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Normandy

3-day bike tour in Normandy on a D-Day bike tour

**** TRIP FULLY BOOKED FROM JUNE 1ST TO JUNE 11TH 2024. ****

D-Day bike tour from Bayeux to Caen. Discover the landing beaches with Omaha beach, Gold beach, Sword beach, Juno beach, the artificial harbour of Arromanches.

Reviews (4) :
4.75 / 5
Reference N0301
  • Itinerant trip
  • 3 days
  • Easy
  • April to November
  • Minimum age 12 years
GPSGPS-app available
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Prices
309€ / pers.
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  • Itinerary
    • Your bike tour takes you from Bayeux to Caen. In Bayeux you discover the charming medieval town with its tapestry, the cathedral and its half-timbered houses.

    You ride on small countryside roads and greet cows on your way to the landing beaches. You will discover Omaha Beach, the artificial harbor of Arromanches and continue along the beaches of Gold Beach, Sword Beach and Juno Beach.

    Enjoy long sand beaches and seaside villages before riding along the canal to Caen. Discover the men’s abbey, the women’s abbey and the pedestrian zone.

    Day 1
     
     

    Day-tour to Omaha Beach

    Bike
    50km
    The day’s route begins from Bayeux, going to the Overlord Museum and the American Cemetery. You’ll bike on quiet roads through traditional villages with half-timbered houses. The homes are surrounded by forests and cattle grazing on pasture.

    Take time to pay respect to the almost 10,000 American soldiers who sacrificed their lives for freedom. The bike route then continues along the coast to the picturesque small fishing port of Port-en-Bessin. After strolling around the harbor, follow the path back to Bayeux.

    Day 2
     
     

    Bayeux - Courseulles-sur-Mer

    Altitude
    ±100m
    Bike
    38km
    From Bayeux you ride through the bocage towards the German batteries of Longues-sur-Mer. Continue along the cliffs to the port of Arromanches where you visit the D-Day Museum and the circular cinema showing the 100 days of the landing. Through the countryside and coastal villages you ride along Sword beach, Gold beach and finally Juno beach in Courseulles-sur-Mer, the Canadian landing beach. You can visit the Juno Beach Center or stroll on the fishing port.

    Day 3
     
     

    Courseulles-sur-Mer - Caen

    Altitude
    ±30m
    Bike
    35km
    From the fishing harbour of Courseulles-sur-Mer you continue along the seaside villages and enjoy the long sandy beaches. You reach the port of Ouistreham where the ferries from England are arriving. Then you ride along the canal to Caen passing the Pegasus Bridge. You discover Caen with its pedestrian zone and its magnificent abbeys.
  • Accommodation

    • Category A

    You’ll enjoy staying in these clean and cozy 2-3 Star hotels that give you a pleasant rest after your day of biking. Breakfast is included zhen you spend the night in these friendly and family-run hotels.
    * Example of the type of accommodation
  • Bikes, luggage and documents
    • Bikes

    On your arrival day, we provide you with:

    • a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem
    • equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.

    We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
    Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).

    You can of course also bring your own bikes, in this case a reduction will be applied (see the Tarif tab)


    Luggage


    For this trip, bikes are equipped with 2 waterproof saddle bags with a capacity of 10 to 20L each to transport your luggage. Do not forget to put your items in a soft travel bag to be able that you can roll it up in your saddle bags.

    For more comfort, you can choose to add luggage transport in your booking:
    (see rate in "Prices")

    • We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
    • Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
    • We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.(included in your bike rental).
    • We advise to take an extra set of clothes with you if you expect to arrive before 5p.m. at your accommodation.

    Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.


    Travel documents

    A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.

    Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.

    Our documentation contains a very detailed description of the itinerary. No matter how you usually navigate, you will find your way thanks to our comprehensive guidance material including:
    • a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike
    • a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest

    Example of a map and of a step-by-step description


    For this short trip your travel documents will be sent electronically.


    Our GPS App

    For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee).

    You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and useful alerts on the way.

    -> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo Voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details concerning the downloading and the use of the application will be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.
  • Practical information
    • To get to departure point:

    • By plane: flight to Caen and then train to Bayeux.
    • By train: direct train from Paris Saint-Lazare. The duration of the trip is around 2h10. To plan your trip, www.raileurope.com.

    Parking

    If you drive to Bayeux, you can park your car for free in the street. The exact location will be given in your travel documents.

    To get back to starting point:

    Regional trains take you back to your starting point from Caen if you wish (around 20 minutes). They are accessible without booking in advance and bicycles are free. You have to buy your ticket on spot (full rate around 10€/adult). There are several trains per day.

    Our partner taxi can also tranfer you from Caen to Bayeux (€40/person). By default, the meeting time is 4pm in front of the train station of Caen (details in your travel documents).


    Meeting time:

    You pick up your bikes in the morning between 9.30am and 12.30pm. We recommend you to arrive at around 10am to enjoy your day fully without rushing and be able to do the visits on the way.

     
  • Reviews
    • 4 bike travelers reviews 4.75 / 5

    “ Normandie mit Teenager ”

    On the 2024-07-20 by Vera
    sehr gute Organisation!

    “ BJ ”

    On the 2024-07-14 by BJ
    Je recommande cette expérience pour découvrir autrement nos belles régions de France. Super organisation dans l'ensemble. Découverte en toute liberté.

    “ 3-Day Bayeaux/Normandy/Caen ”

    On the 2023-07-27 by TP
    This trip was thoughtfully planned by Velo Voyageur. Their staff promptly replied to my questions and provided excellent advice. Their emergency assistance service provided outstanding support. Knowing they were there and truly interested in my wellbeing made the trip feel that much safer. My full gravel bike was high-grade, and the owner of the LocVelo bike shop, Justin, clearly understands customer service and the value of a quality bike. Luggage forwarding was flawless and made the trip very easy. If you're looking for a no-hassle, simple way of planning a bike tour of the Normandy D-Day beaches, this is the company you want to go with.

    “ Très belle expérience en famille ”

    On the 2022-08-15 by Evelyn
    Très bonne organisation, excellent choix d'hébergements et hôtes très sympathiques, très beau choix d'itinéraires variés
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