Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel by bike

🚲 Fancy experiencing the great maritime thrill? Embark on the first part of your The Emerald Coast by bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel itinerary. This warm-up of about 15 km takes you from the walled city of Saint-Malo to the jewel of Saint-Briac-sur-Mer.

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🌊 The adventure begins with an unusual experience: leave the ramparts of Saint-Malo by sea! Board the "Sea Bus" with your bikes for a refreshing crossing of the Rance estuary. In just a few minutes, you'll land in Dinard, the elegant seaside resort that marks the true start of The Emerald Coast by bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel.

🏰 Take the time to stroll along the "Promenade du Clair de Lune" in Dinard, lined with Mediterranean gardens and listed Belle Époque villas. The route then follows the rugged coastline via Saint-Lunaire, offering spectacular views of the English Channel, typical of The Emerald Coast by bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel.

🌅 You finish this first section in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, nicknamed the "Balcony of the Emerald Coast". Its winding streets and hidden beaches are an ideal reward for this start of the journey.

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© Dinard Emeraude Tourisme

🚲 Continue your exploration with the second part of this first day. This section links Saint-Briac to Saint-Cast-le-Guildo and takes you into the Côtes-d’Armor département, a key stage of The Emerald Coast by Bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel.

🌉 The highlight of this stage is crossing the Frémur Bridge, which separates Ille-et-Vilaine from Côtes-d’Armor. You’ll cycle above the water before reaching Lancieux and its peaceful bays, continuing along the route of The Emerald Coast by Bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel.

🐚 The terrain becomes more playful, typical of Brittany’s leg-testing charm. As you ride along the Bay of the Arguenon, you’ll enjoy ever-changing views depending on the tide, revealing oyster beds and sandbanks—true postcard scenes of The Emerald Coast by Bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel.

🏰 Your destination comes into view: the Saint-Cast-le-Guildo peninsula. Explore the Mielles district and the Pointe de l’Isle for breathtaking views of Cap Fréhel, which awaits you the following day.

⚓ End the day by savoring fresh seafood at the harbor or relaxing on the wide sandy Grande Plage—a refreshing stop in the heart of The Emerald Coast by Bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel.

© Mont-Saint-Michel

🚲 Start your second day with the most spectacular stage of the journey. You will conquer the granite giants between Saint-Cast and Sables-d’Or, the beating heart of The Emerald Coast by Bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel.

⛰️ Get your calves ready, as the road climbs toward Fort La Latte. This medieval castle built of pink sandstone, perched on a rocky spur, has been defying the ocean for centuries. It is a must-see visit that adds a strong historical dimension to your adventure along The Emerald Coast by Bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel.

🦅 A few kilometers further on, you reach the summit of your journey: Cap Fréhel. From the top of its 70-meter-high cliffs, surrounded by heathland of heather and gorse, the panorama is breathtaking. This is the iconic image of The Emerald Coast by Bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel.

🌲 After taking it all in, enjoy the beautiful descent toward Sables-d’Or-les-Pins. This seaside resort, with its 1920s architecture and fragrant pine forest, offers a gentle transition before the rest of the adventure.

🌊 This is where the route fully joins EuroVelo 4, promising a safe and pleasant path to continue your discovery of The Emerald Coast by Bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel.

© Dinan Cap Fréhel Tourisme

🚲 Here is the final stage of your journey! To conclude this magnificent itinerary of The Emerald Coast by Bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel, ride the last few kilometers linking Erquy to Saint-Brieuc train station.

⚓ A must-see stop at the port of Erquy, the capital of the scallop. If you set off early in the morning, you may witness the return of the fishing boats—an authentic atmosphere guaranteed along The Emerald Coast by Bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel.

🌾 The route then winds its way toward Val-André and Hillion. You enter the Saint-Brieuc Bay Nature Reserve, the fifth largest bay in the world in terms of tidal range. A gentle and serene finale for The Emerald Coast by Bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel.

📸 Take one last break at the Maison de la Baie to learn about the area’s rich ecological heritage before tackling the final, more urban kilometers that lead you into the heart of Saint-Brieuc.

🚂 Arrival at Saint-Brieuc train station. This marks the end of your adventure on The Emerald Coast by Bike: From Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel. All that remains is to hop on the TER train (bikes accepted) to return to Saint-Malo or Rennes.

© Tourisme Bretagne



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