Getting Around in and Around Slow Village Belle-Île-En-Mer

rocks of Belle-Île

Ideas for places to explore

Port de Palais: 15-minute walk.

The Vauban Citadel: 20-minute walk.

The nearest beaches: Ramonettes Beach and Castoul Beach: a 25-minute walk.

The GR340: a 4- or 5-stage hike around Belle-Île (84 km), with the closest starting point at the Citadel.

The Port of Sauzon: 25 min by bike / 2 hours on foot via the GR trail / Bus Line 1.

Grands Sables Family Beach: 30 min by bike / 1 hr 45 min on foot / Bus Line 3.

Best spot to watch the sunset: Aiguilles de Port-Coton: 25 min by bike / 1 hr 40 min on foot / Bus Line 2.

Pointe des Poulains: 40 min by bike / Bus Line 1.

Surfing spot: Donnant Beach: 20 min by bike, 1 hour and 30 minutes on foot.

Our favorite beach: Herlin Beach : 20 minutes by bike.

 

 

By bus

Belle-Île Bus Network
Adults: 1 ticket = €3.50 / 10 tickets = €30
Children: 1 ticket = €2.30 / 10 tickets = €19

4 routes during peak season to help you get around the entire island

 

By bike

There are several electric bike rental shops nearby, in the village of Palais, a 15-minute walk away.