LE TOUR DE MANCHE
Emerald Coast
ROADBOOK
Saint-Malo > Saint-Brieuc
(+ 2 days option - Jersey)
8 days / 7 nights
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THE “ACCUEIL VÉLO” (CYCLISTS WELCOME) LABEL
Accueil Vélo is a national brand providing reception and high-quality
services to cyclists along cycle routes. The Accueil Vélo brand relates
to accommodation, Tourist Offices, bike rental and repair companies
and tourist sites.
These are marked with the brand’s pictogram in this guide.
Accredited services must be within 5 km of a cycle route and meet
certain criteria:
ÉDITO
The different services and providers
featured in this book have been chosen
with the prime objective of making the
practical arrangements for you holiday
as simple and efficient as possible.
- Provide reception facilities for cycle tourists: welcome treats,
useful information and advice (tours, weather forecast, other Accueil
Vélo services), a suitable breakfast.
- Offer the following services: luggage transfer, laundry washing and
drying, bike and accessory rental, bike washing facilities.
- Offer the following facilities and equipment: a safe bike shed, repair
kit.
BIKE RENTAL
Rental companies offering rentals and touring services (equipment, assistance)
Abicyclette - Rennes / www.abicyclette.net
Arz Location (small groups) - Theix / www.arz-locations.fr
Les Vélos Bleus - Saint-Malo / www.velos-bleus.fr
LOCAL BIKE TOUR COMPANIES
Incoming tour operators offering turnkey holidays for this route
In no way does it provide a
comprehensive list.
As a priority, it aims to meet the
expectations of a defined target clientele
for European tour operators with the
following profile: individuals and groups
of individuals aged 41 to over 60, for a
one-week holiday, looking mostly to
discover heritage, history and nature,
accommodation in 2 and 3-star hotels,
half-board or bed and breakfast, average
distance of 30 to 50 km per day, easy to
moderate difficulty.
Abicyclette - Rennes /+ 33 (0)2 30 96 18 22 / www.abicyclette.net
Compagnie des sentiers maritimes - Rennes / +33 (0)2 99 78 83 70 / www.sentiersmaritimes.com
France Randonnée - Rennes / +33 (0)2 99 67 42 21 / www.france-randonnee.fr
Open Eyes - Pluvigner / +33 (0)2 97 59 07 83 / www.open-eyes.fr
Visit Ouest - Le Rheu / +33 (0)2 99 14 95 47 / www.visit-ouest.com
BIKE TRANSPORT ON TRAIN
There is no charge for carrying bikes on TER regional trains: bikes are suspended or
placed in a dedicated space. The departure and arrival towns on the route have been
chosen to allow return by TER to the tour departure point.
Taking a bike with you on TGV high speed trains is more complicated: you need to book
in advance and pay a fee. Bikes must be carried in a protective cover, too.
Restrictions also apply in peak periods. For additional information, consult www.velo.sncf.com
The stages chosen comprise one route
suggestion, several others are possible.
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Charming hotels offer the ideal place to stay as you cycle round the natural and architectural heritage of this invigorating part of
the Brittany coast, featuring outstanding seascapes and singular history.
From coastlands to lush inland countryside, the narrow lanes and greenways on the route will lead you from one stage to the next
as you explore the most beautiful places and viewpoints. Featuring iconic beauty spots, beautiful « Cités d’Art et d’Histoire »,
classy seaside resorts (with lots of opportunities for a dip!), oysters, mussels and scallops, and exquisite cuisine using local fare and
seafood, make sure you enjoy this experience to the full!
For more information about the entire Tour de Manche route, visit www.tourdemanche.com
Tide times: www.maree.info
HIGHLIGHTS
Saint-Malo intra muros
History, heritage, window-shopping and beaches
at the foot of the city walls. A number of tours are
available from the tourist information centre or as
downloads, for you to explore as you please.
Cap Fréhel and Fort La Latte
Overlooking the sea from a height of over 70 metres,
the shale and pink sandstone cliffs at Cap Fréhel offer
one of the most magnificent views in Brittany. This
outstanding site is a bird reserve covered in gorse and
heather.
Formerly La Roche-Goyon, Fort La Latte castle sits
atop a rocky outcrop opposite Cap Fréhel. This feudal
castle and pink sandstone lookout tower is a magical,
legendary place, absolutely steeped in history: its
curtain walls, towers, drawbridge, dungeons and
keep have survived the passing centuries.
Saint-Brieuc Bay
In the bay, at low tide the sea recedes over 7 km,
leaving a foreshore bustling with life! It’s an amazing
place to go shellfish picking. 112 bird species can
also be observed in the nature reserve, the largest in
Brittany. Perched on a headland at Hillion, the Bay
Visitor Centre provides information about the very
special balance of this environment.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Electricity: 220V AC
Emergency numbers - European: 112 / Ambulance:
15 / Police: 17 / Fire service: 18
Note that most shops in France close between 12
noon and 2pm and close for the day at 7pm. It’s also
rare to find restaurants that serve meals before 7pm
or after 9pm.
LES ÉVÈNEMENTS MAJEURS
All events in Côtes d’Armor : www.cotesdarmor.com
AVRIL
JUILLET
Scallop festival - Every year in Erquy,
Paimpol or Saint-Quay-Portrieux: with
tasting sessions, meetings, and seaside
walks.
Maritime festival - Légué: traditional
boats, sea shanties, fest-noz (early July).
+33 (0)2 96 33 32 50
Complet’mandingue festival - Saint-Brieuc.
www.completmandingue.org
MAI
Fête de la Bretagne: bringing together
various events throughout the region.
www.fetedelabretagne.com
Art Rock in Saint-Brieuc & Rock’n Toques.
« Rivage musical » festival - Saint-Cast:
classical music festival.
JUIN
Etonnants Voyageur - Saint-Malo: book
and film festival.
www.etonnants-voyageurs.com
Festival in Léon: Breton culture, cabaret,
films and street arts.
Oyster festival - Saint-Cast: a large
number of events are organised in the
town on this occasion.
www.saintcastleguildo.f
Fort La Latte medieval days: puppeteers,
combat sports, medieval archery
for beginners, children’s workshop,
storyteller, musicians and more (late July
and early August). +33 (0)2 96 41 57 11
AOUT
Route du Rock - Saint-Malo.
www.laroutedurock.com
Jersey live festival: rock music festival
www.jerseylive.org.uk
Sainte Jeanne festival - Erquy: seaside
festival at the port with trips on trawlers.
Amirauté park Jazz Festival: free
concerts every Tuesday evening at 9pm
in the summer in the Admiralty grounds.
www.jazz-a-l-amiraute.fr
Tourist Office: +33 (0)2 96 72 50 55
OCTOBRE
Quai des Bulles cartoon festival - Saint-Malo.
www.quaidesbulles.com
Cider festival - Jersey: apple games,
exhibitions, arts and crafts competition,
cider and traditional music.
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MAP
MORLAIX
LE TOUR DE MANCHE
from Saint-Malo to Saint-Brieuc (+Option in Jersey)
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Cherbourg
English Channel
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SAINT-MALO
SAINT-BRIEUC
Bayeux
St-Lô
St-Malo
Granville
la FerrièreHarang
Vire
Avranches
Erquy
St-Brieuc
Port-enBessin
Carentan
St-Hélier
Paimpol
Lannion
Morlaix
Jersey
MANCHE
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Ste-Mariedu-Mont
St-cast
le Guildo
CÔTES-D’ARMOR
Ducey
Mortain
Le Mont
St-Michel
ILLE-ETVILAINE
Rennes
MORBIHAN
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You can view the detailed map and all Gpx files for the route on the website
www.tourdemanche.com
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SAINT-BRIEUC
Day 4
Day 5
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(4 km)
(5 km)
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OFF ROAD /
TRAFFIC FREE
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Difficulty : Easy : virtually flat route without frequent dangerous section.
Intermediate : route with hilly sections or frequent dangerous sections.
Expert : route with difficult hilly sections or very frequent dangerous sections.
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TYPE OF ROUTE
EASY
INTER.
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15 %
total overall ascent.
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Total distance
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184 km
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40 km
Mortain
25% traffic free
Difficulty: intermédiate
HIGHLIGHTS
Saint-Aubin Harbour: laden with centuries of merchant navy history.
Saint-Brelade’s Bay: the most exotic
bay on the island, with natural palm
trees growing along the length of
the white sand beside the turquoise
blue water – a setting with an almost
unreal atmosphere.
The unspoilt landscapes and huge variety of plant and animal wildlife on Jersey
make it an ideal destination for nature lovers. With the many cycle tracks crisscrossing the island, exploring Jersey by bike is sheer delight.
We recommend a hub-and-spoke tour of the island centred on Saint-Helier to
simplify logistics and allow you to discover the thousand and one facets of this
fantastic island stage.
On the day of your arrival, you can cover the western part of the island along
the coast, exploring landmarks such as the western-facing Saint-Ouen’s Bay (a
surfers’ paradise) and Grosnez Castle – at the most north-westerly point on the
island. The first eleven kilometres of this route are on a very pleasant traffic free
route running alongside the beautiful Saint-Aubin’s Bay.
GETTING THERE
Ferry:
Condor Ferries: 1 hour 20 mins from Saint-Malo / www.condorferries.fr / 0825 135 135 (€0.15/min).Departure early in the
morning from Saint-Malo and return at the end of the next day, so you can make the most of two full days on the island.
LUGGAGE
Making two hub-and-spoke tours around
Saint-Helier makes it possible to avoid
luggage transfers on the island.
BIKE RENTAL
Rental companies offering rentals and touring services (equipment, assistance)
Aardvark - AZ - Zebra Cycles – Saint-Helier / +44 (0)1534 736556 / www.zebrahire.com
Jersey Bike Hire / +44 (0)7797 914452 / www.jerseybikerepairs.com
Jersey Cycletours - Saint- Aubin / +44 (0)1534 746780 / www.littletrain.co.uk
Puffin Bike Hire / +44 (0)7797 720159 / www.jerseybikehire.co.uk
ON YOUR WAY
On the first day, the cliffs on the north coast at your half-way point are the ideal place for a picnic lunch,
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with a backdrop of panoramic views over the English Channel. The easiest thing is to do your shopping
in the many shops in Saint-Helier. Saint-John, three-quarters of the way along the route, is one possible Assistance provided by the
alternative, with all types of shops (restaurants and food shops), before you take the inland paths back to rental company.
the hotel.
STAGING POINT: SAINT-HELIER
You’re sure to be won over by the capital of the island of Jersey, with its uniquely British feel. Pubs, Victorian architecture, tea shops and other
institutions await you on your stopover. The town also boasts many fine buildings that are well worth a visit.
Market: the Victorian indoor market is open 7.30am to 5.30pm on Mondays to Saturdays (early closing at 2pm on Thursdays). There
are all kinds of stalls where you’ll find everything you might need – fruit and vegetables, antiques, jewellery and much much more.
Accommodation
Harbour View Guest House
Saint-Aubin’s Harbour
Saint-Brelade, JE3 8AB
+44 (0)1534 741585
harbourview@localdial.
com
The Village B&B
La Grande Route de SaintLaurent, Saint-Lawrence
JE3 1NJ
+44 (0)1534 862262
[email protected]
Restaurants
Merton Hotel
Belvedere, Saint-Saviour
JE4 9PG
+44 (0)01534 724231
enquiries@mertonhotel.
com
The Spice House
La Neuve Route
Saint-Aubin - JE3 8BS
+ 44 (0) 1534 746600
www.theboathousegroup.com
Aromas
Kensington Place
Saint-Helier
+44 (0)1534 617824
www.aromasrestaurant.weebly.com
Seven Angels
Bath Street
Saint-Helier
+44 (0)1534 735816
www.sevenangels.je
MORE INFORMATION
Jersey Tourism – Saint-Helier / +44 (0)1534 448877 / www.jersey.com
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SAINT-MALO
35 km
90% of shared route
A new track is available through Gorey Village
Difficulty: intermédiate
HIGHLIGHTS
Mont-Orgueil Castle: a real symbol
of the island’s independence, MontOrgueil Castle keeps a constant watch
over the charming little port of Gorey
from atop its rocky outcrop.
The second day adds still more to this superb tableau of island landscapes and
palette of colours, following the northern and eastern coasts of the island and
featuring a visit to Mont-Orgueil Castle, before returning to the French mainland
at the end of the day.
Samares Manor gardens: including
one of the most diverse aromatic
gardens in Europe.
www.samaresmanor.com
GOING BACK TO SAINT-MALO
Ferry:
Condor Ferries: 1 hour 20 mins from Saint-Hellier / www.condorferries.fr
0825 135 135 (€0.15/min).
Starting in the late afternoon, so you can make the most of two full days on
the island.
ON YOUR WAY
For the second day, an outdoor picnic is also a must in this
Restaurants
outstanding environment. Alternatively, the superb crab The Hungry Man
sandwiches at The Hungry Man in Rozel Bay are legendary; Rozel - Saint-Martin,
or you can try Feast, close to Mont-Orgueil Castle – both are +44 (0)1534 863227
ideal places for a relaxed lunch.
Mecanics
Feast
Assistance provided by the rental
Gorey Pier
company.
Saint-Martin
+44 (0)1534 611118
www.feast.je
STAGING POINT: SAINT-MALO
See stage 1 on the next page
MORE INFORMATION
Jersey Tourism – Saint-Helier / +44 (0)1534 448877 / www.jersey.com
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HIGHLIGHTS
Aleth walled city and Solidor tower.
Petit Bé fort and Fort National:
accessible on foot at low tide, are in an
outstanding location with unforgettable
360-degree views.
www.petit-be.com
Travel back through time at the City
History Museum.
www.ville-saint-malo.fr
Saint-Malo is the ideal port for cyclists! With its great reputation, outstanding
character and landscapes, diversity of interest points, easy access and appropriate
facilities, it extends inland the spirit of freedom it has always upheld on the seven
seas.
The ramparts of this stone vessel on the mouth of the Rance rise proudly up above
the beaches and harbour. Saint-Malo was founded on the Alet peninsula in the
first century BC. In the twelfth century, the Gallo-Roman port made way for a
city built on an island. In the sixteenth century, Jacques Cartier left to explore
Canada, and fishing fleets sailed off to Newfoundland. Shipowners worked the
trade routes and made the city wealthy. They became prosperous within the walls,
extended by the disciples of Vauban. In the eighteenth century, the privateers
Duguay-Trouin and Surcouf further reinforced the prestige of Saint-Malo.
GETTING THERE
Storm the vessel! Come aboard the
Etoile du Roy and visit the Demeure de
Corsaire.
www.etoile-du-roy.com
www.demeure-de-corsaire.com
The Grand Aquarium de Saint-Malo.
www.aquarium-st-malo.com
Car:
Paris/Saint-Malo: 450 km.
Train: Paris/Saint-Malo: TGV high speed train in 3 hours or TGV to Rennes with
connecting 1 hour regional TER train journey to Saint-Malo.
Rennes/Saint-Malo: regional TER train in 1 hour.
Nantes/Saint-Malo: regional TER train in 2 hours or via Rennes in 2 hours 30 minutes.
Air:
Paris, Rennes or Nantes airport, then train to Saint-Malo.
Ferry:
Crossings from Poole and Weymouth on Condor Ferries and Portsmouth on
Condor Ferries and Brittany Ferries.
Car park: nearby intra-muros: 1,800 places, free from November to March.
STAGING POINT: SAINT-MALO
Accommodation
Restaurants
2* hotel - La Rance
Quai Sébastopol
Saint-Malo
+33 (0)2 99 81 78 63
www.larancehotel.com
3* hotel – Escale Océania
Chaussée du sillon
Saint-Malo
+33 (0)2 99 40 36 36
www.oceaniahotels.com
L’Âtre (fish/seafood)
Esplanade du Commandant
Menguy - Saint-Malo
+33 (0)2 99 81 68 39
www.restaurant-latre.com
2* hotel - Brit Hôtel
Le Surcouf
Avenue du Révérend Père
Umbricht – Saint-Malo
+33 (0)2 99 56 30 19
www.surcoufhotel.com
3* hotel restaurant
Ambassadeur
Chaussée du sillon
Saint-Malo
+33 (0)2 99 40 26 26
www.hotel-ambassadeurssaintmalo.com
Le Bulot (cuisine with fresh
fish and market produce)
Quai Sébastopole
Saint-malo
+33 (0)2 99 81 07 11
www.lebulot.com
Market
La Brigantine (crêperie)
Tuesdays and Fridays
Rue de Dinan – Saint-Malo In the Walled Town and
+33 (0)2 99 56 82 82
Saint-Servan, place Bouvet.
www.labrigantine.fr
L’Entre Deux Verres
(regional eclectic cuisine)
Rue Grands Degrés
Saint-Malo
+33 (0)2 99 40 18 91
www.restaurant-lentredeuxverres.com
MORE INFORMATION
Saint-Malo Tourist Board / +33 (0)8 25 13 52 00 / www.saint-malotourisme.com
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15% traffic free
Difficulty: intermediate
D+ 137 metres
HIGHLIGHTS
Dinard, a town of art and history:
with the Clair de Lune smugglers’ path,
pointe du Moulinet and Pointe de la
Malouine headlands, Villa Eugénie
museum – and 21 art galleries.
Montmarin gardens – Pleurtuit.
Le Guildo Castle: a very beautiful
twelfth century site, with a unique
atmosphere untouched by time. Prince
Gilles of Brittany lived here in the 1440s.
Just for today your cycle trip begins with... a boat trip! Crossing Saint-Malo harbour
towards Dinard will give you breath-taking views of the walls of the privateers’
town and the Emerald coast; there is also the added advantage of avoiding the
Rance dam, which is very dangerous for cyclists. The boat takes you to Dinard.
This upper-class seaside resort with unspoilt villas will take you back in time. In
the middle of the nineteenth century, the English aristocracy was won over by the
mild climate and fine sandy beaches here.
On leaving Dinard, you take the disused railway line – now a pleasant, easyto-ride greenway – before continuing from Trémereuc on quiet lanes amid lush
countryside. Along the way there are Neolithic remains, mounds, medieval
castles and manor houses, tidal mills, water mills and windmills, and lots of other
unusual sites to explore. There are two spur routes to the coast, at Saint-Jacut de
la Mer and Saint-Cast le Guildo, where you can spend the night.
LOGISTICS - LUGGAGE TRANSFER
Taxis Castins – Saint-Cast le Guildo
+33 (0)2 96 41 86 16
Taxi Stéphane Lezenes – Saint-Malo
+33 (0)6 99 65 35 35
Taxi Lemaitre Christophe – Saint-Malo
+33 (0)2 23 18 11 81
ON YOUR WAY
Saint-Jacut de la Mer peninsula, accessible via a spur route two thirds of the way along this section, is
recommended for your lunch break. This extremely beautiful stopping place has superb picnic spots, including
the Pointe du Chevet. There are breath-taking views of Ebihens Island, a protected natural site, from the clifftops.
You can do your shopping before leaving Saint-Malo (all types of shops, plus market on Tuesdays and Fridays
inside the city walls) as well as along the way in Dinard or Pleurtuit (all types of shops, market on Friday mornings
in the town centre). The beautiful town of Saint-Jacut de la Mer also provides opportunities for a restaurant
lunch.
Restaurants
La Goelette (brasserie/seafood)
Grande rue - Saint-Jacut de la Mer
+33 (0)2 96 27 75 23
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Page Patrick – Saint-Cast le Guildo
+33 (0)2 96 41 87 71
STAGING POINT: SAINT-CAST LE GUILDO
Saint-Cast le Guildo became a popular tourist destination in the late nineteenth century due to the initiative of an artist, Marinier. Having
fallen in love with the area, he bought the headland and built hotels and villas in partnership with his son-in-law. Saint-Cast le Guildo has now
become a family seaside resort popular for its seven beaches and great seaside walks – and it’s an unmissable stopover on the Tour du Manche.
Market: on Monday mornings on Les Mielles market place (from 15/06 to 15/09).
Accommodation
2* hotel restaurant
Port Jacquet
Rue du port
Saint-Cast le Guildo
+33 (0)2 96 41 97 18
www.port-jacquet.com
2* hotel - De l’espérance
Rue Jacques Cartier
Saint-Cast le Guildo
+33 (0)2 96 41 81 13
www.hotel-de-lesperance.com
Restaurants
3* hotel - Les Arcades
Rue Duc d’Aiguillon
Saint-Cast le Guildo
+33 (0)2 96 41 80 50
www.hotels-saint-cast.com
Le Jardin Delice
(local fare and seafood)
Boulevard Duponchel
Saint-Cast le Guildo
+33 (0)2 96 81 05 27
La Regalette
(crêperie)
Boulevard Duponchel
Saint-Cast le Guildo
+33 (0)2 96 41 73 87
La Marinière
(fseafood )
Boulevard de la Mer
Saint-Cast le Guildo
+33 (0)2 96 41 86 14
MORE INFORMATION
Compagnie Corsaire (river bus departing from Saint-Malo) / 0825 138 100 (0.15€/mn) / www.compagniecorsaire.com
Saint-Malo Tourist Board / 0 825 135 200 (0.15€ / min) / www.saint-malo-tourisme.com
Dinard Tourist Board / +33 (0)2 99 46 94 12 / www.ot-dinard.com
Saint-Cast le Guildo Tourist Board / +33 (0)2 96 41 81 52 / www.saintcastleguildo.fr
Val d’Arguenon Tourist Board / +33 (0)2 96 27 71 91 / www.valdarguenon.fr
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Difficulty: intermediate
D+ 283 metres
HIGHLIGHTS
Fort La Latte: feudal castle, a pink
sandstone lookout, a magical, legendary, history-laden place.
www.castlelalatte.com
Cap Fréhel: a renowned site and bird
reserve, overlooking the emerald blue
sea. www.paysdefrehel.com
Today’s route takes country lanes in Côtes d’Armor with a few sections of traffic
free tracks, offering you a highlight of your Tour de Manche, as well as a chance
to explore two outstanding sites in the region on spur routes: Fort La Latte, a pink
sandstone lookout tower whose towers and walls will take you back in time, and
Cap Fréhel, a protected natural site with shale cliffs overlooking the sea from a
height of over 70 metres, providing some of the best views in Brittany. This route,
with so much to see, does include some steep slopes. The staging point in Erquy,
the scallop capital, will add the perfect finishing touch to your day!
LOGISTICS - LUGGAGE TRANSFER
Taxis Castins - Saint-Cast le AJP Littoral - Plurien
Guildo. +33 (0)2 96 41 86 16 +33 (0)2 96 72 15 66
Arvorek Taxi - Fréhel
+33 (0)6 16 97 53 06
Les ambulances du Cap - Fréhel
+33 (0)2 96 41 40 09
ON YOUR WAY
Fort La Latte and Cap Fréhel are the two natural locations of choice for your picnic today, boasting outstanding views. There are three possible
places to stop and shop for food before arriving at these beauty spots: Saint-Cast le Guildo before departure, with a market on Saturday mornings; Matignon, after a few kilometres, with a market on Wednesday mornings; or Plévenon, at the starting point of the first spur route to Fort
La Latte. There are two good small restaurants close to these two sites if you prefer a pleasant gourmet break on your way.
Restaurants
Le Petit Galet (crêperie)
La Latte - Plévenon
+33 (0)2 96 41 58 07
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La Ribote (traditional cuisine)
Rue du cap - Plévenon
+33 (0)2 96 41 43 76
Patrick Page – Saint-Cast le Guildo
+33 (0)2 96 41 87 71
Nord Ouest – Sables d’Or les Pins
+33 (0)2 96 41 52 70
Cyclo-Mob – Plurien
+33 (0)2 96 72 09 04
STAGING POINT: ERQUY / SABLES D’OR LES PINS (FRÉHEL)
With ten fine sandy beaches, a working fishing port, and the inimitable colour of pink sandstone everywhere you
look, Erquy is certainly not lacking in assets and personality. The quaysides at Erquy, the leading fishing port for
clams and scallops, bustle with activity with the rise and fall of the tide. From November to March, you can watch
the fishermen unload their sacks of scallops before selling them at the fish market. You can then stroll through
the pink sandstone cobbled lanes. Just don’t confuse pink sandstone with pink granite!
Accommodation can also be found in Sables d’Or les Pins, a few kilometres before Erquy. At the heart of an outstanding natural beauty spot, the vast fine sandy beach gives the resort a singular aspect – the ideal place to stop
in unspoilt countryside along the way.
Market : on Saturday in Erquy town centre, on Sunday in Sables
d’Or les Pins (Fréhel) july and august.
Restaurants
La Potinière
(home cooking using local produce)
Allée des Acacias - Sables d’Or les Pins
+33 (0)2 96 41 54 69
Le Vivier (fish and seafood)
Rue du port - Erquy
+33 (0)2 96 72 34 24
Accommodation
Hotel – Le bon cap
Rue de Montangué
Plurien
+33 (0)2 96 52 40 33
www.hotel-le-bon-cap.
com
Hotel
Manoir de la Salle
Rue du Lac – Plurien
+33 (0)2 96 72 38 29
www.manoirdelasalle.
com
Hotel
Le Manoir Saint-Michel
Rue de la Carquois
Sables d’Or les Pins
+33 (0)2 96 41 48 87
www.manoirstmichel.
com
3* hotel restaurant
De Diane
Allée des Acacias
Sables d’Or les Pins
+33 (0)2 96 41 42 07
www.hoteldiane.fr
2* hotel restaurant
De la Plage
21 bd de la mer – Erquy
+33 (0)2 96 72 30 09
www.hotelplage-erquy.
com
3* hotel - Beauséjour
Rue de la Corniche
Erquy
+33 (0)2 96 72 30 39
www.beausejour-erquy.com
MORE INFORMATION
Pays de Fréhel Tourist Board (Sables d’Or les Pins – Fréhel – Pléherel-Plage) / +33 (0)2 96 41 57 23 / www.paysdefrehel.com
Plévenon Cap Fréhel Tourist Board /+33 (0)9 54 85 49 26 / www.otplevenoncapfrehel.com
Plurien Tourist Board / +33 (0)2 96 72 18 52 / www.plurien-tourisme.com
Matignon Tourist Board / +33 (0)2 96 41 12 53 / www.pays-de-matignon.net
Erquy Tourist Board / +33 (0)2 96 72 30 12 / www.erquy-tourisme.com
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© Pierre TORSET
ETAPE
ERQUY 2
SAINT-BRIEUC
ROSCOFF
37>km
10% traffic free
MORLAIX
Difficulty: intermediate to exper
D+ 467 metres
HIGHLIGHTS
Bien Assis castle: built in pink Erquy
sandstone and featuring French-style
gardens and a furnished interior. Open
from April to September.
www.chateau-bienassis.com
La maison de la Baie Visitor - Hillion:
the bay seen from all angles! The
centre takes visitors on a journey up
to the clifftop and to the depths of the
sea, allowing them to explore every
facet of the bay in a whole new way.
www.saintbrieuc-agglo.fr
This great stage of the Tour de Manche features fantastic panoramic views from
quiet country roads and greenways. At the beginning of the stage, there’s the
option of a magical detour to Cap d’Erquy. There are coves accessible by bike all
the way along the route. After Pléneuf-Val-André, the route goes through the
picturesque little port of Dahouët, nestled in a cleft in the coast, followed by the
villages of Planguenoual, Morieux and Hillion, with cliffs stretching out below
the moorland along the coastline, offering views of the mussel farms. The flip
side of the coin is that this first section of the route is very hilly. The local cycling
champion, Bernard Hinault, probably owes his amazing destiny to this fact! The
last few kilometres of the day’s journey follow the curves of the Saint-Brieuc Bay
nature reserve towards the mouth of the Gouët before arriving in the city centre,
the final stage of your route.
Historic centre of Saint-Brieuc.
www.baiedesaintbrieuc.com
LOGISTICS - LUGGAGE TRANSFER
Armor Griffon Taxi – Saint-Brieuc
+33 (0)2 96 94 70 70
Taxi Kersalé – Saint-Brieuc
+33 (0)2 96 94 07 08
ON YOUR WAY
At the beginning of the route, Erquy and Pléneuf-Val-André offer all types of shop, as does Yffiniac,
about ten kilometres before arriving in Saint-Brieuc.
The many coves you can access all along the route are all ideal picnic places, boasting sea views and
surrounded by nature. Perhaps the best spot of all from the point of view of timing and panoramic views
is the pointe du Grouin, in the municipality of Hillion, two thirds of the way along the section, slightly off
the route. You can enjoy outstanding panoramic views of the Saint-Brieuc Bay nature reserve and then
drop in at the Maison de la Baie Visitor Centre close by on your way back.
Mechanics
Cycles Seb Hinault - Saint-Brieuc
+33 (0)2 96 94 11 40
Rou’libre – Saint-Brieuc
+33 (0)2 96 61 73 15
STAGING POINT: SAINT-BRIEUC
The streets of the city’s historic centre of are full of architectural surprises: semi-timbered houses, mansions, a baroque manor house,
and nineteenth century market halls – as well as the cathedral, built in the twelfth century. The Art and History museum features both
permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions.
Market : on Wednesday and Saturday in the city centre.
Accommodation
2* hotel - Ker Izel
Rue de Gouet – Saint-Brieuc
+33 (0)2 96 33 46 29
www.hotel-kerizel.com
2* hotel - Du Champs de Mars
Rue du Général Leclerc – Saint-Brieuc
+33 (0)2 96 33 60 99
www.hotel-saint-brieuc.fr
3* hotel restaurant - Edgar
Rue Jouellan – Saint-Brieuc
+33 (0)2 96 60 27 27
www.saint-brieuc-hotel.fr
3* hotel - Le Clisson
Rue de Gouët – Saint-Brieuc
+33 (0)2 96 62 19 29
www.hoteldeclisson.com
Esprit de Famille (home-made cuisine)
Rue des promenades – Saint-Brieuc
+33 (0)2 96 61 93 18
www.esprit-de-famille.fr
Au Pesked (gastronomy)
Rue du Légué – Saint-Brieuc
+33 (0)2 96 33 34 65
www.auxpesked.com
Bistrot du Port
(traditional cuisine)
Rue des trois Frères Le Goff – Saint-Brieuc
+33 (0)2 96 33 83 03
Restaurants
Le Koadenn (crêperie / grills)
Rue Saint Guillaume – Saint-Brieuc
+33 (0)2 96 61 93 77
MORE INFORMATION
Pléneuf-Val-André Tourist Board / +33 (0)2 96 72 20 55 / www.val-andre.org
Cap d’Erquy-Cap Fréhel area site - Plevenon / +33 (0)2 96 41 50 83 / www.grandsite-capserquyfrehel.com
Saint-Brieuc Tourist Board / +33 (0)2 96 33 32 50 / www.baiedesaintbrieuc.com
Erquy Tourist Board / +33 (0)2 96 72 30 12 / www.erquy-tourisme.com
Lamballe Tourist Board / +33 (0)2 96 31 05 38 / www.lamballe-tourisme.com
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© Ronan GLADU
ETAPE 2
ROSCOFF
DEPARTURE DAY:
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SAINT-BRIEUC
MORLAIX
The railway Saint-Brieuc station (close to the city
centre and hotels) has good services for return to the
departure point in Saint-Malo, with or without bikes,
as well as for transfer to major cities, stations and airports for your return journey (Paris, Rennes, Brest and
Nantes).
RETURN TRANSPORT
TO SAINT-MALO with or without bikes
Train:
Saint-Malo via Rennes: return possible by regional
TER train (bikes accepted, more information at
www.velo.sncf.com).
Times and fares on the websites:
www.ter-sncf.com/bretagne and www.voyages-sncf.com.
Taxi:
Armor Griffon Taxi / +33 (0)2 96 94 70 70
Taxi Kersalé – Saint-Brieuc / +33 (0)2 96 94 07 08
AIRPORT AND STATION
TRANSFERS
Car:
Saint-Brieuc/Paris: 450 km.
Train: Saint-Brieuc/Paris: direct train or change in
Rennes for Paris: journey lasts 3 1/2 hours.
Saint-Brieuc/Rennes: direct regional TER train
or TGV high speed train to Rennes.
Saint-Brieuc/Nantes: train to Nantes via
Rennes or Vannes.
Air:
Paris, Rennes, Brest and Nantes airports accessible by train or train + taxi from Saint-Brieuc.
MORE INFORMATION
Saint-Brieuc Tourist Board / +33 (0)2 96 33 32 50
www.baiedesaintbrieuc.com
© Julie HIARD
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