The Bay of Mont Saint Michel by bike

Saint Malo and the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel by bike

Cycling trip between land and sea, from Brittany to Normandy departing from Saint Malo. This bike tour is ideal for learning about cycle tourism with its flat terrain and captivating landscapes. You reach one of the world's architectural marvels: Mont Saint-Michel.
You ride on the Vélomaritime route that connects the English Channel to the North Sea, an exceptional and recognized route that is also part of Eurovelo 4.

Highlights of the stay:

• The bay of Mont Saint-Michel
• Saint Malo
• Discovery of the Vélomaritime
• The port of Cancale and oyster tasting

Day 1: Saint-Malo - Saint-Suliac - 36 km

This first cycling stage in Brittany invites you to discover one of the most beautiful villages in France: Saint-Suliac. From the Saint-Malo countryside, you follow the Rance, a river that draws its strength from the tides. Enjoy unique landscapes around the village of Saint-Suliac.

At the start of your trip, you will meet a guide for a time of discussion in order to bring you the latest practical advice and answer all your questions.

Day 2: Saint-Malo - Cancale - 27 km

You leave the corsair city of Saint Malo to reach the port of Cancale crossing the countryside before returning to the seaside. You can admire the beautiful malouinières, house of Saint-Malo shipowners from the 17th and 18th centuries. In the evening, put your bike on the quays and take the time to taste the famous oysters.

Day 3: Cancale - Mont Saint-Michel - 48 km

This bike tour in Brittany invites you to discover an architectural marvel of this world! You alternate between small country roads and the seaside on a mostly flat course. Halfway through, you pass at the foot of Mont-Dol. Stop for lunch at the foot of this foreign rock in the middle of these flat marshes. After the break, you will drive a few more kilometers through the salt meadows before reaching the one and only Mont Saint-Michel. Make the extra effort on foot to reach the famous abbey.

Day 4: Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy loop - 35 km

Today, take to the skies by riding on the small Normandy roads to appreciate the grandeur of the bay of Mont Saint-Michel on the Vélomaritime route. The journey takes you to Roche Torin. This place exudes a unique, almost mystical atmosphere, with a privileged view of Mont Saint-Michel.

General information :

• 4 days and 3 nights
• Comfort level of the accommodation : 3* local standards, according to the chosen version (standard or comfort)
• Child prices : please contact us

Dates :

Departures every day from 01/04 to 30/10/2023

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Included :

• 3 nights
• 3 breakfasts
• The roadbook
• Luggage transport between accommodation and the piers (you travel with your luggage on some crossings)
• Tourist taxes
• A personalized welcome, provided by a local guide on your arrival

Not included :

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• Repairs, parts and the corresponding mileage allowances
• The drinks, lunch et dinner
• The visits
• Any parking fees

Options :

• Bike or e-bike rental
• Child bike rental
• Extra night(s) in St Malo or St Michel
• 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 :

- De Roscoff à Cherbourg, la Bretagne à vélo

- Le Tour de Manche à vélo, Eurovelo 4

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 Saint Malo, about 3 hours from the Gare de l'Est in Paris. For more information on timetables, you can consult the SNCF.
By road: A11 and A81 motorways. Paris is 418 km from Sant Malo.

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.