The Crozon peninsula, at the tip of Finistère, holds some of Brittany’s most striking coastal scenery: pink sandstone cliffs, rocky headlands battered by the Atlantic and sheltered coves, all reachable via a network of quiet small roads.
A loop between cliffs and sheltered coves
From Crozon, the loop reaches Camaret-sur-Mer to the west then Morgat to the south, tracing the coastline in places and pulling back from it to avoid the windiest stretches. Expect around 30 km and 300 m of cumulative climbing — hillier than most family routes in the catalogue, a result of the coastal terrain.
Viewpoints stack up around the Pointe de Pen-Hir and its “Tas de Pois” rock formations, an iconic sight on the peninsula, before a descent to the sheltered Morgat bay for a swim break.
Getting the ride right
The Atlantic wind, often present even in summer, can make the most exposed coastal stretches harder going — a windproof jacket is worth having even in good weather. The elevation, modest but real, makes this route better suited to kids already comfortable riding on their own than to a first solo outing.
When to go
May to September, with June and September avoiding the July-August crowds on the peninsula’s busiest roads.
Good to know
Crozon and Camaret-sur-Mer have a decent choice of accommodation both in low season and summer, with convenient access to other highlights of the Armorique Regional Nature Park.
