+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Cycle tour in the Gulf of Morbihan and its islands
- The bike rides on "Ile aux Moines" and "Ile d'Arz"
- The bike itinerary between ocean and rivers
- The charming little fishing ports of Larmor Baden and Saint Goustan
- Vannes and the medieval atmosphere
/ 12 testimonials
Reference : BR9
Difficulty : Easy
Round trip
From April to September
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour in Brittany: Morbihan region:
Discover the fantastic lights and colours of Brittany. Your bike stages will guide you through its amazing landscapes: between its range of islands (Ile aux Moines and the Ile d’Arz), its lovely creeks and its wild beaches.
Cycle around the Gulf from ocean to rivers, via the historic city of Vannes, with all the beautiful islands as a perfect backdrop. Reach the Rhuys peninsula in front of the sea, ride along the charming fishing ports of Larmor Baden, Port Navalo or Saint Goustan, and admire the enigmatic megalithic complex of Carnac!
Between land and ocean, you will enjoy the changing and fantastic lights of the Morbihan Gulf, depending on the time of day and on the tide.
Day 1 : Arrival in Sarzeau
Discover this small village, nicely located in the Rhuys peninsula, between the Morbihan Gulf and the Atlantic ocean.
Day 2 : Sarzeau – Arzon | 35 km
Go south towards the imposing Château de Suscinio! On the seaside, this mediaeval Château de Suscinio, built during the 13th and 15th centuries was the favourite home of the Brittany dukes. Then cycle to the ‘Pointe St Jacques’ then to the very beautiful St Gildas de Rhuys peninsula and its 11th century church. Continue to the Gulf up to the tiny fishing port ‘Le Logeo’ before joining Arzon.
Day 3 : Arzon – Auray | 40 km
Reach Port Navalo and embark for a boat transfer to Locmariaquer. Then continue to La Trinité-sur-Mer, a charming fishing port and marina, before reaching the town of Carnac, world famous for its megalithic sites! Proceed to Auray, an old harbour city tucked away on an inlet.
Day 4 : Auray – Vannes | 35 km (via “Ile aux Moines”) |
Take a look at the charming mediaeval Port of St Goustan before reaching the picturesque ports of Le Bono and Larmor Baden (from where you can walk along the sumptuous Berder Island) before embarking for “Ile aux Moines” island in Port Blanc (5 minutes crossing). The itinerary on the island is free to allow you to enjoy the pearl of the Gulf as you wish. Continue to Arradon, a seaside resort known as the Morbihan Riviera, before reaching Vannes. The city is well known for its ramparts and its charming marina. Discover the city “intra-muros” (inside the fortification) with its pretty half-timbered houses.
Possibility to plan a free day to take a boat trip around the Gulf Islands or discover the historic center of Vannes.
Day 5 : Vannes – “Ile d’Arz” – Sarzeau | 20 km or 35 km
For your last bike stage, leave Vannes to reach the “Arz” island (30 minutes crossing). The visit of the island by bike is free. On your return, reach Séné, before joining Saint-Armel and its salt marshes. Go further in the Rhuys peninsula joining Sarzeau.
Departure at the end of the stage.
Possibility to book an extra night in Sarzeau.
> Possibility to start and finish the tour in Vannes.
Select your category
- from April 15th to May 5th
from May 30th to June 30th
from September 1st to 30th - Departure: daily
270 € / pers.*
- from May 6th to 29th
from July 1st to August 31st - Departure: daily
305 € / 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 4 days
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Boat transfer Port Navalo > Locmariaquer (D3)
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Boat transfers Port Blanc <> Ile aux Moines – both ways (D4)
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Boat transfer Vannes > Ile d’Arz (D5)
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Boat transfer Ile d’Arz > Sené (D5)
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Boat transfer Sené > St Marmel (D5)
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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 Sarzeau 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)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
(including : 1 extra night’s accommodation in a two-person bedroom / 1 breakfast / 1 day cycle rental – VTC hybrid bike)
+ 95 € / pers.
+ 55 € / 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.
(possible if 2 persons minimum)
- Baby seat :
- Trailer :
+ 25 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.
(in the case of a single person per booking)
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
OPEN or CLOSED frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 keylock
Helmet not provided.
UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 keylock
Helmet not provided.
- Bikes will be picked up at the bike shop.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at our partner hotel, we will pick them up.
> How to arrive in Sarzeau
> Return
Your journey
Tour description:
Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists (40%) and small traffic roads.
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 Sarzeau
By train:
From Paris Gare Montparnasse train station >> Vannes train station (about 2h40 by TGV train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit: www.sncf.com/en
From Vannes – Gare Routière SNCF: Bus – Line 24 direction ‘Port Navalo’ – stop ‘Médiathèque’ à Sarzeau.
www.kiceo.fr/carte-interactive-lignes-periurbaines
By plane :
- From Roissy CDG airport:
– Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station >> Rennes train station (by TGV train) >> Vannes train station (by train).
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
- From Orly airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Gare Montparnasse train station >> Vannes train station (by TGV train).
– Bus shuttle (Le Bus Direct) : from Orly Sud or Ouest >> Line 1 >> Gare Montparnasse train station >> Vannes 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 >> Gare Montparnasse train station >> Vannes 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 >> Gare Montparnasse train station >> Vannes 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 OR Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 + line 13 >> Gare Montparnasse train station >> Vannes train station (by TGV train).
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/
- From Nantes airport:
– Taxi tansfer to Nantes train station OR bus TAN shuttle: Nantes train station >> Vannes train station (by train).
https://www.tan.fr/fr/menu/se-deplacer/tan/navette-aeroport/
- From Rennes airport:
– Taxi tansfer to Rennes train station OR Bus shuttle >> Ligne 57– stop ‘République’ >> Metro Line A >> Rennes train station >> Vannes train station (by train).
www.rennes.aeroport.fr/en/bus
- From Lorient Bretagne Sud airport:
– Taxi tansfer to Lorient train station >> Vannes train station (by train).
www.lorient.aeroport.fr/acces-parking/adresse/?lang=en
Return
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)
– Vannes train station >> Paris Gare Montparnasse train station (by TGV train).
– Vannes train station >> Rennes train station (by train) >> Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station (by TGV train).
Nearby Airports:
– Lorient Bretagne Sud airport: www.lorient.aeroport.fr/en
– Rennes airport: www.rennes.aeroport.fr/en
– Nantes airport: www.nantes.aeroport.fr
Trip overall rating : / 12 testimonials
France
travel date: 29 August 2022.
Organisation parfaite de la part de RANDOVELO de ce périple. Excellents supports documentaires. Accueils de plus charmants dans les hotels. Circuits vraiment bien adaptés pour des vélos. Un grand plaisir d’avoir pu visiter l’ile d’ARZ. Des alignements de menhirs, des dolmens et tumulus à gogo. C’était plus que parfait. RandoVélo très apprécié dans les hotels.
France
travel date: 19 July 2022.
Nous avons passé une semaine magnifique dans le Golfe du Morbihan avec notre fille de 6 ans. Le parcours à vélo est très chouette, les paysages magnifiques et l’accueil breton à la hauteur!
France
travel date: 02 June 2022.
Circuit très agréable pour débuter. Les 35 km par jour permettent de prendre son temps et de profiter. Logements impeccables. A refaire.
France
travel date: 04 September 2020.
Une très belle découverte du Golfe du Morbihan en famille: l’agence est très sérieuse et disponible pour répondre à toutes nos demandes (siège bébé notamment). Le circuit est abordable et les étapes adaptées pour notre famille; le matériel était d’excellente qualité (vélo électrique & classique) et les hôtels bien situés et très agréables.
France
travel date: 03 August 2020.
Très belle ballade en vélo électrique. Les étapes sont bien calibrées même pour des personnes pas trop entraînées.??
France
travel date: 03 August 2019.
Agence sérieuse circuit agréable interlocutrices très prévenantes
Belgique
travel date: 22 July 2018.
Un plaisir et une découverte permanents
UK
travel date: 10 July 2018.
Wonderful bike tour of the Gulf de Morbihan! From the maps & directions, the bikes, the hotels & the collection and delivery of the luggage, everything was perfect and ran so smoothly. I will have no hesitation in using your company again or recommending to others.
France
travel date: 26 August 2017.
Rando à velo autour du golf du Morbihan, sur 5 jours, c’était vraiment super. Un accueil de qualité dans chaque hotel, les valises déjà dans les chambres à notre arrivée, un circuit bien balisé mais qui nous laisse la possibilité de nous echapper pour visiter les sites que nous avions repérés sur le parcours. Bravo et encore merci randovelo
France
travel date: 30 July 2017.
Bravo pour l’organisation.
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