15th edition of the Ultra Marin from 27 to 30 June 2019, 177km around one of the most beautiful bays in the world
Take part in the running races organised by theUltra Marin Raid du Golfe du Morbihan and enjoy a great sporting experience in an exceptional setting in Brittany, starting from theAppart'hôtel Le Liberté Vannes city centre. A human adventure in which discovery, conviviality and solidarity take on their full meaning.
What is the Ultra Marin Raid du Golfe?
Le Morbihan Gulf hosts a number of sporting events, including the 15th edition of the Ultra Marin which will take place from 27 to 30 June 2019.
Organised every year since 2005, the Ultra Marine Raid brings together a number of walking races ranging from 177 km to 28 km, taking in the hiking trails laid out by the departmental council, comprising around 80% of footpaths and 20% of roads.
It is a atypical circuit which crosses 16 communes in the heart of the South Brittany. The course is rich and diversified in an exceptional natural setting and allows you to make a sporting challenge day and night.
The port of Vanneslocated just a few minutes' walk from theAppart'hôtel Le Liberté Vannes city centrewelcomes Ultra Marine Village with exhibitors' stands, the podium and various activities throughout the 3-day event. It is the starting point for the 177km Grand Raid and the Team Relays, and the finishing point for all the events.
For more information, visit official ultra marin website of the race. A must for all thrill-seekers!
Sport and discovery in the Gulf of Morbihan in Southern Brittany
Among the sporting activities in the Gulf of MorbihanThere's something for everyone, from boating and cycling to horse-riding and parachuting.
For beginners or advanced sailing schools and other professionals will take care of you for the duration of your active stay, on the exceptional sailing site that is the Morbihan Gulf.
On the shores of the Petite Mer, or in the nearby countryside, go hiking, cycling or horse-riding. Along the way, you'll come across many small heritage sites, including chapels, abandoned wash-houses, menhirs and mills from bygone days...
Some half-timbered houses, such as those on the port of Saint-GoustanWith its cobbled streets lined with little restaurants, the little fishermen's cottages along the coastal paths and the old Breton stone houses in the village lanes, this is a great place to discover during your sporting holiday. In the Séné marshes or those of Le Hézo and Saint-Armel, numerous species of birds await you.
