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Cycle tour in Somme Bay

3 days / 3 days riding  / ref. SOM1 / Difficulty Easy / Star tour
from 380 €
per person

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.

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Tour highlights

  • Saint Valery sur Somme, medieval city
  • Le Crotoy, charming fishing port
  • The Marquenterre Bird sanctuary

Day 1Arrival 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 2Excursion 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 3Excursion 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


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Your accommodation

These hotels offer all the comfort and well-earned rest after a cycling day (private bathroom). A perfect place to enjoy all the centres of interest around.
These hotels provide charming services on high quality as well as a great location.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.
Including :

• 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 2
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• Digital routes (GPX tracks)
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (2 nights included)

Including :

• 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

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (2 nights included)

Children discount :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 )

ARCADE Hybrid bike

UNIVERSAL frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 kit repair
  • 1 smartphone holder
  • 1 lock

Helmet not provided

ARCADE E-BIKE

UNIVERSAL frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 kit repair
  • 1 smartphone holder
  • 1 lock

Helmet not provided

Your journeyHow to arrive in Saint Valery sur SommeReturn

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)

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.

www.chemindefer-baiedesomme.fr
www.sncf.com


Trip overall rating : / 2 testimonials

« Parfaitement bien organisés à tout niveaux »
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Emmanuelle France travel date: 04 September 2021
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Valérie France travel date: 21 May 2021