The maritime cycle route, from Caen to Le Tréport
In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationFrance / Normandy
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AgeFrom 12 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions80.18 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
The Côte Fleurie and the Côte d'Albâtre: a two-in-one experience for a 100% Normandy itinerary ! From Caen, you'll cycle to the elegant seaside resorts of the Côte Fleurie, renowned for their long beaches and Belle Époque villas. The route then takes you to Honfleur, an art town beloved by the Impressionists, particularly the painter Eugène Boudin. After the spectacular crossing of the Pont de Normandie (Normandy Bridge), it's off to the Côte d'Albâtre! You'll cycle between authentic villages and seascapes before spending the night in Étretat, where the famous chalk cliffs offer one of the most iconic panoramas in Normandy. An ideal cycling trip to combine heritage, nature, and coastal experiences.
The highlights
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The "Belle Époque" atmosphere of the seaside resorts of the Côte Fleurie
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A route partly designed for bicycles
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The spectacular cliffs of the Alabaster Coast (Etretat, Fécamp…)
Photos
Sport
Level
Leisure Cycling
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: 4h30
- Average distance/day: 59 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 404 m
- Predominant type of terrain : Road
Management
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
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Arrival in Caen
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
We suggest you visit Caen, a city of art and history. Stroll through the lively city center, dominated by the imposing ducal castle. Visit the famous Abbaye aux Hommes and Abbaye aux Dames, jewels of the Norman era, and the Memorial. Finally, enjoy the leafy neighborhoods and the banks of the Orne River for a nature break in the heart of the city.
Day 1 -
from Caen to Blonville-sur-Mer
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 3h30
- Distance 47 km
- Positive elevation gain 200 m
- Predominant type of terrain Road
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The first leg of your journey takes you towards Deauville and the Côte Fleurie. After following the Caen Canal, you'll travel along the coast to the seaside resort of Cabourg. You'll end your day in Blonville-sur-Mer, with its three beaches and architectural heritage.
Day 2 -
from Blonville-sur-Mer to Honfleur
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 3h30
- Distance 48 km
- Positive elevation gain 300 m
- Predominant type of terrain Road
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A stop in the Normandy countryside with a visit to Pont-l'Evêque, its old quarter and its cheese! Then on to the charming port of Honfleur: cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, art galleries and the Old Port immortalized by the Impressionists.
Day 3 -
from Honfleur to Etretat
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 63 km
- Positive elevation gain 525 m
- Predominant type of terrain Road
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The first experience of the day: crossing the spectacular Normandy Bridge! From Honfleur, you can choose to cross this iconic structure by bike or take the Honfleur–Le Havre ferry. Once on the other side of the estuary, head towards the Alabaster Coast, where the road gradually reveals the famous chalk cliffs. The landscape becomes wilder, the viewpoints unfold one after another, and the route takes on a decidedly maritime and panoramic dimension.
Day 4 -
from Etretat to Saint-Valery-en-Caux
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 60 km
- Positive elevation gain 435 m
- Predominant type of terrain Road
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Departure for the former City of the Dukes of Normandy: Fécamp. Then, continuing inland, you will pass by Sissi's Castle. The Austrian Empress used to come to relax by taking sea baths on this coast.
Day 5 -
from Saint-Valery-en-Caux to Le Tréport
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 6h30
- Distance 73 km
- Positive elevation gain 560 m
- Predominant type of terrain Road
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Wonderful discoveries await you on this long, final leg. The route will first take you to Veules-les-Roses, one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," then to Varengeville-sur-Mer, whose chapel, immortalized by Georges Braque, offers a magnificent view of the English Channel. The stage ends in Le Tréport, with its fishing port and colorful villas.
Day 6 -
Departure from Le Tréport and end of stay
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
After breakfast at the hotel, it's time to head home. If you're parked in Caen, you'll take the TER train from Le Tréport to Caen, a journey of approximately 4 hours (travel time not included). You'll arrive in the early afternoon to collect your vehicle and conclude your sporting holiday.
Day 7
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
Access
Go to the starting point
Getting there: Paris Montparnasse or Saint Lazare – Caen, then city centre from Caen train station, by tram.
Return: TER train Le Tréport/Mers-les-Bains – Paris Gare du Nord (via Beauvais)
You will find several paid parking lots via the Indigo network. You can reserve a space in advance via the following website: https://www.indigoneo.fr/fr/parking-cities/caen-903
Return to Caen to collect your vehicle: TER Le Tréport/Mers-les-Bains – Caen (approximately 4 hours).
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 Caen and the return from Le Tréport
- Bike rental (optional)
- dinners, lunches and drinks
- visits not mentioned and personal expenses
Options
- Classic bicycle rental - adult : CHF247.00 / person
- Electric bike rental - adult : CHF338.48 / person
- 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 pair of cycling shoes
- 1 backpack or luggage bag
- 1 pair of gloves
- High-visibility vest
- 1 pair of sunglasses with good protection
- 1 sturdy plastic bag for wrapping clothes and belongings in the backpack (in case of heavy rain)
- 1 water bottle, preferably insulated, with a capacity of at least one liter
- 1 folding knife, Swiss Army knife + cutlery + cup
- 1 Tupperware bowl with lid for picnics
- Toilet paper, tissues
- 1 pocket to hold your valuables: passport or identity card, insurance contract, birth certificate, vaccination certificate, plane tickets, train tickets, credit card, money, etc.)
- 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)
- Emergency bicycle repair kit: 2 or 3 inner tubes, patches, pump, tire levers, multi-tools
- Maintenance kit: cloth, oil, brake pads or brake pads
- For those who wish: 1 camera