Brittany by bike

Ready to experience the gentle thrill of venturing from Nantes to Mont-Saint-Michel by bike?​

This is an invitation to enjoy the excitement of nomadism on two wheels – from the Atlantic Ocean all the way to the Channel, through the historic lands of Brittany, all of which runneth over with countless wonders that you can stop and admire: from surprising artworks to XXL (or XXS) ports, wild marshes, bucolic waterways lined with the elegant houses of lock keepers, or unforgettably charming, atmospheric towns… all before reaching the fabulous Côte d’Émeraude and the jewel of the circuit: the timeless abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, which stands above a boundless bay swept by the highest tides in Europe.

14-stage cycle route

Choose your itinerary among the 14 different stages

Whether as a family, among friends, on your own, or in tandem, this cycling itinerary is divided into 6 steps, borrowing some of the greatest hits from other circuits like La Loire à Vélo, La Vélodyssée and La Vélomaritime. It covers a total of 500 km! So, giddy up for Traversée Bretonne, which you can enjoy in one go, or savour in small bits, most of which can be handled by every pair of legs, great and small!

STAGE 1: Nantes - Cordemais

29.8 miles - easy

STAGE 2: Cordemais - Saint-Nazaire

26 miles - intermediate

STAGE 3: Saint-Nazaire - Guérande

13.6 miles - easy

STAGE 4: Guérande - Saint-Molf

20.5 miles - easy

STAGE 5: Saint-Molf - Pénestin

14.2 miles - easy

STAGE 6: Pénestin - La-Roche-Bernard

16.7 miles - Level 2 (experienced) - 1-2 days

STAGE 7: La Roche-Bernard - Redon

23.6 miles - intermediate

L’Émoi des Arts – Brain-sur-Vilaine

STAGE 8: Redon - Guipry-Messac

25.4 miles - easy

STAGE 9: Guipry-Messac - Rennes

29.8 miles - easy

STAGE 10: Rennes - Hédé-Bazouges

26.7 miles - easy

STAGE 11: Hédé-Bazouges - Dinan

21.7 miles - easy

STAGE 12: Dinan - Dinard/Saint-Malo

17.4 miles - easy

STAGE 13: Saint-Malo - Le Vivier-sur-Mer

24.2 miles - intermediate

STAGE 14: Le Vivier-sur-Mer - Le Mont-Saint-Michel

17.4 miles - easy

Nantes Métropole
Le Voyage à Nantes
Destination Rennes
Saint Nazaire Renversante