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Saint-Malo to Rhuys - Cycle Route 3 in Brittany
Official route
E. Berthier 
P. Torset - CRT Bretagne 
JP. Gratien 
Saint-Malo
Rhuys
Route 3 follows the same path as Route 2 from Saint-Malo up to Mottay Lock on the Canal d’Ille et Rance. From there, this greenway offers easy cycling, running beside the legendary Arthurian Forest of Brocéliande. It leads to Ploërmel, a favourite home of the dukes of Brittany, then along to Questembert. Beyond that point, the route as far as the Presqu’île de Rhuys has yet to be laid out.
Route Signposting
The Voie 3 Bretagne cycle route from Saint-Malo to the Rhuys Peninsula is fully signposted in both directions, from north to south. Its regional code, V403, is gradually being added to the signs. You may occasionally come across signs marked V3.
Gradients and elevation
Ascents: 467m
Descents: 398m
Lowest point: 4m
Highest point: 117m
Road types
51km (33%) By road
100km (66%) Cycle path
Surface
65km (43%) Smooth
43km (28%) Unknown
43km (28%) Rough
Trains et transport sur Saint-Malo to Rhuys - Cycle Route 3 in Brittany
Access by train:
- To reach the start (Saint-Malo): Saint-Malo station
- From the finish (Questembert): Questembert station (located 2 km from the village)
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The 4 stages of Saint-Malo to Rhuys - Cycle Route 3 in Brittany
1 St-Malo / Evran (Mottay Lock)
From the salty corsair city of St-Malo, a sea bus takes you across to the resort of Dinard. Then a greenway leads you south past villas, on to Dinan, a mighty medieval hilltop town. Next, follow the towpath beside the Canal d’Ille et Rance, either going to Mottay Lock (Véloroute 3) or as far as Evran (Véloroute 2). This stage takes you mostly along greenways suitable for all cyclists.
2 Evran (Mottay Lock) / St-Méen-le-Grand
This stage leaves the Canal d’Ille et Rance towpath, alternating between quiet roads and bucolic greenways. Two enjoyable tourist possibilities are the new geological Maison des Faluns at Tréfumel and the railbikes at Médréac station. The renovated old stations add character to this stretch, suitable for moderately experienced cyclists.
3 St-Méen-le-Grand / Ploërmel
After visiting the interactive museum « Tous à vélo avec Louison Bobet », dedicated to one of France’s most famous cyclists, head for St-Onen-la-Chapelle. A quiet road leads to Mauron to join the busiest greenway in Brittany. The local red sandstone makes the architecture around here stand out. At Mauron, continue along the greenway. This stage is for moderately experienced cyclists.
4 Ploërmel / Questembert
Leaving from beside the Lac au Duc at Ploërmel, this high greenway offers magnificent views down on verdant valleys. At several points you can spot the Canal de Nantes à Brest, almost playing hide-and-seek with you! The surface is smooth, allowing you to cycle along with ease, taking in the country views. A stage suitable for all cyclists.