Single Centre Cycling & Walking

Cycling and Walking-Single Centre Holidays

Mur-de-Bretagne:
At the centre of the 'Kreiz Breiz', Mur-de Bretagne is an ideal place to enjoy the tranquillity of Central Brittany. Mur de Bretagne, in the department of Cotes d'Armour(22) is a small quiet town close to Lac Guerledan - the largest man-made lake in Brittany.

From Mur de Bretagne it is possible to cycle or walk a different route each day for a week. There are lots of possibilities from lovely gentle rides to 'black run' off road tracks, and for those days when you don't want to be active, the lakeside beaches are within easy reach of the town centre.

Carhaix:
Carhaix Plouguer, in Finistere(29) lies on the crossroads of several Roman roads and is one of the strongholds of Breton traditions. On the edge of the Black Mountains a holiday based here can provide some challenging rides if you want them, but the Nantes à Brest canal provides some lovely meandering rides and walks; which are invariably flat and where the tow path is a well maintained track.

Cycle out to the Gorges du Corong to see the famous cascades, enjoying the remains of a roman aqueduct. Explore the old train tracks, now dedicated cycle and walking routes that head off in easterly and southern directions from Carhaix.

Pontivy:
Pontivy is a substantial town of about 14500 people in the department of Morbihan(56), built in two parts - the medieval town with its fortified 15th century château overlooking the river and the regimented streets laid out to Napoléon Bonaparte's plan made in 1802.

The town offers an interesting base for cycling and touring; extensive but easy riding and walking along the banks of the river Blavet, or the Nantes à Brest canal. Pontivy has an interesting, lively centre which offers a wide range of restaurants and shopping. During the summer months there is an extensive itinerary of 'Arte en Chapelles', where many of the ancient deconsecrated chapels of this region are open and exhibit modern art, produced by local artists. The art itineraries, by cycle, offer an interesting focus for exploring this region.

Josselin:
Josselin is a very pretty town of about 3000 inhabitants in the department of Morbihan(56). It is 45 miles west of Rennes and 53 miles east of Lorient. The town is dominated by its medieval castle built on the river Oust; which skirts the town. This is a picturesque town with many small cafés and restaurants lining the medieval streets.

A holiday based in the town offers cycling and walking possibilities at all levels. We have developed several routes using the Nantes à Brest canal for a relatively easy start to each day but which take you deep into the heart of this relatively unknown area. Another ride or extensive walk will take you to Les Forges d'Asgard, a foundry built by the Duc de Rohan to construct canons in 1756. Nowadays the house is used by artisans creating jewelry and other artifacts which use similar designs and fabrication methods to those used in the middle ages.

Auray:
Auray is another attractive town in Morbihan(56). A small and ancient town on the river Loc'h which has attractive old quarters with narrow alleys and streets, lined with superbly preserved 15th century houses. Auray is one of the eight Breton Towns honoured with the title 'Ville d'art et d'histoire'. Whilst Auray is a well visited town it is not a crowded place.

A holiday based in Auray offers very interesting cycling and walking, discovering the many megalithic monuments in the area, not least those at Carnac. Cycling and walking in the area around Auray offers different opportunities for exploring the estuary and inland to Sainte Anne d'Auray, an outstanding Breton place of pilgrimage also the opportunity to visit Vannes where you will find a popular tourist town and the opportunity to take a boat trip in the Golfe du Morbihan.