Book this trip as early as possible as it is extremely
popular. Limited to 30 places
The River Rance Challenge is a weekend walk in a beautiful
part of the Brittany Coastal Path (which runs from Mont St Michel to
Lorient - in total 150 miles!) Do not fear we have selected only part
of this coastal path. The section we will be walking is from Dinard to
Dinan. The walking is easy but you still need to be reasonable fit as
the path undulates in parts.
We are based in the famous walled town of St Malo, which is an ideal location
for access to first class restaurants and fine shopping. We allow a short time
on Sunday for shopping in St Malo when most shops are open.
This is a social weekend and everyone we have taken in the past has said what a
great time they’ve had. On the weekend you combine walking with eating and
drinking quality French food and wine. The weekend is completed with a
celebratory lunch on the Sunday.
The weekend starts with travel from either Jersey or Guernsey with at least one
of the walk organizers acting as escort.
ITINERARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
On Friday 2nd May meet at the Elizabeth Terminal at 18.15 to check in ready for
the 19.15 departure. Please remember to bring your sponsor money which will be
collected when you check in.
Day 1 – Friday
Travel and arrive in St Malo, then transfer to your hotel. We use various
hotels including La Louvre Hotel within the old walls when available.
Our arrival time at the hotel will be approximately 22.00 as it is a late
departure. Consequently, we advise you to have a snack before you leave or on
the boat or try to get something late in St Malo which may be difficult although
maybe OK in small groups. Après the meal we will retire to the hotel.
Day 2 Saturday
We will have an early breakfast and be ready to leave the hotel by nine and walk
to the vedette (boat) to take us to Dinard. This will be a ten minute boat trip
to the seafront quay at Dinard. Here the walk will start at the south end of the
seafront at La Plage de L’Ecluse. The route is very flat to begin with and
follows around the side of the town, This is a lovely stretch of walking. After
about an hour the path breaks up and is a little more undulating. The walk takes
us south towards the barrage, we cross it and then follow the river. The track
is interesting as it takes you through villages, woods and along the river bank
itself.
At the end of the day a coach will pick us up and take us to Dinan where we will
go the hotel Le Challenge for the night. We will have time to rest and then to a
restaurant for an evening meal and a well earned glass of wine.
Day 3 - Sunday
We will depart at about 9.00am from the hotel after breakfast and then drive to
where we finished yesterday. We will follow the low-lying river valley around
this inlet and we will end up in Dinan. This walk will take between 2 to 3
hours. We will have a drink and our celebratory lunch. in Dinan. After lunch we
will catch the River bus back to St Malo. You will have a short time for
shopping in St Malo town. Then meet us to catch your ferry back home.
We recommend this walking weekend to everyone and, in particular, couples who
like walking, good food and glass or two of French wine. Not a bad way to spend
a weekend and, of course, with our delightful company.
Trip Details
GRADE: EASY WALK/TREK
Detailed Itinerary
Inclusions Tour leader, transport, sightseeing
Accommodation: 2 nights comfortable Hotels (twin share)
Meals 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 1 lunch and 1 picnic Lunch
Group size Minimum 6, maximum 30
Trip Code RR081
Date and Price
Cost £295 (£245 + £50 for charity of choice)
Hotel Dinan, Hotel St Malo. If you don’t want to support
a charity then just pay the Cost Price.
The choice
is yours
How to Book
Print off our Booking form and post it to us.
Phone or fax us on 01534 852944 or 07797721279
Remember to quote the trip code on the booking form please.
