A cycling week from Morlaix to Brest

When you arrive in Morlaix, you couldn’t miss the viaduc, the emblem of the city, which is 62m high! You will also be entertained by the sloping alleys where you will discover some nice mural paintings in the lively port-city.
Discover the impressive "maisons à pondalez" (overhanging houses) before enjoying a nice buckwheat pancake in a welcoming typical restaurant.

From Morlaix, begin your itinerary with a section of the Vélodyssée. Following little-traveled country roads, you cycle through fields of chard and artichokes. Along the way, the sea gradually comes into view. After passing through Saint-Pol-de-Léon, dominated by its cathedral, you reach Roscoff, a charming stone village with its harbour, stores and beautiful sea views.

You leave Roscoff's bustling little streets to head a little further inland. You pass through countryside and small villages without ever straying too far from the sea. Don't hesitate to wander off the itinerary to reach the first beaches of the trip, stretches of white sand strewn with megaliths (Beach des Amiets). The stage ends in the charming seaside resort of Brignogan.

You continue your itinerary with a beautiful stage between sea and countryside, alternating coastal landscapes and lush green fields. You'll pass through Meneham, a historic village nestled in the rocks, before crossing Guissény and admiring a chapel on the way to Lilia. Along the Côte des Légendes, the route, punctuated by a few climbs, alternates between roads and sandy or dirt tracks.

You enter the Abers region, first the Aber Wrac'h, which you quickly cross, then the Aber Benoît, which you follow for a long time on forest and country roads. This hilly stage allows you to contemplate these river valleys from a number of viewpoints. The village of Saint-Pabu offers a well-deserved break, with its pretty marina and heavenly beaches.

The Tréompan dunes natural park stretches out before you, and the journey continues leisurely along the coast on ever-so-slightly hilly paths. This stage keeps you close to the coastline, with a continuous view of the ocean. At Lanildut, you take a shortcut by the sea aboard “Phine la passeuse”, a small boat that allows you to cross the Aber Ildut. Or go around the Aber Ildut on country roads before returning to the coast. You keep on going down the coast until you reach Le Conquet.

In Lanildut, we advise you to take a shortcut by sea aboard “Phine la passeuse”, a small boat that allows you to cross the Aber Ildut. Just go to the harbour master's office and ask to make the crossing. Payment is made on the spot, by credit card, or in cash directly on the boat (€5/person).

The crossing takes between 5 and 10 minutes. It's available every day from April to November, between 10am and 11:30am and between 2pm and 5pm.

If you arrive outside these times, or if the weather isn't favorable, you'll have to go around the Aber Ildut along country lanes before reaching the coast (+10km). Continue down the coast until you reach Le Conquet.

You continue your route with a slightly more undulating stage. First you cycle along the coast, passing by the Saint-Mathieu lighthouse and its memorial, before heading inland. After Plougonvelin, a cycle path takes you through a number of small villages to Brest, where you arrive at the top of the hill with a breathtaking view of the port.

Enjoy one last stroll through the narrow streets of Brest before leaving or extending your stay.