Cycling Holidays - Paris to Mont Saint Michel

Paris to Mont Saint Michel

France

From £1,400 P/P

The latest major french cycle route, the Veloscenic, covers over 450km of northern France's greenways and country roads between Paris and Normandy. Highlights include the Eiffel Tower, Chartres Cathedral and the Château de Versailles.

Travel along the Eure Valley to the stunning Bay of Mont Saint Michel and discover many hidden treasures along the way.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Paris

Individual arrival at Paris.

Day 2: Passau – Versailles, approx. 36 km

This first day start with a lovely ride in Paris, you will see the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, the Eiffel Tower and other sights of the city before heading to Versailles riding along a lovely green ways. Quiet roads in the valley of La Bièvre take you to the royal city of Versailles.

Day 3: Versailles – Epernon, approx. 69 km

You leave Versailles and enter the picturesque Vallée de Chevreuse. Castles, museums, wash-houses, small lovely villages. You will have the possibility to stop by a farm house or a small producers of beer, cheese and sirop in the Regional Natural Park. Afterwards you enter the Domaine de Rambouillet and its castle, former residency of the kings of France. You will cycle in the green lands of the castle and arrive in Epernon.

Day 4: Epernon – Illiers Combray, approx. 66 km

The bike ride starts on charming secondary roads through small villages. Before you arrive at the great city of Chartres, where you will have the possibility to visit the magnificent castle of Madame de Maintenon, who was the last wife of Sun King Louis XIV. The renovated garden "à la française" of the castle are a must see. The second highlight of the day is the city of Chartres and its sublime cathedral, UNESCO site and masterpiece of gothic art, the cathedral boasts 9 sculpted gates and 2,600 m² of stained glass windows dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. You cycle to Illiers-Combray on a romantic countryside that inspired Marcel Proust for his novel "A la recherche du temps perdu".

Day 5: Illiers Combray – Rémalard - Condeau, approx. 56 km

The itinerary enter the Natural park of Perche, authentic green landscapes. The region is well known for the Percheron horse, you will get the possibility to visit a Percheron Horse breeding or do an excursion in a carriage. Fruit and apple cider producers will also be happy to welcome you along the green way.

Day 6: Condeau – Alençon, approx. 69 km

Gentle ride on the natural Park of Normandy Maine. Part of the day leads you along the green way, you will enjoy a varied landscape all day until the charming town of Alençon. Alençon is famous for its unique production of handmade needle registered at the UNESCO.

Day 7: Alençon – Bagnoles-de l’Orne, approx. 54 km

Today is a little more challenging but the scenerie is breathtaking and you will enjoy a wonderful view all along the cycling day. Along the route, you can visit the impressive small château de Carrouges. The gardens of the castle could be a good option for a picnic. Your day ends in Bagnoles de l’Ornes. This city is full of charme, especially its Belle Epoque neighbourhood. The city is also well known for its baths so why not enjoing a relaxing swim or a massage in the baths?

Day 8: Bagnoles-de l’Orne – St Hilaire du Harcouët, approx. 61 km

Today you ride through charming landscapes and forests to Domfront and its historical town center. Most of the way will be on green ways. This lovely day will end in Saint Hilaire, a small but very lovely town.

Day 9: St Hilaire du Harcouët – Mont St. Michel - Pontorson, approx. 61 km

Of course you have seen many images of the Mont St. Michel rising majestically from its massive bay, coming in person is a moving experience. The sight is stunning, the island topped by its Gothic masterpiece of an abbey. The bay is subject to some of the biggest tidal variations in Europe, so the views change hourly. At high tide, the island is surrounded by water, but as the waters recede, a vast network of channels is revealed. These great shifts add to the magic.

Day 10: Pontorson – St. Malo

After breakfast at 9 a.m. bus transfer to the train station of Saint Malo.
Route Overview

Route Overview
Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Paris Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly or Paris Beauvais airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights: are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

Included:
- 9 nights in rooms with private facilities, breakfast
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- 1x bus transfer Mont St. Michel - St. Malo
- welcome meeting and bike handover
- GPS tracks
- maps and information material per room
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by calling 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.

2021 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Dates:

20.03.2021 to 30.10.2021

Category Information:

Room Type	Prices per person excluding bike hire
Double:	£1400
Double with extra bed:	£1400
Single:	£1825

Extras :

Rental Bike 21 Gear Unisex:	£125
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£255
Bike:	£15

Extra Nights:

Location	Room Type	Price (Per person)
Paris 3*:	Double	£70
Paris 3*:	Single	£105
Pontorson 3*:	Double	£75
Pontorson 3*:	Single	£105

Date From	Date To
20 March 2021	30 October 2021

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