Fermer

BIKE
EMERALD COAST

- Picturesque blue-green coastline with beautiful towns of Art and History
- Elegant seaside resorts, many opportunities to swim !
- Colorful seaport, pretigious castles and heritage
- Get a chance to savor the exquisite local seafood with the best french wines
- Boat trip across Saint Malo with majestic views over the bay

Day 1 : SAINT MALO.
Saint Malo : 20 Km (13 miles)

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 disover the picturesque country roads around Saint Malo, the city of pirates. You may choose to explore the fortified city or relax and swim at the beach. Dinner in a restaurant and overnight at the hotel (heart of the fortified city).(D)

Day 2 : CANCALE ET LA ROUTE CÔTIERE.
Cancale and the Saint Malo coastal road : 36 Km (22 miles)

Today's route takes you to Cancale, the regional gastronomic capital, where oysters is more than a tradition. Learn all about oysters as you visit a family business (optional). Lunch in a breton crêperie, a must ! Afternoon ride back to Saint Malo . This wonderful route is strewed with numerous amazing natural spots : pointe du Grouin and Anse du Guesclin. Diner in a restaurant, overnight at the hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 3 : DINARD ET LA CÔTE D'EMERAUDE
Dinard~Matignon : 31 Km (20 miles)

Just once won't hurt, you begin your day with a boat ride ! The trip across the bay from Saint Malo to Dinard offers majestic views over the ramparts and the emerald coast. Pic nic lunch. Departing Dinard, you bike along the picturesque coastline past enchanting fishing village and hidden coves. Diner and overnight at the hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 4: LE CAP FREHEL ET FORT LA LATTE.
Saint Cast Le Guildo : 14 Km (9 miles)
Fort La Latte et Cap Frehel : 33 Km (21 miles)

The « bravest » will leave earlier for the long option. The « costarmorican » easy country roads, will take you to the seaside and the outstanding sceneries surrounding Fort La Latte and the Cap Frehel. Or you may choose to ride a short distance to the elegant resort of Saint Cast le Guildo to enjoy the beach. Lunch on your own to discover where the local eat. Diner and overnight at the hotel. (B, D)

Day 5: DINAN.
Le Val d'Arguenon : 30 Km (13 miles)

Departing Matignon this morning, you begin your ride to Dinan across beautiful quiet country roads. Some parts of the journey can be relatively challenging at times but the overall route represents no major difficulties. Pic nic lunch. Arrival in Dinan and visit of this old and beautiful town overlooking the river Rance. Dinan is still encircled by an unbroken line of the oldest and most extensive ramparts in Brittany. Much appreciated for the protection they afforded during the period of the Duchy and the Catholic Holy League, the ramparts, together with other examples of monumental architecture and the many half-timbered houses, constitute a major asset for the medieval town. Diner on your own and overnight at the hotel. (B, L)

Day 6 : DINAN~SAINT MALO.
La vallée de la Rance : 35 Km (22 miles)

After fueling up with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you hop on your bike and follow the winding of the Rance river to Saint Malo. Pic nic lunch on the river banks. Pedale across flat country roads past enchanting villages, mysterious megaliths and gallo roman ruins to eventually come to the final stage of your day, the heart of Saint Malo fortified city. Diner in a restaurant, overnight at the hotel.(B, L, D)

Day 7: SAINT MALO.

Breakfast. For your final morning you may choose to sleep in and relax on the beach, roam within the walls of the fortified city or enjoy a short ride through the surrouding country side. (B)

OPTION : EXTRA NIGHT TO VISIT THE MONT SAINT MICHEL
An early morning transfer by van to spectacular island monastery of Mont-St-Michel allows plenty of time to visit this iconic European pilgrimage site.