Cycling France: Brittany at the tip of your pedal
Bike from Rennes to Mont-Saint-Michel along the Brittany Coast to Cancale. Continue through to Dinan, Dol-de-Bretagne or Saint-Malo.
- Brittany
- 8 day(s)
- Fairly easy
- ~ 38 km/day
- Itinerant
Discover Brittany by bike from Rennes to Mont-Saint-Michel
This extended bike trip lets you experience the many different sides of Brittany, from seaside villages to monuments representing Breton history. This biking vacation gives you a mix of present day French culture, history and outdoor attractions. You’ll ride past the parliament house in Rennes, along the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay and by the Saint-Malo city walls. Most days, you’ll be riding on quiet, country roads. From Rennes to Dinard, the route follows a historic towpath that makes for a great ride! Along the way, fishing villages add to the ambience of the Rance River.
Part of the tour has you discovering the maritime side of Brittany by leading you along the Emerald Coast to Cancale. Of course you’ll stop and explore the famous Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel in the bay.
You’ll meander on greenways next to the canals while also riding along the sea and into quaint villages such as Dinan or Dol-de-Bretagne. A bicycle tour is the best way to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Brittany.
Program
Free time of arrival in Rennes, check-in at your accommodation during reception hours.
The lively and active capital of Brittany welcomes you. Stroll along the Ille and Vilaine rivers, discover this lively city whose architecture mixes styles and eras. Immerse yourself in the heart of Brittany by tasting galettes and crêpes on a sunny terrace.
- 45 km
- + 112 m
You follow the quays to the Ille et Rance canal and continue your escapade by the towpaths. Don't miss the Maison du Canal, a museum that retraces the stages of its construction.
The locks, numerous and lively, will give rhythm to your bike ride.
- 38 km
- + 63 m
Continue along the canal and towpath. Take time to explore the medieval town of Lehon with its splendid Royal Abbey.
In Dinan, don’t miss taking a look at the 43 meter high "Tour de l’Horloge" which consists of both a dungeon and a bell tower.
- 25 km
- + 130 m
The greenway, a road reserved for bicycles, goes away from the canal to wind between fields and forests along an old railway.
You arrive in the heart of the seaside town of Dinard. Ride along the large villas overlooking the sea and walk on the beach among the small two-colored huts, which make the charm of Dinard before embarking for Saint-Malo.
You take a boat from Compagnie Corsaire with your bikes from Dinard to Saint-Malo. The crossing takes 10 minutes.
Take advantage of your day off to discover Saint-Malo, its privateers' houses, its pedestrian streets, its ramparts and its tall ships moored at the quay.
- 43 km
- + 190 m
You will ride through the green countryside on small country roads to the Emerald Coast from where you will have a breathtaking view of the port of Cancale. If you are lucky, you may even see the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Go down to the port of Cancale and taste its famous oysters. You then return to Saint-Malo by following the coast and stopping in the small creeks between the Pointe du Grouin and the corsair city.
- 41 km
- + 173 m
Today’s ride takes you along the wild, sandy beaches of the Mont-Saint-Michel. Ride at your own pace as you gaze at the magnificent abbey. You could enjoy some water activities in Hirel or bike directly through the countryside to Dol-de-Bretagne. This medieval town is dominated by the 13th century massive cathedral. Climb the Tour-Notre-Dame for outstanding views of the area.
- 38 km
- + 11 m
Let’s get ready, your daily step takes you to the world-famous Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey! The gravity defying medieval monastery will astound you as you explore this massive building.
Take time to stroll around the market in Pontorson or eat a last crêpe, unless you want to extend your stay in Normandy.
Accommodation
Information
Beginning of the trip
As the first day is a non-biking day, you’ll arrive at your leisure, depending on your route. Please note that rooms are usually available by mid-afternoon, depending on your accommodation. Please let the accommodation know if you are arriving late.
To get to the departure point
By plane: flight to Rennes.
By train: TGV (fast trains) from Paris Montparnasse. The duration of the trip is about 2h20. To plan your trip, www.parkopedia.fr
Car park
If you drive to Rennes, you can park your car in a secured car park located in the city center. More information on www.parkopedia.fr
To reach back the starting point
There is a train between Pontorson and Rennes (duration : 50min).
- Brittany
- 8 day(s)
- Fairly easy
- ~ 38 km/day
- Itinerant
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