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Cycling in Vannes. The islands of the Golfe du Morbihan

Price per person

From 720€

Type of stay

Voyage à vélo

Location

Vannes - France

Duration

5 days

Difficulty

Departures

April 06 to September 25

Capacity

2 people minimum

Reference

Cyclo 27

Your stay

The islands of the Golfe du Morbihan by bike

From Vannes, a city of art and history, set off on an escapade to discover the islands of the Golfe du Morbihan by bike: l’île d’Arz and l’île aux Moines, which make up the charm of this small “inland sea”. Bicycle tours in Brittany between land, sea, islands and peninsulas.

The ferry boats, a veritable institution in the Gulf, will take you and your bicycles first to the island of Arz. This verdant island invites you to enjoy the gentle pace of life. The island is alive with visitors who come to rediscover it every year, but also with young farmers who are reclaiming the island for organic production. A number of megalithic monuments bear witness to the fact that people have lived here for thousands of years.

You’ll then make your way to the south of the Gulf, passing the Séné peninsula, an invitation to birdwatching, then the Rhuys peninsula, its marina and the medieval castle of Suscinio.

After a night in Arzon and a stroll to Port Navalo, gateway to the Gulf of Morbihan, a new ferryman will take you to Ile aux Moines, the largest island in the Gulf. Follow the many paths through the woods, past pretty gardens and villas, and along beaches lined with picturesque cabins.

A final boat trip to the mainland and a leisurely return to Vannes. A gentle cycling trip ideal for couples or families.

You'll enjoy :

Vannes City of Art and History
L’île aux Moines and l’île d’Arz
Alternating boat crossings and bike rides
Gentle coastal cycling
Suscino castle and the charming village of Sarzeau

Back to travel

Daily program

Arrival in Vannes

Free arrival in Vannes. Installation from 16h

Day trip to Arz Island

Welcome and meeting with our guide at 8 or 9 am at your accommodation.

About 3km away, you’ll reach the pier, where you’ll leave the beautiful city of Vannes by boat for Ile d’Arz. Free bike ride on this small island. Overnight stay on the island (comfort version) or in Vannes (superior version).

From Ile d'Arz (or Vannes) to Arzon

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.

From Arzon to Vannes via Ile aux Moines

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 your last day on the island. A pleasant discovery of the island on the small car-free roads of this little paradise. Free cycling on this small island. It will no doubt be with regret that you’ll have to take the boat back to the northern shores of the Golfe to reach Vannes.

Departure

End of stay after breakfast in Vannes

rates

Price per person

Comfort version (2 and/or 3* hotel)

5 days – 4 nights: €720
July 01 to August 31: €795

Superior version (3 4* hotels and 1 3* hotel)

5 days – 4 nights: €885
July 01 to August 31: €1035

Price includes

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

Supplement

VTC bike rental: €90
Electric bike rental: €135

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 (20 kg maximum) + 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:

The “Evazio” application, downloadable onto your smartphone, for GPS navigation with visual (reading the route on your smartphone screen) and/or spoken guidance. The app 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 “Comfort” or “Superior” categories.

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: