+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Discover the Somme Bay by bike in 4 days
- Le Crotoy : the view, the beach, the fishing port
- Saint Valery sur Somme and its historical charm
- Wild beaches in the Marquenterre Park
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Reference : SOM2
Difficulty : Easy
Round trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your cycle tour in Somme Bay
Enjoy your 4 days by bike to discover one of the ‘Great sites of France’ From the medieval city of Saint Valery sur Somme, you ride on quiet and small roads or beautiful bike paths. You discover several landscapes: sandy beaches, charming villages, dunes and forests. A flat land and a wild nature make this route a great destination for a bike trip.
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 Cayeux sur Mer | 38 km
By great secured bike paths, you reach the ‘Pointe du Hourdel’ where you may have the chance to see seals. Then you ride through the dunes on a track without cars to arrive in Cayeux sur Mer, a charming seaside resort with its large beach. Flat return to Saint Valery sur Somme by small country roads.
Day 3 : Stage Saint Valery sur Somme - Le Crotoy | 46 km
An incredible diversity of landscapes is offered to you with a loop which allows to discover the “heart” of the bay. From Saint Valery sur Somme, heading north by secured cycle paths along the bay before to reach the charming harbor, Le Crotoy. Then the route follows shared roads to reach ‘Rue’, a small medieval city with its tower. After, you discover an unmissable into the Bay, the Marquenterre Bird sanctuary. You join the small station of Le Crotoy where you spend the night.
Day 4 : Stage Le Crotoy - Saint Valery sur Somme | 29 km
A last slow stage between Le Crotoy and Saint Valery sur Somme. You cross the marsh in the countryside. Then you reach the bay by small roads in the countryside or good dirt track. You discover the Chinese Cemetery, a surprising historic place. Back to Saint Valéry sur Somme along the bay on bike paths.
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
250 € / pers.*
290 € / pers.*
- from May 1st to 31st
from July 1st to August 31st - Departure: daily
250 € / pers.*
290 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages
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Equipped cycle rental for 4 days with helmet
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
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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 (3 nights included)
• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages
•
Equipped cycle rental for 4 days with helmet
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
•
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 (3 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 3 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
- 2 rear panniers
- 1 front pannier with a map holder
- Helmet
Universal frame
- 2 rear panniers
- 1 front pannier with a map holder
- Helmet
> How to arrive in Saint Valery sur Somme
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 Cayeux sur Mer : 38 km / elevation gain : 154m / elevation loss : 153m
- Stage Saint Valéry sur Somme – Le Crotoy : 46 km / elevation gain : 72m / elevation loss : 70m
- Stage Le Crotoy – Saint Valéry sur Somme : 29 km / elevation gain : 111m / elevation loss : 110m
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/
Trip overall rating : / 2 testimonials
France
travel date: 06 August 2021.
je conseille vivement cette randonnée : beauté des paysages, l hôtel les tourelles et surtout le beau temps que nous avons eu
France
travel date: 16 July 2020.
Jolie randonnée en baie de Somme, beaux paysages en bord de mer et en campagne en majorité sur des pistes cyclables ou des petites routes.
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