3 bike tour ideas
Are you looking for escape? Visit Brittany cycling means taking the time to appreciate the beauty of its landscapes and its heritage. Lighthouses, forts, castles, locks, beaches: there are many monuments and must-see places to visit during your bike tour. Here are our 3 ideas for cycling in Brittany, along the Channel!
Bike route n°1: from Roscoff to Mont-Saint-Michel via Cap Fréhel
Beginners or experienced cyclists, we invite you to explore La Vélomaritime! Get in the saddle to discover one of the most beautiful stretches of the route, along the Emerald Coast. During this two-wheeled trip, you will explore the wild coast of Brittany, from Cap Fréhel to the charming seaside resort of Saint-Cast-le-Guildo.
Highlights of this cycling route
🔦 A visit to one of the most powerful lighthouses in France: the Cap Fréhel lighthouse
📍 The iodized stopover on one of the 7 fine sand beaches of Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
👀 The detour via the peninsula of Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer
Pedaling by the sea!
The route has no less than 50 lighthouses! Cylindrical or octagonal in shape, in pink granite or red brick, on an island or a cape, each of them is worth a detour. And if there is one at the foot of which we advise you to let go of the handlebars, it is that of Cap Fréhel: one of the 5 most powerful lighthouses in France, just that! Is the weather fine? Climb to the top of the lighthouse to take in the view of the coastline. Nothing like it to keep warming up your calves!
Take advantage of this bike ride in Brittany to contemplate the wild landscapes that surround you: you alternate between moors and rocky points until you come to a pretty beach. Offshore, the Ébihens archipelago catches the eye of those who venture onto the Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer peninsula. Do you feel this wind of freedom?
For the more motivated, head inland, to the south of the coast, where elevations and hilly landscapes increase towards Pleslin-Trigavou. The megalithic site of Champ des Roches even offers you an intimate stopover. Something to reward your efforts!
Everything you need to know for your bike ride in Brittany
???????? The Vélomaritime is the French part of EuroVelo 4: a 1500 kilometer long route, which stretches from Roscoff to Dunkirk, from the English Channel to the North Sea
🚴 From Roscoff to Mont-Saint-Michel, count 450 kilometers of small roads by the sea!
✅ The route is fully marked.
🧡 Our favorite sections: Erquy - Matignon / Matignon - Pleslin-Trigavou / Pleslin-Trigavou - Saint-Malo.
Bike route n°2: from Dinan to Évran following the towpath
Your starting point: the charming town center of Dinan ! Take the greenway which runs along the banks of the Ille-et-Rance Canal towards Évran. During your walk, we advise you to stop at Léhon Abbey and its medieval castle. For lovers of heritage, beautiful surprises await you, between the locks and on the towpath. A real haven of peace !
The highlights of this bike ride in Brittany:
🏰 Discovery of the city of Dinan
📍 Historical stop at the city of Léhon
💦 Walk along the Ille-et-Rance Canal
All in the saddle along the canal!
During a stay in Dinan, discover the lands of Brittany and the picturesque villages that dot them. The towpath of the Canal d'Ille-et-Rance takes you to the old Abbey of Léhon. A must!
Put the bikes down while you visit the cloister, the abbey church and the medicinal garden on the banks of the Rance. A great way to immerse yourself in the way of life of the Benedictine monks who lived here in the XNUMXth century.
Rest assured, your bike ride in Brittany is not yet over. Many other treasures can be discovered while pedaling!
A few meters from the abbey, you cannot miss the famous Château de Léhon. Its ruins dominate the abbey and the houses of the old town. Proud defender of the Rance Valley, the remains of the castle date from the XNUMXth century and have been consolidated to allow us to visit it.
Everything you need to know for your bike ride in Brittany
🚴 The circuit covers 24 kilometers along the Rance.
✅ The route is marked.
⏱ We recommend this circuit to people who wish to discover part of the heritage of Brittany and the surrounding nature.
➕ If you want to extend the route, you can continue with a loop around the Bétineuc pond.
💡You will find an inflation station and repair kits for bicycles installed in the town of Évran. Perfect for the small hazards of roaming by bike!
Cycling route n°3: from Plancoët towards the Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer peninsula
Get on your bikes from the Plancoët quays! Renowned for its mineral water, the town is perfect for hydrating before setting out to attack the Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer peninsula. Your bike ride begins with a walk along the Arguenon, before returning to the peninsula. And since after the effort comes comfort, the 11 beaches of the peninsula are the perfect spot for a moment of relaxation.
Highlights of the cycling route
🏰 Visiting the Château du Guildo
🏝 The discovery of the peninsula of Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer
👀 The crossing to the Ébihens archipelago (tide permitting)
Ride between land and sea
Top start in the pretty flowered town of Plancoët! Helmets screwed on your head, pedal at your own pace to the parish enclosure of the old town of Saint-Lormel before crossing the town of Créhen. A few pedal strokes later, you are on the peninsula of Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer.
On the road, the Château du Guildo invites you to take your head off the handlebars. It must be said that the calves are starting to get tired. We’re remotivating the troops with a little culture break! This ancient medieval fortress located at the mouth of the Arguenon is the perfect place to stretch your legs.
It's time to set off again towards Pointe du Chevet. There, the spectacle is worthy of the efforts made throughout the route. In front of you stands the Ébihens archipelago, the most photogenic spot of this bike ride. We advise you to find out about crossing times from the Tourist Office before putting down your bikes to set off on foot to this paradise island!
Everything you need to know for your bike ride in Brittany:
🚴 The circuit is 18 kilometers long.
✅ The route is fully marked.
⏱ This is a leisure circuit lasting 1h15 between land and sea.
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