Excursion Hiking cap fréhel tour at St Malo

Experience the wild and windswept area around the Cap Fréhel Peninsula set 230 feet (70 metres) high above pink sandstone cliffs. Walk a beautiful path of spectacular heathland offering some of the most breath-taking scenery along the amazing Brittany coastline. Follow the path through an extraordinary natural landscape up to the lighthouses north at Cape Fréhel, where on a clear day the view from the top reaches all the way to the Norman peninsula Le Manche.

Cape Fréhel

Depart the pier for Cape Fréhel located in Côtes-d'Armor, northern Brittany, approximately one hour drive away. On arrival take a guided hike along thecoastal path to view the exterior of the two lighthouses. The taller one measuring 98ft (30m) high has a calorie-burning 145 steps and was built in 1950; its beam can reach up to 68 miles (110km). The smaller one, no longer in use, was constructed in 1685 by the renowned architect-engineer Simon Garangeau who worked for Vauban, the legendary military engineer of Louis XIV, who fortified many strategic points around the French coast.

At the headline, enjoy some free time to admire the wide variety of heather and gorse species and the landscape of colours on the most beautiful Cap in Brittany or look for nesting seabirds in the neighbouring small island.

Your tour concludes back at the pier after the drive back to St.Malo.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Emerald Coast, Brittany Landscape, Cape Fréhel, Lighthouses

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking over uneven terrain for approximately 2.8 km (1.75 miles). Guests should be in good physical condition and good health. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended.