+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Cycle tour in Somme Bay
- Saint Valery sur Somme, medieval city
- Le Crotoy, charming fishing port
- The Marquenterre Bird sanctuary
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Difficulty : Easy
Star tour
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your cycle tour around Saint Valery sur Somme
Meet the nature in the Somme Bay, ranked among the most beautiful bays in the world. From the medieval city of Saint Valery sur Somme, you ride along the bike paths and small roads to discover an exceptional nature environment: wild beaches, charming villages, dunes and forests. A slight relief, a wild and unspoilt nature make this route a great destination to relax by bike.
Day 1 : Arrival in Saint Valery sur Somme and excursion to the 'Vimeu' countryside | 32 km
Take the time to discover the medieval city Saint Valery sur Somme. The marina, the walk along The Somme river as well as the views of the bay since the Guillaume Towers and the Chapel of Sailors are unmissable.
The first excursion takes small and hilly roads in the countryside, le ‘Vimeu’ where you discover charming villages, like Mons-Boubert, typical in Picardy.the return to Saint Valery is quiet and flat along the Canal on a beautiful bike path.
Day 2 : Excursion to the Marquenterre and Le Crotoy | 47 km
This excursion allows to discover the heart of the bay. From Saint Valery sur Somme, you ride along the bay on good bike paths before arriving in Le Crotoy: its small port and its great panorama on the bay. You take shared roads to reach Rue, a medieval city then you enjoy a high place in the Somme Bay, the Marquenterre park. You can see here thousands of birds choose to stop off at this park. A must to see. You will find the resort station Le Crotoy on bike paths, where you appreciate the charm and the animation before returning to Saint Valery by the historic train Belle-Epoque.
Day 3 : Excursion to Cayeux sur Mer | 38 km
A quiet route to explore the southern part of the Bay with the ‘Pointe du Hourdel’ where, if you are lucky, you will see one of the 700 seals living in the bay. The track follows the bay in the middle of the dunes on a great bike path and you join Cayeux sur Mer ans its large pebble beach. Return to Saint Valery sur Somme by small quiet roads in the countryside.
Departure at the end of the day
Possibility of adding an extra night in Saint Valéry-sur-Somme
Select your category This trip is no longer available on the Ascension and Whitsun weekends.
- from March 1st to April 30th
from June 1st to 30th
from September 1st to November 30th - Departure: daily
180 € / pers.*
200 € / pers.*
- from May 1st to 31st
from July 1st to August 31st - Departure: daily
180 € / pers.*
200 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
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Historic train transfer Le Crotoy – Saint Valery sur Somme (bikes includes) on Day 2
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
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Digital routes (GPX tracks)
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City taxes
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Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (2 nights included)
• 2 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
•
Historic train transfer Le Crotoy – Saint Valery sur Somme (bikes includes) on Day 3
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
Digital routes (GPX tracks)
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (2 nights included)
from 3 to 11 years old : - 50%
from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
According to the category(price per person)
(including 2 dinners – excluding drinks)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom & breakfast)
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 80 € / pers.*
+ 100 € / pers.
+ 80 € / pers.*
High season
+ 110 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : free / from 3 to 11 years old : - 50% / from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
(in the case of a single person per booking)
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier
- 1 kit repair
- 1 smartphone holder
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided
UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier
- 1 kit repair
- 1 smartphone holder
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided
> How to arrive in Saint Valery sur Somme
> Return
Your journey
Tour description:
Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists (about 75%) and small traffic roads.
Bike stages trip profiles:
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)
- Excursion to Le Vimeu : 32 km / elevation gain : 191m / elevation loss : 195m
- Excursion to Marquenterre and Le Crotoy : 47 km / elevation gain : 72m / elevation loss : 74m
- Excursion to Cayeux sur Mer : 38 km / elevation gain : 154m / elevation loss : 153m
GPX files:
Besides the maps and detailed itinerary, we also provide the GPX files of your bike stages, as well as a suggestion of free mobile application (if you do not have a bike touring GPS).
How to arrive in Saint Valery sur Somme
By train:
From Paris Nord train station >> Noyelles-sur-Mer train station.
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en
Then connexion with historic train « Chemin de fer de Baie de Somme » > Saint-Valery-sur-Somme train station.
www.chemindefer-baiedesomme.fr
By plane:
- From Roissy CDG airport:
– RER B >> Gare du Nord train station >> Noyelles-sur-mer train station.
Connexion with the historic train « Chemin de fer de Baie de Somme » >> Saint-Valery-sur-Somme.
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
www.transilien.com/en
www.ratp.fr/en/plans-lignes
- From Orly airport:
– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : From Orly Sud >> ‘Paris centre’ – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> RER B – stop ‘Gare du Nord’ train station >> Noyelles-sur-mer train station.
Connexion with historic train « Chemin de fer de Baie de Somme » >> Saint-Valery-sur-Somme.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlybus.php
– Orly Val (automatic metro) : From Orly South or Orly West >> Paris – stop ‘Antony’ >> RER B – stop Gare du Nord train station >> Noyelles-sur-mer train station.
Connexion with the historic train « Chemin de fer de Baie de Somme » >> Saint-Valery-sur-Somme.
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php
- From Beauvais airport:
– Shuttle bus N°6 (or taxi) >> Beauvais train station >> Creil train station>> Noyelles-sur-mer train station. Connexion with the historic train « Chemin de fer de Baie de Somme » >> Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
https://www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/access-parking/shuttle/
Return
If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France (please contact us).
A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility).
–Saint-Valery-sur-Somme train station >> Noyelles-sur-mer train station (Chemin de fer de Baie de Somme) >> Paris Nord train station.
Trip overall rating : / 2 testimonials
France
travel date: 04 September 2021.
3 jours en Baie de Somme parfaitement bien organisés à tout niveaux. Echanges avec RandoVélo au top et séjour très agréable…on reviendra!
France
travel date: 21 May 2021.
La baie de Somme est l’endroit idéal pour faire du vélo. Des kilomètres de pistes….. une région magnifique et agréable. Dommage que le stationnement soit si cher à St Valery sur Somme. Heureusement que Randovelo nous a proposé une alternative parce que les hôtels proposés n’ont pas de parking.
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