Destination France. Location Brittany. Duration 8 day s. Dif f iculty Lev el Easy. Validity From April to Nov embre. M inimum age 9.

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1 Trip description Cycling France: Brittany at the tip of your pedal From Rennes to Mont-Saint-Miche along the Brittany coast to Cancale and through Dinan, Dol-de-Bretagne or St Malo Destination France Location Brittany Duration 8 day s Dif f iculty Lev el Easy Validity From April to Nov embre M inimum age 9 Ty pe of stay itinerant trip Ref erence B0801 Itinerary This bike trip have you discover the delights of Rennes, the capital of Brittany, the city of pirates Saint Malo and Dinan with its medieval streets. You will also ride along the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel to see the majestic abbey set against a clear sky, gradually getting closer and closer. But Brittany is not just its major emblems. You meander on greenways along the canals in the shade of the trees, ride along the sea, try oyster dishes and push inland to meet the unknown pearls as Dinan or Dol-de-Bretagne. A cycle tour is really the best way to wander across Brittany and enjoy your vacation. Activities : we have selected typical as well as unusual activities that you can book in option. Day 1

2 Rennes Rennes is the young and vibrant capital city of Brittany. Take a ride along the Ille and the Vilaine rivers and discover this dynamic city which architecture mixes many styles and periods. You will not want to miss out the delicious crepes, one of Bretagne s food specialities. Day 2 Rennes-Hédé 45km Follow the banks to the Ille et Rance canal to reach the boat hauling path. Don t miss out the Canal House to learn about the different phases of the canal construction. You will pass many pretty locks along the way. Day 3 Hédé-Dinan You ride your way along Ille et Rance canal to Dinan. Have a look at the 43-meter high Tour de l Horloge, which stands both as a dungeon and a bell tower. On your way, you will pass through the lovely medieval town Lehon and its splendid royal abbey. Day 4 Dinan-Saint-Malo 25km Leaving the boat hauling path, you ride further into the countryside throughout fields and forests on a cycling path built on a former railway. You arrive in the coastal city of Dinard with beautiful mansions overlooking the ocean. Ex tension to Dinard You can spend an extra night in the beautiful town of Dinard. Between Day 4 and Day 5 Day 5 Saint-Malo Suggested day trip : a tou r of Saint-Malo mansions Enjoy your resting day to stroll in Saint-Malo and gaze at its corsairs mansions (the socalled Malouinières ), its fortifications and its moored sailing boats. Ride around Saint-Malo and take a tour of the Malouinières, these magnificent mansions built by corsairs when they decided to retire from their adventurous life in the quietness of the countryside. 24km

3 Day 6 Saint-Malo- Dol-de- Bretagne Ride along the wild sandy beaches of the Mont-Saint-Michel bay and gaze at the magnificent abbey. You can also try land sailing or go directly to Dol-de-Bretagne across the countryside to visit this charming medieval town. Day 7 Dol-de-Bretagne - Mont- Saint-Mich el (Pontorson) Admire the imposing abbey of Mont-St-Michel and leave your bike for a while to climb and discover the history of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. Day 8 Departure from Pontorson You can decide to extend your stay or start your home travel. Accommodation Category A You stay in hotels with ** standards offering all the necessary comfort after a day outdoors. These family hotels welcome you warmly. Breakfast is included. * Example of the type of accommodation

4 Category B You stay in hotels with *** standards or bed & breakfasts selected for their style and quality. Breakfast is included. * Example of the type of accommodation Practical information To get to departure point: By plane: flight to Rennes. By train: TGV (fast trains) from Paris Montparnasse. The duration of the trip is about 2h20. To plan your trip, Parking If you drive to Rennes, you can park your car in a secured car park located in the city center, close to your accommodation. The weekly rate is 25. You can also park for free in the streets around the location where you can pick up your bike. All details will be given in your travel documents. To get back to starting point: Regional trains take you back to your starting point if you wish. They are accessible without booking in advance and bicycles are free. You have to buy your ticket on spot (full rate /adult). There are several trains per day. You will find the timetable in your travel documents. Meeting time: The first day is an arrival day without cycling. You arrive whenever you want depending on from where you come. Please note that rooms are usually available in the middle of the afternoon depending on your accommodation. We thank you to advise us if you plan to arrive late. Price description Category A Double room fare 749 /pers 7 nights in ** hotels 7 breakfasts 6-day rental of a fully-equipped bike (sadddle bags, locks, toolkit) the luggage transport from one lodging to the other the boat ride from Dinard to Saint-Malo with bikes a road book with maps and descriptions of the routes a touristic leaflet sending charge of the travel documents in France 24h/24 hotline High season extra (*)

5 Halfboard Extra for a single room Extra night in Rennes Extension to Dinard 1 night in a ** hotel 1 breakfast 1-day rental of a fully-equipped bike the luggage transport Category B Double room fare 28 /dinner 33 /night 105 /pers 799 /pers 7 nights in ** or *** hotels or bed & breakfasts 7 breakfasts 6-day rental of a fully-equipped bike (packs, helmets, locks ) the luggage transport from one lodging to the other the boat ride from Dinard to Saint-Malo with bikes a road book with maps and descriptions of the routes a touristic leaflet sending charge of the travel documents in France 24h/24 hotline High season extra (*) Halfboard Extra for a single room Extra night in Rennes Extension to Dinard 1 night in a ** hotel(superior room) 1 breakfast 1-day rental of a fully-equipped bike the luggage transport 60 /pers 28 /dinner 39 /night 115 /pers Options Discount if you ride your own bicycle -75 /pers (*) High season : from to from to from to Children discount (in the same room as 2 full rate participants): 0-4 year : -70% 5-11 year : -50% year : -30% The package doesn't include: the journey to the tour location the drinks the meals which are not included the entrance fee to sites insurances (optional) For more information or booking : (0) or bonjour@levelovoyageur.com