Cycling around the Morbihan - standard version

Cycling route around the Gulf of Morbihan

You start your cycling trip in Vannes, a city of art and history. Immerse yourself in a medieval universe where land and sea intermingle

then take a tour of “Morbihan” in Brittany! By hiking from island to peninsula, discover the natural and historical riches of this exceptional territory where life is good! Explore the marshes, admire the lights of the rising sun as well as the fishermen and their boats!
 
 
Point of interest of the stay:

• Vannes, city of Art and history
• Suscinio's castle
• The ports of Vannes, Crouesty and La Trinité sur Mer
• Oysters to taste at the producers
• Boat crossings
• Carnac and its alignments
• Ile d'Arz and Ile aux Moines

Day 1 - Vannes

Free arrival at Vannes. Installation from 4 p.m.

Day 2 - From Vannes to the Isle of Arz - 13 km

Welcome and meet our guide at 8 am or 9 am at your accommodation. You reach the pier located approximately 3 km away to leave the beautiful city of Vannes by a boat that will take you to the Isle of Arz. Self-guided bike ride on this charming island.
 
Boat crossing: one way to the Ile d'Arz (30 minutes) or return if the night is in Vannes (30 minutes x2).
Night on the port of the island of Arz. (Return and night in Vannes if more availability in Arz).

 
Day 3 - From the island of Arz to Arzon - 35 to 45 km

You discover the Séné peninsula for a few kilometers and then reach the Rhuys peninsula. You walk along the southern shores of the small sea to reach Arzon. During this route, discover the famous castle of Suscinio as well as the charming village of Sarzeau through small roads and greenways.
 
Boat crossing:
→ One-way return from the island of Arz to the Séné peninsula (15 minutes) or one-way trip from Vanne to the Séné peninsula if the night of Day 2 is in Vannes.
→ One-way trip from the Séné peninsula to Saint Armel (5 minutes) (be careful, the boat does not run on Saturdays and Sundays and possible bypassing by bike if day 3 falls during the week).

 
Day 4 - D’Arzon, full day on Ile aux Moines - 20 km

Join the pier for Île aux Moines today! 3 km by bike will take you to the pier where a ferryman will take you there. Take advantage of this free bike ride to discover the flora and fauna of this small island! Return at the end of the day (5 p.m.).
 
Boat trip: Round trip Iles aux moines (1 hour)
 

Day 5 - D’Arzon to Carnac - 32 or 40 km (including 12 km by boat)

Take back a ferryman to cross the waters of the Gulf! Head for the north shore to discover other riches of Morbihan. It will also be an opportunity to discover the alignments of Carnac, it is here that we will find the biggest menhirs!
 
Boat crossing: one way Port-Navalo - Locmariaquer (25 minutes)
Night on the port of La Trinité.

Day 6 - From Carnac to Auray - 25 or 57 km

Join the Ria d'Etel, a beautiful river to discover leaving behind the Gulf of Morbihan. By bike, you reach the island of Saint-Cado, which is one of the most beautiful sites in Brittany, then Auray and its charming historic center. On the banks of the river, discover the port of Saint-Goustan, a must for the southern Brittany destination.
Night on the port.

Day 7 - From Auray to Vannes - 40 km

Get closer to the Gulf and the sea again to enter the ramparts of Vannes.
This will be an opportunity for you to enjoy a last picnic on the edge of this incredible site.
 

Day 8 - Vannes

End of stay after breakfast in Vannes.

General information :

• 8 days and 7 nights
• Comfort level of the accommodation : 2* to 4* local standards, according to the chosen version (standard or comfort)
• Child prices : please contact us

Dates :

Possible departure 2023 from 8 april to 25 september

Included :

• Accommodation in 2* to 4* hotels depending on the chosen version (standard or comfort) : 7 nights
• 7 breakfasts
• Boat crossings : 6 or 7 depending on the day of departure in low season / 7 in high season
• The roadbook
• Luggage transport between accommodation and the piers (you travel with your luggage on some crossings)
• Tourist taxes
• The loan of a hiking GPS
• A personalized welcome, provided by a local guide on your arrival

Not included :

• Lunches
• Breakfast on day 1
• Dinners
• Repairs, parts and the corresponding mileage allowances
• The drinks
• The visits
• Any parking fees

Options :

• Bike or e-bike rental
• Child bike rental
• Extra night(s) in Vannes
• Possibility to travel alone
• Theft insurance for the rented bike 
• Cancellation insurance

Level :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Weather :

Soft sun and pleasant temperatures, however frequent rain.

Technicality :

20 to 55 km per day, or about 3 to 5 hours of riding.

Bibliography :

- Morbihan by bike - IGN map

- Brittany by bike, from St Malo to the Gulf of Morbihan.

Ground :

Small municipal and departmental roads, alternating with greenways on main roads.

Extra night(s) :

You can book one or more additional nights in Vannes, at the start or end of the tour.

Meals :

Breakfast : generous (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, orange juice, jam). Lunches and dinners not included.

The bike :

Rental bicycle : if you rent a bicycle, it will be given to you on the day of your arrival at the first hotel. A security deposit will be requested. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave this bike at the last accommodation and notify reception. We will take care of its return. 
We offer specific equipment for children, on request.

Personal bike : we do not recommend bikes with small tires. Hybrid bikes and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before setting off. At the end of the tour, you will need to take care of your own bicycle.

Assistance :

Our team is available to help you out, except in the event of a puncture for which we do not intervene.

Luggage :

It is transported by a courier or by our team and limited to one piece of luggage per person (max 20 kg).

Travel documents :

We will provide you with detailed maps and route descriptions when you arrive at the first hotel. We will also provide you with hotel vouchers and luggage tags.

Transport :

By train : SNCF TGV to Vannes, around 3 hours from Montparnasse station in Paris. For more information, you can consult the SNCF.
By road : A11 and A80 highways, exit 10 towards Vannes. Paris is 460 km to Vannes.

Cancellation insurance :

In order to guarantee the reimbursement of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To learn more about insurance, please click here.