What is the difficulty level of this tour?

This tour is rated Moderate. You will cover between 44 and 55 km per day on gently rolling terrain with around 350–380 m of elevation gain per stage. The cycling follows quiet country lanes and coastal roads.

How do I get to Bayeux?

Bayeux is easily reached by train from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare in approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. The train station is within easy reach of the town centre where your hotel is located.

What type of accommodation is provided?

You will stay in the same hotel in Bayeux for all three nights. Depending on the category you choose, this will be a 2-star, 4-star, or 5-star property, with breakfast included each morning.

Is bike rental included in the package price?

Bike rental is not included in the base package. Hybrid bikes and e-bikes are available for rent.

What is the best season for this tour?

The tour runs from April to mid-October. Spring and early autumn offer mild temperatures and quieter roads, while summer provides longer daylight hours. The D-Day anniversary period in early June is particularly atmospheric.

Is luggage transfer included?

This is a centre-based tour — you stay in the same hotel in Bayeux each night and ride out on day excursions, so there is no luggage transfer needed.

Can I extend my stay in Bayeux?

Extra nights are available in Bayeux across all hotel categories. Contact us for pricing and availability.

Normandy by Bike: D-Day Beaches and the Bayeux Countryside

Normandy

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E-bikeTrekking bike4 days / 3 nights143 km3/5MediumRoute.hotel based

Short Description

A cycling weekend around Bayeux exploring the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy — from Omaha and Gold Beach to the bocage countryside. Three days of history, coastal cliffs, and quiet country lanes.

Tour Program

Day 1: Bayeux – Arromanches – Gold Beach (44 km; +344 m)
You will begin your Normandy cycling adventure in the medieval heart of Bayeux, where the famous 11th-century tapestry tells the story of William the Conqueror. Your first ride will take you along quiet lanes to Longues-sur-Mer and its imposing German battery, then on to Gold Beach and the remarkable remains of the artificial port at Arromanches — built on Churchill's orders for the D-Day landings. The Arromanches 360° circular cinema will bring the Battle of Normandy vividly to life before you cycle back through the hedged fields of the bocage.

Day 2: Bayeux – Omaha Beach – Bayeux (55 km; +382 m)
You will ride to Vierville-sur-Mer and Omaha Beach, where the heaviest Allied losses were suffered on 6 June 1944. Above the beach, the American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer stretches in quiet rows of white headstones against the ever-present sea. An optional extension to La Pointe du Hoc will reveal the dramatic cliff-top craters left by naval bombardment. You will return to Bayeux through rolling farmland, with the option to visit the Overlord Museum along the way.

Day 3: Bayeux – Seulles Valley – Bayeux (44 km; +374 m)
Your final ride will follow beautiful country lanes through the Bessin to the Abbey of Juaye-Mondaye, founded in 1202 and still home to a community of Premonstratensian monks. You will then explore the gentle Seulles Valley, a landscape of small lanes, hedgerows, and pastoral views that captures the quiet charm of inland Normandy.

Day 4: Departure

Tour details

Route.hotel basedSelfguidedFamiliesCouplesMinimum 2 people

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
📲 GPS or navigation APP
🗺️ Maps
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes

🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This tour is rated Moderate. You will cover between 44 and 55 km per day on gently rolling terrain with around 350–380 m of elevation gain per stage. The cycling follows quiet country lanes and coastal roads.
How do I get to Bayeux?
Bayeux is easily reached by train from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare in approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. The train station is within easy reach of the town centre where your hotel is located.
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in the same hotel in Bayeux for all three nights. Depending on the category you choose, this will be a 2-star, 4-star, or 5-star property, with breakfast included each morning.
Is bike rental included in the package price?
Bike rental is not included in the base package. Hybrid bikes and e-bikes are available for rent.
What is the best season for this tour?
The tour runs from April to mid-October. Spring and early autumn offer mild temperatures and quieter roads, while summer provides longer daylight hours. The D-Day anniversary period in early June is particularly atmospheric.

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Terms of cancellation:

Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €

60 days before arrival 10% of the total travel price

59 - 30 days before arrival 20% of the total travel price

29 - 14 days before arrival 30% of the total travel price

13 - 8 days before arrival 50% of the total travel price

7 before arrival 100% of the total travel price

Starting from

€570/ person

or €605

Available

1 Apr 2026 – 15 Oct 2026

Departures

Every day of the week

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Loire Valley Travel

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