Mont-Saint-Michel by bike

from 830 € / pers.
/ 6 testimonials
Reference : BR1
6 days / 5 days riding
Difficulty : Moderate
Round trip
From May to September
Departure: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Electric bike rental possible > Book this trip

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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 – Le Vivier sur Mer | 41 km


Ride along the coast via ‘Pointe du Grouin’, a wonderful point of view facing the sea, before reaching the charming and typical port of Cancale famous for the oyster farms. Enjoy this picturesque fishing harbour offering a wonderful site seeing over the Mont St Michel bay. Continue along the seaside to Le Vivier sur Mer, keeping the Mont St Michel in sight.

Day 3 : Le Vivier sur Mer – Pontorson | 33 km


Leave the oyster parks of Vivier sur mer to reach the fantastic “Mont Saint Michel”! This rocky islet rises in the bay for more than thousand years and has kept its tradition of welcoming visitors. Enjoy a walk through the authentic medieval streets along timber framed houses. Continue with a visit of the abbey and loose your mind in the labyrinth of the numerous surrounded walls of the city. Then follow the Couesnon Valley to Pontorson.

Day 4 : Pontorson – Combourg | 49 km


A stage taking you through the heart of the Breton inlands, punctuated with forests, lakes and little villages. Complete tour stage in the beautiful town of Combourg famous for its medieval fortresses overlooking the “Lac Tranquille” and where the writer Chateaubriand spent his childhood.

Day 5 : Combourg – Dinan | 34 km


At every village, leave the cycling path and discover the heart of the inner lands villages of Brittany. Then reach the splendid Medieval City of Dinan surrounded by walls. Enjoy a walk through the numerous pedestrian streets to discover the timbered framed houses and paved routes.

Day 6 : Dinan – Saint Malo | 35 km


A day ride on a very pleasant and peaceful cycling path at the rhythm of the Rance canal, locks and house boat cruises. Make a stop in Saint-Suliac, a fishing port that is considered as one of France’s most beautiful villages before cycling through the Rance Valley offering unique panoramic views. End your tour in Saint-Malo, the fabulous “cité des corsaires”. Many legends are still haunting the narrow streets!
Departure at the end of the stage.

Possibility to plan an extra night in St Malo.

Option Excursion to Dinard & Saint Lunaire | 38 km + extra night in St Malo
Dinard
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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

standard category
Reference: BR1 STD
superior category
Reference: BR1 SUP
Low season
  • from May 5th to June 30th
    from September 1st to 24th
  • Departure: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
830 € / pers.
255 € / pers.*
1 130 € / pers.
535 € / pers.*
High season
  • from July 1st to August 31st
  • Departure: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
850 € / pers.
275 € / pers.*
1 170 € / pers.
555 € / pers.*

Category's details

Including :

• 5 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 5 days
• 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

Not including :

• 4 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (5 nights included)

Including :

• 5 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 5 days
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• A personalised navigation app showing points of interest along the route
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• 4 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (5 nights included)

Children discount :from 0 to 2 years old : - 90%
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%

(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )

According to the category(price per person)

standard category
Reference: BR1 STD
superior category
Reference: BR1 SUP
Half board supplement

(including 4 dinners (cat. std) or 5 dinners (cat. sup) – excluding drinks)

+ 188 € / pers.
+ 195 € / pers.
Extra night in Saint-Malo
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Low season
+ 95 € / pers.
+ 80 € / pers.*
High season
+ 100 € / pers.
+ 85 € / pers.*
Low season
+ 135 € / pers.
+ 115 € / pers.*
High season
+ 140 € / pers.
+ 115 € / pers.*
Excursion to Dinard & Saint Lunaire | 38 km + extra night in St Malo

(including : 1 extra night’s accommodation in a two-person bedroom / 1 breakfast / map and personalized navigation app / Boat transfer Saint Malo – Dinard (both ways) / 1 day cycle rental – VTC hybrid bike)

* Single supplement
Low season
+ 130 € / pers.
+ 80 € / pers.*High season
+ 135 € / pers.
+ 85 € / pers.*

Low season
+ 170 € / pers.
+ 115 € / pers.*High season
+ 175 € / pers.
+ 115 € / pers.*

Children discount :
from 0 to 2 years old : - 90% / from 3 to 11 years old : - 20% / from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )

Extras

• Bike discount
If you bring your own bike.
-70 € / pers.
• 'Sport' bike supplement
SCOTT bike – “Sub Sport 20”
+30 € / pers.
• E-bike supplement
+ 90 € / pers.
• Supplement for departure other than Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday
+ 200 € / pers.

• Equipments
- Baby seat :
- Trailer :
- 'follow-me' tandem :

+ 25 € / pers.
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 75 € / pers.
• 'Solo' supplement
(in the case of a single person per booking)
+ 150 € / pers.

Your accommodation


standard category


These hotels offer all the comfort and well-earned rest after a cycling day (private bathroom). A perfect place to enjoy all the centres of interest around.
superior category


These hotels provide charming services on high quality as well as a great location.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.

Your cycle hire

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.

Possibility to rent an electric assistance bike :
MOUSTACHE e-bike
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’’)

velo enfant

  • “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
> How to arrive in Saint-Malo
> Return

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 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 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

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 : / 6 testimonials

Solveig
Norway
travel date: 13 July 2023.
" A wonderful trip "

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.

William
Belgique
travel date: 06 June 2023.
" Très agréable semaine. "

Accueil chaleureux à chaque étape. Suivi impeccable de la part de Vélos Bleus.

Michèle
France
travel date: 05 September 2022.
" Très beau circuit "

Très beau circuit varié pour une 1ere découverte de cette région de Bretagne. Très satisfaite des prestations de Randovélo.

Jean Pascal
France
travel date: 22 August 2022.
" Séjour très plaisant et varié "

Prêts à repartir pour de nouvelles aventures!

Anne
Belgique
travel date: 10 July 2022.
" Le paysage est l’atout majeur de ce circuit. "

Un énorme merci au transporteur de bagages qui a accepté de transporter nos vélos à l’étape suivant lors d’un problème de santé qui m’empêchait de rouler 24 h.

Mark
Canada
travel date: 03 June 2022.
" Randovelo had prepared the trip well. "

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