We love running in Cap Fréhel becuase it has great views and also has options for a road run or a trail run. The peninsula located in Plévenonis 35m above the water, affording majestic views of the turquoise waters below, leading to a historic lighthouse (Phare) at the tip. On the west side of the Cap, the D34 road features a separate, paved multi-use path alongside. There’s an adjacent coastal trail, which is narrower, hillier, and has some tricky footing. Just below, there are numerous scenic beaches, with trails/steps leading down to them. Note: the multi-use path is only on the west side of the D34. There’s no path/shoulder on the D34 along the east side, though this direction is less trafficked.
Cap Fréhel Coastal Trail, Mark Lowenstein
A good place to park/start is in the area of Plage de La Fosse, where there’s also a large parking area. It’s ~5 km from there to the tip. Run on the path along the D34, or the coastal trail, which can be easily seen. It’s possible to do a loop run rather than a there & back, using the D34 on the east side and cutting back across on La ville Hingant/Rue des Vaux (no shoulder, but little traffic).
We love running in Cap Fréhel becuase it has great views and also has options for a road run or a trail run. The peninsula located in Plévenonis 35m above the water, affording majestic views of the turquoise waters below, leading to a historic lighthouse (Phare) at the tip. On the west side of the Cap, the D34 road features a separate, paved multi-use path alongside. There’s an adjacent coastal trail, which is narrower, hillier, and has some tricky footing. Just below, there are numerous scenic beaches, with trails/steps leading down to them. Note: the multi-use path is only on the west side of the D34. There’s no path/shoulder on the D34 along the east side, though this direction is less trafficked.
Cap Fréhel Coastal Trail, Mark Lowenstein
A good place to park/start is in the area of Plage de La Fosse, where there’s also a large parking area. It’s ~5 km from there to the tip. Run on the path along the D34, or the coastal trail, which can be easily seen. It’s possible to do a loop run rather than a there & back, using the D34 on the east side and cutting back across on La ville Hingant/Rue des Vaux (no shoulder, but little traffic).
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Depends on distance chosen. From Plage de La Fosse to the lighthouse is ~3 km
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Depends on distance chosen. From Plage de La Fosse to the lighthouse is ~3 km
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