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Touring the Golfe du Morbihan by bike. Travel in South Brittany

Price per person

From 1050€

Type of stay

Bicycle trip

Location

Vannes, Carnac - France

Duration

8 days

Difficulty

Departures

April 06 to September 25

Capacity

2 people minimum

Reference

Cyclo 26

Your stay

Tour du Golfe du Morbihan by bike

From Vannes, set off on a cycling loop to discover the Golfe du Morbihan. Bicycle tours in Brittany between land, sea, islands and peninsulas.

Renowned for its beautiful coastal scenery and mild climate, the Golfe du Morbihan is the ideal place for a relaxing yet active vacation. From peninsula to island, you’ll cycle along the shores of this small inland sea* to complete your tour (*Morbihan, meaning “little sea” in Breton). From land or sea, you’ll appreciate the geographical, historical and ornithological riches of this unique area.

Rhythmed by the gentle lapping of the sea, this bicycle tour lets you meet locals who know their territory inside out. Fishermen, shellfish farmers, oyster growers – they’re passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise of the Gulf of Morbihan with you.

Departing from the City of Art and History of Vannes, you embark on a trip that combines cycling and boating. Almost every day, a “passeur”, a small boat from the Gulf of Morbihan, will take you to the maritime junctions between the peninsulas and the islands. Cruises lasting from 5 to 30 minutes give you another glimpse of Morbihan’s inland coastline and a breath of fresh sea air. Restful and charming, l’île aux Moines and l’île d’Arz are on the itinerary. The perfect island getaways.

Along the way, you’ll also discover the rich historical heritage of Morbihan. A highlight of the adventure is a visit to the Carnac alignments. Proof, if any were needed, that you’ve chosen a land of choice, nurtured by man for thousands of years. Nestled in the heart of the Auray river, the port of Saint Goustan is also a must-see. With its cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses, the port has retained its charm of yesteryear.

You'll enjoy :

The fortified city of Vannes opens onto the gulf
The many small ferry crossings, part of the Gulf’s heritage
L’Île aux Moines and l’île d’Arz
The picturesque port of Saint Goustan in Auray
The megalithic alignments of Carnac, 5000 years old

Back to travel

Daily program

Day 1 - Welcome in Vannes

Free arrival in Vannes. Check-in at your hotel

Day 2 - Vannes to Ile d'Arz

Welcome and meeting with our guide at 8 or 9 am at your accommodation. You’ll reach the pier about 3km away, where you’ll leave the beautiful city of Vannes by boat for the Ile d’Arz.

Free bike ride on this small island. Overnight on the port of Ile d’Arz (return and overnight in Vannes if no availability in Arz).

Day 3 - Île d'Arz to Arzon - 45 km

The first boat takes you to the Séné peninsula. A few kilometers of cruising at the bottom of the Gulf, surrounded by birds. A ferry then takes you to the Rhuys peninsula. You follow the southern shores of the Petite Mer to reach Arzon. In between, the Château de Suscinio and the small village of Sarzeau enhance this pretty route of small roads and greenways.

Day 4 - Day trip to Île aux Moines AUX MOINES - 20 km (12 km by boat)

A 3km bike ride takes you to the landing stage for Ile aux Moines (departure at 9 or 10 a.m. depending on the season).

The ferryman takes you to Ile aux Moines for this island day. A pleasant discovery of the island on the small car-free roads of this little paradise. Free cycling on this small island.

Return at the end of the day (5pm)

Day 5 - Arzon to Carnac

You take a ferry back across the waters of the Gulf. Head for the north shore to discover other Morbihan treasures. This is the perfect opportunity to discover the Menhir alignments, vestiges of ancient times at Carnac. Overnight at the port of La Trinité (or Carnac if more available).

Day 6 - Carnac to Auray

You’ll leave the Gulf of Morbihan behind to reach the Ria d’Etel. A famous and beautiful river to discover. By bike, you’ll reach the island of Saint-Cado, a car-free haven of peace linked by a small dike. Then you’re off to Auray. The town has a charming historic center. But it’s on the banks of the river of the same name that you’ll find the most interesting place: the port of Saint-Goustan. Overnight on the port.

Day 7 - Auray to Vannes

Once again, you approach the Gulf and this beautiful inland sea to return to the ramparts of Vannes. A final picnic on the edge of this incredible site.

Day 8 - Departure

End of stay after breakfast in Vannes

rates

Price per person

Comfort version (2* hotels)

8 days – 7 nights: €1050
June 15 to September 15: €1105

Superior version (2 3* hotels and 5 4* hotels)

April 06 to June 27: €1,470
June 28 to August 31: €1,775
From September 01 to 25: €1,545

Price includes

7 nights in hotels with breakfast (in double/twin room)
1 dinner
Welcome by our local representative
Route book and 1 GPS
Necessary boat crossings
Luggage transfer at each stage
24/7 telephone assistance

Supplement

VTC bike rental: €130
Electric bike rental: €215

Further information

We take care of transporting your luggage every time you change accommodation, so you can travel light and enjoy your day’s hiking.

Leave your luggage at the reception desk of your accommodation before departure.

At the end of the afternoon, you’ll meet them at the reception desk of your new accommodation or directly in your room.

Luggage accepted per person: 1 suitcase or travel bag (maximum 23 kg) + 1 carry-on.

Your travel file corresponds to the documents or files you receive prior to your trip (generally one month before) and/or on arrival at your first accommodation.

It includes :

A welcome letter with key practical information:

Baggage transport times
Details of delivery and collection of rental bikes if required
Your local contact and emergency telephone number(s)
Any additional information

Travel log including map with route (at the appropriate scale) and tourist and practical information

Any necessary vouchers to be given to the service provider(s)

On request and depending on the tour:

Download the “Evazio” application onto your smartphone for GPS navigation with visual (reading the route on your smartphone screen) and/or spoken guidance. The application also contains practical and tourist information. Once the trip has been downloaded, no Internet connection is required.
Loan of a GPS device with pre-recorded tracks
Send GPX tracks of each stage for use with your own navigation device

On this tour, we can provide you with a choice of the following, upon reservation:

A VTC bike adapted to the tour and the route (2 UNISEX models)

VTC Bretagne Sport

VTC Bretagne Rando

An electric bike adapted to the route

VAE Bretagne

With equipment :

Bag 1

Handlebar bag

Repair kit

Anti-theft device

Headset

1 rear bag
1 handlebar bag
1 repair kit
1 helmet
1 anti-theft device
1 charger (for electric bike)

For younger children, depending on age and size, we can offer

Children's bikes

Bicycle follower

Child trailer Brittany

A child’s bike
A baby seat
A trailer
A follower bike

The bike is adjusted to your size and delivered to the first accommodation.

At the end of the tour, the bike must be left at the last accommodation with its equipment. We’ll take care of collecting them.

This tour is available in the “comfort” or “superior” category.

Hotel categories :

Comfort: The tour features mainly 2 and 3-star hotels (or equivalent comfort level) and bed & breakfasts.
Superior: The tour features mainly 3- and 4-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort) and charming bed & breakfasts.
Luxury: The tour features mainly 4- and 5-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort).

For the duration of your stay, our telephone assistance service is available: