ITINERARY | HIGHLIGHTS | WEATHER | ACCOMMODATION and ADDITIONAL INFOBrittany 2012
FROM PONT-L’ABBE TO LA POINTE DU RAZ
7 days/6 nights/5 walking days
This south-western tip of Brittany stretches into the waters of the Atlantic, at Audierne Bay. This landscape, initially dunes, ponds and marshes, finally transforms itself into a ‘parade of cliffs’ at Pointe du Raz, dreaded among sailors in the past and now simply still the most striking place of the Atlantic coast. As you follow the coastline of this region steeped in tradition and folklore you'll discover the real Brittany.
PRICE
- £599 per person (based on 2 people sharing a double room)
- Single supplement: £85. Supplement for one person doing holiday alone: £110
INCLUDED- 6 nights accommodation - 5 in hotels 2** with bath or shower and WC, 1 night in hotel 3***
- Route instructions
- Meal basis: Breakfast and dinner except no dinner on night 6
- Luggage transfer
- Transfer to Quimper on Day 6
- The boat trip to Ile de Sein (return ticket)
- Local taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Getting to/from holiday
- All drinks.
- All visits and personal expenses.
DEPARTURES Daily 1st April to 30th September according to accommodation availability
To book email:
info@worldwalks.com T: (44) (0)1242 254353
Day 1: Pont l’Abbé - Arrival in Pont l’Abbé.
Day 2: Pont l’Abbé to Saint Guénolé - the walk takes you towards the coast, passing rural chapels and natural springs before reaching the fishing ports of the extreme south-west tip of Brittany, la Pointe de Penmarch.
22 kms/14 miles
Day 3: Saint Guénolé to Lababan - follow the pathways alongside the vast sandy beaches of the Baie d'Audierne, including the Pointe de la Torche, famous for its surf. Be sure to visit the chapel of Tronoën with its noted "calvaire", an intricately carved stone shrine that dates back to the 15th Century. You'll also pass Notre-Dame de Penhors, where religious shrivings are still held.
25.6 kms/16 miles
Day 4: Lababan to Audierne - from « Pays Bigouden » you will walk along the rocky coast to the fishing port of Audierne, very famous for its seafood.
21.6 kms/13.5 miles
Day 5: Ile de Sein - Boat trip out to the Ile de Sein, a tiny island peeping out of the water, off la Pointe du Raz. With just 348 inhabitants, the island is not much more than a mile long, and just 6 metres above sea level. At the end of the afternoon, return to Audierne. 6.4 kms/4 miles
Day 6: Audierne to Baie des Trépassés - a final day following the rugged coastline up to the protected site of the Pointe du Raz where the granite and sandstone rocks are buffeted by the wind. Your final destination is the Baie des Trépassés, from where you will transferred to Quimper for final overnight..
24 kms/15 miles
Day 7: End of holiday after breakfast (railway station with TGV).
DIFFICULTY OF WALK
Moderate. 5 hours walking per day on average with about 300m of height gain per day.
GROUP SIZE
From 2 people
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ACCOMMODATION
5 nights 2* hotels, 1 night 3* with private facilities
GETTING THERE
SNCF/TGV station at Quimper. Flights from UK to Quimper and Lorient. New flight available from Cardiff to Lorient with Aer Arran
WHAT TO TAKE
Soft & flexible bags rather than hard suitcases. Walking boots, sunglasses, hats, non-slip shoes, sun cream, rucksack for carrying camera/sandwiches, first-aid kit.
WHEN TO GO
Departure every day from 1 April to 30 September. Late spring/early summer and late summer recommended.
INSURANCE
We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for any reason.
To book, contact worldwalks at:
email:info@worldwalks.com
T: (44) (0)1242 254353