Discovering the Bay of Somme
Escape to one of the most beautiful bays in the world!
| ⏱️ Duration | 3 days & 2 nights |
| 💪 Level | Easy |
| 📍 Region | Bay of Somme |
| ⛰️ Distance | 81 miles |
From 290 € / person
🚴♂️ VTC bike hire
📱 Digital travel diary
🏠 Accommodation booking
🧳 Luggage transfer
😁 7D/7 telephone assistance
Customise your trip
Enjoy a unique experience by customising your cycling trip in the Baie de Somme. Tell us what you want for an unforgettable holiday.
Available Dates
Departures available every day of the week.
Contact Fabien on +00 33 (0)6 30 50 04 94 or chtisvoyages@gmail.com to plan your holiday by bike in France.
Set off from Abbeville for 3 magical days in the heart of one of the most beautiful bays in the world. From towpaths and the banks of the bay on the Vélomaritime, to country roads, the seaside, visits to towns and villages with their rich heritage, and a crossing of the Crécy forest, the programme for this trip is particularly rich and varied.
And if you’re lucky, you might even spot a few seals basking in the sun along the way!
The route is flat and easy, although you should expect a little wind at times. The route is away from busy roads, making it ideal for a first cycle tour!
Day 1:
The route starts outside Abbeville station, so you can arrive by train or by car. If you have chosen the bicycle option, they will be dropped off in front of the station for optimum comfort!
The first few kilometres take you through the astonishing town of Abbeville and its parks, then on to the Vallée de Somme cycle route along the canalised Somme.
You then reach the banks of the Bay and are on La Vélomaritime. Spend as much time as you like in the charming medieval town of Saint Valéry sur Somme.
In the second half of the day, you ride through the much wilder part of the bay, towards the Pointe du Hourdel. If you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the seals and calves that have been re-colonising the bay for some thirty years now.
At the end of the day, you return to Saint Valéry to spend your first night, passing through the countryside inland.
Day 2:
On the second day, you will leave Saint Valéry via the very pretty marina, and cycle around the Bay for several kilometres, still on La Vélomaritime. Keep your eyes peeled for one of the impressive flocks of sheep in the heart of the Bay.
You then leave the Bay to head north along country roads and discover the beautiful hinterland. You then reach the town of Rue, with its rich heritage: the belfry has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005, and the Chapel of the Holy Spirit is typical of flamboyant Gothic art.
In the second half of the route, you return to the Bay and discover the magnificent panorama of the Crotoy marshes, teeming with animal and plant species of all kinds: you’ll no doubt see a few Scottish cows living there with their hooves in the water!
You’ll spend the evening and night in Le Crotoy, a seaside town with a fine sandy beach facing due south.
Day 3:
On this last day of the trip, you will ride along the banks of the Bay one last time before heading further north towards the Forêt de Crécy. The setting is very different from the first 2 days, as you pass through a forest of over 4,000 hectares and ride on slightly more undulating roads than on the first 2 days.
On the way out of the forest, the route takes you to small historic villages, where you can admire the many curiosities of the area: dovecotes, a remarkable oak tree, a 12th-century church and several 18th- and 19th-century châteaux.
Finally, your journey ends with a few kilometres along the canalised Somme, before returning to Abbeville and your starting point.
On this trip, you’ll stay in a *** hotel or equivalent, breakfast included, for a relaxing break.
The hotels are ideally located on the edge of the bay.
In each accommodation, a solution is offered to keep your bike safe.
Electrically Assisted Bikes (EAB) or Classic Bikes (muscle bikes)
Our local service provider will provide you with VTC bikes, equipped with 2 panniers, a handlebar bag, repair equipment, anti-theft device, helmet and smartphone holder.
The bikes are made available to you at the point of departure for optimum comfort. You arrive by train or car and set off on your journey straight away!
EABs :
Central engine, range from 50 and 120 miles (depending on usage)
Classic bikes (muscle bikes) :
Sizes S to XL, men’s or women’s models
Base rate:
| From : |
€290 € per person |
Low season basis, 2 people in a double room |
- Single room supplement: + €195
- High season: + €30 per person (departures from 2 to 5 April , 29 April to 02 May, 06 to 09 May, 12 to 16 May, 21 to 24 May, and 1 July to 31 August 2026)
- Room with a view of the Bay for the second night (if available): + €50
- Luggage transfer: + €66 per person (+ €132 for a person travelling alone).
- Equipped muscle bike hire: + €85 per bike
- Electric-assist bike hire: + €145 per bike
- Bike hire for children under 1m50 (24-inch mountain bikes): €45 per bike
- Child discount (in the same room as 2 paying people at the full rate):
0-3 years: – 70%
4-12 years: – 50%
13-17 years: – 30%
Le tarif de base comprend :
- A video presenting the trip and getting to grips with the app
- The roadbook will be available on the Roadbook for Discovery app a few days before your departure, with a description of the trip, the route to follow, points of interest and various tips. (The app is available on all smartphones from Android 7 and IOS 12).
- *** hotel accommodation, tourist tax and breakfast
7/7 assistance
Le tarif de base ne comprend pas :
- Bike hire (choice of electric or muscle bikes, with different sizes available and equipment included) is optional
- Luggage transfer (optional)
- Lunch and evening meals. Some evening meals can be booked for you at the hotel.
- A packed lunch or sandwich basket can also be booked for you on the second day.
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