Trails in Brittany

Between lands and seas 🛣️

Head west ⬅️

Those who know Brittany know it well, the trails are numerous and often beautiful on this land 🌸. You can start with the most famous one: the custom officers' path, also known as the GR34! 2000 kilometers of coastline 🌊 and paths by the sea between the Mont Saint Michel (shhh, it's in Normandy...) and Saint Nazaire! Rocky cliffs 🪨, dunes, beaches, marshes await you... The wildlife and flora will delight you with their colors throughout the seasons of the year 💐. Those of the Emerald Coast (Saint Malo) gave it its name and are worth your detour. Further on, the Pink Granite Coast 🩷 near Lannion... The tip of Finistère, often swept by winds 💨, will make you feel the full power of the Atlantic facing you. Brest is a unique city that will leave you with good memories 💭.

To the four winds of Brittany 📍

The 4 departments each have their own charm and unique identities. The Côtes d’Armor, the Finistère, Ille-et-Vilaine and the Morbihan are not alike, and their inhabitants will tell you the same! ❌ That is the charm of Brittany. One thing in common: the ocean! 🐟 The 4 prefectural cities will be your landmarks during your journey. Between your runs, you can regain your strength (with some galette 🥧) in Quimper, Saint-Brieuc, Rennes and Vannes. With a little shot of sparkling cider! 🥂 It might warm you up, as the wind and rain 🌧 are frequent visitors in the region, although local legends suggest the regular presence of the sun ☀️. Southern Brittany is known to be milder than Northern Brittany in this regard. Among the must-sees, the Gulf of Morbihan and its miniature inland sea are worth exploring in every direction. Trail runners will certainly be attracted by the idea of exploring the wild lands of all the islands or peninsulas in the region, and there are many: Bréhat Island, Ouessant, Île aux Moines, Belle-île, Glénan Archipelago, Crozon Peninsula... You'll find a bit of elevation and vertical climb in Brittany thanks to the gentle heights of the Armorican Massif that extends inland throughout the region. And when you need beaches 🏖, they will never be far away!

A land of trail 👟

At the heart of the region ⛰️

Don't believe us? Lace up your shoes, put on your k-way 🧥 and come challenge yourself on one of the many trails in Brittany: the race calendar is packed! If Brittany is an unchanging territory, let's start with the Trail of the Legends of Brocéliande in the heart of the region ✨, in the middle of the forests, where you will follow the path of Merlin the Enchanter... The race names? “Merlin”, “Grail”, “Excalibur”... Evocative, isn't it?! 🧐 In the Finistère, to be exact in Fouesnant, the Offshore Race is a short trail by the seaside 🏝️. In the Côtes-d’Armor, the Glazig Trail is an unmissable race that starts from Plourhan. Several thousand participants run this really fun event every year, especially if you don't know this corner of Brittany and its natural beauties. Many distances and a children's race 🧒 are offered. Still in the Côtes-d'Armor, near Saint Brieuc, in the charming village of Moncontour, Menestrail welcomes you! A perfect opportunity to breathe the fresh air of the local forests 🌲.

Between seas, cities, and golf 🏞️

Another trail in Brittany? Let's head to the “little sea” (Mor Bihan)! The Ultra Marin Raid Gulf of Morbihan is part of the UTMB World Series. Short trail, long and ultra trail are on the agenda for this fantastic event, offering formats in relay ☄️ and over multiple days... Since it takes all kinds to make a trail world, let's head to the city and Rennes for the Rennes Urban Trail. Discover the capital of Brittany (sorry to the Nantes locals 😄 we didn't feel like reigniting the debate) and its medieval charms! 🏰 Let's return to the coast after this urban episode... The Trail of the World's End (Finistère), is an opportunity to participate with friends or family 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 in a race offering cliffs and beaches, for the best of seaside fun! To allow you to share these pleasures, a duo race 👯‍♀️ is offered by the organizers.

Ultra Breton challenge 💪

An ultra trail in Brittany? Check out the Brittany Ultra Trail, in Clohars-Carnoët. Three race formats await you, including a nighttime ultra trail! You'll have plenty to tell us... In the north of Brittany, a top-level city-to-city race is not to be missed: La Passagère, which runs between Dinan and Saint-Malo. A place full of charm... especially with the ramparts of Saint-Malo to discover! We warned you that the trail calendar in Brittany was hearty...

Running in Brittany? Enough to return windswept and with a medal 🏅.