Saint-Malo - Roscoff by bike: The adventure on the Vélomaritime

🚲 Fancy a salty adventure on the Vélomaritime? Embark on this beautiful 39 km stage from Saint-Malo towards Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, between secret valleys, fishing villages, and wild coasts.

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🌊 Departure from the privateer city of Saint-Malo. Before leaving the beach, admire the breakwaters of wooden stakes that punctuate the shoreline, then leave the ramparts in your rearview mirror.

🗿 Don't miss the amazing sculpted rocks of Rothéneuf, a fascinating work by a hermit abbot carved directly into the rock by the ocean.

🌿 To avoid the Rance dam, the Vélomaritime takes charming little roads that run along the Rance valley. Halfway through, take a break in Saint-Suliac, a former fishing village listed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages of France'.

🤗 Then, cross the peaceful village of Saint-Coulomb and discover the Malouinière de la Ville Bague, an elegant testament to the architecture of Saint-Malo's shipowners.

🏰 The last few kilometers wind along small, hilly roads until you arrive in Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, a magnificent seaside resort to end this first day in style!

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🚲 Continue your **Saint-Malo - Roscoff by bike** adventure with this spectacular 38 km stage connecting Saint-Cast-le-Guildo to Erquy. An unforgettable section of the **Vélomaritime** between magnificent capes and wild nature.

🐚 Leave the family-friendly atmosphere of Saint-Cast to cycle around the Bay of Fresnaye. Along the water's edge, watch the oyster farmers at work before climbing up to the moors, where heather, gorse, and broom offer a unique blend of colors.

🌄 The highlight awaits you at Cap Fréhel. At 70m above the sea, cross this protected and magnificent area to the lighthouse, before heading back down to Erquy on panoramic paths and cycle lanes.

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🚲 Continue your **Saint-Malo - Roscoff by bike** journey with this beautiful 40 km stage connecting Erquy to Saint-Brieuc. A varied route that alternates between charming seaside resorts and historic railway heritage on the Vélomaritime trail.

🌊 Leave the port of Erquy via beautiful, hilly coastal roads. The beginning of this stage on the Vélomaritime quickly takes you to the seaside resort of Pléneuf-Val-André, perfect for an ice cream break, before admiring the colourful reflections of the boats in the charming little port of Dahouët.

🦅 Following the rugged coast, you will reach the back of the Bay of Saint-Brieuc at the Yffiniac cove. This marsh landscape, classified as a nature reserve, is a prime spot for observing numerous bird species in a preserved setting.

🚂 The arrival in Saint-Brieuc is a gentle ride along the former route of the "little train of the north coasts". This exceptional heritage, repurposed for bicycles, with its viaducts and passages carved into the rock, offers you a spectacular and easy end to your journey.

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🚲 Continue your Saint-Malo - Roscoff cycling adventure with this intense 65 km stage linking Saint-Brieuc to Paimpol. A day full of elevation changes and breathtaking panoramas over the highest cliffs in Brittany.

🌊 Leave the historic center of Saint-Brieuc to reach the Penthièvre coast, sculpted by the relentless tides. You will quickly reach the charming port of Binic, "the beauty spot of the Côtes-d'Armor," a refreshing stop on the Vélomaritime by bike.

🦅 The route then gains elevation on the Goëlo cliffs. Taking the scenic backroads, you reach the famous Plouha cliffs, the highest point on the Breton coastline. This is one of the most spectacular moments of your Saint-Malo - Roscoff cycling journey, offering an unobstructed view of the English Channel.

⚓ At the end of the day, you descend towards Paimpol, the famous "Cité des Islandais" (Icelanders' City). This historic port, vibrant and authentic, is a well-deserved reward for cyclists traveling the Vélomaritime by bike.

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🚲 Continue your Saint-Malo - Roscoff cycling journey with this 52 km stage linking Paimpol to Perros-Guirec. A day filled with Breton charm, between deep estuaries and historic towns of character.

⚓ Leave one of the busiest ports on the English Channel to cross the surrounding countryside of Paimpol. You will quickly reach Lézardrieux, perched on the edge of the wide Trieux valley, offering superb viewpoints.

🏰 After crossing the Jaudy river, you will discover Tréguier. This "Small Town of Character" (Petite Cité de Caractère) charms with its dense historic architecture and represents a major cultural stop along the Vélomaritime by bike.

🌿 The rest of the route alternates between bucolic country lanes and former repurposed railway tracks. These greenways help soften the hilly terrain of this stage of the Saint-Malo - Roscoff cycling trip until you arrive at the Pink Granite Coast.

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🚲 Continue your Saint-Malo - Roscoff cycling journey with this grandiose 63 km stage linking Perros-Guirec to Plougasnou. A route between sea and heritage that crosses the iconic landscapes of the Pink Granite Coast.

🌊 Departure from Perros-Guirec. Before setting off, the site of Ploumanac’h is a must-see: its granite boulders offer the most striking spectacle on the Vélomaritime by bike.

🏙️ After about ten kilometers, you reach Lannion to cross the Léguer river. Put your bike down to stroll through the cobbled streets and admire the half-timbered houses of this historic town, a cultural stop on your Saint-Malo - Roscoff cycling trip.

🌿 Returning to the coast, pass the "Grand Rocher" (Great Rock) in Plestin before following the vast Grève de Saint-Michel. In the middle of the immense beach stands the "Croix de Mi-lieue" (Mid-way Cross), a historical landmark for travelers of old, replanted here in 1993.

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🚲 Conclude your great **Saint-Malo - Roscoff by bike** journey with this final 62 km stage. A spectacular end to your journey on **the Vélomaritime cycle route**, between ancient history and market gardening culture.

🗿 Right from the start in Plougasnou, follow the coast to discover the Cairn of Barnenez. This megalithic site, one of the oldest in Europe, overlooks the sea and offers a powerful start to this final day.

🌊 The route then goes around the magnificent Bay of Morlaix before crossing the town of the same name. Take the time to admire the famous viaduct and the historic alleys before continuing your journey on the **Saint-Malo - Roscoff by bike** route.

🌿 The end of the route leaves the coastline to head into the Breton bocage. You will cycle on small roads lined with high hedges and stone walls. The scents of vegetable crops will guide you to Roscoff, the end of your adventure.

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> Did you enjoy this Breton adventure? DolceVia offers other guides for your next cycling holidays:

The complete Véloscénie route: From Paris to Mont Saint-Michel – For those who prefer Normandy and its bocage to wild coasts.

Reaching London by bike: Head for the Avenue Verte – An international adventure connecting the two capitals via the Normandy countryside and the ferry.

Weekend cycling trip: From Paris to Chartres in 2 days – A shorter format, ideal for training before attempting another long-distance ride.