Cycle tour in the Gulf of Morbihan and its islands
5 days / 4 days riding / ref. BR9 / Difficulty Easy / Round tripper person
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.
Tour highlights
- Strolling 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
Day 1Arrival in Vannes
Take time to discover this city well known for its ramparts and its charming marina. Walk into the “intra-muros” (inside the fortification) with its pretty half-timbered houses.
Day 2Vannes – “Ile d’Arz” – Sarzeau | 20 km or 35 km
For your first bike stage, leave Vannes to reach the “Arz” island (30 minutes crossing). Free walking tour of the island. On your return, reach Séné, before joining Saint-Armel and its salt marshes. Go further in the Rhuys peninsula joining Sarzeau.
Day 3Sarzeau – Arzon | 23 km or 35 km
Go south 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 Arzon.
The longer version of this stage allows you to reach 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.
Day 4Arzon – Auray | 24 km ou 40 km
Reach Port Navalo and embark for a boat transfer to Locmariaquer. Proceed to Auray, an old harbour city tucked away on an inlet.
Choose the longest version of this stage if you wish to join La Trinité-sur-Mer, a charming fishing port and marina, and then Carnac, world famous for its megalithic sites!
Day 5Auray – Vannes (via l'Ile aux Moines) | 30 km
Take a look at the charming mediaeval Port of St Goustan before reaching the port of Le Bono then Port Blanc before embarking for “Ile aux Moines” island in (5 minutes crossing). The itinerary on the island is free to allow you to enjoy the pearl of the Gulf as you wish (or follow our suggested itinerary). Continue to Arradon, a seaside resort known as the Morbihan Riviera, before reaching Vannes and its charming marina.
Possibility to reach the pretty port of Larmor Baden, from where you can walk along the sumptuous Berder Island.
Departure at the end of the stage.
Possibility to book an extra night in Vannes.
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Your accommodation
Please note that one accommodation will be on the same level as the standard category.
• 4 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 15kg per person)
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Equipped cycle rental for 4 days
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Boat transfers Vannes <> Ile d’Arz – both ways (D2)
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Boat transfer Sené > St Armel (D2)
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Boat transfer Port Navalo > Locmariaquer (D4)
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Boat transfers Port Blanc <> Ile aux Moines – both ways (D5)
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
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A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
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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)
• 4 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 15kg per person)
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Equipped cycle rental for 4 days
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Boat transfers Vannes <> Ile d’Arz – both ways (D2)
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Boat transfer Sené > St Armel (D2)
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Boat transfer Port Navalo > Locmariaquer (D4)
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Boat transfers Port Blanc <> Ile aux Moines – both ways (D5)
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
•
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)
from 3 to 11 years old : - 30%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
VTC GITANE bike - 21 speed gears
(bike included in this tour)
A bike that favors an upright, comfortable position, ideal for leisure riding.
OPEN frame, until 1m83
CLOSED frame, from 1m83
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier with a map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 smartphone holder
- 1 lock
- 1 bottle cage
Helmet not provided.
SCOTT Sub Sport 20 - 27 speed gears
A “sport” bike that favors a more athletic position and riding style.
OPEN frame, until 1m83
CLOSED frame, from 1m83
- 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 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)
- stage Vannes – Sarzeau : 33 km / elevation gain : 194m / elevation loss : 170m
- stage Sarzeau – Arzon : 35 km / elevation gain : 235m / elevation loss : 261m
- stage Arzon – Auray : 38 km / elevation gain : 208m / elevation loss : 173m
- stage Auray – Vannes : 32 km / elevation gain : 267m / elevation loss : 245m
Navigation app
Besides the maps, we also provide a personalised navigation app showing points of interest along the route.
How to arrive in Vannes
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
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
