Cycling in Saint-Malo
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Saint-Malo is well known as a city to explore on foot. But by bike, it takes on a whole new dimension. You leave the ramparts behind, follow the coastline, ride along the canal. You stop wherever you feel like it. No packed itinerary, no car to park. Just the Breton wind at your back and a full day ahead.
From the Domaine de La Ville Huchet, the most beautiful cycling routes in the area are just a few pedal strokes away. It is partly for this reason that we earned the Cyclists Welcome label in 2026, a concrete recognition for cyclists who stay with us.
Saint-Malo, a cycling destination in its own right
For a cycling trip in Saint-Malo, the terrain is ideal. The city is a major cycling hub on the Emerald Coast : the Vélomaritime (EuroVelo 4) passes through, the Ille-et-Rance canal greenway is nearby, and the V42 connects Saint-Malo to Rennes along 100 km of signposted routes. In total, more than 2,700 km of marked cycling routes criss-cross Brittany, with Saint-Malo as the perfect base to explore from.
The Vélomaritime, the flagship coastal route
La Vélomaritime, seule représente 1 518 km de littoral entre Roscoff et Bray-Dunes, balisée à 100% dont 37% en voie verte sans voiture.
From Saint-Malo, it unfolds in 4 stages heading east : the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, Cancale and the Pointe du Grouin, Saint-Suliac and the Rance valley.
The Saint-Malo to Cancale section is 40 km, the one towards Mont-Saint-Michel around 60 km.
Halfway along, Saint-Suliac is one of the most beautiful villages in France, a perfect spot for a waterside lunch. From the Domaine de La Ville Huchet, the Vélomaritime is just 1.5 km away.
A region made for family cycling
What we love about Saint-Malo is that the landscape never discourages you. The terrain is gentle, the cycling paths well maintained, and the scenery changes constantly : sea, estuary, canal, countryside. In a week’s stay, you can discover very different settings without ever cycling the same route twice. It is also a destination designed with families in mind. The routes we recommend below are suitable for children, compatible with a bike trailer or child seat, and require no particular fitness level.
The Ille-et-Rance canal, the gentle ride
For a day with no effort, the Ille-et-Rance canal greenway is hard to beat. An old towpath entirely reserved for cyclists and pedestrians, it is perfectly flat, shaded and free of cars. Ideal with young children.
You pedal along the water, passing flowering locks, moored barges and perfect picnic spots. From Saint-Malo, you can ride all the way to Dinan along the Rance, one of the most beautiful arrivals imaginable, beneath medieval ramparts.
The Cité d’Aleth can be reached from the campsite in 12 minutes by car or around 20 minutes by bike. The ride is not particularly difficult and is ideal for families. On the way back down, take a break at the Bas-Sablons harbor and enjoy the quayside cafés and restaurants.
The Saint-Malo to Cancale ride
A regional classic : follow the Vélomaritime to Cancale, stop for oysters at the market, and return via the high road. A perfectly satisfying day out. We cover it in detail in our dedicated article.
The family ride around Saint-Malo
Less sporty, more leisurely : a loop around Saint-Malo that takes in beaches, viewpoints and a few favourite spots. Perfect for a light morning or afternoon.
The campsite, your Cyclists Welcome base
Certified Cyclists Welcome since 2026, the Domaine de La Ville Huchet has been designed with cyclists in mind. Bikes are stored in a secure shelter overnight, a repair kit is available on site, and VAE charging points are ready for e-bikes. At reception, we know the routes and will point you in the right direction based on your level and preferences, maps in hand.
For those travelling light on a cycling tour, the Doris Cabin was made for you : a simple, practical accommodation with two sleeping spaces, an integrated anti-theft anchor, electricity and a sheltered table. Perfect for a one to three night stopover before hitting the road again.
No bike ? Our partner Emeraude Vélo offers on-site rentals : adult bikes, children’s bikes, e-bikes, trailers and baby seats.
After the ride
After the effort, the reward. At La Ville Huchet, it comes in several forms. The indoor heated pool at 28°C is there to welcome tired muscles the moment you get back. The sauna takes care of the rest. And in the evening, everyone gathers at the crêperie to relive the day’s kilometres over a galette. That is often where the best holiday days end.
