Activités, sports et loisirs Bretagne
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For those who prefer an active holiday there are plenty of options to choose from. Whether it's cycling the quite lanes, or messing around on the water, there's something for everyone.
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Walking and Cycling
Passing through the nearby floral village of St Juvat you will find the GR34C (a section of the Grand Randonne 34- see below). If you travel a few miles further towards St Andre des Eaux, there is also a tow path that will take you to the old port in Dinan and eventually Dinard or St. Malo or Evran and can be cycled or walked.
In Dinan, take a break at the port at one of numerous bars, creperies and restaurants before continuing.
At Evran, take a detour around the Lac de Betineuc, which has a lovely flat cycle path all around it and a small sandy beach for children to play on or you can continue on through Evran where there are a few bars and restaurants to choose from before you continue towards Hede and the eleven locks.
Cycling in Brittany is a real treat, with miles of scenic coastal roads, canals and green ways. “Voies vertes” are green way routes that are perfect for leisure cycling – flat (no hills!) and reserved for cyclists, walkers, horse riders and roller bladers. Many of these routes are on canal towpaths or on old railway lines that have been converted for recreational use.
There is no limit to the miles you can cover and the beautiful villages you will pass along the way.
The Tour de France frequently passes through. There is even a cycle museum at nearby St-Meen-le-Grand that celebrates the career of Louison Bobet, a Breton Cyclist who won the Tour de France 3 years in a row.
Grand Radonne – Hiking in Brittany
As in most countries hiking trails are numerous in France and are called “Les Grands Randonnes (GR for short)” Brittany has one of the most frequented and challenging of these Grand Randonnes, called the GR34 which is over 2,000 km long and takes weeks to complete. (you could say "The South West Coastal Path of Brittany"). This “Grand Randonne nr. 34″ is the ancient “Sentier des Douanniers” “Customs officers paths” which were used in a futile attempt to stop the smuggling of contreband in the days of old. The path will take you the distance along the coast from “Le Mont St. Michel” along the Emerald Coast (Cote d’Emeraude) past the Pink Granit Coast (Le Cote Granite Rose) and right around the Breton Peninsula)r to Vannes in the south.
If you are a keen walker, it’s definitely worth doing some sections of the GR34 whilst you are here in Brittany. Perhaps along the Pink Granit Rose Coast or Cap D’Erquy, Fort la Latte and Cap Frehel. Closer to home, Lanciaux, St. Briac sur Mer, St. Lunaire or St. Malo, Point du Grouin and Cancale.
Passing through the nearby floral village of St Juvat you will find the GR34C (a section of the Grand Randonne 34- see below). If you travel a few miles further towards St Andre des Eaux, there is also a tow path that will take you to the old port in Dinan and eventually Dinard or St. Malo or Evran and can be cycled or walked.
In Dinan, take a break at the port at one of numerous bars, creperies and restaurants before continuing.
At Evran, take a detour around the Lac de Betineuc, which has a lovely flat cycle path all around it and a small sandy beach for children to play on or you can continue on through Evran where there are a few bars and restaurants to choose from before you continue towards Hede and the eleven locks.
Cycling in Brittany is a real treat, with miles of scenic coastal roads, canals and green ways. “Voies vertes” are green way routes that are perfect for leisure cycling – flat (no hills!) and reserved for cyclists, walkers, horse riders and roller bladers. Many of these routes are on canal towpaths or on old railway lines that have been converted for recreational use.
There is no limit to the miles you can cover and the beautiful villages you will pass along the way.
The Tour de France frequently passes through. There is even a cycle museum at nearby St-Meen-le-Grand that celebrates the career of Louison Bobet, a Breton Cyclist who won the Tour de France 3 years in a row.
Grand Radonne – Hiking in Brittany
As in most countries hiking trails are numerous in France and are called “Les Grands Randonnes (GR for short)” Brittany has one of the most frequented and challenging of these Grand Randonnes, called the GR34 which is over 2,000 km long and takes weeks to complete. (you could say "The South West Coastal Path of Brittany"). This “Grand Randonne nr. 34″ is the ancient “Sentier des Douanniers” “Customs officers paths” which were used in a futile attempt to stop the smuggling of contreband in the days of old. The path will take you the distance along the coast from “Le Mont St. Michel” along the Emerald Coast (Cote d’Emeraude) past the Pink Granit Coast (Le Cote Granite Rose) and right around the Breton Peninsula)r to Vannes in the south.
If you are a keen walker, it’s definitely worth doing some sections of the GR34 whilst you are here in Brittany. Perhaps along the Pink Granit Rose Coast or Cap D’Erquy, Fort la Latte and Cap Frehel. Closer to home, Lanciaux, St. Briac sur Mer, St. Lunaire or St. Malo, Point du Grouin and Cancale.
Golf
The courses in Brittany are shaped by the local landscape and so expect all the challenges and advantages that this entails with breathtaking views to boot.
The course at Dinard is the second oldest in France and we are within close proximity of several of the region's championship golf courses.
Water sports
Plenty of water sports can be pursued locally, on rivers, inland lakes & reservoirs or by the seaside. These include:
Fishing
Having a wide choice of rivers, lakes, streams and canals, Brittany is a paradise for fishermen. Nearby, you will find the Ille-et-Rance Canal, the River Rance, Betineuc Lake, the Resevoir du Val.
Potential catches include: Roach, Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench, Salmon and Trout. Daily or weekly permits can be purchased.
Horse Riding
Local equestrian centres offer the chance to go horse-riding and pony-trekking.
The courses in Brittany are shaped by the local landscape and so expect all the challenges and advantages that this entails with breathtaking views to boot.
The course at Dinard is the second oldest in France and we are within close proximity of several of the region's championship golf courses.
Water sports
Plenty of water sports can be pursued locally, on rivers, inland lakes & reservoirs or by the seaside. These include:
- Canoeing & Kayaking
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Sand-karting
- Jet skiing
- Water skiing
- Snorkelling
- Scuba Diving
Fishing
Having a wide choice of rivers, lakes, streams and canals, Brittany is a paradise for fishermen. Nearby, you will find the Ille-et-Rance Canal, the River Rance, Betineuc Lake, the Resevoir du Val.
Potential catches include: Roach, Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench, Salmon and Trout. Daily or weekly permits can be purchased.
Horse Riding
Local equestrian centres offer the chance to go horse-riding and pony-trekking.