| Tour | Bike |
|---|---|
| Type | Self Guided |
| Skill | Easy–Moderate |
| Length | 6 days |
| From | €797 Rates |
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Tour Dates
Arrival possible any day from March 1 to October 31, 2017
Please note that arrivals are NOT possible on Thursdays or Fridays for the upgraded version.
Skill Level
This France bike tour is classified as an easy to moderate self-guided hotel tour with distances averaging 25 miles over flat terrain as well as rolling hills.
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Bayeux
Day 2: Loop on landing beaches, 32 mi. (51 km)
Day 3: Bayeux – Caen, 35 mi. (57 km)
Day 4: Caen – Cabourg, 17 mi. (28 km)
Day 5: Cabourg – Honfleur, 30 mi. (48 km)
Day 6: Departure from Honfleur
DAY 1: Arrival in Bayeux
Possibility to admire the amazing 11th century Bayeux Tapestry showing the conquest of England by William Duke of Normandy.
DAY 2: Loop on land beaches, 33 mi. (51 km)
Cycle a loop around the landing beaches such as Omaha beach with possibility to continue to the "Pointe du Hoc". Then, follow small countryside routes through typical villages like Colleville sur mer and Port en Bessin before heading back to Bayeux.
DAY 3: Bayeux – Caen, 35 mi. (57 km)
Today you cycle Normandy to Arromanches where you see, floating in the sea, some vestiges of the artificial harbor "Mulberry" conceived by W. Churchill. Continue along the coast to Courseulles sur Mer and cycle back inland to the charming town of Caen.
DAY 4: Caen – Cabourg, 17 mi. (28 km)
You will leave the city of Caen crossing the Pegasus bridge while you enjoy a peaceful ride to the resort town of Cabourg, on the Côte Fleurie. Cabourg is the town where it is said that Marcel Proust found the inspiration for one of his novels.
DAY 5: Cabourg – Honfleur, 30 mi. (48 km)
You head back to the Normandy inland to Beaumont en Auge village, with its colorful half-timbered cottages, before reaching Deauville. You continue biking along the coast to reach Honfleur. This town has been the inspiration for many artists' works, depicting its colorful harbor.
DAY 6: Departure from Honfleur
This Normandy bike tour will end following breakfast.
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Travel Details
Travel
Fly to Paris.
Local Travel
Train from Paris airport to Bayeux. Ride is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Climate
Please check local weather conditions prior to departure. Always bring full rain gear. The average high in °F is approximately: March 51°, April 61°, May 65°, June 71°, July 71°, August 67°, September 59°, and October 59°
Tour Operator
This tour is operated by Loire Valley Travel. We do not run these tours ourselves, we never have. We work on commission from our local partners plus a small administration fee of €20. We pride ourselves on the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
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