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The network of Norman cycle routes, it is more than 550 km of greenway and large thematic routes that invite you to mix cycling, heritage and gastronomy. This route will take you through the spectacular patchwork of Normandy bocage, the seaside landscapes with the landing beaches and, optionally, Normandy Switzerland where ridges with steep valleys, meanders of the river with shaded streams, rocky escarpments rub shoulders with charming authentic and unspoiled villages …
Bayeux (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Cycling in a loop on greenways, canals and small roads with little traffic. Some elevation differences.
Meeting place
Beginning of the stay: Day 1 at the Bayeux hotel, the hotel is located 1 km from the SNCF train station.
End of stay: day 8 (day 9 if extended) at the Bayeux hotel after breakfast.
Accommodation and catering
2 * and 3 * hotels (possibility to book all optional dinners).
Travel documents
1 100,000th map of the region, route plotting (GPS tracks available), tourist information, vouchers.
Discovery in Bayeux, home to one of the most impressive works of history in an authentic setting, an art… Bayeux does it with respect, with a varied, surprising and preserved heritage.
Night in Bayeux in a 2 * hotel.
Departure to Isigny-sur-Mer, land of delicacies! From Isigny cream to caramels, oysters, scallops, all accompanied by a small glass of cider, pommeau or apple juice… Your route will also take you to the American cemetery of Colleville -on the sea and you can also take a short detour to Omaha Beach.
55 km
Night in Isigny-sur-Mer in a 2 * hotel.
On the way to Sainte-Mère-Eglise, the first town liberated from Cotentin by the American paratroopers. You will pass by the town of Carentan, Porte du Cotentin, and Utah Beach, one of the 5 Normandy landing beaches.
43 km
Overnight in Sainte-Mère-Eglise in a 3 * hotel.
Sainte-Mère-Eglise – Saint-Lô
For this long 60 km stage, you will leave the landing beaches to discover the Normandy countryside. You will enter this patchwork of land and fields through the Vire and Taute canal.
60 km
Night in Saint-Lô in a 2 * hotel.
Saint-Lô – Beny-Bocage
For this day, you will mainly follow the Vire to the Souleuvre viaduct, notably passing through the Roches de Ham, the Château de l’Angotière and Pont-Farcy. The Viaduc de Souleuvre, a railway bridge built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel, is a giant 61 m high and 364 m long.
56 km
Night in Beny-Bocage in a 2 * hotel.
Shortest day with only 35 km, you will pass from one hedged farm to another over successive valleys.
35 km
Night in Villers-Bocage in a 2 * hotel.
Last step, you reach your starting point, the circle is complete! You will cross an unknown part of Bessin where majestic farms and very old churches are scattered.
40 km
Night in Bayeux in a 2 * hotel.
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