• Cycling between the D-Day beaches and the Normandy countryside
  • Cycling between the D-Day beaches and the Normandy countryside
  • Cycling between the D-Day beaches and the Normandy countryside
  • Cycling between the D-Day beaches and the Normandy countryside
  • Cycling between the D-Day beaches and the Normandy countryside
Normandy

Cycling between the D-Day beaches and the Normandy countryside

Réf : LUQZUD

In summary

  • Sports
    Leisure Cycling
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Leisure Cycling
    Beginner

    For those wishing to cycle around 30 km a day on flat terrain. The stages follow cycle paths for the most part. An ideal trip for a family holiday or for adults who enjoy short bike rides.

    Intermediate

    For those wishing to cycle around 40 km a day over gently rolling terrain. The route follows cycle paths and greenways for the most part. A trip suitable for families and occasional cyclists.

    Confirmed

    For those wishing to cycle 50 km a day. The stages are sometimes hilly and follow cycle paths, greenways, and secondary roads. A trip suitable for anyone who cycles occasionally.

    Advanced

    For those wishing to ride 70 km per day. The stages may be hilly, with a maximum daily elevation gain of 800 m. You engage in sports 1 to 2 times a week and cycle several times a month.

    Expert

    For those wishing to cover up to 100 km per day with a maximum elevation gain of 1,000 m. You are athletic and engage in an endurance sport several times a week.
  • Destination
    France / Normandy
  • Age
    From 12 - 80 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    82.87 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

Explore Normandy by bike along more than 550 km of greenways , on a route rich in history , nature , and local flavors . From Bayeux to Sainte-Mère-Église , every pedal stroke brings you closer to the D- Day landing beaches – Omaha Beach and Utah Beach – as well as the Norman bocage countryside , with its verdant valleys , charming villages , and tranquil coastal landscapes . This cycling trip combines history and a relaxed pace of life , with stages punctuated by iconic cultural visits and gourmet encounters featuring local produce. A journey of discovery through a captivating region, where every turn tells a story and every pause celebrates the Norman way of life.

The highlights

  • A journey to the heart of the D-Day landings
  • A varied route between the seaside and the countryside
  • Small family-run accommodations
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Sport

Level

Leisure Cycling

Confirmed

Levels

Leisure Cycling
Beginner

For those wishing to cycle around 30 km a day on flat terrain. The stages follow cycle paths for the most part. An ideal trip for a family holiday or for adults who enjoy short bike rides.

Intermediate

For those wishing to cycle around 40 km a day over gently rolling terrain. The route follows cycle paths and greenways for the most part. A trip suitable for families and occasional cyclists.

Confirmed

For those wishing to cycle 50 km a day. The stages are sometimes hilly and follow cycle paths, greenways, and secondary roads. A trip suitable for anyone who cycles occasionally.

Advanced

For those wishing to ride 70 km per day. The stages may be hilly, with a maximum daily elevation gain of 800 m. You engage in sports 1 to 2 times a week and cycle several times a month.

Expert

For those wishing to cover up to 100 km per day with a maximum elevation gain of 1,000 m. You are athletic and engage in an endurance sport several times a week.

For those wishing to cycle 50 km a day. The stages are sometimes hilly and follow cycle paths, greenways, and secondary roads. A trip suitable for anyone who cycles occasionally.

In figures

PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE

  • Average duration/day: 3h30
  • Average distance/day: 49 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 267 m
  • Predominant type of terrain : Road

Management

The digital roadbook is your travel companion.
Digital Roadbook
Your travel itinerary will be accessible via a mobile app. There you will find the detailed day-by-day program, your vouchers with contact details for service providers, as well as a GPS function to follow your route in real time throughout your stay.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
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    Arrival in Bayeux

    • Accommodation 3-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    A discovery walk in Bayeux, a beautiful medieval city with cobbled streets and half-timbered houses. It enjoys international renown thanks to its famous Bayeux Tapestry (museum closed from 2025 to 2027) and its magnificent cathedral.


    Day 1

Note

The program was established based on the latest information available at the time of writing; unforeseen circumstances are always possible, and situations beyond our control may alter its course. Please bring one bag or suitcase per person, weighing no more than 13 kg, labeled with your name, to be transported at each stage of the journey.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
🏨 3-star hotel - Day 1
🏨 2-star hotel - Days 2 to 7

Access

Departure
Bayeux, France
Day 1
End of stay
Bayeux, France
Day 7

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toBayeux

Paris Saint-Lazare – Bayeux (journey time: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes)

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay Find out about parking options nearby

Paris – Bayeux (3h30).

Bayeux Train Station Long Term Parking 33 Bd Maréchal Montgomery, 14400 Bayeux (https://www.bayeux.fr/fr/stationnement-bayeux)


Price details

The price includes

- Accommodation for 6 nights

- breakfasts

- Luggage transfers (13 kg max. and one per person)

- the digital roadbook (including GPS)

- our support (7 days a week)

The price does not include

- the journey to Bayeux and the return journey from Bayeux

- dinners, lunches and drinks

- Bicycle rental (optional)

- visits not mentioned and personal expenses

-Insurance (optional)

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Classic bicycle rental - adult : CHF187.53 / person
  2. Electric bike rental - adult : CHF279.01 / person
  3. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment to bring

For cycling:

  1. 1 pair of cycling shoes
  2. 1 backpack or luggage bag
  3. 1 pair of gloves
  4. High-visibility vest
  5. 1 pair of sunglasses with good protection
  6. 1 sturdy plastic bag for wrapping clothes and belongings in the backpack (in case of heavy rain)
  7. 1 water bottle, preferably insulated, with a capacity of at least one liter
  8. 1 folding knife, Swiss Army knife + cutlery + cup
  9. 1 Tupperware bowl with lid for picnics
  10. Toilet paper, tissues
  11. 1 pocket to hold your valuables: passport or identity card, insurance contract, birth certificate, vaccination certificate, plane tickets, train tickets, credit card, money, etc.)
  12. 1 small personal pharmacy (to be adapted according to your medical needs): pre-cut sterile dressings, local antiseptics for external use (wounds), elastoplast and/or double skin (blisters), analgesic paracetamol, antiseptic antidiarrheal and intestinal, antispasmodic, antihistamine (allergies), saline solution or eye drops, light sleep aid, high SPF sunscreen, skin and lip protection, Biafine moisturizer (sunburn and burns), mosquito repellent cream or spray, Arnica Montana 9 CH granules (aches and pains)
  13. Emergency bicycle repair kit: 2 or 3 inner tubes, patches, pump, tire levers, multi-tools
  14. Maintenance kit: cloth, oil, brake pads or brake pads
  15. For those who wish: 1 camera
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