2 days cycling from Carnac to La Trinité-Sur-Mer

From Carnac, there are many ways to discover the region by bike! You can cycle along the coastline and beaches of Carnac towards the famous port of La Trinité sur Mer. The distance is not great, but it allows you to discover the region at a quiet pace. We're planning two days of cycling between the two towns. In this way, you can enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches. There's nothing like a relaxing break on the sand!

Aerial view of the Carnac coastline

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Day 1: Carnac to La Trinité sur Mer

Head for the coastline from Carnac town centre, starting at the beach of Saint Colomban to make a loop and admire all the resort's beautiful beaches on the way to La Trinité sur Mer. Then head for the bay of Ty Bihan. Along the way, take a short break for lunch at Le Cornély, a restaurant with a lovely terrace set back from the Légènese beach. On the menu: a cuisine that blends the flavours of Brittany and Asia, another voyage in the plate...

Back on the road, you'll pass alongside Carnac Plage and its beautiful sandy bay. A soft lane has been laid out on this stretch of road. Finally, after Beaumer beach, you enter the commune of La Trinité. A few more efforts and you'll arrive at your hotel!

Carnac's beach cabins

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⭐Where to sleep in La Trinité-sur-mer?

For a stopover during your cycling tour, relax at the Trinité Hôtel. Most of the 15 rooms have flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi.

Some rooms can accommodate up to 4 people (family room). Most have a view of the marina.

The 40 m² suite offers 2 bedrooms with a double bed and two single beds. Ask for a room with a bath, ideal if you're stopping off during your cycling trip.

As an added bonus, you'll be treated to a pantagruesome breakfast featuring local produce. Breakfast is served buffet style every morning.

On request, breakfast can be served in your room.

Le Trinité Hotel Carnac

Le Trinité Hotel

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Day 2 Return from La Trinité sur Mer to Carnac

This morning, take a bike ride towards the southern tip of La Trinité (Pointe de Kerbihan), stopping off along the way.

Then, enjoy the beautiful Ty Guard beach. This lovely sandy cove faces due south.

🍴 For your lunch break, if you're here on a Sunday then have brunch at the Surcouf restaurant! Here the cuisine is seasonal, made with fresh produce. Generous, gourmet cuisine, ideal before resuming your itinerary on the way back to Carnac.

Aerial view of La Trinité-sur-Mer

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After a well-earned break, head back towards Carnac. It's best to return via the D186, which is safer for cycling.

⭐Where to sleep near Carnac?

After your two days' cycling, stop off at a comfortable hotel, the Carnac Lodge Hotel & Spa.

Here's an ideal address to discover as a couple, for a romantic weekend it's a nugget!

The Carnac Lodge & Spa offers rooms with modern comforts.

Breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant, and room service is also available on request.

Access to the wellness area is available at an additional cost. It offers a full range of services and facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, hammam and massage.

A beautiful garden surrounds the property and invites you to relax.

There is also a free car park reserved for hotel guests.

Carnac Lodge Hôtel & Spa Carnac
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Carnac Lodge Hôtel & Spa

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👉Practical information

🗓️ When to cycle from Carnac to La Trinité-sur-Mer?

You can cycle from Carnac to La Trinité-sur-Mer all year round.

However, late spring and early autumn are particularly pleasant. There are also fewer cyclists than in July and August.

Conversely, the winter months are harsher and some addresses are closed at this time.

🚌 How do I get to the Carnac region?

By train, the nearest SNCF station to Carnac is Auray, 15 kilometres away. Several TGV trains run daily in summer.

Buses run from Auray station to Carnac.

If you're coming by car, Paris is less than 500 kilometres away (just under 5 hours' drive). Brittany's motorways are well maintained and free of charge!

Carnac is also accessible by air from Lorient, Rennes and Nantes airports.

Free shuttle buses run between the town and the other sites in the commune in summer.

🚴 Where to get a bike to get around Carnac?

If you don't bring your own bike, you can reserve one from the following hire companies:

  • Velocouest
  • À Bicyclette
  • Beach Bikes Bretagne

Reservations are often necessary and can be made online. You can even have your bike delivered!

by Jude JONES
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