Trail Landes et Bruyères
Trail between Cap d'Erquy and Cap Fréhel in a Grand Site of France
About Landes et Bruyères
A legendary trail on the Breton coast
Created in 2005, the Trail Landes et Bruyères has become one of the unmissable sporting events in northern Brittany. Organized by an association of volunteers, the event takes place over a spring weekend between the Caps d'Erquy and Fréhel, classified as a Grand Site de France. Runners navigate coastal paths lined with heather moorlands, pink sandstone cliffs, and wild beaches, offering breathtaking panoramas of the Bay of Saint-Brieuc and the Emerald Coast.
Races for all levels
The sporting program offers three trail races adapted to different profiles:
- Trail des 2 Caps (33 km): the main event, a point-to-point course connecting Cap Fréhel to Cap d'Erquy, following the coastline between cliffs and heathlands.
- Trail du Cap d'Erquy (15 km): a loop starting from Erquy, taking beach and coastal paths before crossing pine woods and the Caroual viaduct.
- Course de la Corniche (7 km): a race accessible to all, ideal for discovering the exceptional natural setting of the cape.
Nordic walks (16 and 27 km), hikes, and youth races complete the program, making the event a sporting celebration open to all ages.
A strong environmental commitment
Located in the heart of a Grand Site de France, the Landes et Bruyères association pays particular attention to environmental respect. The routes are planned in collaboration with the managers of the natural site, and volunteers ensure that the event's impact on the fragile ecosystems of the coastal heathlands is limited. The spirit of the event is based on conviviality, volunteering, and the discovery of remarkable natural heritage.
Landes et Bruyères — edition 2026
The 22nd edition of the Landes & Bruyères nature sports weekend took place from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, between Cap d'Erquy and Cap Fréhel, in the Grand Site de France of Côtes-d'Armor. The program included: three trails (33 km, 15 km, 7 km), Nordic walking, hiking, cycling tours, sea kayaking, youth races, and a festive evening in Plurien. Registrations for the trails were full as early as February 17th, 2026, two days after opening on Klikego.
22nd edition: May 1st to 3rd, 2026
The Landes & Bruyères nature sports weekend returned for its 22nd edition from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, within the exceptional setting of the Grand Site de France Cap d'Erquy – Cap Fréhel. The event delivered on all its promises with three trails, Nordic walking, hiking, cycling tours, a sea kayaking trip, youth races on the beach, and a festive evening in Plurien.
Three trails at the heart of the Grand Site
Three nature races punctuated the afternoon of Saturday, May 2nd:
- Trail des 2 Caps (33 km, 850 m D+): start at 2:00 PM from Plévenon, finish under the Landes et Bruyères arch on the seafront boulevard in Erquy. A point-to-point course limited to 1,200 participants, running along the coastline between Cap Fréhel and Cap d'Erquy.
- Trail du Cap d'Erquy (15 km, 400 m D+): start at 2:00 PM from the Erquy sports village, a loop taking in beaches and coastal paths.
- Course de la Corniche (7 km, 100 m D+): start at 1:00 PM from the Erquy sports village, a race accessible to all to discover the natural setting of the Cap.
Registrations, which opened on February 15th, 2026, at 9 AM on Klikego, were full for all three trails as early as February 17th, 2026 — confirming the considerable enthusiasm for the event.
Nordic walking, hiking, and activities
The weekend offered a rich program of outdoor activities for all audiences:
- Nordic walks of 16 km and 27 km on Saturday morning
- Hiking on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning (circuits from 6 to 15 km starting from Erquy, Plurien, Sables-d'Or or Plévenon)
- Cycling tours of 60, 80, and 100 km organized by Amicale Cyclo Rhœginéenne
- Sea kayaking trip on Sunday morning at 9:30 AM, supervised by the Centre Nautique d'Erquy, to discover Cap d'Erquy by sea
- Children's and teenagers' races on the Centre beach in Erquy (distances from 500 m to 2,600 m depending on age)
A festive evening in Plurien
As every year, the big festive evening of the Trail Landes & Bruyères was held on Saturday evening from 7:30 PM in Plurien, bringing together runners, walkers, volunteers, and residents to conclude a day of sport in nature.
Programme Landes et Bruyères 2026
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Welcome for runners and bib collection at the Erquy sports village.
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
- Morning — Nordic walks (16 km and 27 km)
- Morning — Cycling tours (60, 80 and 100 km) with Amicale Cyclo Rhœginéenne
- 1:00 PM — Start of the Course de la Corniche (7 km, 100 m D+) from the Erquy sports village
- 2:00 PM — Start of the Trail des 2 Caps (33 km, 850 m D+) from Plévenon, finish in Erquy
- 2:00 PM — Start of the Trail du Cap d'Erquy (15 km, 400 m D+) from the Erquy sports village
- Afternoon — Hiking (circuits from 6 to 15 km) starting from Erquy, Plurien, Sables-d'Or or Plévenon
- Afternoon — Children's and teenagers' races on the Centre beach in Erquy (500 m to 2,600 m depending on age)
- 7:30 PM — Festive evening in Plurien
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
- Morning — Hiking starting from Erquy and Plurien
- 9:30 AM — Sea kayaking trip to discover Cap d'Erquy, supervised by the Centre Nautique d'Erquy
Highlights Landes et Bruyères 2026
- 22nd edition
- Trail registrations full as early as February 17th, 2026
- Three trails: 33 km, 15 km, 7 km
- Grand Site de France Cap d'Erquy — Cap Fréhel
- Festive evening in Plurien on Saturday from 7:30 PM
- Sea kayaking trip on Sunday
Prices Landes et Bruyères 2026
Practical information — Landes et Bruyères
Access
- Main location: Sports village, Erquy beach, 22430 Erquy
- By car: From Saint-Brieuc (40 km), take the D786 towards Erquy. From Lamballe (25 km), take the D786.
- Parking: Free parking near Erquy beach.
Registration
- Online at Klikego. Limited places, registrations often fill up within a few weeks.
Contact
- Official website: landesetbruyeres.bzh
- Facebook: @landesetbruyeres
- Instagram: @landesetbruyeres
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Village sportif — Plage d'Erquy
Plage d'Erquy, 22430 Erquy