+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Cycle tour from Rennes to Saint-Malo: along Ille and Rance Canal
- 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!
/ 9 testimonials
Reference : BR8
Difficulty : Very Easy
Linear trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour in Brittany:
The ideal trip for those who want to enjoy the peaceful and magnificent countryside scenery by bike!
Discover unknown Brittany, far away from the overcrowded beaches and cycle on the ‘Voie Verte’ path along the Ille and Rance Canal, from one river lock to the next.
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 | 45 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 | 25 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)
Select your category
- from March 1st to 31st
from November 1st to 30th - Departure: daily
235 € / pers.*
335 € / pers.*
- from April 1st to June 30th
from September 1st to October 31st - Departure: daily
255 € / pers.*
335 € / pers.*
- from July 1st to August 31st
- Departure: daily
255 € / pers.*
335 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 4 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages
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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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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
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Digital routes (GPX tracks)
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City taxes
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Hotline 7 days a week
• 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)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages
•
Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
•
Boat transfer from Dinard to Saint-Malo on Day 4
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
Digital routes (GPX tracks)
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• 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 : - 50%
from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
According to the category(price per person)
(including 4 dinners – excluding drinks)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.*
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.*
High season
+ 95 € / pers.
+ 80 € / pers.*
+ 125 € / pers.
+ 110 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 135 € / pers.
+ 115 € / pers.*
High season
+ 135 € / pers.
+ 115 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : - 90% / from 3 to 11 years old : - 50% / from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
(in the case of a single person per booking)
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
OPEN or CLOSED frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 handlebar pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided
UNIVERSAL FRAME
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 handlebar pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided
- 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.
> How to arrive in Rennes
> Return
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)
GPX files:
Besides the maps, we also provide the GPX files of your bike stages, as well as a suggestion of free mobile application (if you do not have a bike touring GPS).
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 : / 9 testimonials
Angleterre
travel date: 22 August 2022.
My two grown up children and I enjoyed the trip from start to finish. Had a bike problem one morning, quickly sorted out with a replacement bike.
France
travel date: 05 August 2019.
Le Canal Rennes st Malo est un régal .. surtout par temps de canicule .. après une Journée ensoleillée près de l’eau , il y a toujours une bonne douche le soir avant des crêpes et du cidre 🙂
France
travel date: 05 August 2019.
Un magnifique itineraire parfaitement adapté pour notre premiere randonnée en vélo avec notre fille de 1 an. Les étapes etaient courtes et la piste cyclable séparée des voitures tout le long. Nous avions demandé une remorque enfant qui a très bien marché. Les hotels étaient très confortables et avaient tous prévu un lit bébé pour notre fille. Notre premier jour de vélo était un jour de canicule et après avoir contacté Rando Velo par téléphone, ils nous ont garanti la livraison des vélos la veille au soir pour que nous puissions partir tôt le lendemain et rouler à la fraîche. Une super experience, on se languit de recommencer dans un autre coin de France!
UK
travel date: 26 August 2017.
Well organised holiday. Well presented information. Well located hotels
France
travel date: 25 August 2017.
Une très bonne formule pour ceux qui souhaite un voyage clef en main
USA
travel date: 09 September 2016.
It was a great tour, everything went well and even the weather was really good
Argentina
travel date: 12 May 2016.
My wife and I travelled in Bretagne from Rennes to St.Malo and later an extra day to Cancale and return to St.Malo. Two more couples joined us. Overall it was a fantastic tour. The area is gorgeous, the trails are excellent and beautiful, the bikes were new and impeccable. The hotels were OK, not great but good. We were fortunate to have good weather, some clouds but no rain. We are very happy of having requested the RandoVelo services for our tour. In the future we will contact them again for another bike tour in France. Thanks Rando Velo!
Australia
travel date: 14 August 2014.
We wanted to give you some feedback about the cycling holiday we have just enjoyed in Brittany – Rennes to St Malo- with your company. It was a wonderful trip and perfectly suited to us – being 60+ year old cyclists who only cycle at home off road in small amounts for pure pleasure. We found it all very manageable, interesting and exciting – and would recommend this ride to others who are older with an average level of fitness. It stretched us in a good way. We were very satisfied with all aspects related to the welcoming, accommodation, breakfasts and dinner, and luggage transfers. The dinner at Hédé was superb. We enjoyed all the hotels and the people running them. They were friendly and helpful. The bikes were OK. We loved the views from the hotel at St Malo – we loved so much about our cycling holiday and will certainly look out for you again.
France
travel date: 12 July 2014.
Très contente ! Prets à renouveler en 2015
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