Brittany port to port #3 - Morlaix to Brest

FROM MORLAIX, BARNENEZ LOOP 38km 442m

This cycling loop takes you along the eastern bank of the Morlaix River. You reach the Cairn of Barnénez, a fascinating site over 7,000 years old! A remarkable testament to the first settled communities, this impressive megalithic monument overlooks the bay, offering breathtaking views of the sea.

Continuing on, you arrive at the Pointe de Barnénez, a wild promontory surrounded by shimmering waters. Here, where land meets ocean, the landscape unfolds between cliffs and unspoiled coves. Facing the vast maritime horizon, the echoes of the region’s earliest inhabitants seem to linger in the wind and the waves.

From MORLAIX to ROSCOFF 30km 260m

Along the River Morlaix, you make your way up to the English Channel. Smell the salt spray! Follow the Vélomaritime route, a little further inland. This short itinerary makes it possible to reach Roscoff more quickly while enjoying the Penzé valley and Saint-Pol-de-Léon.

• For a few more km 38km 276m

  Along the Morlaix River, you ride to the English Channel. The smell the salty air and small resort of Carantec feel like the holidays. If you have come to Brittany in the past, the city will certainly bring out old memories.
  Morlaix: Lighthouse n°1 (Phare de la Lande), Roscoff: Lighthouse n°2, Ile de Batz: Lighthouse n°3.

From ROSCOFF to KERLOUAN 62km 385m

From Roscoff, your route follows the coast to Santec, where large dune-fringed beaches open the road to Plouescat. This area alternates between stretches of sand and rock formations sculpted by the elements. At Tréflez, the landscape becomes wilder before arriving at the Goulven beach, a vast natural area where dunes and mudflats attract numerous seabirds. Passing through Plounéour-Trez, you reach Brignogan-Plages and the Pointe de Pontusval, where its lighthouse dominates a granite chaos. Further on, the islet of Kerlouan and the hamlet of Ménez Ham reveal stone houses nestling between the rocks, vestiges of the region’s maritime past. The route ends at Kerlouan, in a setting shaped by the sea, the winds and the granite, offering a compendium of the wild beauty of northern Finistère.

From KERLOUAN to PLOUDALMEZEAU 54km 518m

Today, you’re heading for the end of the world! The air is pure and smells of iodine and seaweed. You’ll soon come upon the virgin island and its lighthouse. At 82 m, it is one of the most impressive lighthouses in Europe. To reach the lens, you have to climb 397 steps! (At certain times of the year, a boat takes you to the island to visit the lighthouse). You’ll need to head back inland to cross the bridges that allow you to cross the Abers. A living spectacle of nature, the tides are the directors of this exceptional scene. Slowly, sea water rises up the valleys to create powerful rivers.

From PLOUDALMEZEAU to LE CONQUET 50km 456m

You reach a foreign coastline where the meadow seems to flow into the sea! Here and there, some beautiful granite chaos lies on the beach. You’ve reached Pen Ar Bed, which means “World’s End” in Breton. Your bike takes you to the pointe de Corsen, the westernmost point of mainland France. From the top of the cliffs, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the sea. The air you breathe here comes directly from the Atlantic!

From PLOUDALMEZEAU to LE CONQUET, AVEC LA TRAVERSEE EN BATEAU UNIQUEMENT EN JUILLET AOÛT 40km 340m

You reach a strange coastline where the meadow seems to flow into the sea! Here and there, some beautiful granite chaos lies on the beach. You’ve reached Pen Ar Bed, which means “end of the world” in Breton. Your bike takes you to the pointe de Corsen, the westernmost point of mainland France. From the top of the cliffs, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the sea. The air you breathe here comes directly from the Atlantic!

The itinerary also includes a visit to the Trézien lighthouse (July/August only).

During July and August, to make the crossing, simply go to the port and contact the harbour master’s office on the following cell phone number: 06 31 93 58 71. The crossing will be organized immediately.

• crossing: 5 to 10 mins
• dogs allowed
• 3€/cyclists

From LE CONQUET to BREST 40km 531m

From the port of Le Conquet, you’re just a few kilometers from Pointe Saint-Mathieu. If you’re a fan of Thalassa, the French TV magazine show about the sea, you’ll be familiar with its lighthouse, built on the ruins of an abbey. The place is enchanting and the cliffs are grandiose. Lock the bikes and take in the sights before heading back to Brest. A little effort will be needed to see one of Brittany’s most surprising lighthouses, the Petit Minou. Keep to an itinerary of small roads along the goulet and the Brest roadstead. The Portzic lighthouse and the Brest shipyards round off this hilly day.

BREST

A last wander around the port and the banks of the Rade de Brest, a visit to the castle, a cable car ride between the Capucins and the city center… The city of Brest in constant transformation offers a beautiful urban stroll to conclude your stay. .