COASTAL WALKING BREAK – June 17-19
(Tuesday-Thursday)
I am organising this association event to
celebrate the June publication of my new book Walking the
Brittany Coast (Vol 2 : Morlaix to Benodet). Special offer
for those coming on this holiday. (Or Vol 1: Mont St-Michel to
Morlaix by Judy Smith if you prefer). Or neither. Or both!
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ROUTE
Our small group will be walking on the
Crozon peninsula from Camaret to L’Aber (or on to
Pentrez, if we are feeling very fit) in the Baie de Douarnenez
over three days, seeing the very best coastal scenery in
Brittany. The coastal path varies greatly in quality and there
will be plenty of steep ups and downs along the cliffs as well
as a lot of fairly level beach or headland. The distance is not
great (less than 20kms a day) but parts (Day 2) will be
demanding. We will not be hurrying! Regular stops and plenty of
interesting things to see along the way; opportunity to swim on
last day.
We start in the port of Camaret with its
unusual sillon and ochre-coloured Tour Vauban, and continue
past the tragic ruin of the Manoir de Coecilian and neolithic
alignments of Lagatjar. We pass the Pointe de Penhir with its
Resistance memorial and continue via the vast sands of
Kerloc’h to the extraordinary natural formation of the
Château de Dinan. The Iron Age fortifications and
neolithic remains of Lostmarc’h are the highlight of the
route to the Cap de la Chèvre. From there we pass the
ancient fortifications of Morgat, an attractive seaside resort,
to continue along the sandy reaches of the Baie de Douarnenez.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be in a gîte
d’étape, where we will also have evening meals in
the small restaurant. Breakfast and picnic lunches provided on
Days 2 and 3. Food will be plentiful! Drinks not included in
cost.
Rooms are very basic and shared. The
bathroom is downstairs below the bedrooms, and contains two
small shower rooms, two basins and one toilet.
You will need to bring a sleeping bag or
duvet for the bed. Under-sheet and cushion-type pillow
provided. Sheets and blankets can be hired at small extra cost
(3€50). Your luggage will be transported for you from
Camaret, so you need only carry your lunch, water, binoculars,
etc. when walking. Please bring a picnic lunch for first day.
At the end of Day 1 and beginning of Day 2, we will be
transported a short distance by car (courtesy of gite-owner).
COST: 130 euros
This includes: 2 nights accommodation, 2
evening meals, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnics, transport of luggage, a
lift back to Camaret at the end, and the company of a guide
throughout. It does not include drinks.
To reserve a place:
Deposit of 50 euros per person essential
ASAP
Please send a euro cheque, payable to
Brittany Walks, to Le Guillec, 29410 Plouneour Menez
PLEASE NOTE The following points
CAREFULLY:
The deposit is non-refundable. If for any
reason you have to drop out before the holiday, I will do my
best to find a replacement, but only if successful will the
deposit be returned.
Balance of 80 euros to be paid by June 1st.
Personal insurance is not included.
Please make your own arrangements if required.
Committing to joining the group for this
holiday means you are confident of your own health and fitness
for the walk.
You will need to be in Camaret at 9.30am
on Tuesday 17th (and it is at the far end of the Crozon
peninsula, so early start!)
Full details of the holiday, meeting
point, what to bring, etc. will be sent to those who book
places.
FAQ
Is this holiday going to be fun?
Yes.
Wendy
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