Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Saint-Brieuc
Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Saint-Brieuc
Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Saint-Brieuc is a national nature reserve in Brittany, France, recognized for its extensive coastal wetlands and exceptional biodiversity. The reserve encompasses diverse landscapes, including vast mudflats, sandy-muddy foreshores, 130 hectares of salt marshes, and dune systems, all shaped by one of the world's highest tidal ranges. These varied natural features provide a dynamic environment suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
The Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Saint-Brieuc offers more than 40 routes across several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more. These routes provide opportunities to explore the reserve's unique landscapes, from coastal paths to inland trails. Hikers can follow paths like the GR®34 customs officers' footpath, traversing dunes and salt marshes, with options for Hiking around Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Saint-Brieuc or Family-friendly hikes. Cyclists can discover the area's diverse terrain through various routes, including those detailed in Cycling around Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Saint-Brieuc. More than 67,000 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars for the activities available in this national nature reserve.
135
Routes
4.5
(737)
Average rating
4844
People visited

4.7
(6)
29
riders
17.3km
01:09
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
10.3km
00:41
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(32)
173
riders
26.7km
01:43
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(23)
166
riders
23.6km
01:37
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(152)
662
hikers
9.36km
02:27
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(121)
535
hikers
11.5km
03:03
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(27)
84
hikers
4.69km
01:16
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(8)
100
hikers
7.50km
02:01
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(6)
186
riders
65.4km
02:57
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(7)
164
riders
65.2km
04:24
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

53
riders
47.5km
02:07
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(6)
51
riders
53.1km
02:15
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
(29)
132
riders
32.2km
02:16
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(14)
82
riders
35.4km
02:31
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(3)
38
riders
28.2km
01:50
210m
210m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
(17)
58
riders
47.3km
03:38
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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57
runners
9.95km
01:06
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

70
runners
14.8km
01:43
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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44
runners
9.99km
01:08
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
47
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(12)
75
riders
39.5km
02:30
360m
360m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
34
riders
54.3km
03:30
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
31
riders
91.1km
05:49
840m
840m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
28
riders
41.3km
02:29
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Saint-Brieuc is a national nature reserve in Brittany, France. It spans 1,140 hectares and is recognized as a coastal wetland of international importance. The reserve is known for its exceptional biodiversity and significant tidal range.
The reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. There are 43 routes available, catering to different preferences and skill levels.
The GR®34 customs officers' footpath runs along the coast, offering extensive hiking opportunities. Other notable routes include 'Entre Grèves et Prés' and 'Panoramas sur la Réserve Naturelle'. More information can be found in the Hiking around Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Saint-Brieuc guide.
Yes, the area around the reserve provides numerous cycling routes suitable for Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Road cycling. A greenway cycling route is also available. Explore options in the Cycling around Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Saint-Brieuc guide.
Yes, the reserve features easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. These trails allow visitors to explore the diverse landscapes comfortably. Consult the Easy hikes around Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Saint-Brieuc guide for specific routes.
The reserve offers family-friendly hiking routes that are accessible and engaging for all ages. These paths often traverse dunes and salt marshes, providing opportunities for nature observation. Details are available in the Family-friendly hikes around Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Saint-Brieuc guide.
The reserve features vast mudflats, sandy-muddy foreshore, 130 hectares of salt marshes, and dune systems. Cliffs with unique flora and an estuary are also present. The area is shaped by the world's fifth-highest tidal range.
The reserve is a crucial habitat for numerous species, including over 200 bird species, with around 50,000 birds making a migratory stopover or wintering here. Remarkable species like the European otter, harbor seal, Natterjack toad, agile frog, and green frog can also be found.
More than 67,000 visitors have explored the reserve using komoot. The activities and routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 7,200 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides, including Hiking around Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Saint-Brieuc, Cycling around Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Saint-Brieuc, and Family-friendly hikes. Guides for specific sports like MTB and Road Cycling are also available.
The official website for the reserve is https://www.reservebaiedesaintbrieuc.com. This resource provides further information about the reserve's natural heritage and activities.

