Races in the Côtes-d'Armor

Welcome to the Fantastic Four of the West! Because yes, the Côtes-d'Armor can boast of having 4 of the most beautiful coasts in the world, and we're not being biased: the Emerald Coast, the Pink Granite Coast, the Goëlo Coast and the Gorse Coast. It's not the French Riviera, but here, at least, you can sunbathe without being crammed like a sardine! 🐟

This region, in northern Brittany, is a splendid land of storm and ocean, dotted with mythical places like the Bay of Saint-Brieuc, the Seven Islands or Ploumanac'h. Here, the landscapes change faster than the Breton weather ☔️. As Nolwenn Leroy might have said (or not), “When the sun rises, the rain will stop!” So enjoy the “sunny spells” because if you love walking, you're in for a treat! The GR34, which stretches from Mont-Saint-Michel to Saint-Nazaire 🥾, is the best way to test your motivation. The good news is that this trail follows the coast, so if you're not feeling it, you can always turn back.

And to fuel your Instagram stories, don't miss the Cap Fréhel ! Its 70-meter-high cliffs offer you a grand and colorful sunrise leading to the Fort La Latte 🏰, a splendid medieval site! If you're more of a sunset team 🌅, head to the Caroual beach at Erquy for a show on the orange sand, with a superb view of Cap d'Erquy 🌊. And for romance, why not take an evening stroll in Dinan ? This characterful medieval city is a perfect place for a sunset 🌞. The air is invigorating… Enough to fall in love and make your way to Pontrieux, the little Breton Venice 🖤.

Want more spots? 🤩 The Bretons have the secret to sunrises that will make you forget to take your coffee. The Lac de Guerlédan is a peaceful place, ideal for morning light by the water. At Mean Ruz Lighthouse in Perros-Guirec 💡, the morning light is so beautiful you could swear the rocks have changed color. And if you want a real moment out of time, a paddle session at Les Rosaires in Plérin to see the sun rise over the sea is the thing to do to brag at the coffee machine ☕️.

The department offers beautiful trails 👟, like those of the Glazig and Guerlédan, the Between Dunes and Mussels race or the Corrida (without bulls, don't worry) of Langueux ⚡️. The cities of Saint-Brieuc, Lannion, Plérin or Lamballe are perfect for urban trails. Wait, we almost forgot the essentials! We have incredible races to offer, but don't delay in signing up as soon as the sales open. To name just the most famous: the trail of the Landes et Bruyères in Erquy, the 20 km of the Blue Ribbon or the unmissable Menestrail in Moncontour! If you love the triple effort, you can participate in the Sand and Cap Triathlon in Frehel, go for it!

To train, don't hesitate to head to the Bréhat Archipelago (a place that will make you see life in pink, literally) or to the Lac de Guerlédan. And if you still have energy left, take the Cliff Route from Paimpol to Tréveneuc, passing by the coasts of Plouha. It's the perfect spot to work on elevation and see all the colors (literally!). Along the way, you might even catch a glimpse of the local stars, the seals and dolphins! 🐬

Run straight to the Festival of Maritime Songs in Paimpol to get into the spirit, and don't forget to taste the traditional galette-saucisse 🥞 (a Breton institution) or the delicious scallops from Côtes-d'Armor 🐚. Because running is great, but indulging afterwards is even better! 😋