Explore the historic and cultural heritage of Normandy, while cycling trough the characteristic landscape of marches, grasslands and hedgerows, the so-called “bocage”. Stops at Utah beach, the wetlands of the Contention peninsula, the viaduct de la Souleuvre and the bay of Mont Saint Michel. Cycling in special cycling paths or very quit roads.
Arrival in Carentan. Explore, after your check-in the marina and town centre.
A roundtrip with a visit to the magnificent shoreline that was the theatre of the American landings on Utah Beach. The route then crosses the Contenin and Bessin Marshes natural park.
Challenge: 39km, flat
Leave Carentan, the former trade centre, and follow the back roads through the marshes of Cotentin to join the green way in saint-Fromond. Continue along the river Vire to reach Saint-Lô and on the way, enjoy life along the river (locks, dams). In Saint-Lô visit the remparts, the national Stud farm, the museums...
Challenge: 42km, 147m ascent, 17m descent
From Saint-Lô, ride along the river Vire on the green way (old towpath) until you reach Pont-Farcy. On the way, admire the breathtaking views of the Valley from the Roches de Ham. Also enjoy life on the river (locks, dams..). From Pont-Farcy, leave the towpath for the narrow lanes of the “ bocage” running along the river Vire. Wind your way through the valleys, which offer contrasting landscapes of wooded hills and stunning views over the gorges of the Vire river. This route leads to the Viaduct de la Souleuvre. From the viaduct, follow La Graverie through almost traf c free sections to continue on the green way leading to Vire, well known for its local charcuterie: the “Andouille de Vire”.
Challenge: 66km, 446m ascent, 297m descent
The green way starts again a few kilometres west of Vire, 8 km heading south, you will nd a stopover for hikers and cyclists (refurbished station with toilets and picnic facilities). Enjoy the rolling hills as you approach Sourdeval where you will nd another stopping point equipped with a shelter, picnic tables and toilets. Continue the ride up to Mortain where you can see the town’s heritage sites, the waterfalls and the surrounding countryside. Throughout this trail, nd out more about local history, traditions and customs with the information provided on site.
Challenge: 40km, 357m ascent, 307m descent
From Romagny, follow the green way that crosses the Pays de la Baie (or the Mont-Saint-Michel bay county) winding along the river Sélune. The Sée and Sélune rivers cross lush green valleys and unspoilt landscapes. Ride past Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët, Isigny-le-Buat to reach Ducey, a town with traditional architecture.
Challenge: 36km, 65m ascent, 167m descent
From Ducey, follow the rivers Sée and Sélune to reach the town of Pontaubault where you leave the green way.Then take quiet country roads, offering unique views of the Bay and the Mont-Saint-Michel, listed UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. Cycle from one world to the other surrounded by a rich diversity of landscapes.Offering a spectacular sight, the Mont-Saint-Michel, this famous rock crowned by a magni cent abbey, originally a church built in the 8th century, dominates the surrounding landscape. Visit : the abbey, the museums.
Challenge: 32km, 135m ascent, 150m descent
End of your trip after breakfast. We advise you to extend your stay in order to take the time to visit the beautiful area of Mont-Saint-Michel.
All accommodations are carefully selected because of their location, atmosphere and/or unique services.
We choose comfortable 2*/3* hotels or B&Bs where all rooms have private en-suite bathroom and every morning breakfast are included.
For this trip you can choose between Comfort and Comfort +. The accommodations for a Comfort+ trip, will be in 3*/4 * hotels wherever possible (supplement applied).
The bike rental includes the drop-off fee for the bike’s return
SCOTT Sub Cross Men/Lady Alloy Frame, 24 Speed
The bikes come with pannier, handlebar bag, spare tube, tools, pump, helmet and lock
SCOTT E-Sub
The bikes come with pannier, handlebar bag, spare tube, tools, pump, helmet and lock
7 Nights included
2/3 Star Hotels or 3/4 Star Hotels (supplement applied)
Tourist tax included
Breakfast included, Halfboard optional on request
Maps and tourist information on all the places of interest
24/7 Bilingual Emergency hotline
Luggage transport to your next accommodations. Luggage accepted per person: 1 suitcase or travel bag (20 kg maximum)
For time tables and further information check the website of SNCF or rome2rio for all French National trains (SNCF).
We strongly advise you to download the sncf mobile app prior to departure.
If you want to travel on a train with your bike, you can find more information via this link.
Parking informations on request
GPS tracks are available on request
The international Paris airports Charles de Gaulle in the north and Orly in the south are served by a large number of scheduled and low cost airlines.They are connected with Paris by metro and bus services. From Paris you can take a train to Carentan, see below.
Also, possibility of arrival in Nantes Airport or Rennes Airport.
You can get to Carentan by train. On the end of your trip you can take a bus or taxi to Pontorson (approx. 20 min) and then a train from Pontorson.
For timetables and further information check the website of SNCF or rome2rio for all French National trains (SNCF).
From Paris to Carentan (approx. 3h25 - 310 km/192 mi). Acces to driving routes see the website ViaMichelin.
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