• Cycling in the Suisse Normande region
  • Cycling in the Suisse Normande region
  • Cycling in the Suisse Normande region
  • Cycling in the Suisse Normande region
  • Cycling in the Suisse Normande region
Normandy

Cycling in the Suisse Normande region

Réf : ASSMWC

In summary

  • Sports
    Leisure Cycling
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    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 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    73.14 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

This road trip takes you to the heart of Suisse Normande , between rolling countryside and the D-Day landing beaches . From Bayeux , a medieval gem famous for its Tapestry , you'll travel through a patchwork of hedged fields to Villers-Bocage , before reaching the spectacular panoramas of Clécy , a verdant haven. Here, cliffs , winding rivers , and breathtaking viewpoints punctuate each stage of your journey, creating an atmosphere perfect for disconnecting . The route continues towards the Normandy coast , with a stop in Caen , a city steeped in history, and then in Courseulles-sur-Mer , at the heart of the D-Day landing beaches . This trip offers a perfect balance between unspoiled nature , historical heritage , and a coastal ambiance , ideal for lovers of wide-open spaces and living history .

The highlights

  • Part of the Vélo Francette and the Vélomaritime
  • Following in the footsteps of the landing
  • The small mountains of Normandy
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Sport

Level

Leisure Cycling

Intermediate

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 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.

In figures

PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE

  • Average duration/day: 3h30
  • Average distance/day: 43 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 338 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
  • map

    Arrival in Bayeux

    • Accommodation 2-star hotel
    • Breakfast 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 the famous Bayeux Tapestry (museum closed from 2025 to 2027), as well as 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.

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 (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes)

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

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

Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation for 6 nights
  2. breakfasts
  3. luggage transfers (13 kg max. and one per person)
  4. the digital roadbook (including GPS)
  5. our support (7 days a week)

The price does not include

  1. the transport to Bayeux
  2. dinners, lunches and drinks
  3. Bike rental (optional)
  4. visits not mentioned and personal expenses

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Classic bicycle rental - adult - 5 days : CHF185.25 / person
  2. Electric bike rental - adult - 5 days : CHF266.00 / person
  3. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
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