From Morlaix to Quimper: the Finistère coastline by bike

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.

Start your day with a pleasant boat trip across the Rade de Brest to Le Fret on the Crozon peninsula. Be careful not to take a photo of Ile Longue! This short stage takes you across the peninsula on small cycle paths in the heart of nature. You can also make a detour to the pretty village of Camaret-sur-Mer, or simply enjoy the beach close to your hotel in Crozon.

You leave the Crozon peninsula and seaside to head inland. The first half of this hilly stage takes you mainly along a greenway, passing through fields and small towns. You then head back down to the coast on country roads, alternating between downhill and uphill sections, with breathtaking views over the Bay of Douarnenez.

You start your day with a leisurely ride out of town on country lanes, winding gently downhill through forests and fields. From Pont-Croix, the route follows the River Goyen along a magnificent greenway to Audierne and Cap Sizun. There, the route branches off inland, with a breathtaking view of the sea that follows you all the way to Plogoff.

Today you'll take the same route back down to Audierne. This short stage gives you plenty of time to enjoy the beaches with a picnic by the sea, or try your hand at sand yachting in Pouldreuzic. Pack a picnic, as you won't come across many shops after Audierne.

Back on the V45 for the easiest stage of the trip. With a route that continues to alternate between beaches and countryside, you pedal leisurely to Penmarc'h and its 307-step lighthouse, one of the highest in the world.

For your last day, your stage follows small roads along the seafront, passing through picturesque villages and a few kilometers on a pleasant greenway. Enjoy your last moments by the sea, passing through Guilvinec and Loctudy, before reaching Pont-l'Abbé. From there, a forest-shaded greenway takes you to Quimper and its magnificent cathedral.

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