Offer Picardy Somme Self-Guided SO6C 6 Days Relaxed Cycling in the North of France
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Tour Code SO6C PICARDY / SOMME Highlights Cycling along the river Somme, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bay of the Somme, Seals and sheeps, Castle of Long RELAXED CYCLING IN THE NORTH OF FRANCE - ALONG THE SOMME RIVER AND ITS BAY SELF-GUIDED CYCLING TOUR Spectacular nature is welcoming you on your arrival at the Bay of the Somme. It is among the world’s most beautiful bays and home to many seals. Large beaches and dunes, the sea air as Le Crotoy well as the calm river give you an immediate feeling of being on holidays. Let Amiens, the Le Hourdel nature and the Bay of the Somme charm you and discover untouched nature and French way Saint- of life. Valery Abbeville DIFFICULTY KM LENGTH ARRIVAL e m m o 234 6 days saturdays, sundays S 5 nights 01.04. - 31.10.21 L a B r es le Day 1 Amiens Amiens After check-in you should definitely visit the marvellous cathedral of Amiens which is also part ROUTE CHARACTERISTICS of the UNESCO world heritage. Enjoy your stroll through this charming and animated city. Easy and relaxed cycling along the canal and the coast, mainly on cycling paths. Flat terrain inland, on small roads and on cycling paths Day 4 Le Crotoy - Le Crotoy 55 km SERVICE INCLUDED Today’s tour is leading you again into the interior, passing the forest of Crécy. Through broad fields 5 nights in3* hotels/chambres d’hôtes in you are returning to Le Crotoy. On a beach stroll you room with private facilities can enjoy the marvellous view on the sea and Daily breakfast observe the famous Salt meadow lamb while they Personal welcome meeting enjoy grazing. Daily luggage transfer Route book, maps and information material 24 h Service Hotline Day 2 Amiens - Abbeville 48 km GPS-tracks on demand You leave Amiens and cycle along the canal. In the PER PERSON marshland Marais des Cavins, you can take a break and enjoy the fantastic nature. In Long, stop and ROOM visit the castle and its impressive gardens. Wonder- ful riverside and diverse nature are dominating the with B&B DBL / SGL 689 € / 987 € with half-board DBL / SGL 935 € / 1233 € last kilometres before your arrival in Abbeville. Day 5 Le Crotoy - Abbeville 61 km EXTRA COST Solo-traveller 168 € You leave Le Crotoy and cycle to Valery-sur-Somme. There you can enjoy a coffee with a magnificent BIKE RENTAL view on the bay. You cycle till Le Hourdel and then 21-Gear-Tourbike 70 € further on the coast of the Channel. Through the E-Bike (250 € deposit) 140 € inland you reach the canal of the Somme. Appreci- ate the last moments at this spectacular bay and POSSIBLE OPTIONS continue your tour on the towpath till you reach Abbeville. 4-course-diner (Option half-board) Day 3 Abbeville - Le Crotoy 70 km Bike rental Day 6 Departure Helmet rental You leave Abbeville on the towpath and cycle along Rental GPS-navigation device the canal till you reach the famous Bay of the Unfortunately your cycling tour is over. Don’t Somme. The air starts to smell salty and announces hesitate to contact us, if you would like to extend your approach to the seaside with its wide beaches your trip and have a sportier day up to the beautiful and dunes. The Bay of the Somme is considered as cliffs of Tréport. one of the most beautiful bays worldwide. With a bit of luck, you see seals hanging out on the sand banks and enjoying the sun. Afterwards you leave OUR TIP the seaside and cycle into the interior through Start your cycling trip already in beautiful fields and green woods till you reach the Saint Quentin and enjoy 8 days / 7 nights coastal town of Le Crotoy. in this beautiful area If you’re interested, please contact us! FRANCE À VÉLO 74, Grande Rue 89000 SAINT GEORGES SUR BAULCHE Tel : 0033 386 42 35 96 [email protected] www.franceavelo.com.