Île-Aux-Moines is an island region situated in the Gulf of Morbihan, Brittany, France. Its car-free environment and diverse landscapes, featuring coastal paths, wooded areas, and open meadows, provide varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. The island's distinctive cross shape ensures constant proximity to the sea, offering views of the gulf and numerous coves. This setting supports several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, jogging, and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts exploring Île-Aux-Moines will find more than 40…
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4.8
(109)
656
hikers
12.0km
03:07
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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284
hikers
9.09km
02:22
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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68
hikers
6.51km
01:42
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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76
hikers
6.84km
01:46
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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328
riders
38.0km
02:14
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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275
riders
29.5km
01:49
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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328
riders
7.91km
00:29
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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210
riders
38.4km
02:21
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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103
riders
44.0km
02:07
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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93
riders
44.2km
01:56
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.6
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63
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.0
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70
riders
34.8km
01:36
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.1
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71
riders
16.4km
00:55
110m
110m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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45
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31.1km
01:52
180m
180m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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35
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19.0km
01:11
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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26
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44.9km
02:43
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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90
runners
8.51km
00:57
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

53
runners
9.64km
01:04
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

37
runners
8.58km
00:59
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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36
runners
9.77km
01:04
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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103
riders
58.1km
03:05
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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62
riders
27.3km
01:28
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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54
riders
33.4km
01:50
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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32
riders
43.3km
02:26
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Île-Aux-Moines offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The island features more than 40 routes for these sports. These routes have been explored by over 49,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars.
Île-Aux-Moines is a car-free island, making it ideal for cycling. Marked cycling trails, such as the yellow (1.9 miles / 3 km), red (2.5 miles / 4 km), and blue (5.6 miles / 9 km) routes, guide visitors through diverse landscapes. For more detailed information, consult the Cycling around Île-Aux-Moines guide and the Road Cycling Routes around Île-Aux-Moines guide.
Yes, Île-Aux-Moines is known for its extensive hiking opportunities. The island features a 10.5-mile (17 km) GR34 coastal trail that loops around the entire island, taking approximately 4.5 to 5 hours to complete. Numerous other marked trails, ranging from 0.9 miles (1.5 km) to 6.4 miles (10.3 km), cater to various fitness levels. Explore options in the Hiking around Île-Aux-Moines guide.
Île-Aux-Moines offers options for mountain biking, with one dedicated route recorded on komoot. The car-free environment provides a unique setting for off-road cycling. For more information on available routes, refer to the MTB Trails around Île-Aux-Moines guide.
Yes, gravel biking is an activity available in Île-Aux-Moines. The island's varied terrain, including coastal paths and wooded areas, can be explored on a gravel bike. A dedicated guide provides information on suitable routes. Consult the Gravel biking around Île-Aux-Moines guide for details.
The island's cross shape ensures constant proximity to the sea, offering views of the gulf and numerous coves. Landscapes include tranquil beaches like Plage du Vran and Plage du Gored, wooded areas with oaks and cypresses, and heather hills overlooking the sea. Ancient megalithic sites, such as dolmens and cromlechs, are also scattered across the landscape.
Yes, Île-Aux-Moines is a car-free island. This characteristic contributes to its peaceful atmosphere and makes it particularly suitable for cycling, hiking, and other outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy the natural environment without vehicle traffic.
Yes, visitors can bring their own bicycles to Île-Aux-Moines. The short ferry ride from Port-Blanc accommodates bikes. Bike rental shops are also available near the ferry port on the island for those who prefer not to transport their own.
Île-Aux-Moines is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 49,000 visitors having explored its routes. There are 44 routes available, which have received over 4,400 ratings. The average rating for activities in the region is 4.48 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Île-Aux-Moines to help plan outdoor adventures. These include Cycling around Île-Aux-Moines, Hiking around Île-Aux-Moines, Road Cycling Routes around Île-Aux-Moines, Running Trails around Île-Aux-Moines, MTB Trails around Île-Aux-Moines, and Gravel biking around Île-Aux-Moines.
For tourist information regarding Île-Aux-Moines, the Tourist Office can be contacted via email at ileauxmoines@golfedumorbihan.bzh or by phone at +33 2 97 26 32 45. The official website for the municipality is mairie-ileauxmoines.fr.

