Finistere Multi Activity Trip
5 Nights / 5 Days in Paradise
Overview
Ever heard of the Cote des Legendes? Probably not, this place is so off the beaten track that you will most likely never have heard of it!
This is an holiday that will blow your mind. Packed full of paddleboarding and relaxing Yoga, you will see our beautiful region from every angle, the beach, the sea and from under the sea! This holiday combines a base in Guisseny, off the tourist radar, with a robinson cruseo experience, in the Island Achipelgo, Lilia!
Packed full of breathtaking white sand beaches, and spectacularly translucent Sea. What is more this is a destination that is surpisingly only 30 Minutes from the UK (OK plus the ferry!). Read more about your perfect Paddleboard Holiday in France.
Programme
Day 1: Guisseny
Arriving at 9am on the ferry, we can either pick you up or you will be in your own transport. We will then share the 1st paddle session, followed by a relaxing picnic. You will then check in at the acommadation at Guisseny, perfectly placed in Guisseny. This will be followed by a Yoga session. We will share a bbq before settling down for the night!
Day 2: Cote des Légendes
Never heard of the Cote des Legendes? Well this is most likely, as the Cote des Legendes is a far off the beaten track for most visitors. After breakfast you will be picked up and taken to some of most perfect beaches in
France, after a SUP session exploring the local white sandy beaches, found nestled between rocks, this is defintely an explorers paradise! After a picnic lunch you will then snorkel, with a local guide in some of the most
pristine waters in France! We will then finish with a yoga session. Before you have the night to yourself to explore one of the local restaurants.
Day 3: Paddle Day
After a breakfast you will be picked up at 9.30 am to explore the area, we will either go to Pays des Abers or Cote des Légendes for a SUP paddle. We will have a picnic lunch before finishing with a SUP YOGA session!
Day 4: Ile Vierge Lighthouse | Plouguerneau
Ile Vierge is found 500 m from Plouguerneau, Pays des Abers. Ile de Vierge is the island that is home to the Ile Vierge lighthouse the tallest stone lighthouse in Europe, it stands at 33m high. Ile Vierge is nestled amongst a small archipelago, which is semi exposed at low tide. Our paddle trip starts at at Lilia, Plouguerneau. The small port town is lined with fish restaurants and bars. Perfect for the post or pre session lunch, with the Oyster bar Le Gris or the Restaurant Castel A’ch being the top choices!
The paddle begins in the port after a communal lunch at le route de phare, we will then navigate past the local fishing boats docked in the small port, you will instantly seduced by serenity of the bay. The paddle route will take you over sea grass gardens, flowing sea weed.
After experiencing the atmospheric Ile Vierge the journey continues to Stagadon. An offshore island found in the middle of the bay. A tidal lagoon which opens up at mid to low tide exposing water so translucent you would you think you were in the Caribbean.
Stagadon is owned by a charity, and there is a rustic hostel on the island that allows to fully embrace the Robinson Crusoe life! This island is only accessible by water, meaning that once the day trippers have left you have this island to yourself! We will spend the night in this hostel, it is rugid, but after a bbq, we can watch the sun set on the island!
Day 5: Stagadon and Free afternoon
After breafast, you will enjoy an relaxing yoga session, in one of the most awe inspiring locations. After which we will paddle back to Plouguerneau and head back to the village.
You will be free to explore the surrounding area by yourself, either by foot, or a bike (bike hire is available in the Guisseny). You can also try wingfoiling, or go back for another snorkel trip (both extra cost).
Accommodation
The accommadation is based on sharing a Gite in Guisseny
You will have access to a kitchen to prepare your breakfast, lunch and evening meal! The gite is located 300m from the Boulangerie. There is a also a small supermarket located in the village.
The price is for a shared room. Single supplements can be offered.
Paddler Requirements
Traveling to Finistere
Ferry: Barrachou Paddle centre is in Guisseny. 30 minutes west of Roscoff. The ferry port that service Plymouth.
Head over to Brittany Ferries for their full schedule!
Remember its Plymouth, not Portsmouth!
Airport: Barrachou Paddle Centre is 20 minutes north of Brest Airport.
You can fly from Gatwick to Brest with Volotea. However you need to get yourself to Guisseny!
Dates and Information
What’s Included
What’s Not Included
Booking Details with Gite
Price with Gite
This also includes a pick up at Roscoff Ferry Port
£799
Booking Details for Van Lifers!
Price No Acommadation
Please not that you will be required to transport yourself to and from the daily SUP sites. This can range from 100m to a 10 KM drive.
£500
Calling all Campervanners!
Want to bring your own van? Then we offer a discounted rate! We recommend Camping du Curnic, click below for more info on this fabulous campsite, situated right on the sea!
The Team
Helen Trehoret
Event Organiser Helen Trehoret. Helen has a passion for the outdoors. Based in France, but no stranger to paddling in Scotland. Her passion lies in exploration, and wild paddling!
French qualifed paddler instructor she has been SUP paddling for over 10 years!
Wing Foiling, surfsking she does it all!
Helen’s passion is to promote sports, and paddling for women. Allowing them to achieve their goals!
Leanne Bird
As Founder of Leanne Bird Wellbeing and Adventure, Leanne’s mission is to support and inspire people
to live happier and healthier lives, for the long term. Through her wellbeing services and adventure
experiences, she is passionate about empowering people to discover themselves and ultimately, discover their freedom.
A qualified SUP instructor, surf coach, personal trainer and yoga instructor, Leanne brings together
a broad breadth of knowledge and skills to provide well structured, tailored programmes for groups