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BIKE
RIVER BLAVET VALLEY AND
THE SOUTH COAST OF MORBIHAN

-Lakes, rivers and forest of center Brittany
- White sand beaches, hidden coves and blue-green seas of the south coast
- Delectable cuisine !
- Discover St Degan, a typical breton village, where breton traditions are celebrated
- Pedal to the world famous Carnac megalithic stones alignments
- Boat trip to the "Île aux moines" (monks Island)
- Discover by bike its little picturesque streets, forest, beach, moor and majestic views over the morbihan gulf

Day 1 : 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)

Day 2 : 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)

Day 3 : 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)

Day 4 : 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)

Day 5 : 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)

Day 6 : 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)