Cycling and mountain biking

Brittany is famous throughout the world for its cyclists and Plouay in Morbihan has hosted the world championships several times; its velodrome has become a Mecca for aficionados of the sport.

There's no need to run a race though to appreciate the charms of the good old bicycle. You can choose to freewheel along véloroutes (designated cycle paths) and voies vertes (similar to bridleways) or take it easy on Vélo Promenades ® – waymarked, quiet routes that are ideal for family trips. Mountain-bikers are equally well catered for and each of the four departments has marked routes for all levels.

I want to ride my bicycle

Veloroutes are long- to medium-distance itineraries. They guide you across Brittany, France, and even parts of Europe and use different lanes (for non-motorised traffic only), among which the nature trails known as voies vertes.The voies vertes, or nature trails, take cyclists right into the heart of Argoat, or rural Brittany. They follow old railway lines, towpaths and wooded lanes, and are for non-motorised traffic only. Mostly tarmacked, they are perfect for easy cycling.

Bike hire is readily available throughout Brittany.

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