From Rennes to Mont Saint Michel by bike

Welcome to the capital of Brittany!
Rennes is an ideal starting point for your cycling trip.
Easily accessible by TGV or car, you'll find it easy to organize your arrival.
We recommend a walk through the historic center, with its half-timbered houses, a stroll through the Jardins du Thabor and the relaxed atmosphere of its terraced streets. The vacations begin....

Night and breakfast in a 3* hotel in the city center

Stage 45 km - Elevation +30 m

First cycling day. The towpath along the Canal d'Ille et Rance takes you peacefully to Hédé. As you pedal along, you'll leave behind the urban atmosphere and strollers, and enter a wilder world. The arrival at the 11 locks marks your arrival in Hédé. This 2km-long water staircase is a technical masterpiece, enabling boats to negotiate a 27m difference in height. The view is breathtaking.

Dinner night and breakfast in a 3* hotel or guesthouse

Stage 40 km - Elevation +80 m

A bucolic day on the greenway along the Canal d'Ile et Rance. Let your mind wander as you pass through locks and villages. 
Léhon, a small town of character, marks your arrival in the medieval city of Dinan. Perched on a rocky spur, this fortified town will transport you to another time. With its history linked to Anne de Bretagne, its half-timbered houses, belfry and churches, strolling through its picturesque streets is captivating. And don't forget to try one of the crêperies!

Night and breakfast in a 3* hotel in the center of the old town.

Stage 30 km - Elevation +80 m

Leave the banks of the River Rance and head for the ocean and the Emerald Coast!
A pleasant cycle path following the route of an old railroad line will guide you to Dinard and its famous Belle Epoque villas overlooking the sea.
From here, you'll embark on a small boat to Saint Malo. The arrival by sea at the walls of this Corsair City is breathtaking!
Take advantage of the afternoon to wander the granite streets in the footsteps of Surcouf and other famous captains, or take a dip in the renowned sea pool of Saint Malo !

Night and breakfast in a 3* hotel in the city center

Stage 31 km - Elevation +40 m

Leave the fortified cocoon of Saint Malo to venture out into the great outdoors.
There's the Great Sillon Beach, followed by windswept rocky points and calmer coves ideal for swimming. An 8km extension will take you to Cancale, whose oysters are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A few kilometers further and you're in the Bay of Mont Saint Michel. An extraordinary landscape whose face changes with the tides. Enjoy the sea air and a sunset stroll...

Dinner, night and breakfast in a 2* hotel by the sea.

Stage 35 km - Elevation +30 m

You can make out its silhouette in the distance... is it a cloud, or the famous mountain?
As you ride your bike, its contours take shape, and there it is! You'll feel privileged to access it by bike - it's so simple!
Classed as a wonder of the world by some, the abbey of Mont Saint Michel is a place of rare beauty. Savor the moment, immerse yourself in its history and contemplate the view formed by the thousands of mirrors of water between the tongues of sand.
At the end of the day, you'll make your way gently along a cycle path to the small town of Pontorson.

Night and breakfast in a 3* hotel close to the station.

In the morning, after breakfast, you'll take the train to Rennes.
This will be the end of your cycling tour between Rennes and Mont Saint Michel.
You'll return home energized by the sea air and the many memories you've made along the way.