Trails in Côtes-d'Armor

22, here come the Côtes-d'Armor! This department of Brittany, with its prefecture Saint-Brieuc, is particularly striking for the wild beauty of its famous coasts... You surely know them, those beautiful colors of the Emerald Coast and the Pink Granite coast, which are aptly named! The cliffs of the Goëlo Coast or the granite rocks of the Golden Gorse await you from the solid land! The inhabitants of Côtes-d'Armor are in love 😍 with their land and you will be too. It's hard to leave a paradise. Rolling lands like those of the Côtes-d'Armor are naturally an invitation for runners who love nature and trail running. Whether on the seaside or inland, which boasts a hundred megalithic sites 🗿, you will find your happiness, promised! Speaking of menhirs, here's a little anecdote about those indomitable Gauls: legend has it that the creator of Asterix and Obelix, Albert Uderzo, whose real name was Alberto Aleandro Uderzo, lived in Saint-Brieuc for a few months in the mid-20th century, drawing inspiration from the area for his famous village... Just find the potion! Maybe you'll find it in Dinan, Guingamp or Lannion, the other important towns of the 22. Some beautiful forests 🌳 also span the territory, where many remarkable trees have been recorded. Some are said to be over 500 years old... These wonders are listed here letting you go where your instincts guide you. Several nature reserves dot the department. The highest point ⛰ of the Côtes-d'Armor? The Mont Bel-Air (339m), in the commune of Trébry, not far from where the Course aux Dahuts takes place... And yes, this animal is not only found in the mountains. Ah, we almost forgot: don't forget to run on the customs path. The famous GR34 makes good use of the Côtes-d'Armor, which possess nearly 350 kilometers of coastline. A must-see spot here? The Cap Frehel leading to the Fort la Latte, a castle 🏰 standing by the sea, where many films have been shot. A timeless place. After catching some wind 💨, you may need a good table. We recommend Dinan, a lovely medieval city with 3 kilometers of ramparts, by the sea... Taking the road to Saint-Brieuc by the coast, you will pass through Dinard, Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer or Erquy, offering plenty of opportunities to take a little walk on the sand. If you decide instead to take the road to Normandy, off you go to Saint-Malo and Cancale. Living is about choosing!

Speaking of choices, how about checking out the trail calendar in Côtes-d'Armor? Is your HQ in Saint-Malo? Very well, let's start with a high-class urban trail, the Intrail-Muros! A trail discovery course at night, with thousands of happy participants! A crazy atmosphere 😜! Not far from there, still on the coast, in Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer, the Trail des Ebihens is more focused on nature and discovery. The charming little fishing village is delightful too... Want more kilometers? Between Dunes and Bouchots in the commune of Hillion, with a long trail of great beauty, on the Panthièvre coast. Feast your eyes 😍! South of the Côtes-d'Armor, inland, the Trail des Cerfs offers more wooded routes, in a different atmosphere. The Brittany of the forests after the coast, isn't too bad either! See you in Loudéac among the 🦌. In Moncontour, another very pretty corner of Côtes-d'Armor, the Menestrail is one of the key dates of the year. The long trail starts just before dawn, for full enjoyment! Top-notch. Want more? The Trail du Glazig is a complete event open to everyone, with shorter distances that allow beginners to test themselves! A night race is also on the program for this event held in the magnificent setting of Plourhan.

If you have a little time left, how about a spot of scallop fishing?