GR34 and sporting activities in Côtes-d’Armor
From our campsite in Côtes-d’Armor, Le Varlen in Plougrescant, hikers and walkers on the GR34 will be delighted! The Sentier des Douaniers is famous for its landscapes and routes across Brittany. From the comfort of your hiker’s cabin rental near Perros-Guirec, in a serviced campsite in Côtes-d’Armor, you’ll benefit from services adapted to hikers.
Côtes-d’Armor, a paradise for sports enthusiasts on land and sea
Hikes or bike rides – electric bikes for hire from the Plougrescant tourist office, following the “Trégor – Côte d’Ajonc” tourist circuit
Swimming, on one of the Presqu’île beaches: Varlen beach or Pors Hir beach, respectively 300 and 700 m from the campsite, Pors Scaff beach 3 km away or Gouermel beach 8 km from the campsite.
Whichever beach you choose, you’ll be able to enjoy the pleasures of swimming and lounging in the midst of exceptional scenery.
Angling, fishing on foot: you’ll find plenty of fish, crustaceans and shellfish on the seashore (cockles, clams, prairies, mussels, scallops, abalone, shrimps, crabs, crab cakes, spiders, lobsters…) that can be caught on the Varlen beach, but also on the many shores of the Plougrescant peninsula.
Watch out! Angling and fishing on foot are regulated. You must respect the sizes, periods, quantities, etc. of the shellfish you catch. Consult the regulations for fishing on foot here and the regulations for angling here.
Passion rando: the GR34 and the Sentier des douaniers
The GR34, also known as the “sentier des douaniers”, is one of the most famous coastal footpaths. In Côtes d’Armor, the GR34 represents over 400 km of footpaths reserved exclusively for pedestrians, offering an exceptional way to discover the coastline. Le Varlen campsite is located 300 m from the GR34, and welcomes a large number of hikers, solo, couples or groups, throughout the season, from early April to late October each year.
To help you organize your trip, a number of websites are available to support and advise you, and provide useful information about our region:
- Find your hike in Côtes d’Armor, Brittany
- Hiking in Brittany: the most beautiful circuits and practical advice
- Hiking on the GR® 34 – The official FFRandonnée Bretagne web site
- Hiking on the Pink Granite Coast: From Tréguier to Lannion
Ocean passion: sand yachting, catamaran…
Glide on water or sand and experience unique sensations! On the beaches of Côtes-d’Armor, try your hand at sand yachting, the ideal way to feel the speed of the wind. For an adventure at sea, opt for a catamaran outing, accessible to beginners and enthusiasts alike. Supervised by professionals, take advantage of these water sports to explore the Breton coastline from a new angle, between adrenaline and wonder.
