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Itineraries, practical information

Plan your stay in Belle-île

With 2800 meters of elevation change along its 80km course, Belle Île’s GR 340 is a trail runner’s playground. From wide sandy beaches straddled by tall jagged cliffs to soft, flowering moors, Belle Île does not lack in landscape diversity.

As it was put by Sylvain Bazin, editor for Wider Magazine “Belle Île is Brittany concentrated down to 80km!” With such a diversity of landscapes, finding ways of varying your training regimen shouldn’t be too difficult. Whether you’re looking for steep gradients, or a portion of flat clifftops to stretch your legs, we’ve got it all covered: here are our suggestions for outings, things to do and general tips to best organize your active stay on Belle Île!

Belle-île, a trail runner’s paradise

With its 2800m of elevation change over its 85km course, France’s favourite GR® of 2022, the “GR® 340 Tour de Belle-île-en-mer” is more akin to a mid mountain hike in the...

Belle-Ile-en-Trail

Nature sport event. Next edition: September 21, 2024. 5 races on the coastal paths: La Sémaphore: 11km - La Palantine: 19km - La Jean-No: 32km - Le Trail du Ponant: 45km and...

Sauzon, Le Palais, Bangor & Locmaria

The best accommodations

For runners

Campgrounds, guest houses and hotels: Belle-Ile offers a plethora of lodging options. Some even offer what’s known as the “Pack Rando”, or “Hiker’s Deal”, consisting of transportation to and from the docks, to and from your hike/run and a packed lunch for your midday break. With deals like these, training on Belle Ile becomes 100% stress-free.

The establishments labeled Brittany hike stage in Sauzon

Hôtel Le Cardinal

This building seems to be placed on the ocean, everywhere a breathtaking panorama! 63 rooms (including 37 sea view and terrace) offer great comfort and elegant decoration. Also...

Hôtel Aux Tamaris

This 14-room family hotel combines comfort and simplicity. Everything is well thought out to perfect your stay. Enjoy the calm of a vast bucolic garden, a jacuzzi and above all...

Gite d'étape Le Relais Côtier

Stopover gîte with 11 rooms, 32 single beds, 5 minutes from Quai de Sauzon and 300m from the small cove of Port Puce. Tranquility guaranteed! 11 rooms all equipped with a...

The establishments labeled Brittany hike stage in Le Palais

from56 €

Hôtel Vauban

22 rooms including 10 with Sea View (rooms for 3 to 4 people on request). Hotel overlooking the Palais port. 100 meters from the pier, breathtaking view of the port and the...

from75 €

Hôtel Le Clos Fleuri

18 rooms, some of which have a garden level terrace. Staying at Clos Fleuri means choosing a genuine 3*** Hotel de Charme, with professional services, charm and character: -...

from55 €

Hôtel Atlantique

At the port of Le Palais, facing the sea, at the foot of the Vauban Citadel, 32 comfortable rooms, including 7 with sea view and 1 apartment with sea and sunrise view. The...

The establishments labeled stage rando Bretagne on the wild coast of Bangor.

Hôtel Le Grand Large

A unique location facing the ocean, on the wild coast and a stone's throw from the Aiguilles de Port Coton, this manor house is a real charming hotel with swimming pool which...

Hôtel Castel Clara Thalasso & Spa

Facing the ocean and the wild coast, the Castel Clara Thalasso & Spa hotel invites you to happiness in a chic and relaxed atmosphere. Its thalassotherapy institute and spa...

Savour and recover!

Places to try

Belle-île's seafood specialties

Rich in proteins and minerals, seafoods are among an athlete’s best after-effort allies! Le Palais and Bangor’s markets often host local fishermen selling their catch, and local restaurants offer a variety of original seafood dishes: Oyster platters, Monkfish medallions, cuttlefish pizzas and many more!

Here are our favourite places to enjoy the ocean’s delight: