Cycling accommodation and cycling holidays in France

A Bay of Somme and the Opal Coast Cycling Tour

A wonderful, varied tour in northern France that's suitable for everyone

Phone number:
+33 (0)6 30 50 04 94

Tour length:
5 days / 4 nights

Price:
From €510 per person

The north of France offers varied and interesting cycling, and the area around Abbeville and the resort town of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage on La Vélomaritime, the French section of the EuroVelo 4, is particularly undiscovered. This tour, which can be offered self-guided or guided, provides the perfect chance to explore the Bay of Somme (one of the most beautiful bays in the world) and a stunning section of the Opal Coast over 5 days from Abbeville. The itinerary is particularly rich and varied, and follows towpaths and other dedicated cycling trails, the banks of the bay and country roads. Cycle along the seaside, through picturesque towns and villages, and into the Crécy forest. Then it's on to the Pas de Calais and the resort towns of the Opal Coast. If you're lucky, you might even spot seals basking in the sun! Overall this is a flat, easy route that's suitable for all cyclists (it avoids busy roads and is especially suited to first-time tourers). The price includes a detailed roadbook, accommodation and the return train from Abbeville. Regular and electric bikes are available for hire if you are not bringing your own. Ch’tis Voyages is a local French company, but Fabien and his team can work with you in English, and all tour information and itinerary notes can be provided in English too.

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A Cycle Tour from Lille to Dunkirk: Grande Boucle Flamande

A guided or self-guided circular route in the heart of northern France

Offered by:
Ch’tis Voyages

Phone number:
+33 (0)6 30 50 04 94

Tour length:
7 days / 6 nights

Price:
From €645 per person

The "Grande Boucle Flamande" (or "Great Flemish Route") is a circular 7-day cycling tour from Lille to Dunkirk and back again. Designed by the team at Ch’tis Voyages, a local French company, the circuit is intended to introduce cyclists to this beautiful region of northern France. It can be offered guided or self-guided. The route is often very flat, easy and accessible with only a few small sections on farm tracks. The last 2 days are a little more challenging as they take in two of the Monts des Flandres: the Mont des Cats and Mont Cassel. Through fields and along towpaths, country roads and forest tracks, there's plenty of variety in the scenery. The price includes a detailed road book, accommodation and an evening meal on the second night. Regular and electric bikes are available to hire if you are not bringing your own wheels. Ch’tis Voyages is a local French company, but Fabien and his team can work with you in English, and all itinerary information and notes can be provided in English too. A 5-day one-way option is also available from Lille to Dunkirk, with return travel by train.

La Grande Boucle Flamande

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Cycling from the Somme Bay to the Opal Coast along the Vélomaritime

Explore northern beaches like Le Touquet, Boulogne-sur-Mer and Dunkirk

Offered by:
Le Vélo Voyageur

Phone number:
+33 (0)1 80 91 98 18

Tour length:
8 days

Price:
From €1019

The Opal Coast’s sandy beaches are yours to discover on this 8-day self-guided trip cycling on the Vélomaritime route, part of the Euro Velo 4 trail. Nature lovers will be spoilt all along the route, starting from Somme Bay and ending on Dunkirk’s famous beaches. Cycling mostly on a very well-maintained bike path. Stop to stroll along Bercq-sur-Mer’s dunes before reaching Le Touquet’s pine forests. Small country roads will slowly lead you up grassy plains and sloping hinterlands overlooking the Opal Coast. Enjoy the amazing lookouts from Capes Gris-Nez and Blanc-Nez, offering stunning views over the English cliffs. Then drop off your bike in Dunkirk and take the time to learn more about the city’s incredible History, including the famous evacuation of British troops during World War II. Most importantly, don’t forget to taste each day’s speciality: gâteau battu picard (Picardy’s "beaten" cake), carbonade flamande (Flemish stew), galette Dunkerquoise (Dunkirk biscuit), and obviously local craft beers. The price of this tour includes bike hire, luggage transfers, accommodation and detailed route maps and information.

Cycling from the Somme Bay

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