Une traileuse lors de l'édition 2021 du Belle-Île en Trail
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Des coureurs passant par la plage de
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Un coureur évoluant sur le GR340 au niveau de la pointe des Poulains
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Coureurs sur le sentier côtier de la côte sauvage durant l'édition 2021 du Belle-Île en Trail.
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Le Trail du Ponant est l'une des courses du Belle-Île en Trail. Les traileurs s'élancent de Le Palais suivent le sentier côtier jusqu'à la plage de Kérel. Ils parcourent au total 45 km.
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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!
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.
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:
Whether on the trails, among the small creeks or underwater, admire the local fauna and flora with Belle-Ile’s varied sports offerings.
