Cycling in Normandy: Côte D'albâtre and Baie De Somme
France
7 days (Bike: 7 days)
280 km (~40km per day)
Leisure
Quiet roads
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Between the grey and blue hues of the English Channel, the ever changing skies, the white chalk cliffs of Etretat, the traditional ochre cob of the houses and their abundant flower arrangements, the Côte d'Albâtre is far more colourful than one imagines.
Besides for the impressionists, this area has been also an inspiration for many cyclists for a reason: a superb mix of quiet coastal backroads, interspersed with charming fishing ports and small villages, the cliffs of Etretat, but also the wonderful Fécamp, Saint Valéry en Caux and Veules les Roses. The route follows the coastline, as you head towards the estuary of the Baie de Somme with its nature reserve and abundance of birdlife. You take the time to appreciate the Belle Epoque architecture of Mers les Bains and the medieval Saint Val√©ry sur Somme, before finishing your journey in the small fishing ports along the bay.
The routes are gentle and accessible for beginners, and each day provides an opportunity for additional cycling, so the tour is suitable for intermediates as well.
Highlights
The Cliffs of Etretat
The Small Port of Fécamp
Veules les Roses, one of the most beautiful villages in France
The Baie de Somme, a veritable ornithological treasure
Tour Information
From
Le Havre
To
Noyelles-sur-Me
Cost From
Self-Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
Daily from mid-April until the early October
Single Supplement
Available
Inclusions
6 nights in guesthouses and 2* hotels in double rooms with en-suite facilities
6 breakfasts
Daily baggage transfers
The train from Saint Valéry en Somme to Noyelles-sur-Mer
Our navigation app for smartphones, a detailed road book including maps (digital format) and GPS track
24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative
Exclusions
Lunches and dinners not mentioned as ‘included’
International flights
Arrival transportation to the meeting place
Drinks at the accommodations
Additional travel related to changes in the programme due to bad weather
All personal expenses
Bike return tax in case you do not transport your rental bikes to La Havre by yourself (by the local train)
Options
Alternative rides most days
Bike rental* (standard or e-bike)
Half-board supplement (6 dinners)
Extra nights before the tour, along the way and at the end of the tour can be booked on request
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