Mont-Saint-Michel by bike
- The corsair city of St Malo, and the medieval city of Dinan
- The vantage views on the Mont St Michel and its bay
- An itinerary between wild beaches and its spectacular hinterland
/ 18 testimonials
Reference : BR1
Difficulty : Moderate
Round trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
Some questions about this trip ?
Contact us +33(0)2 54 78 62 52 or by email
Your cycling tour in Brittany:
A magnificent tour which will take you to the heart of Brittany, a region with many faces, where villages and châteaux, coasts and woods nicely and harmoniously nestle between land and sea.
A journey through time, crowned by the “Wonder of the West”, Mont-Saint-Michel, and the Cité Corsaire of Saint Malo, via the very pretty Côte d’Emeraude or emerald coast.
Day 1 : Arrival in Saint Malo
Take the time to discover Saint-Malo, the fabulous “cité des corsairs” or pirate city: Saint Malo! Many legends are still haunting the narrow streets of the centre of this town fortified by Vauban!
Day 2 : Saint Malo - Dinan | 35 km
After exploring the ramparts, the paved alleys and the port of Saint Malo, a trip through the heart of the Rance Valley offers unique panoramic views before reaching the impressive and outstanding mediaeval town of Dinan.
Day 3 : Dinan - Combourg | 34 km (option + 9 km)
After a journey along wooded routes, you will stop over in old Combourg, dominated by its imposing feudal château, famous for its vast lake which Chateaubriand liked to visit.
Day 4 : Combourg - Pontorson | 49 km
A stage taking you through the heart of the Breton inlands, punctuated with forests, lakes and little villages in order to reach the Couesnon Valley and Pontorson, a peaceful little town on the route to Mont-Saint-Michel.
Possibility to add an extra night in Fougères, to discover the prestigious mediaeval city is overlooked by its imposing fortress. Don’t miss a visit at the chateau.
Stage Combourg – Fougères (55 km) + stage Fougères – Pontorson (48 km).
Day 5 : Pontorson - Le Vivier sur Mer | 33 km
A day dedicated to visiting the “Wonder of the West”, the famous Mont St Michel, followed by a journey through the salt meadows to Le Vivier-sur-Mer.
Day 6 : Le Vivier sur Mer - Saint Malo | 40 km
Today’s route takes you along the long fine sand beaches and oyster parks up to the picturesque little port of Cancale. Continue along the wild coastline passing via the windswept “Pointe du Grouin” before reaching Saint Malo.
Departure at the end of the stage.
Possibility to plan an extra night in St Malo.
Embark on a bus boat to cross the Rance river and reach 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 ride peacefully along the greenway before reaching the sea again. Make a stop in Saint Lunaire before embarking on the bus boat to enjoy a nice view over Saint-Malo.
Select your category
- from March 1st to May 5th
from November 1st to 30th - Departure: daily
300 € / pers.*
545 € / pers.*
- from May 6th to June 30th
from September 1st to October 31st - Departure: daily
300 € / pers.*
545 € / pers.*
- from July 1st to August 31st
- Departure: daily
300 € / pers.*
545 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 5 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
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Equipped cycle rental for 5 days
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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
• 4 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 (5 nights included)
• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
1 dinner (drinks not included)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages
•
Equipped cycle rental for 5 days
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
Digital routes (GPX tracks)
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• 4 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (5 nights included)
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 (cat. std) or 5 dinners (cat. sup) – excluding drinks)
(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.*
(including : 1 extra night’s accommodation in a two-person bedroom / 1 breakfast / map and itinerary / Boat transfer Saint Malo – Dinard (both ways) / 1 day cycle rental – VTC hybrid bike)
+ 125 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.*Mid season
+ 125 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.*High season
+ 145 € / pers.
+ 80 € / pers.*
+ 200 € / pers.
+ 110 € / pers.*Mid season
+ 200 € / pers.
+ 115 € / pers.*High season
+ 200 € / pers.
+ 115 € / pers.*
(including : 1 extra night’s accommodation in a two-person bedroom / 1 breakfast / map and itinerary / luggage transfer / 1 day cycle rental – VTC hybrid bike)
+ 100 € / pers.
+ 45 € / pers.*
+ 115 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : free / 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.
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
Mixed frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 handlebar pannier
- map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided.
Universal frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 handlebar pannier
- map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
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 Saint-Malo
> Return
Your journey
Tour description:
Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists (about 45%) and small traffic roads.
Bike stages trip profiles:
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)
- stage Saint Malo – Dinan
- stage Dinan – Combourg
- stage Combourg – Pontorson
- stage Pontorson – Le Vivier sur Mer
- stage Le Vivier sur Mer – Saint Malo (inner lands)
- stage le Vivier sur Mer – Saint Malo (seaside)
- excursion to Dinard & St Lunaire
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 Saint-Malo
By train :
From Paris Montparnasse train station >> Saint Malo train station (about 2h30 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) >> Saint Malo train station (by train or TGV train).
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
- From Orly airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Montparnasse train station >> Saint Malo train station (by TGV train).
– Bus shuttle (Le Bus Direct) : from Orly Sud or Ouest >> Line 1 >> Paris Montparnasse train station >> Saint Malo 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 >> Saint Malo 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 >> Saint Malo 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 >> Saint Malo train station (by TGV train).
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 + line 13 >> Paris Montparnasse train station >> Saint Malo train station (by TGV train).
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/
- From Nantes airport:
– Taxi transfer or Bus shuttle « TAN » : Nantes train station >> Rennes train station >> Saint-Malo train station.
https://www.tan.fr/fr/menu/se-deplacer/tan/navette-aeroport/
- From Rennes airport:
– Taxi transfer to Rennes train station >> Saint-Malo train station.
– Bus shuttle: from Airport >> Line 57– stop ‘République’ >> Metro – Line A >> Rennes train station >> Saint-Malo train station.
www.rennes.aeroport.fr/en/bus
- From Dinard Bretagne airport:
– Taxi transfer to Saint-Malo city centre.
www.dinard.aeroport.fr/en/access/taxis
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.)
– 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 : / 18 testimonials
France
travel date: 05 September 2022.
Très beau circuit varié pour une 1ere découverte de cette région de Bretagne. Très satisfaite des prestations de Randovélo.
Canada
travel date: 03 June 2022.
All accomodation was great, length of cycle routes were just right, I would really recommend this organization to anyone wanting to cycle through the French countryside, #slowtravel
France
travel date: 31 July 2021.
Un joli tour autour de St Malo et du Mont Saint Michel
France
travel date: 25 July 2021.
Sejour tres bien organisé. Vivement le prochain.
France
travel date: 13 July 2021.
Très bonne organisation. Bon choix des itinéraires avec bcp de voies vertes et de petites routes peu fréquentées.
France
travel date: 11 July 2021.
Très belle organisation beau suivi Hôtels très corrects
France
travel date: 17 July 2020.
Nous vous félicitons pour vos services et prestations. Nous avons grâce à vous ,redécouvert la Bretagne avec grand plaisir loin de la cohue estivale… vous avez pu répondre à nos attentes malgré notre inscription tardive. Un grand merci à vous pour ces belles vacances.
Suisse
travel date: 11 July 2018.
For the second time we decided to book our bicycle trip via Rando Vélo to explore another region of France we didn’t know. It was again a wonderful experience and great pleasure!
Norway
travel date: 13 July 2017.
With my two teenager boys I had a wonderful trip, everything was fine, hotels, bikes and resturants. We would gladly do a tour with Rando Velo again.
Great Britain
travel date: 01 May 2017.
Excellent planned routes and good accommodation. See Brittany from a different perspective.