Esplanade Saint Vincent – Grouin Point loop from La Fresnais

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Esplanade Saint Vincent – Grouin Point loop from La Fresnais

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Esplanade Saint Vincent – Grouin Point loop from La Fresnais

03:52

62.3km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 45.5 km for 326 m

After 46.0 km for 277 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.6 km

Sillon Beach

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The seaside resort of Paramé borders the walled city and forms, as it were, the eastern extension of St-Malo. Its greatest asset is the Grande Plage*, a huge sandy beach that stretches between the ramparts of St Malo and the Pointe de Rochebonne. A beautiful, 3 km long promenade runs along the beach. The Grande Plage has several names, the most famous of which is the Plage du Sillon.

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26.3 km

View of Fort National from Éventail Beach

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The Fort national was built in 1689 by Vauban. The "Kininklijke Fort" became a "National Fort" in 1789 and finally private property. The visit reminds of a memorable duel, in which Surcouf competes against 12 opponents. He spared the last… as a witness to his exploits!

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26.5 km

Esplanade Saint Vincent

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The Esplanade Saint-Vincent is the central square at the main entrance to the Old Town. It is located directly in front of the historic Porte Saint-Vincent and connects the city walls to the Plage du Sillon beach. The square serves as an important meeting point for visitors and locals and is the starting point for many city tours. It houses the Tourist Information Office, a large parking garage (Q-Park Saint-Vincent), public restrooms, charging stations for electric cars, bus stops, and a taxi stand. The esplanade is barrier-free and therefore easily accessible for people with limited mobility. It is also frequently used for markets, concerts, and cultural events.

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26.7 km

Historic ships, Duguay-Trouin quay and basin

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On these historic quays of the port of Saint-Malo anchor beautiful ships from past centuries. Turning around you face the entrance to the old walled city.

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45.9 km

Grouin Point

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The Pointe du Grouin is the wild coast north of Cancale. There is a very strong sea current that can be seen firsthand.

Dominated by a semaphore built in 1861, it offers a remarkable view over the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and the Channel coasts to the east, and over a succession of coves and points to Cap Fréhel in the 'Where is.

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50.6 km

Cancale

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Cancale, also known as the pearl of the Emerald Coast, has long been renowned for its oysters and shellfish, which can be enjoyed while admiring Mont Saint-Michel, in the middle of the bay.

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51.1 km

Cancale

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The city's development was primarily shaped by fishing, seafaring, and oyster farming. As early as the Middle Ages, oysters from Cancale were known beyond the region and later became an important economic sector. The port of La Houle developed into the center of maritime life. Today, Cancale, with its coastal landscape, port facilities, and vibrant oyster tradition, recalls its long history as a fishing and port town.

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51.8 km

Cancale Beach

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The beach along the bay turns to a marsh at low tide, but the sand and waterfront promenade are still nice.

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62.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

11.5 km

7.23 km

6.29 km

5.39 km

600 m

312 m

Surfaces

51.4 km

4.66 km

3.99 km

1.64 km

480 m

187 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 26 September

23°C

13°C

67 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

June 8, 2024,Van Ille-et-Vilaine naar Saint Malo

Yesterday we arrived at our holiday spot. Brittany. The second most favorite holiday spot in France after Normandy. Today we travel along the coast to Saint Malo. The Saint Malo itself expects more time to visit. But we will do that asap.

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June 23, 2025,St Malo und Cancale

Today, the weather finally cooled down considerably, and we wanted to explore the coast between St. Malo and Cancale. A heavy rain shower woke us up at first, and we dried off while strolling through St. Malo's alleyways. The coast in this area is characterized by cliffs and small, beautiful bays. So, we often drove down small roads to the …

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September 5, 2026,🌟 Abwechslungsreiche Radtour nach St. Malo ❤️ und Cancale

This was a bike tour entirely to our liking. It leads through beautiful and gently undulating landscapes, mostly on side roads. With St. Malo, it offers a great destination. The entire old town is surrounded by an impressive 1,754 m long city wall, which can be walked completely. The city was once a stronghold of privateers. In the bustling alleys, …

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August 21, 2025,🇫🇷 Zu den Austern 🦪 von Cancale 🚴

Today the weather is fantastic. We're renting two e-bikes and riding to Cancale. My husband wants to try oysters, and where else but there? 🦪🤗 We're taking the coastal road the way there, 😍😍😍 a dream. Cancale is packed, it's a French holiday, after all. The return journey takes us through the interior. We hardly see anyone there. It could …

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