The Vélomaritime route in 10 days

ROSCOFF

Arrival in Roscoff. You meet with our guide at your hotel for an orientation meeting. If you arrive early enough, take a boat to ile de Batz.

From ROSCOFF to PLOUGASNOU 62km 722m

This route starts in the Breton grove: small roads, lined with high hedges and stone walls. You bypass the bay of Morlaix and cross the city of the same name. Along the coast you reach the Cairn of Barnenez, one of the highest in Europe, which bears witness to a very old human presence! The colors and scents that surround you, make it easy to understand the settlement of men here.

From PLOUGASNOU to PERROS-GUIREC 63km 686m

Close to the sea, you ride along the most beautiful beaches of the pink granite coast. The “Croix de Mi-lieue” cross stands on the On Saint-Michel shore in the middle of the huge beach, Knocked down in 1944, it was found and replanted in May 1993 on the edge of what was long ago the only possible passage to reach Saint-Effla. The “Grand Rocher”, a shy granite overhang towards the sea, marks the border of the Plestin territory. The small port of Locquirec welcomes you for a beautiful evening.

• For a few more km 79km 862m

  Follow the coast towards Trébeurden and be sure to stop to contemplate the view from the tip of Bihit to Trébeurden.

From PERROS-GUIREC to PAIMPOL 52km 378m

The route takes you to Tréguier by the small bucolic roads of the Breton countryside. The route of the Vélomaritime offers some greenways that soften a hilly landscape.The small city of character Tréguier charms visitors thanks to its rich historic architecture. You cross the Jaudy and enjoy small country roads and bicycle facilities on the former railway line of the Côtes du Nord. As you approach the broad valley of the Trieux, you enter Lézardrieux, perched on the edge of the estuary. After crossing the surrounding Paimpol countryside, you enter one of the most lively and colorful ports in the English Channel.

• For a few more km 71km 625m

  On this longer version, you ride by the coast towards la pointe du chateau between Tréguier and Tréguignec.

From PAIMPOL to SAINT-BRIEUC 65km 786m

On the cliffs of Goëlo, you ride along the sea. Indeed the course takes you by the scenic route to the craggy cliffs of Plouha. A most enjoyable way to admire the beauties that the channel offers you. You join the charming little port of Binic and the coast of Penthièvre, carved, hammered, by the incessant chisels of the tides. You go back to the historic center of Saint-Brieuc for a night of history and discovery.

From SAINT-BRIEUC to ERQUY 40km 419m

You leave Saint-Brieuc by taking the old railway line (the little train of the northern coast). You descend in the cove of Yffiniac where a museum tells the story of the railway in Brittany. The latter has left an exceptional heritage restored for bicycles today (viaduct, tracks dug in the rock …). The cove of Yffiniac represents the bottom of the bay of Saint-Brieuc. A marsh landscape offers a natural reserve to enjoy many species of birds. You follow a steep coast before reaching the small port of Dahouët. The colors of the boats mix with each other to offer nice reflections on the water. You cross the seaside resort of Pleneuf Val-André, the opportunity to enjoy a well-deserved ice cream! There are still some beautiful hilly coastal roads before reaching the port of Erquy and its beach.

From ERQUY to SAINT-CAST-LE-GUILDO 38km 336m

The cycle itinerary marked “Vélomaritime”, leads you by pathways and bike paths to Cape Fréhel. On the cliffs, 70m above the sea, you witness the unreeling of a grandiose landscape. The area leading to the Cap Fréhel lighthouse is protected. It’s made up of heather moors, gorse, broom and ferns, all contributing to a beautiful mix of colors. After the lighthouse you visit the fort of La Latte built on the coast overlooking the sea. The fort is a filming location for several famous films because its exceptional location is as interesting as its state of conservation and renovation. You go around the beautiful bay of Fresnaye where you can meet some oyster farmers at work. The arrival in Saint-Cast allows you to enjoy a beautiful beach for swimming. The family resort is lively all summer!

From SAINT-CAST-LE-GUILDO to SAINT-MALO 39km 338m

On small hilly roads your route takes you into the bucolic Breton countryside. After the peninsula of Saint-Jacut de la mer which deserves a small detour, you quickly reach Trémereuc. There, an old railroad track, redeveloped into a greenway allows you to easily reach the city of Dinard. On the port your boat awaits you to join Saint-Malo.

From SAINT-MALO to MONT-SAINT-MICHEL, [VIA LA VÉLOMARITIME] 62km 124m

Your route runs along the Emerald Coast and the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. Between land and sea your path takes you to meet local producers: Oyster farmers, mussel farmers, breeders… As many specialties as you can enjoy throughout your stay.
After tying your bike to the foot of Mont Saint-Michel, hop on the shuttle that takes you there. Another small walk to reach the surprising abbey, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

MONT-SAINT-MICHEL

It’s the end of your stay after breakfast. You are able to enjoy a morning to visit to the Abbey which sits at the top of the Mount!