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Day 1 |
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Arrival in Erdeven. Walk your way through Erdeven and discover the charm of a traditionnal Breton village.
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Day 2 |
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Day trip to Etel River and St Cado island
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Day trip to Etel River and St Cado island
You’ll cross the woods until you reach the river and the Sea Gulf. The Etel river and St Cado island are among the most beautiful natural sites of this area.The sandbank of Etel, closes a bay rich in marshes, oyster parks, dunes, wild beaches and colourful boats. You will be amazed by the diversity of the landscape.
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Day 3 |
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Erdeven - Quiberon via Carnac
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Erdeven - Quiberon via Carnac
Riding cyclable path and small countryside roads, you will reach Carnac and the most famous stand stones of the region : "Carnac alignments". You can enjoy your time there and discover the Celtic myths of the region by doing a guided visit of the site.
Keep on cycling toward the long sandy beaches of Carnac. Take your time and discover the lively city of Carnac then have a break in the oyster park of St Colomban. Discover the magical feeling of tasting a fresh oyster platter.
Follow your road and reach Quiberon peninsula. You will ride cyclable path until you arrive in Kerhostin, a small typical Breton village with blue shutters houses in the north of the peninsula.
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Day 4 |
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Relax on Quiberon peninsula
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Relax on Quiberon peninsula
Enjoy this day on Quiberon peninsula and relax. Discover the modern and lively seaside city of Quiberon. You can take advantage of your time there to visit the famous sardine factory of la Belle Iloise and taste the sweets named "Niniches"
You also can ride to the "pointe du Conguel" to reach the extremity of the peninsula and enjoy the view.
Quiberon also have beautiful sand beaches and you may choose to end the day in Portivy, a coulourful harbour to admire the sunset.
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Day 5 |
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Quiberon-Belle Ile en Mer
You take the boat with your luggages and your bikes.
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Quiberon-Belle Ile en Mer
You take the boat with your luggages and your bikes.
Take the boat to Belle-Ile and start your visit by exploring the eastern part of the island through small country roads and paths to Locmaria. Stop along the way for a stop at one of the many beaches ideal for swimming and easily accessible. Do not hesitate to take a few detours to access more isolated beaches but all the more beautiful such as Plage de la Biche or Plage de Herlin. For a short walk with a view, stop at the Baluden cliffs before heading back to Le Palais.
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Day 6 |
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Today, the tour will bring you to the north part of the second biggest island of the Morbihan, and you will discover on the way the countryside, animals, cliffs and the deep blue water of the sea. Enjoy the beautiful viewpoint on "Les Aiguilles de Port Coton" which inspired the painter Claude Monet, take a deep breath at the Pointe des Poulains and don’t miss the small fort which used to be the summer house of the famous actress Sarah Bernhardt for 30 years. Continue your journey, leave your bikes and go for a walk in Sauzon village and have a look at the colourful houses around the harbour before heading back to Le Palais.
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Day 7 |
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Quiberon-Erdeven area
You take the boat with your luggages and your bikes.
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Quiberon-Erdeven area
You take the boat with your luggages and your bikes.
Get back to the starting point exploring the megalith path and it various dolmens. Will you be able to discover all the standing stones hidden in the woods?
At the end of the path you will reach the village of Erdeven.
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Day 8 |
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Departure from Erdeven area
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Departure from Erdeven area
Enjoy your day in Erdeven before leaving.
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Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
- a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem
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equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children :
baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).
You can of course also bring your own bikes, in this case a reduction will be applied (see the Tarif tab)
Luggage
Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
- We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
- Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
- We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
If you expect to arrive at the next accommodation before 5 p.m., we recommend that you take an extra set of clothes with you in your bicycle bag.
Travel documents
A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.
Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.
We can provide you with travel documents in paper format (for a supplement of €15 for printing and postage), which include:
- a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike
- a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest
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Example of a map and of a step-by-step description
Our GPS App
For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee).
You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to
follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and
useful alerts on the way.
-> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo Voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details concerning the downloading and the use of the application will
be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.