How much does a cycling tour of the Gulf of Morbihan cost?

This 6-day self-guided tour starts from €864 per person in a double room. The price includes 5 nights with breakfast, luggage transfer, the navigation app with travel documents, telephone assistance and the ferry crossings listed in the program. Bike rental is extra: €100 for a trekking bike or €170 for an e-bike.

When is the best time to cycle around the Gulf of Morbihan?

The tour runs every day from 25 April to 20 September 2027. Low season covers 25-30 April, 18 May to 30 June and 1-20 September; high season covers 1-17 May and July to August, when prices are slightly higher.

How difficult is cycling around the Gulf of Morbihan?

This tour is rated easy. The four cycling stages range from 21 to 30 km on the shorter options, with daily elevation gains between about 120 and 310 m. Longer variants of 31 to 52 km are available each day for those who want to ride more.

Which islands do you visit on the Gulf of Morbihan cycling tour?

You will visit Île d'Arz on Day 2, with a 30-minute ferry from Vannes, and Île aux Moines on Day 5, with a 5-minute ferry from Port-Blanc. A further boat crossing on Day 4 takes you from Port Navalo to Locmariaquer. These crossings are included in the package.

How do I get to Vannes for the start of the tour?

Vannes is about 2 hours 40 minutes from Paris Montparnasse by TGV train. If you arrive by car, Vannes has several underground and free outdoor car parks close to the centre. The tour starts and ends in Vannes, so you return to your starting point.

What kind of bikes and family equipment are available in the Gulf of Morbihan?

You can rent a trekking bike (€100) or an e-bike (€170) for the four cycling days. For families, a follow-me tandem for children aged 5 to 8, a trailer for children up to 25 kg and a baby seat for children up to 22 kg are also available. Helmets are not provided and are mandatory under 12.

What accommodation is used on the Gulf of Morbihan cycling tour?

You will stay 5 nights in double or twin rooms with breakfast. The Classic category uses 2-star and/or 3-star accommodation and the Superior category 3-star and/or 4-star accommodation. A single room is available with a supplement.

Gulf of Morbihan Cycling Tour

Brittany

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Trekking bikeE-bike6 days / 5 nights102 km2/5Medium-EasyLoop

Self-guided
Solo-friendly
Family

Short Description

Cycle around the Gulf of Morbihan in Brittany on this 6-day self-guided tour from Vannes. Short ferry hops carry you to Île d'Arz and Île aux Moines, while salt marshes, quiet harbours and windswept beaches change colour with every tide.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Vannes
Your journey begins in Vannes, a beautiful city known for its ramparts and charming marina. You will wander through the old town, tucked behind medieval walls, where cobbled streets are lined with half-timbered houses.

Day 2: Vannes – Île d'Arz – Sarzeau (21 km, variant 31 km; +120 m / +145 m)
You will set out from Vannes and board a short ferry to Île d'Arz (30 minutes), where a leisurely walk lets you explore the island. Back on the mainland, you will ride to Séné, then continue towards Saint-Armel and its salt marshes before reaching the Rhuys Peninsula and the town of Sarzeau.

Day 3: Sarzeau – Arzon (23 km, variant 35 km; +125 m / +235 m)
You will head south to Pointe Saint-Jacques and follow the coastline to Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, home to an impressive 11th-century church. The route then continues along the Gulf towards Arzon. With the longer version, you will visit the Château de Suscinio, a medieval fortress built between the 13th and 15th centuries and once a favoured residence of the Dukes of Brittany.

Day 4: Arzon – Auray (28 km, variant 43 km; +180 m / +195 m) or Arzon – Kerdréan (36 km, variant 52 km; +200 m)
From Port Navalo, you will board a boat across the Gulf to Locmariaquer, then cycle on to Auray, a historic harbour town nestled on a sheltered inlet. With the longer stage, you will explore La Trinité-sur-Mer, a lively fishing port and marina, and continue to Carnac, world-renowned for its extraordinary megalithic stone alignments.

Day 5: Auray – Île aux Moines – Vannes (30 km, variant 35 km; +310 m / +285 m) or Kerdréan – Île aux Moines – Vannes (24 km, variant 29 km; +300 m / +280 m)
You will begin with the medieval port of Saint-Goustan before continuing to Le Bono and Port-Blanc, where a quick ferry (5 minutes) takes you to Île aux Moines, known as the "Pearl of the Gulf". You will explore the island at your own pace or follow the suggested loop. Back on the mainland, you will cycle to Arradon, nicknamed the "Morbihan Riviera", before returning to Vannes. If time allows, a detour leads to the pretty port of Larmor-Baden, with a footpath to Île de Berder.

Day 6: Departure
Your tour ends in Vannes.

Tour details

LoopSelfguidedMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
💼 Luggage transfer
📲 GPS or navigation APP
🗺️ Maps
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🚢 Boat transfers Vannes <> Ile d’Arz – both ways
🚢 Boat transfer Sené > St Armel
🚢 Boat transfer Port Navalo > Locmariaquer
🚢 Boat transfers Port Blanc <> Ile aux Moines - both ways

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes

🙋 Common questions

How much does a cycling tour of the Gulf of Morbihan cost?
This 6-day self-guided tour starts from €864 per person in a double room. The price includes 5 nights with breakfast, luggage transfer, the navigation app with travel documents, telephone assistance and the ferry crossings listed in the program. Bike rental is extra: €100 for a trekking bike or €170 for an e-bike.
When is the best time to cycle around the Gulf of Morbihan?
The tour runs every day from 25 April to 20 September 2027. Low season covers 25-30 April, 18 May to 30 June and 1-20 September; high season covers 1-17 May and July to August, when prices are slightly higher.
How difficult is cycling around the Gulf of Morbihan?
This tour is rated easy. The four cycling stages range from 21 to 30 km on the shorter options, with daily elevation gains between about 120 and 310 m. Longer variants of 31 to 52 km are available each day for those who want to ride more.
Which islands do you visit on the Gulf of Morbihan cycling tour?
You will visit Île d'Arz on Day 2, with a 30-minute ferry from Vannes, and Île aux Moines on Day 5, with a 5-minute ferry from Port-Blanc. A further boat crossing on Day 4 takes you from Port Navalo to Locmariaquer. These crossings are included in the package.
How do I get to Vannes for the start of the tour?
Vannes is about 2 hours 40 minutes from Paris Montparnasse by TGV train. If you arrive by car, Vannes has several underground and free outdoor car parks close to the centre. The tour starts and ends in Vannes, so you return to your starting point.
What kind of bikes and family equipment are available in the Gulf of Morbihan?
You can rent a trekking bike (€100) or an e-bike (€170) for the four cycling days. For families, a follow-me tandem for children aged 5 to 8, a trailer for children up to 25 kg and a baby seat for children up to 22 kg are also available. Helmets are not provided and are mandatory under 12.
What accommodation is used on the Gulf of Morbihan cycling tour?
You will stay 5 nights in double or twin rooms with breakfast. The Classic category uses 2-star and/or 3-star accommodation and the Superior category 3-star and/or 4-star accommodation. A single room is available with a supplement.

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Terms of cancellation:

Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €

60 days before arrival 10% of the total travel price

59 - 30 days before arrival 20% of the total travel price

29 - 14 days before arrival 30% of the total travel price

13 - 8 days before arrival 50% of the total travel price

7 before arrival 100% of the total travel price

Starting from

€850/ person

or €901

Available

25 Apr 2027 – 20 Sept 2027

Departures

Every day of the week

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