Cycle tour from Rennes to Saint-Malo: along Ille and Rance Canal
- 5 days / 3 days riding
- / ref. BR8
- / Difficulty Very Easy
- / Linear trip
Your cycling tour in Brittany:
The ideal trip for the ones who want to enjoy the peaceful and magnificent scenery. Start with an original view of the countryside by bike on the cycling path at the rhythm of the Ille et Rance Canal from Rennes to Saint Malo! Then take time to enjoy the “Corsaires Town” of Saint Malo, its beaches along the charming Emerald coast and the beautiful fishing ports and villages all around.
Tour highlights
- The Green Lane safe itinerary, along the Canal
- The discovery of Rennes, « Town of Art and History »
- The arrival in Saint Malo by the sea: an amazing view!
Departure days (DAY 1): SATURDAY & THURSDAY
Departure possible on other days: with extra charge.
Day 1 Arrival in Rennes
Capital of Art and History, discover the historical neighbourhoods of this typical Breton city. You will stroll along the paved streets with half-timbered houses to the majestic Parliament House dating from the 17th century.
Day 2 Rennes – Hédé | 41 km
Leave this animated Breton capital using the cycling paths which will lead you to the ‘Voie Verte’. Cycle now along the peaceful Canal punctuated by typical green landscapes.
Day 3 Hédé – Dinan | 37 km
Continue cycling along the Canal from one river lock to the next. You will pass farmlands and fields bordered by hedges and trees, and several typical villages of Brittany. Then, the majestic Mediaeval city of Dinan will appear in front of you!
Day 4 Dinan – Dinard – Saint-Malo | 24 km
Reach the banks of the Rance Valley which presents unique landscapes. Then follow the ‘Voie Verte’ paths to Dinard, a beautiful town presenting a fantastic seaside heritage : from beautiful manor-houses facing the sea to magnificent beaches and pathways along the sea.
Then embark on a bus boat to enjoy a nice view over Saint-Malo.
Day 5 Departure during the day
Before leaving, save time to visit Saint-Malo, the the fabulous “cité des corsaires” or pirate city. Many legends are still haunting the narrow streets of the centre of this town fortified by Vauban!
Possibility to plan 1 or 2 additional cycling excursions, from Saint-Malo:
– an excursion to Saint Suliac, a sumptuous fishing port listed among the “most beautiful villages in France” (37 km).
– an excursion to Cancale, famous for its oyster culture, offering wonderful views over the bay of Mont St Michel (38 km).
(contact us for more information)
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Your accommodation
• 4 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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1 dinner (drinks not included)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
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Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
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Boat transfer from Dinard to Saint-Malo on Day 4
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A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
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City taxes
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Hotline 7 days a week
• 3 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (4 nights included)
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Transfer from Saint Malo to Rennes and personal bike repatriation
• 4 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
1 dinner (drinks not included)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
•
Boat transfer from Dinard to Saint-Malo on Day 4
•
A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• 3 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (4 nights included)
•
Transfer from Saint Malo to Rennes and personal bike repatriation
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Children's discounts only apply when triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by at least 2 people paying the full rate)
BERGAMONT Horizon 6 - 27 speed gears
(bike included in this tour)
OPEN frame, until 1m85
CLOSED frame, from 1m85
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier with a map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 smartphone holder
- 1 lock
- 1 bottle cage
Helmet not provided.
MOUSTACHE e-bike
OPEN frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier with a map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 smartphone holder
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided.
(These models of e-bikes may be replaced by another one, similar)
Equipment & Bike for children
We provide bikes and equipment for children such as :
- children’s bike
(from 16 to 24 inches – from 1,05m to 1,45m / from 3’5’’ to 4’9’’)
- “follow-me” tandem
(for children from 5 to 8 years old – about 1,05m / 1,30m – from 3’5’’ to 4’4’’)
The “follow-me” is a clever coupling device that allows you to attach the child’s bike to your bike with ease. It can be removed easily to let the child ride alone.
- trailer
(for baby or 25 kg maximum children)
- baby seat
(for baby or 22 kg maximum children, fixed on the rear rack)
Practical details
Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
Your travel app
You’ll have personalized access to our travel app, which you can download onto your smartphone.
This app includes all your cycling stages, tourist and practical content, as well as your accommodation. The application will guide you along your route, like a GPS, during your cycling stages.
If you would like a printed version of the roadbook (including color maps of your stages), please let us know when you book your trip. It will be provided at your first accommodation.
Your journey
Tour description
Mainly cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists along the canal.
Bike stages trip profiles
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)
How to arrive in Rennes
By train
From Paris Montparnasse train station >> Rennes train station (about 1h40 by TGV train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en
By plane
- From Roissy CDG airport:
– Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station >> Rennes train station (by TGV train).
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
- From Orly airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Montparnasse train station >> Rennes train station (by TGV train).
– Bus shuttle (Le Bus Direct) : from Orly Sud or Ouest >> Line 1 >> Paris Montparnasse train station >> Rennes train station (by TGV train).
www.lebusdirect.com/en/lines-and-schedules/orly-airport-paris-etoile-champs-elysees-line.html
– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud or Ouest > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 4 >> Montparnasse train station >> Rennes train station (by TGV train).
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlybus.php
– Orly Val (automatic metro): from Orly Sud or Ouest >> Paris – stop ‘Antony’ >> RER B – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 4 >> Montparnasse train station >> Rennes train station (by TGV train).
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php
www.transilien.com/en
www.ratp.fr/en/plans-lignes
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Montparnasse train station >> Rennes train station (by TGV train).
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 + line 13 >> Paris Montparnasse train station >> Rennes train station.
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/
- From Rennes airport:
– Taxi transfer to Rennes train station >> Rennes train station.
– Bus shuttle: from Airport >> Line 57– stop ‘République – centre ville’.
www.rennes.aeroport.fr/en/bus
Return
If you have to come back to the start point:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility)
– Saint-Malo train station >> Rennes train Station (by train).
– Saint-Malo >> Rennes (by taxi).
If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports :
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility)
– Saint-Malo train station >> Paris Montparnasse train (by TGV train).
– Saint-Malo train station >> Rennes train station (by train) >> Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station (by TGV train).
Nearby Airports:
– Dinard Bretagne airport: www.dinard.aeroport.fr/en
– Rennes airport : www.rennes.aeroport.fr/en
Trip overall rating : / 7 testimonials
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« Randonnée en famille »Stéphanie France« Nous avons fait une superbe randonnée en famille. Les trajets sont agréables et il y a beaucoup de belles ... »
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« Well organized »John Australie« Excellent accommodation and fantastic electric bikes. All top quality. We are two 73 year old Australians and ... »
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« Loved the cycle trip. »Mike Angleterre« Excellent arrangements, very friendly and responsive. »
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« Accessible à tous. »Véronique France« Un parcours idéal pour la beauté du paysage le long de la Rance, et la facilité de cette randonnée. Des ... »
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« Nous réfléchissons déjà à notre prochain périple. »Fabienne France« C’est la 2ème fois que mon fils et moi voyageons avec RandoVélo : Rennes-St Malo le long du canal ... »
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« Fabulous trip and lovely memories »Melody Angleterre« My two grown up children and I enjoyed the trip from start to finish. Had a bike problem one morning, quickly ... »
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« Fabulous trip and lovely memories. »Melody Angleterre« My two grown up children and I enjoyed the trip from start to finish. Had a bike problem one morning, quickly ... »
