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BRITTANY - THE EMERALD COAST 2008

From Cap Frehel to Saint-Malo
8 days/7 nights/6 days walking - self-guided walking

This is a remarkably beautiful coastline just across the water from England. It is, as they say in France, a real ‘open-air museum’, with an endless succession of bays, shores and headlands - Erquy and its magnificent pink cliffs that reach up to 230 feet; and Fréhel with its wonderful marine bird reserve. And then, of course, Fort la Latte, a steep site overlooking Fresnaye Bay, picturesque and crammed with history. The colours are the colours of watercolour paintings and the scenery of wild beaches and creeks contrast with elegant, traditional resorts. Finally, St Malo, mythical pirate town encircled by ramparts overlooking the sea.

PRICE

• £460 per person based on two people sharing
• Single supplement on request

INCLUDED

• Accommodation in hotels 3*** and 2** (4 nights) on half-board, B & B (3 nights). Bedroom with bath or shower and WC.
• Meal basis : B and B (plus evening meals except on days 1, 3, and 7.
• Luggage transfer between overnight stops.
• Transfers where mentioned in the itinerary.
• The ferry to St Malo on day 7.
• Local taxes.

NOT INCLUDED

Meals and transfers not mentioned in the itinerary, drinks and lunches.

Departure dates 2008: departures every day from 1 April to 30 September

To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Arrival at Lamballe, capital of Penthièvre, known for its national stud farm.

Day 2: Transfer from Lamballe to Pléneuf,and beginning of the walk towards Cap d’Erquy and Sables-d’Or-les-Pins. 22 kms/13.75 miles

Day 3: Follow the coastal path to Cap Fréhel. After Fort La Latte, a magnificent panorama over Fresnaye Bay. 23 kms/14 miles

Day 4:  Follow the contours of the bay via Port St-Jean before continuing to the fine sand beaches of the so-called ‘almost an island’ of St Cast-le-Guildo.
17 kms/10.6 miles

Day 5: The Arguenon Valley, via Plancoët, the only mineral water source in Brittany. 20 kms/12.5 miles

Day 6: Transfer to St Jacut-de-la-mer. Panorama over The Island of the Hébihens, then walk around Lancieux Bay. 20 kms/12.5 miles

Day 7: The elegant and very traditional bathing resorts from St Briac to Dinard via the Pointe du Décollé. Continue by ferry to beautiful St Malo, famous pirate port. 21 kms/13 miles

Day 8: Saint-Malo and departure after breakfast.

 

DIFFICULTY OF WALK

Moderate. 5 hours walking per day on average with about 300m of height gain per day

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HIGHLIGHTS

Comfortable summer climate and gorgeous coastline

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WEATHER

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

M ixture of 2 and 3 star family run hotels

GETTING THERE

SNCF station at Lamballe on Paris-Brest line (3 hours from Paris). If arriving by car you can get back to Lamballe by train (2 to 3 hours)

WHAT TO TAKE:

Soft & flexible bags rather than hard suitcases. Also towels, sunglasses, hats, non-slip shoes, sun cream, flashlight/torch, gloves for help on the boat and locks.

 

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 whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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