Customs Officers' Path from Trestraou to Ploumanac'h
2 h 30 · 9 kmFrom age 6 · no pushchairsDog-friendly
The GR 34 stretch between Trestraou and Ploumanac'h: 9 km there and back, about 2 h 30, easy, among pink granite rocks.
From the borderAbout 830 km
Star trail5 km · 2 h 30
Best timeMay · Jun · Sep
Minimum time2 days
Ploumanac'h in August. The car parks at the port and the lighthouse fill up by mid-morning. Arrive before ten or park in Perros and walk up along the path.
What to do
What to do in Pink Granite Coast
Each plan says how long it takes, who it's for and whether you can book.
Ploumanac'h Lighthouse and the Granite Chaos
30 minAll agesDog-friendly
The Mean Ruz lighthouse, from 1948, among Ploumanac'h's chaos of pink granite: not visitable inside and the surroundings are free.
Boat Trip to the Sept-Îles Reserve
1 h 45All agesDog-friendlyApril to September
A boat trip from Trestraou around the Sept-Îles bird reserve: gannets, seals and puffins, from €22.
From €22
How to do it
Plan the trip
Pink Granite Coast, step by step
Each choice narrows the next: the season shapes how best to travel, and how you travel decides where you stay and where you eat.
When to go
When to go to Pink Granite Coast
May and June bring long days, puffins on the Sept-Îles until mid-July and paths without queues. In August Ploumanac'h fills up and parking is a problem. From November to March the boats don't run and many hotels close.
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How you travel
Pink Granite Coast your way
Choose how you're travelling and we'll tell you where to stay, how to get around, where to eat and which services you'll need. We only show the ways of travelling that make sense here.
The most comfortable way, with a car park that fills up
From the border it is about 830 km, toll-free from Nantes. Here the car is for hopping between Perros, Trégastel and Pleumeur-Bodou; for the path, leave it parked.
90–140 €per person per day, approximate
- SleepingCastel Beau Site, above Ploumanac'h…
- Getting aroundPark at Trestraou and walk…
- EatingCrêperies at the port of…
- ServicesTide table at the tourist…
Sleeping
- Castel Beau Site, above Ploumanac'h beach
- Hôtel de la Mer, on Coz-Pors beach
Getting around
- Park at Trestraou and walk to Ploumanac'h
- In August, reach the lighthouse car parks before ten
Eating
- Crêperies at the port of Ploumanac'h
- Friday market in Perros-Guirec
Services
- Tide table at the tourist office
- Petrol stations and supermarkets in Perros and Lannion
Areas near the path
There is a CAMPING-CAR PARK network area near Ploumanac'h and large campsites that accept motorhomes. The streets of Ploumanac'h port are narrow.
45–70 €per person per day, approximate
- SleepingCAMPING-CAR PARK area in Perros-Guirec
- Getting aroundDo not drive the motorhome…
- EatingSupermarkets in Perros-Guirec
- ServicesThe CAMPING-CAR PARK network card…
Sleeping
- CAMPING-CAR PARK area in Perros-Guirec
- Domaine de Trestraou or Sandaya Le Ranolien
Getting around
- Do not drive the motorhome down to the port of Ploumanac'h in summer
- The July and August shuttle stops next to the area
Eating
- Supermarkets in Perros-Guirec
- Friday morning market
Services
- The CAMPING-CAR PARK network card costs €5, once
Campsites with the path beside them
Two large campsites sit next to the GR 34, one at Trestraou and one at Ploumanac'h. Camping on the beaches or on the path is not allowed.
40–65 €per person per day, approximate
- SleepingDomaine de Trestraou, from April…
- Getting aroundOn foot along the path…
- EatingShop and crêperie at Le…
- ServicesBook a pitch in July…
Sleeping
- Domaine de Trestraou, from April to September
- Sandaya Le Ranolien, from April to early November
Getting around
- On foot along the path between the two campsites
- Le Macareux shuttle in July and August
Eating
- Shop and crêperie at Le Ranolien
- Friday market in Perros
Services
- Book a pitch in July and August
- Bring warm clothes: nights are cool even in summer
Stage by stage along the GR 34
Here the GR 34 is flat and short between villages, ideal for chaining days together: Perros-Guirec, Ploumanac'h, Trégastel and, beyond, Trébeurden. You sleep on the coast and return by shuttle.
55–90 €per person per day, approximate
- SleepingCastel Beau Site, in the…
- Getting aroundTrestraou – Ploumanac'h: 5 km…
- EatingCrêperies at Ploumanac'h and Trégastel
- ServicesCheck the tide if you…
Sleeping
- Castel Beau Site, in the middle of the star stretch
- Campsites at Trestraou and Le Ranolien
Getting around
- Trestraou – Ploumanac'h: 5 km, 2 h 30
- Continue towards Trégastel along the coast
- Return on Le Macareux in summer
Eating
- Crêperies at Ploumanac'h and Trégastel
- Buy at the Friday market for the road
Services
- Check the tide if you want to cross to the islets
- Always bring a windcheater: on the headlands it blows hard
Possible in summer, thanks to the shuttle
With a train to Lannion, a bus to Perros and the July and August shuttle you reach everything essential: the path, the lighthouse, the boat and the Trégastel beaches. Outside summer the bus still runs, but less often.
85–130 €per person per day, approximate
- SleepingCastel Beau Site, with the…
- Getting aroundFly to Brest or Nantes…
- EatingCrêperies at the port of…
- ServicesThe Perros tourist office is…
Sleeping
- Castel Beau Site, with the path at the door
- Hôtel de la Mer in Trégastel, next to the stop
Getting around
- Fly to Brest or Nantes and continue by train to Lannion
- Line E from Lannion to Perros-Guirec
- Le Macareux, from 4 July to 31 August, €1.50
Eating
- Crêperies at the port of Ploumanac'h
- Friday market in Perros
Services
- The Perros tourist office is open all year
- The Cité des Télécoms is far without a car: check the bus first
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Who you're with
Pink Granite Coast for whoever you're with
A trip with a toddler is not the same as one with a teenager. Pick yours to see what works and what to bear in mind.
Rocks to climb and sheltered beaches
With small children the coves among the rocks at Ploumanac'h and Trégastel work well, with calm water and pools at low tide. The full path is long for them and does not allow a pushchair.
- What works bestCoz-Pors beach, with lifeguards in…
- SleepingHôtel de la Mer, on…
- EatingCrêperies at the port: a…
- Bear in mindThe path has rock and…
What works best
- Coz-Pors beach, with lifeguards in July and August
- Saint-Guirec beach, small and sheltered
- The boat to the Sept-Îles: children aged 3 to 12 from €16
Sleeping
- Hôtel de la Mer, on Coz-Pors beach itself
- Camping Le Ranolien, with a shop and activities
Eating
- Crêperies at the port: a sugar crêpe never fails
- Picnic from the Friday market
Bear in mind
- The path has rock and steps: a baby carrier, not a pushchair
- The Trégastel aquarium is small: an hour is enough
- The water is cold; bring a short wetsuit if they want to be in it
What to do with young children
A path you can cut short
The Trestraou to Ploumanac'h stretch can be done in full or just the half from the lighthouse. Between named rocks and a boat full of birds, there is a day for everyone.
- What works bestThe customs officers' path, there…
- SleepingCampsites at Trestraou and Le…
- EatingCrêperies at Ploumanac'h at the…
- Bear in mindBook the boat in summer
What works best
- The customs officers' path, there and back by shuttle
- The boat to the Sept-Îles before mid-July
- The Cité des Télécoms for the rainy day
Sleeping
- Campsites at Trestraou and Le Ranolien
- Hôtel de la Mer in Trégastel
Eating
- Crêperies at Ploumanac'h at the end of the path
- Friday market in Perros-Guirec
Bear in mind
- Book the boat in summer
- In August, arrive early at Ploumanac'h
- The LPO outings on the Île-Grande only run in July and August
What to do as a family
Customs Officers' Path from Trestraou to Ploumanac'h
Ploumanac'h Lighthouse and the Granite Chaos
Boat Trip to the Sept-Îles Reserve
Saint-Guirec Beach and Its Oratory
Trégastel: Coz-Pors Beach and the Pile of Crêpes
Aquarium marin de Trégastel
Cité des Télécoms and the Radôme
LPO Nature Outings on the Île-Grande
Water, birds and an antenna museum
A teenager gets bored on the beach by the second day. Here there is kayaking among rocks, a boat to islands with gannets and seals and a museum with the giant Radôme antenna.
- What works bestKayaking or sailing at the…
- SleepingCamping Le Ranolien, with more…
- EatingGalettes at Ploumanac'h
- Bear in mindAsk the minimum age for…
What works best
- Kayaking or sailing at the Trégastel water-sports club
- The customs officers' path in full, at their own pace
- The Cité des Télécoms: reduced entry for ages 12 to 17
Sleeping
- Camping Le Ranolien, with more people their own age
- Domaine de Trestraou, next to the beach and the boat
Eating
- Galettes at Ploumanac'h
- A picnic on the rocks at sunset
Bear in mind
- Ask the minimum age for kayaking when booking
- The rocks are slippery when wet
- The path is waymarked and in summer it is full: they can go ahead a stretch on their own
What to do with teenagers
Pink Granite and the Customs Officers' Path with the Dog
The customs officers' path, from Trestraou to Ploumanac'h, can be done with the dog on a lead and passes the pink granite lighthouse. By boat, Armor Navigation admits it on the short trip to the Seven Islands. Beaches are another matter: in Trégastel they are prohibited for dogs in season. Two places to stay in Perros-Guirec accept them.
- WalksCustoms officers' path: 9 km…
- Beaches and swimmingCoz-Pors and Grève Blanche, in…
- Where to sleepCastel Beau Site: €25 a…
- Keep in mindThe Cité des Télécoms admits…
Walks
- Customs officers' path: 9 km round trip, dog on a lead and no bikes
- The Ploumanac'h lighthouse, along the same path
- Boat to the Seven Islands: on the 1 h 45 trip, for €5; not on the departure with a landing
Beaches and swimming
- Coz-Pors and Grève Blanche, in Trégastel: prohibited for dogs from 1 June to 30 September
- Trégastel town council extends the ban from 1 May on all its beaches
- At Saint-Guirec, check the signs: the rules change with the season
Where to sleep
- Castel Beau Site: €25 a night; not allowed in the restaurant
- Domaine de Trestraou: on a lead and vaccinated, with a supplement; in rentals, only small dogs
Keep in mind
- The Cité des Télécoms admits only guide and assistance dogs
- The Hôtel de la Mer, in Trégastel, does not admit animals
- The Ploumanac'h site is protected: don't leave the path
What to do with a dog
Customs Officers' Path from Trestraou to Ploumanac'h
Ploumanac'h Lighthouse and the Granite Chaos
Boat Trip to the Sept-Îles Reserve
Where to stay with a dog
Where to stay
Where to stay if you're drivingin a campervanif you're campingif you're on footwithout a car
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Castel Beau Site
Why we like it: A hotel from 1928 above Saint-Guirec beach, among the rocks. You step out of the door onto the customs officers' path without touching the car.
Hôtel de la Mer
Why we like it: On Coz-Pors beach, with the aquarium and the rocks a couple of steps away. The summer shuttle stops nearby.
Domaine de Trestraou
Why we like it: The campsite at the foot of the path: you set off on foot towards Ploumanac'h and the boat to the Sept-Îles leaves from the beach opposite.
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Campsite
Camping Sandaya Le Ranolien
Why we like it: A large campsite among granite rocks, on the boulevard du Sémaphore, a step from the path. Open from April to early November.
CAMPING-CAR PARK Area in Perros-Guirec
Why we like it: A paid area in the CAMPING-CAR PARK network near Ploumanac'h. In July and August the shuttle goes down to the port and the beach.
Services for this trip
Where to eat
Where to eat in Pink Granite Coast
From set lunch menus to Michelin stars. We mark the price level and what to order at each place.
Crêperie Les Vieux Gréements
What to order: a buckwheat galette complète, a wheat crêpe with salted butter caramel and a bolée of cider.
19 rue Anatole Le Braz, facing the port · outside the season it is not open every evening
Balafenn
What to order: the set menu of the day, with seasonal Breton produce.
42 rue Gabriel-Vicaire · closed Tuesday and Wednesday; on Saturday dinner only · book directly with the restaurant
La Table de Mon Père
What to order: fish and seafood from the coast with Saint-Guirec beach in front of you.
Hotel Castel Beau Site, 137 rue Saint-Guirec · Michelin and Gault&Millau · book
Takeaway and markets
Perros-Guirec Market, Perros-Guirec
What to try
- Buckwheat galetteSavoury, as a main course. The complète comes with ham, cheese and egg.
- Wheat crêpeSweet and thin, for dessert.
- Cider in a boléeDry or sweet, served in a ceramic bowl.
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Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1Walk in low light
The granite turns orange at sunset and first thing. At midday it is grey and there are more people.
- 2Take the boat before mid-July
Puffins breed on the Sept-Îles in spring and leave in July. The gannets of Rouzic can be seen all summer.
- 3Go to Saint-Guirec beach at low tide
The oratory of Saint Guirec is left high and dry and can be seen up close.
- 4Bring a windcheater even if it's sunny
On the point it is almost always windy, and the weather changes within an hour.
Local tip
Do the path in the Trestraou to Ploumanac'h direction and come back on the summer shuttle: that way you walk with the sun behind you and finish at the port, next to the crêperies.
The path at midday in August
It is narrow and in summer queues form at the viewpoints. Go first thing or at the end of the afternoon.
What is it and where is it?
About ten kilometres of coast in northern Brittany, between Perros-Guirec, Ploumanac'h and Trégastel, where the granite is pink. The rocks have names: the Tortoise, Napoleon's Hat, the Pile of Crêpes. The centre of it all is the customs officers' path, which links Trestraou beach with the port of Ploumanac'h.
How do you get there from Spain?
By car it is about 830 km from Irún: toll motorway as far as Nantes and, from there, a free expressway via Rennes and Saint-Brieuc. Without a car, fly to Nantes or Brest with Volotea and continue by train to Lannion. From Lannion to Perros-Guirec runs bus line E; in July and August the Le Macareux shuttle links Perros, Ploumanac'h and Trégastel for €1.50.
How much time do you need?
Two days is good. One for the path and Ploumanac'h, at low tide in the afternoon; another for the boat to the Sept-Îles and the beaches of Trégastel. With three you add the Radôme or a longer stretch of the GR 34.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can you do the path with a pushchair?
Not entirely. The customs officers' path has stretches of rock, sand and steps. With babies, a baby carrier is better.
How long does the customs officers' path take?
About two and a half hours for the 5 km between Trestraou and Ploumanac'h, one way and with stops for photos.
Can you see puffins?
From the boat to the Sept-Îles, until mid-July. The gannets of Rouzic island, the only colony in France, can be seen all summer.
Do I need to book the boat?
In July and August, yes. Armor Navigation sells online and at the Trestraou ticket office.
What do I do if it rains?
The Trégastel aquarium, beneath the rocks, and the Cité des Télécoms with the planetarium at Pleumeur-Bodou.
What do the Breton words on the signs mean?
On the signs you will see many: ker (inhabited place), plou (parish), enez (island), penn (point), traon (valley) and poull (pool).