The Monts d'Arrée
Riding through the Roc'h, 3 days around Huelgoat
Highlights
The Monts d’Arrée, the Natural Regional Parc
Riding through a wild natural space
A mix of moors and forests
A mix of technical trails and fun tracks
L’alternance de sentiers techniques et de pistes ludiques
A weekend for tough Moutain Bikers !
Discover the Monts d’Arrée, a wild mountainous area in the heart of Brittany.
Your ride on the Roc’h, rocky culminating points, which put to the best even the best bikers! You are on a land of legends, on the trails that have made the mountain bike raid “Les Roc’h des Monts d’Arrée” reputation.
Narrow paths take you through moors and forests in a unique landscape with multiple colors. From the Mont d’Arrée’s culminating spot (380 meters high), enjoy a breathaking view of the Natural Park up to the Ocean. Another reward for your efforts!
In the guided version of the tour, a state certified mountain bike instructor accompanies. He advises you on technical aspects and sets up workshops so that everyone can progress in their technique.
You stay in a simple 3 star hotel, where you will be welcomed like if you were at home!
Get a glimpse of the trip on
FROM HUELGOAT, CRETES LOOP 55km 881m
You leave the shores of Lake Huelgoat and the famous Chaos to attack the climbing ridges of the Monts d’Arrée. A 18 km climb and 215m vertical drop, with some descending parts and some rolling ones, to bring you to the top of the ridge. During 13km, you slalom between the Roc’h (peaks of the ridge), in very beautiful tracks, at the same time rolling and technical, often in single-track, widening by moments. From the top of the ridges, the view of the Regional Natural Park of Armorica is a beautiful reward. Lake Brennilis, Roc’h Saint-Michel and its chapel of the same name, this wild expanse of moors and forests offers a total change of scenery! You descend from the crests through the forest to return to Huelgoat. A total of 55KM for this most impressive stage!
FROM HUELGOAT, ROCHERS DU CRAGOU LOOP 43km 950m
A stage that takes you to the north of the Park. After having climbed the crest of the Monts d’Arrée, you join the banks of the reserve of Landes du Cragou. The opportunity to observe some reintroduced animals. Then you take the trails to join the Rochers du Cragou. A beautiful point of view awaits you at the top. The return through the forest of Huelgoat offers playful single-tracks.
Essential Range
You want to enjoy your itinerary without anything fancy. Our ”essential” range offers a simple accommodation for a good night’s rest in a simple hotel, guesthouse, rest house or hostel.
Starting from 230€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices
Comfort Range
Our quality standard at Abicyclette. This type of accommodation includes 2 and 3 stars hotels. Depending on the itinerary, you might spend some nights in approved guesthouses. You enjoy a double bedroom with private bathroom and toilet and adapted welcome for you and your bikes.
Quote on request | Contact us
Privilege Range
Opt for total comfort in charming 3 and 4 star hotels which offer all the services you need and a special welcome for you and your bikes.
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Price includes
- Accommodation: 2 nights in a Double room
- 2 breakfasts
- Phone assistance 24/7
- Access to our exclusive travel application to follow your route, inform you about places of interest, restaurants, facilitate your assistance in case of emergency, find all your travel documents and our practical advice.
- Application fee
- Taxes
- The itinerary trackable on the following supports:
- Loan of a Bicycle GPS uploaded with full itinerary of the trip
- Topo maps
- Cycling practical guide including restaurant recommendations for lunch & dinner
- Day 1 : Welcome by telephone with our team on the day of your arrival.
Price does not include
- bike rental (see option)
- Breakfast on day 1
- Lunches
- Dinners not included in "Price includes"
- Drinks, visits & other personal expenses
Homemade and fully tested itineraries
- Routes selected for their cycling and touristic interest entirely tested and away from traffic
- Accomodations selected for their hospitality, atmosphere, services and quality meals
- A flexible organisation to suit you needs and wishes: You choose the date you want to you leave on! We check the availability of each accomodation to make sure it is possible.
Close assistance
- One of our guides greets you on your first day. He will hand out all the needed documents for the trip (hotel vouchers, maps of the area,GPS, practical guide), get you settled on your bikes (for rental bikes).
- Phone assistance, you can reach the Abicyclette team whenever you need
- A Luggage transfer service which respects your hours of rest (we pick them up after 10:00 and deliver them before 16:00)
Follow your itinerary anyway you like – modern, practical, traditional
- We loan you a GPS so that you can easily follow your itinerary without having to look for your way around (bike support included)
- A practical cycling guide with all the useful information (addresses, highlights for the day, topo maps, and touristic information)
You can also
- Rent a high end quality bike for real comfort, cycling pleasure and reliability a long trip requires.
- Suscribe to a Cancelation or Multi Risk insurance policy which cover you in case something unexpected comes up.
On our guided tours (for groups on demand), we accompany you every step of the way
- One of our state qualified instructor and professional cycling guide accompanies you every step of the way
- Full board (all meals covered unless asked otherwise)
- A picnic buffet set up for lunch with a wide choice of fresh and local produce
Getting here
Departure city : HUELGOAT
Coming by car
- at 5h30 from PARIS
- at 5h from BORDEAUX
- at 8h from LYON
Coming by train
- Morlaix train station - 3h15 from Paris
- Brest train station - 3h45 from Paris
- Quimper train station - 3h45 from Paris
Coming by plane
- Lannion airport
- Brest airport
- Rennes Airport
Arrival city : HUELGOAT
Coming by car
- at 5h30 from PARIS
- at 5h from BORDEAUX
- at 8h from LYON
Coming by train
- Morlaix train station - 3h15 from Paris
- Brest train station - 3h45 from Paris
- Quimper train station - 3h45 from Paris
Coming by plane
- Lannion airport
- Brest airport
- Rennes Airport
*Parking: Since many of our clients travel by train or plane, we do not include parking in our packages. In addition, many accommodations don’t have the capacity to park a vehicle for the duration of your cycling vacation. So if you’re planning to arrive by car, we suggest you check parking options when you make your reservation. If you reserve a parking space at the first or last accommodation of your stay, you must pay the accommodation provider on site.
* Abicyclette Voyages accompanies you on demand, including transportation solutions.
Recommended equipment
Bike
• Single, double or triple crankset
• Tires : 2,00 to 2,20 (Tubeless recommended)
• Hard Trail or Full suspension (100mm to 140mm)
• Automatic pedals
• Disc brakes
Clothing and equipment
• Helmet
• Cycling bib shorts
• and/or Shorts
• Jersey
• Undershirt
• Socks
• Thermal jacket
• Rainjacket
• 1 pair of gloves
• 1 pair of cycling shoes
• 1 pair of glasses
• 2 water bottle or Camelbak
• Backpack
Bike maintenance
• Emergency repair kit : 1 or 2 patches
pump, tire levers, chain and quick hitch,
derailleur hanger, multi tool
• Daily use kit: foot pump, cloth,
oil, brakepads, tire
Other
• Suitcase for personal belongings
• Evening clothes
• Fleece
• Set of toiletries
• Mobile phone and charges
• Bike lock
HUELGOAT, LA MINE LOOP 22km 353m
On this first day you can appreciate the unique environment of this part of Brittany. You experience the first sensations on a fun playground, and first efforts on the Armorican mountain.
Orientation by phone with us
On receipt of your travel documents (and bikes if you’ve opted for rental), we take the time to talk to you over the phone to explain all the important points and answer any questions you may have.