If you want a little more tranquility, prefer the first hours of the morning.

2. Hiking in the valley of Traouïero

This walk in the heart of chestnut trees, oaks and hazelnut trees separates the town of Perros-Guirec and Trégastel. This natural site welcomes the luxuriant amateur families, especially for its majestic oak. Throughout your journey, identify the different botanical categories of this exceptional place. Open your eyes to recognize the royal bones, a 300 million-year-old fern!

Many Breton legends come to life in this intermediary of granite and vegetation. Discover the history of the cave of Leépreux and the cave of the Smuggler. During the high season, walk through this valley with a guide to learn a little more about the curiosities of this natural place. Don't miss the village of korrigans, this legendary creature comparable to a lutin.

Good to know. : take a card with you, because the circuit is badly indicated.

3. GR® 34 : from Poul Ar Houtès to Landrellec

The GR34 takes the biggest hikers to Mont-Saint-Michel en Normandy at the bridge of Saint-Nazaire in the Loire-Atlantique. 2000 km of walk await you to discover the landscapes of Brittany and its incredible Atlantic facade. In Perros-Guirec, the path runs along the sea between pink granite and an exceptional flora and fauna.

This portion of the Grande Randonnée 34 trail runs between Poul Ar Houtès and Landrellec. 4 km surveyed by beginners, like the most seasoned walkers. On your journey, the changing panoramas at each tide offer you a blue camaieu with Caribbean airs. Moreover, the fine sand lined with a turquoise water from Landrellec beach immediately transports you to thousands of kilometers.

4. Grand Island hike via the Douaniers Trail

North of Lannion Bay, Grande Island is a must-see place in the centre of the pink Granit coast. This coastal path marked GR in red and white encompasses the island tower in just 2 hours. As you walk, you will discover the dunes of Toul Gwenn in Keryvon Bay facing the legendary island of Aval.

The marine marsh will give way to the ancient quarries of extraction of the blue and grey granite at the tip of Castel Erek. At each turn, discover a new landscape filled with arthurian myths such as the rock of the Corbeau, a theatre of well-known jealousy of the fairy Morgane.

In another register, Grande Island has a LPO station (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux). The birds that were the victims of the mazout took feathers and more than 22,000 pairs of madmen from Bassan appeared in video. To be seen absolutely for all lovers of ornithology.

The island also has a water centre for water sports enthusiasts. Start with windsurfing, kayaking at sea or paddle.

5. GR® 34 : from Tresmeur to Beg Léguer

What better than a hike on the GR34 to discover the coast of pink Granit? Wanderlix presents another section of the GR 34 to 20 minutes only from Perros-Guirec. You will not see the 8 km on the customs trail so follow beautiful coastal landscapes.

We even recommend leaving Beg Leguer to finish your walk on the beach of Tresmeur. This main beach of Trebeurden, between the tip of Bihit and Castel, offers you a well-deserved reward after your effort. The white ivory sand and the turquoise sea invite you to put your towel and enjoy the tranquillity of the present moment.

6. Hiking of Milliau Island

If you don’t know what hiking to do around Perros-Guirec, we recommend that of Milliau Island. Possed like a nut on the coast of pink Granit, it welcomes walkers as soon as the sea withdraws off.

Arm yourself with patience, walking times and a good pair of sneakers to get there. Milliau Island will reveal its many faces between pink granite, ajoncs, heather and gulls depending on the time of day. The highest point of the island offers a 360° panorama of the surrounding area. Aristide Briand’s wife even owned a house there.

7. Pointe de Bihit hike

Near Milliau Island, discover another hike around Perros-Guirec in Trebeurden. The Bihit Point, located at 88 metres above sea level, is worth a visit to the panorama it offers on Lannion Bay to Losquet Island.

The green of vegetation blends harmoniously with the blue gradients typical of the coast of pink Granit. The sun at its zenith reflects the surface of the water of millions of light sparks. Magic! You will often remain captivated by the beauty of these wild landscapes jealously guarded for the Costa Ricans. A orientation table even helps you to direct between the Triagoz Lighthouse, Molène Island, Milliau Island and the various adjacent beaches.

8. Hiking of the Pointe de Plougrescant

This 13 km to 30 minutes walk from Perros-Guirec alternates the landscapes of sea and countryside. Ideal for family walks, it has very few elevations like many hikes in the area.

This preserved natural site is organized around the granites placed on the sea such as scattered rocks. His famous house between the rocks " Castel Meur " testifies to the curiosities you can find there, just like Plougrescant's swell. The waves that slam on the rock like a roaring are worth this nickname: “goat of the bay of hell”.

Moreover, for the small film anecdote, Plouguescrant welcomed in the 2000s the film "A long Sunday of engagement" with Audrey Tautou and Gaspard Ulliel.

9. Trail Hiking

For this last hike around Perros-Guirec, follow the Leguer to Lannion. On the banks of the river of the same name, this trail offers a walk in the middle of nature away from holidaymakers on the coast.

The Léguer valley has a diverse fauna and flora that are listed in the Natura 2000 network. Here, the walkers wander between the shade of trees, admire the boats swinging on the blue of the river and pose for a moment on the different benches. A child’s bike crosses a jogger’s smile with the paisibility of the place in the background.

The Côte de Granit rose offers a wonderful playground for all lovers of hiking around Perros-Guirec. Brittany wins you!