France GR34 at Plouzané

The GR34, also known as the "Sentier des Douaniers" or Customs Officers’ Path, is one of France’s most iconic long-distance hiking trails.

With a total length over 2,000 kilometers, it traces the entire coastline of Brittany from Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy to Saint-Nazaire in Loire-Atlantique.

Waterproof clothing is essential—Brittany weather can change rapidly.

The GR34 stretches from Mont-Saint-Michel to Saint-Nazaire, so your entry point depends on which section you want to hike.

By Train: Major towns along the trail like Saint-Malo, Brest, Quimper, and Vannes are accessible via SNCF trains from Paris and other French cities.

By Plane: Nearest airports include:
Rennes (for northern sections)
Brest (for western sections)
Nantes (for southern sections)

By Car: Renting a car offers flexibility, especially for reaching remote trailheads or connecting between sections.

Transfers: Services like Discovercars and private taxis are available for airport-to-trail transfers