GUIDED
6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS

2*/ 3* HOTELS OF CHARM

LOCAL GASTRONOMY

2007 START UP DATES :
August 6th to 11th

 
690€ / PERSON
Double occupancy
Full Board
 

FREE SHUTTLE FROM THE STATION TO THE FIRST HOTEL

ENGLISH SPEAKING LOCAL GUIDE ( VAN SUPPORT)

BAGGAGE TRANSFER

 FULL BOARD

ROAD BOOK IN ENGLISH WITH INFORMATION, MAPS AND DETAILED DIRECTIONS.

EASY/INTERMEDIATE
14 to 47 miles per day, mostly flat + van support.

MEET / DEPART :
Mur de Bretagne/ Auray

ACCES :
Auray Train Station


OPTIONS :
Single supplement : 145€
Open Eyes bike rental (confort and top performance) : 90€


ACCOMODATION / CUISINE

Mur de Bretagne, day 1 :
A charming 3* traditional country house hotel, nice rooms designed around several styles. Creative and generous cuisine inflenced by the country and the ocean.

Pontivy, day 2 :
A welcoming 3* Napoleonan estate, spacious and confortable rooms, regional gastronomy

Auray, day 3, 4, 5 :
A charming little hotel in the heart of the picturesque port of Saint Goustan, on the Auray river bank, rooms are designed around the breton islands theme

Subject to hotel availability

THE TRIP INCLUDES :
- English speaking experienced leader
-baggage transfer and local emmergency support
- 5 nights in hotels of charm
- 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches (2 pic nic and 1 lunch in a restaurant), 4 diners
- St Degan village entrance fee
- Boat trip to "Île aux moines"
- Free Transfer from the Auray train station to the hotel on day 1, and from the hotel to the train station on day 6
- Maps and road book in english with detailed directions and information.

NOT INCLUDED :
- 1 lunch on the île- aux- moines and 1 diner in Auray
- bike rental (option)
- Extras, wine and all the drinks
- travel insurances
 
Contact OPEN EYES
ENGLISH SPOKEN
contact@openeyes-travel.com
Castennec
56310 Bieuzy les Eaux
Tél : (0033) 2 97 51 88 48
Fax : (0033) 2 97 51 97 99

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CYCLING/GUIDED
CENTER AND SOUTH COAST OF BRITTANY
+ LORIENT CELTIC FESTIVAL

Celebrate the Lorient Celtic Festival during the week

During the week, free shuttle to the
LORIENT CELTIC FESTIVAL
-Lakes, rivers and forest of center Brittany
- White sand beaches, hidden coves and blue-green seas of the south coast
- Delectable cuisine !
- Pedal to the world famous Carnac megalithic stones alignments
- Boat trip to the "Île aux moines" (monks Island)


Sunday July 29 : GUERLEDAN LAKE ~MUR DE BRETAGNE .
Free van transfer from the Auray train station to the hotel : 1h00.
Option 1 : St Aignan Village : 24 Km (15 miles)
Option 2 : Anse de Sordan : 32.2Km (20 miles)

After meeting at the Auray train station, we shuttle north to our first hotel. Overview of your stay . After your leader fit you to your bike and conduct a brief demonstration of bicycling techniques and safety, you will be ready to set out on your first ride to the St Aignan village. At the beautiful "Anse de Sordan" you will have the opportunity to swim ! (D)

Monday July 30 : QUENECAN FOREST.
Option 1 - Quenecan Forest ~Pontivy : 48 km (30 miles)
Option 2 - Gorges de Daoulas : 55 km (34 miles)

Your morning trip will take you throughout the Gorges of Daoulas, to visit Bon Repos Abbey and the Salles Smithy. Pic nic lunch. In the afternoon, you will ride along the river Blavet, strewed with chapels representing the diversity of Breton religious architecture. (B, L, D)


Tuesday July 31 : RIVER BLAVET VALLEY.
Option 1 – Pontivy~ St Degan ~Auray : 75 Km (47 miles mostly flat along river path)

Starting in Pontivy you will continue your way towards the south coast and the Gulf of morbihan following the Blavet. At the St Degan village, 19th century country life and traditions are celebrated. Lunch in a little café by the river. Diner on your own in one of the many restaurants of the picturesque Port Saint Goustan and overnight at the hotel. (B, L)

Wednesday august 01 : MORBIHAN GULF.
Option 1 – Ile aux Moines : 38.1 Km (24 miles)

After a delicious breakfast, you hop on your bike and make your way toward the Morbihan Gulf and Port Blanc where you will take a boat to the "Île aux Moines" (the monks Island). Discover by bike the little picturesque streets, forest, beach, moor and majestic views over the gulf. Lunch on your own. Diner and overnight in Saint Goustan. (B, D)




Thursday august 02 : CARNAC AND THE ETEL RIA.
Option 1 – Carnac~Ria d'Etel : 52.4 Km (32 miles)
Option 2 – Carnac : 36.2 km (22 miles)

En route this morning, many dolmens and other megaliths emerging from the quiet countryside are announcing your arrival to Carnac, registered to the UNESCO World Heritage. Visit its world famous mysterious stones alignments. In the afternoon, you may choose to pedal to the wonderful Ria of Etel or go straight back to the hotel to relax . (B, L, D)

Friday august 03 : AURAY.
Auray loop: 20 Km (12 miles)

This morning you are more than welcome to sleep in and relax or, if you are not quite ready to bid farewell to your bike, feel free to enjoy a short ride through the surrounding countryside of Auray. Tansfer to the Auray train station. (B)

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