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A Short Escape To Mont-Saint-Michel
Cyclomundo offers guided and self-guided cycling trips in Normandy Self-guided trip: Start any day April through October.
3 nights/4 days
Daily mileage: approx. 45 km or 28 miles
Starts from Cancale and ends in Dol-de-Bretagne.
Cancale is 3 hour by train from Paris; Dol-de-Bretagne is less than 3 hours from Paris
Accommodations in 2- and 3-star properties.
Level: 2/3 (Easy/Moderate)
From 460 euros per person based on double occupancy.
A minimum of 2 riders is required to operate this tour.

A Short Escape To Mont-Saint-Michel - 3 nights/ 4days

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Mont-Saint-Michel will be within sight from beginning to end
 
You will get to Mont-Saint-Michel riding on virtually traffic-free roads.
  Because the countryside of Normandy and Brittany is so level, cycling is very stress-free, making these regions the perfect getaway for leisure riders and avid cyclists alike. If you compare this short escape to a meal, then Cancale is your appetizer, Mont Saint Michel is the main course, and Dol-de-Bretagne is dessert.

Cancale is known for its oyster farming, and its oyster gatherers have been the subject of paintings by John Singer Sargent and Jacques-Eugene Feyen. Oysters make a great appetizer and leave you hungry for more. Mont-Saint-Michel is a feast for the eyes, rising out of the bay so spectacularly. When you have had your fill of the monastery and village, save a little room for kouign amann, a traditional Breton apple and croissant pastry. Dol-de-Bretagne, with its well-preserved medieval buildings, is certainly a treat.
 
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Brittany (La Gouesnière/Cancale)

Your short escape begins with a relaxing visit to one of Brittany’s most welcoming hotels, La Maison Tirel Guerin. Located about three hours from Paris by train, the hotel is a quick walk from the train station at La Gouesnière - Cancale - Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes. In addition to offering excellent service for over a century, the hotel’s restaurant is recognized as one of the best in the region. Start your short escape off right by enjoying a first-rate meal and unwinding at the hotel’s pool and sauna or booking spa treatments!
Day 2: La Gouesnière/Cancale – Mont-Saint-Michel (45 km or 28 miles)

Begin your trip with a short detour to Cancale, a few miles north of the hotel. You may ride all the way to the scenic Pointe du Grouin, a rocky promontory separating the English Channel from the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. The point serves as the starting line for the Route du Rhum, a transatlantic sailing race to Guadeloupe. Head south to Cancale, a pretty fishing village with a port full of sailboats. Imagine yourself riding through an impressionist painting as you continue south along the bay to Mont-Saint-Michel. From your hotel’s unbeatable location on the bay, the views of Mont-Saint-Michel are simply breathtaking – especially when the island is lit up at night.
Day 3: Mont-Saint-Michel to Dol-de-Bretagne (30 to 50 km or miles)

Take advantage of the opportunity to visit Mont-Saint-Michel and tour the abbey before other tourists descend on the island. The village has perfectly retained its medieval atmosphere and is delightful to explore.  When you are eager to get back on your bike, pick one of two inland route options to Dol-de-Bretagne. A mix of granite and wood-framed buildings, Dol-de-Bretagne is a shining example of traditional Breton architecture. Don’t miss St. Samson cathedral or the town’s famed menhir, which is a tall, upright stone erected for some unknown purpose in prehistoric times. Your comfortable hotel for the night is conveniently located right in the center of town. 
Day 4: Depart Dol de Bretagne

Your tour concludes following breakfast. As your hotel is located only a five-minute walk from the train station, you are perfectly situated to take an express TGV to Paris or a regional train to another destination.
Booking & Pricing
Pricing: 460 euros per person sharing a room. Single supplement is 170 euros per person.

This price includes:

  • 3-night accommodations in 2- and 3-star properties
  • Daily breakfast
  • 2 dinners (drinks are not included)
  • Marked maps and/or cue sheets
  • Tourist information
  • Luggage transfers
  • Assistance if necessary (you will be provided with our local rep’s cell number)
  • All tax and service charges

This price does not include:

  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Bicycle rentals. Hybrid bikes are available at the rate of 100 euros per bike. This fee includes the drop-off fee in Dol-de-Bretagne
For further information or reservations:
Please book online or contact us at your earliest convenience as this trip is subject to hotel availability.
Our e-mail address: info@cyclomundo.com
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