Here is an amazing voyage around and across the Baie de Somme, among the most beautiful bays in the world. Along small country roads and cycle paths, well-marked routes take you from the Bird Park to the Maison de la Baie (visitor's centre). You'll cycle alongside marshes, lakes and salt-meadows enlivened by the daily ballet of native and migrating birds.The life of the Bay is rhythmed by tide and season. One moment it can be all beach and relaxation, a place to wander, far from the madding crowd...then again it may call upon you to roll your sleeves up, for there are cockles, elvers and shrimps to be gathered! The Bay can slumber in the mist, or glow in the light of an unforgettable sunset. There are no certainties...except that all you see will be unforgettable!
Dinner and night in pleasant 3 star hotel with pool.
D2
Around Saint Valéry sur Somme
29km or 52km stage. Duration about 3hrs or 5hrs
You make your way between land and sea, discovering the dunes of Brighton (sic!), the pebble strands of the Picardy coast, and the polder of the seaside resort of Cayeux sur Mer. Just near Hourdel, you go past the seal colony's favourite place. The Maison de la Baie de Somme (info, exhibitions, events) is not to be missed.
On the long version, you continue to the small town of Ault and its houses perched on top of the white cliffs.
Dinner and night in pleasant 3 star hotel with pool.
D3
From Saint Valéry to Favières
24 km or 48 km stage. Duration about 2hrs30 or 5hrs
Following the curve of the Bay. You come to the other side at Le Crotoy. Then you cycle alongside the dyke lined with lime trees, arriving in the centre of St Valery. On the way out of the marina, a cyclepath takes you to Le Crotoy across the salt meadows and bocage (farmland with hedges.) You go through the historical centre of Le Crotoy and join the beach again; then there is a short incursion inland, and you arrive at your hotel.
The long version will take you to the forest of Crecy, reserving a visit to Le Crotoy for the following day.
Dinner and night in the 3 star hotel set in a five acre garden.
D4
Around Favières
23km or 58km stage. Duration about 2hrs30 or 5hrs30
7 km extension possible in the Forest of Crécy.
A short ride, which takes you away for a time from the ocean. This is peaceful countryside: marshes, flowered-bedecked villages and traditional farming. You are soon in the Forest of Crécy. The air is cooler, the atmosphere mysterious. The trees here are remarkable: oak and beech, some of them up to 400 years old. This is a place of history and legend which casts new light
on the Bay of Somme.
The long version will add to this day a visit to Le Crotoy and the coast with a stopover at Fort-Mahon-Plage.
Dinner and night in the 3 star hotel set in a five acre garden.
D5
From Favières to St Valéry sur Somme
10 km stage to Crotoy then train to Saint Valéry sur Somme. Duration about 1hrs30 cycling.
You have to go back across the Bay to return to Cap Hornu. Lovely moments along the marshes surrounded by birds, broad stretches of sand. Enjoy breathing the sea air as you approach Le Crotoy. There the little train awaits you to continue your journey.
Train transfer from Le Crotoy to St Valéry sur Somme.
*Rates based on a room shared with two adults. Single-parent families, please contact us.
What's included?
Half board in 3 star hotels and tourist residence.
Detailed roadbook and maps.
Update GPS tracks
Technical and logistical assistance.
Baggage transfer.
Includes ticket for the little train from Crotoy to Saint Valéry sur Somme.
Entry to the Parc Ornithologique du Marquenterre.
Optional
Bike rental from :
Bike rental for adult or junior (from 1m45) : 105 €
MTB for child (under 1m45) : 75 €
Trailer bike : 75 €
Child seat : 8 €
Electric power bike for adult or junior (from 1m45) : 190 €
What's not included?
Beverage and extra
Round trip transfer from Home to the first accomodation
Facultative cancellation and repatriation insurance
Characteristics of circuits
Circuit going from place to place, without guide.
Daily stages : 14 - 32 kilometres, between 1hr 30 and 3 hrs cycling daily, at your own pace.
Very level terrain.
Signposted country roads and cycle paths.
Suitable for road and trail bikes.
Organisation
The outings are much more about relaxed exploration than athletic performance. Your roadbook will guide you from beginning to end, and we provide the logistical and technical support necessary.
Accommodation is in either 2 or 3 star/"épis" guest houses or hotels, chosen for their atmosphere, warm welcome and environmental and architectural setting. Accommodation is half-board. Picnics are extra; you may like to order these at reservation.
N.B : the accommodation described above is given as an indication and may vary according to availability at the moment your reservation is finalized.
Access
By car
Highway A16 exit 23 and then A28 exit 1
By air
Paris airports + train to Noyelles-sur-Mer railway station then, by bus to the accommodation in Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme
By train
Noyelles-sur-Mer railway station then, by bus to the accommodation in Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme
Comments
Global note
4.7
The weather was perfect, so we were able to enjoy the Baie de Somme in all its splendour.
But unfortunately, the seals were nowhere to be spotted.
Fantastic landscapes.
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Perfectly organised. Everything was planned as agreed. Any questions were answered promptly.
Itineraries very well suited to beginners like us and to children. A great experience. *
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Très bonne compétence dans l'organisation du séjour. Très bonne communication avec les participants. Voyage très bien organisé.
Bonnes surprises tout au long du parcour, vraiment très bien. Merci pour les longues-vues au Parc ornithologique.
Vous pédalez entre terre et mer et découvrez les nombreux animaux de la Baie.
Toute la famille a apprécié le séjour que ce soit le circuit à vélo ou les activités annexes: Parc du Marquenterre, train à vapeur.
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