Hiking guides and maps on the GR®34

The GR34, a spectacular route between land and sea

The GR34 trail follows the old coastal patrol paths used by customs officers since the 18th century. Today, it is one of the longest long-distance hiking trails in France. Most hikers travel it from north to south, starting near Mont-Saint-Michel.

The GR34 route crosses Côtes-d’Armor, Finistère, Morbihan, and Loire-Atlantique. It can be completed in its entirety over several weeks, or in sections, particularly by choosing a one-week GR34 route. Each section offers a different charm, featuring steep cliffs, fine sandy beaches, wild abers, and small, colorful harbors.

It’s perfectly possible to explore the GR34 in a week, with several accessible GR34 trails:

• From Saint-Brieuc to Lannion : coves, beaches, and granite scenery along the Emerald Coast

• From Douarnenez to Quimper via Pointe du Van : wild nature and Breton tradition

• From Vannes to Auray : gentle coastal trails in Morbihan

Please note that the routes are suitable for hikers of all levels. Access to the stopover towns is easy thanks to the rail network and regional buses.

In addition, the GR34 was voted “France’s Favorite GR 2018” in the national competition My Favorite GR organized each year by the FFRandonnée.

Accommodation on the GR34: where to stay?

The GR34 accommodation is one of the great strengths of this route:

• Stopover lodges or B&Bs
• Campsites or bivouac areas
• Hotels in the towns and ports visited

Some accommodation providers offer services adapted to hikers: evening meals, luggage transfer, drying of clothes.

Remember to book in advance during high season, especially on busy sections like the Pink Granite Coast or the Crozon Peninsula.

Sites not to be missed during the GR34

The richness of the GR34 lies in the diversity of its landscapes and atmospheres. Walking this trail takes you through an authentic Brittany deeply attached to its history.

Here are some of the main tourist attractions of the GR34:

• Saint-Malo : the corsair city surrounded by ramparts overlooking the English Channel
• Pink Granite Coast : the pink-hued rocky chaos typical of the Perros-Guirec region
• Crozon Peninsula : steep cliffs and spectacular views of the Atlantic
• Gulf of Morbihan : the inland sea dotted with islands and rich in biodiversity
• Locronan, Pont-Aven, Concarneau

In addition to these stages, there are dozens of wild beaches, famous headlands such as Cap Fréhel and Pointe du Raz, and emblematic lighthouses that punctuate the hike.

Routes connected to the GR34

The GR34 crosses or runs alongside several other long-distance hiking trails:

• GR® 37 – From Vitré to the Crozon Peninsula : This trail crosses Brittany from east to west, from Vitré to the Crozon Peninsula, passing through the interior of the Armorican Massif. It intersects the GR® 34 at several points, notably on the Crozon Peninsula.
• GR® 340 – Tour of Belle-Île-en-Mer : This trail completely encircles Belle-Île-en-Mer, in southern Brittany. It does not directly connect to the mainland GR34, but is an ideal island extension for hikers wishing to continue exploring the Breton coastline.
• GR® 39 – From Mont-Saint-Michel to Redon : This route follows the great river valleys of Brittany, from Mont-Saint-Michel to Redon, passing through Rennes. It joins or crosses the GR® 34 in the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and around the northern coast.

These connected routes allow you to build loops or consider long crossings of theBrittany region on foot.