Sports events in South Brittany: regattas, triathlons and major races

Morbihan is the French capital of sailing, and its historic ports host international-level regattas all year round. The Spi Ouest-France at La Trinité-sur-Mer in May brings together hundreds of sailboats in a friendly atmosphere. The Gulf of Morbihan Week (every other year, next 2027) is one of Europe's finest gatherings of traditional boats, with tall ships, sinagots and modern yachts. The Voiles de Lorient, early August in the wake of the Interceltique Festival, celebrate the harbour's maritime history with demonstrations, sea trips and concerts. All year, local regattas liven up the Gulf of Morbihan and the Bay of Quiberon.

The Auray triathlon, held in July, is one of the most appreciated in western France. Its course in the Bay of Auray offers a sheltered swim, hilly cycling inland and a run facing the Gulf. Several distances are offered (sprint, Olympic, short), open to amateurs and experienced athletes. The Vannes-Pen Mané triathlon, on the Locmiquélic peninsula, offers a more technical course with stunning landscapes over the Gulf of Morbihan. For beginners, several small introductory races are organised each summer at Quiberon and Belle-Île. Registration in spring. These events are perfect for trying a discipline that combines sport and tourism.

The GR34, customs officers' path, is the playground of choice for Breton runners and trailers. Several summer events follow this iconic trail that lines Brittany's 2,000 km of coast: trails of 10, 20, 50 or 80 km depending on the edition, friendly atmosphere and exceptional coastal scenery. The Trans'Quiberon is one of the most legendary races on the peninsula. In Belz and Étel, several small nature races are organised in summer, accessible to families and beginners. The Quiberon Bay Marathon or the coastal 10 km are other popular events. See our GR34 campsite page.

The Tour de Bretagne cycling race is one of the great Breton spring events. The 2026 edition runs from April 25 to May 1, with 7 stages connecting Redon to Dinan across the 5 historic Breton departments. The 4th stage (April 28) between Ploërmel and Briec will cross Morbihan, accessible from Belz. The Tour de Bretagne is an excellent entry point to discover cycling racing: family atmosphere, free access, spectacular starts and finishes. For Tour de France fans, the 2026 route will be announced in October 2025 — historically, Brittany regularly hosts stages. Our campsite opens as early as April for these early-season events.

The Quiberon peninsula and Erdeven, 20-30 minutes from the campsite, are renowned surf and bodyboard spots in Brittany. Several amateur competitions and schools organise challenges in summer, open to intermediate and advanced levels. The top spots are the Quiberon Wild Coast (powerful waves for experienced surfers), Penthièvre (intermediate to advanced) and Kerhillio beach in Erdeven (ideal for beginners). For kitesurf and windsurf, Quiberon Bay and the Étel bar offer renowned technical conditions. For beginners, several schools offer introduction courses, particularly active in July-August. See our water activities.

To miss nothing of the 2026 sports season in South Brittany, here are the key benchmarks: April-May (Tour de Bretagne, Spi Ouest-France at La Trinité-sur-Mer), June (first Gulf regattas, sailing schools opening), July (Auray triathlon, GR34 trails, local races), August (Voiles de Lorient, Interceltique Festival with its parades, traditional boat races), September (end-of-season regattas, coastal marathons). The full calendar is updated at the campsite reception and on our sports events page. For athletes staying with us, we offer bike rental, secure parking for gear and adapted menus at the snack bar.