The Highlights from the North of Brittany with Jersey
Based in Dinard you head for and follow the picturesque Emerald Coast, including stops at the awesome 8th century abbey Mont St. Michel and the charming 'city of the sea' St. Malo. The coastal section also includes a line of fine sandy beaches interspersed with rocks, reefs, granite headlands and sheer cliffs, which are dappled pink and gray in the sun. The area is famous for a rich cultural heritage and its architecture. There are castles, feudal fortresses and abbeys that are waiting to be visited, and a variety of flora and fauna as well as protected wildlife zones. Not to forget - daily excursion to Jersey Island!
8 days / 7 nights
Category: II
Date: 08.07. - 15.07.2012
Day 1
Arrival in Dinard and opportunity to explore the town or one of the beach. Facing the so hard-working Saint-Malo, Dinard managed to keep an old time charm with its mansions along the seaside, its bathing huts and yacht clubs. Enjoy a welcome drink while you receive your route information and your fist French dinner.
Day 2 Dinard - Rance River - Dinan - Dinard 47 km
Having wandered amongst the streets of the old citadelle and along ramparts, you cycle inland along the gently undulating valley of the Rance River on forested roads dotted with villages to the steep hill that leads you into Dinan, Brittany's best preserved medieval town. You should have plenty of time to explore its streets, alleys and ramparts on foot.
Day 3 Cap Fréhél - St Cast de Guildo 47 km
The Emerald Coast's landscape is rather ambivalent. In the West, the Cap Fréhel (Fréhel Head) starts a soft and quiet change in the landscape. Visit of the Cap Fréhél with 72 m highest point. A natural reserve for birds.After a small bike ride arriving to the castle of latte ' Fort la Latte '. Time for picnic before the visit of the castle. Then you meander further inland to see more of the quiet Breton countryside and some lovely small villages.End of the tour in St Cast de Guildo with it's white sand beach and blue water. Time to swim!
Day 4 Saint Malo - Vivier sur Mer 37 km
Today's cycling is by sandy beaches and granite coast through the picturesque fishing harbour of Cancale. It's port area is lined with restaurants offering oysters brought from beds just a few hundred metres away. There are great seascapes on offer at the Pointe de Grouin, and a sandy beach and fortress island at the Anse du Guesclin. Starting after the visit of the walled town of St Malo.
Day 5 Jersey Island 30 or 48 km
After a little bit more than one hour by the ferry arriving in St Helier. Now we cycle left side!! Make tracks on pedal along the 'Green Lanes' for a breathtaking discovery of Jersey. It is the only way to experience the island's natural beauty, its agricultural diversity, architectural heritage, history and traditions. Wonderful day on the island and way back by ferry at the end of the afternoon.
Day 6 Vivier-sur-Mer - Mont St Michel - 46 km
From Vivier, fine views of one of the highlights of the whole trip begin appear. You can see the Mont St Michel already and during the cycling tour in the morning we will approach more and more.It's sunny or misty, Mont St Michel is awesome. We went up the ancient ramparts and visit the Abbey and profit of views on the bay. Then you wind your way across reclaimed land, glancing back occasionally the magnificent Mont, to Le Vivier-sur-Mer and way back to Dinard .
Day 7 Erquy - Port Dahouët - Erquy
Peacefull cycling tour along the coast side with small fishing harbour's and wonderful small beaches. Panorama views along the way and time to swim and enjoy the coast.
Day 8 Your last breakfast in Brittany and time to say au-revoir.
The following 'standard service package is included in the guided bike tours:
- Accommodation in good middle class charming hotel
- Extended breakfast
- 4 course dinners
- 5 picnics with wine
- Road book and map
- Assistance
- Bus with Driver
- Bikes
- English speaking Guide
- Ferry from St Malo - St Helier - St Malo
Prices per person in Euros
Double room 1.099,00 €
Single room 1.266,00 €
Bike hire 18 Gears 65,00 €
Bike hire Electric bike 140,00 €
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