Move Along Cycling Tours
These are perhaps the most demanding tours where you move
on each day to new accommodation. You have the advantages
of covering the maximum range and take in more varied sights
and terrain.
Canal Nantes à Brest Northern
Section:
This tour begins in Mur de Bretagne, on the edge of
Lac Guerledan. From Mur de Bretagne you follow the old railway
line, now a dedicated cycle/walking path, and ride above the
lake. At its western end you join the Canal Nantes à
Brest as the river Blavet. 140km later you reach Chateaulin
where the canal flows as the river Hyere into the Rade de
Brest.
We recommend at least 5 days for this route, although it could
be cycled in much less time, with hard-riding, but this would
offer few opportunities to enjoy the beauty, peace, and tranquillity
of the countryside. For the cyclist of average fitness, this
is not a challenging ride along the canal, although some of
the accommodation available is in the villages 'above' the
canals, requiring a significant climb at the end of the day.
Note:
The whole of the Canal Nantes à Brest is 360km
long. For riders of average fitness and stamina, a challenge
in a week, but why not? Previous clients have made the whole
canal route in 10 days and another couple in 14 days. You
choose how long you want to take and we'll organise the accommodation
for you!
Canal Nantes à Brest Southern Section:
This tour begins in Redon a town of about 10500 inhabitants.
Redon is a lovely old port on the banks of the river Vilaine
and offers a relaxing start to your ride along the Canal Nantes
à Brest. Your ride will take you to Mur de Bretagne
almost 140km away, stopping at the dramatic town of Jossellin,
dominated by the Chateau of the Rohan family, to Pontivy,
the ancient Napoléanville and on to Mur de Bretagne.
To do justice to this tour and enjoy the towns en route as
well as the fabulous countryside we would recommend 5 days
riding. For the cyclist of average fitness this is not a challenging
ride, although some of the accommodation available is in the
villages 'above' the canals, requiring a climb at the end
of the day.
Le Chemin de Petit Train:
This excellent dedicated cycle/walking route follows a former
railway line from Carhaix Plougher to Montauban-de-Bretagne.
Starting close to the Breton 'mountains' of the Arée
and passing through ancient villages, with monuments dating
from the Neolithic age, to the Roman occupation 2000 years
ago and along the largest man made lake in Brittany.
There
are a few hills where the route now departs from the original
railway-bed, which, along with a leafy tree-lined path ensure
this route is varied and interesting. Not difficult for the
cyclist of average fitness and worth every bit of the energy
you will expend. This tour takes you through the hidden centre
of Brittany. Always away from the tourist hotspots, the ride
will enable you to discover what we at Rambling Rides regard
as the essence of this very special area.
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