Trails in Finistère

There was a time when Ouessant was truly the tip of the world. The small island off the coast of Brest, before the discovery of the Americas, represented that fantasy. Nevertheless, the presence of the Atlantic Ocean and its vastness continue to be felt when walking along the Finistère coast, swept by sea spray and wind 💨, so free here. Do you know where the name Finistère comes from? From the Latin finis terrae, meaning "end of the Earth" in French 🇫🇷. If mankind long sought to explore beyond the seas, let's now explore the heart of the lands! If you love nature and trail running, Finistère is the place for you. Hiking enthusiasts know well that trekking along the customs path, aka the GR34, is a privilege... offered to everyone, walkers and runners! 2000 kilometers of trails along the seaside, in Brittany... This highly renowned trail for its beauty will let you especially in the Finistère taste the wonders of the Bay of Morlaix, the oysters 🦪 of Carantec, or the freedom of the corsairs 🏴‍☠️ of Roscoff. You will then head to Brest and its protective island, Ouessant... A very nice city, where it's good ( 😄 well, sort of) to party. But noooooon it does not always rain 🌧 in Finistère, in fact yesterday it didn't rain. And the sun is never far after the rain 🌦... Your strides or steps will then take you to the wonderful 😍 Crozon Peninsula. If there are enthusiasts of inland areas and forests 🌳 here, know that the Armorique Regional Natural Park stretches from Pointe de Pen-Hir (to the west of Crozon) to Guerlesquin, halfway between Morlaix and Guingamp (department of Côtes-d'Armor). Another possible route. If you decide to stay on the GR34, then we wish you to enjoy your arrival at Ile-Tudy, accompanied by the seagulls and gulls. Ah, stop if you can halfway in the charming village of Locronan, another wonder of the Coast of Cornouaille. Its peculiarity among others: being atop a mountain! South of this height and the Black Mountains, the Cornouaille plateaus extend toward Quimper, city of the midlands where you can sit at a good table to enjoy a galette and a good Cornouaille AOC cider. Come on! You will have recharged enough to go to the real finis terrae afterwards, namely the Pointe du Raz! Where the Atlantic spray will finish restyling your hair. Armel Le Cléac'h, born in Saint-Paul-de-Léon (between Roscoff and Morlaix) in 1977, awaits you on his lands...

Are you still there? Then let's take a look at the trail calendar in Finistère. There's some serious stuff! Let's naturally start with the trail at the world's end, since we're here! Starting in Plouzané near Brest for a race that offers both seaside and cliffs, for the greatest breath of fresh air. Several distances are offered, including a long trail, to run solo 🏃🏼‍♀️ or as a duo 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️! A chance to share. In Fouesnant, located next to Concarneau, the Course au Large is another opportunity to take it in, thanks to a discovery trail (under 21 kilometers) open to everyone. The Cap Sizun Trail - Pointe du Raz allows you to combine the discovery of one of the most beautiful spots in the department with a truly enjoyable race, for which the organizers have planned 4 distances, including a short trail. Running along the customs path. For the tough ones, the Brittany Ultra Trail, it's a high-level ultra trail, moreover at night 🌙! The chance to run in Finistère in a truly special atmosphere... The choice is yours!

And if everything started in Finistère?