The GR®34, also known as the "sentier des douaniers", is certainly the most famous of the coastal footpaths.
In Côtes d'Armor, the GR® 34 stretches over more than 400 km of paths reserved exclusively for pedestrians.
From coves to cliffs, seaside resorts to natural sites, bays to estuaries, you have a front-row seat to discover the majesty and diversity of the coastline of the Côtes d'Armor.
Heading towards Saint-Quay-Portrieux, take the big blue staircase opposite the Penthièvre jetty and the Binic lighthouse.
In the other direction, from the port of Binic towards Saint-Brieuc, walk along the Plage de la Banche and through the Parc des Bernains.
Arriving from Paimpol/Saint-Quay-Portrieux, cross the Port-es-leu in the direction of the port, passing over the town's beaches.
The GR®34, like all the other Grande Randonnée routes in France, is signposted with two parallel horizontal rectangles in white and red. When these two rectangles are topped by an arrow to the left or right, this indicates a change of direction. When the two rectangles form a cross, you are going in the wrong direction and should not take this path.
If you come across an anomaly during your hike (a signposting error, faulty signposting or a need for safety measures), report it on Suricate, the nature sports reporting tool.
Going hiking, whether for a day or several days, requires a minimum amount of equipment. You'll need to find the right balance so that you only pack the equipment you really need. Too much weight can cause back and shoulder pain, as well as leg pain, as your body is not used to carrying so many kilos.
Here's a non-exhaustive list of what you need to take with you:
Your bivouac equipment if you choose to sleep outdoors.
"Rando Accueil" is a national label, while "Etape Rando Bretagne" is a regional certification.
Accredited accommodation is located less than 2 km from the GR® 34 and offers overnight accommodation and appropriate services: laundry facilities, luggage transport on request, catering facilities, tourist and walking literature, etc.
Stopover gîtes, hotels, campsites, bed and breakfasts...
Click here to find overnight accommodation less than 2 km from the GR®34.
Suricate application
Observe - Connect - Report: 3 simple steps to report a problem on the hiking trails and become a sentinel for nature sports.
Binic-Etables-sur-Mer Tourisme
6 place Le Pomellec
22520 Binic-Etables sur Mer
Tel. 02 96 73 60 12
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday: 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 5.30pm. Closed on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons
Closed on Saturday afternoons between November and February.