Normandy by bike: the landing beaches

Name: Normandy by bike: the landing beaches
Brand: Cyclando
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Bike Tours, E-bike tours

Duration

6 days

Distance

209Km

Self-guided

The beauty of this package is in the freedom it offers: without a guide, you are free to decide the timing, pace, and stops of your journey. Travel freely, travel your way!

3/5 Medium

Moderate, between 35 and 85 kilometers per day with an elevation gain between 300 and 1000 meters.

Linear

The starting point is different from the ending point, with overnight stays in different hotels and daily stages.

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Day 1: Carentan
Individual arrival in Carentan. We suggest visiting the historic center with its medieval arcades, unique in Normandy, the beautiful townhouses, and the Church of Notre Dame, dating back to the 11th-15th century. Then continue your walk towards the marina, whose origins date back to the Gallic era.

Day 2: Carentan – Utah Beach – Carentan (60 km; +180m)
Right after leaving the city, you will start cycling on the Voie Verte of Cotentin. You will cross the Cotentin Marshes Regional Natural Park, continuing towards St Mere-Eglise, where you can relive the early hours of D-Day. At the town's church bell tower, the first American soldier who parachuted into French territory got caught with his parachute. On your bike, you will then continue to Utah Beach, welcoming you with its vast sandy expanses and the Landings Museum. At the end of the day, return to Carentan.

Day 3: Carentan – Omaha Beach – Port en Bessin (62 km; +364m)
Hop on your bike and head towards Isigny-sur-Mer, a small fishing village famous for its butter, cheeses, and caramel candies. You will then proceed towards La Pointe du Hoc, the most famous promontory in France, where you can explore the heathlands atop the cliffs, still bearing the marks of the June 6, 1944 battle between American troops and German forces. From here, the itinerary continues towards Omaha Beach, dominated from above by the American cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer, a place imbued with a sense of peace and serenity, which will impress upon your mind with the dazzling white of the 9,387 stone crosses standing out against the intense green of the grass, with the ever-present Normandy sea in the background. A final stretch along the coast will take you to the quaint fishing village of Port-en-Bessin, where you will spend the night.

Day 4: Port en Bessin – Courseulles sur Mer (39 km; + 241m)
This morning, you will cycle towards the impressive defensive battery of Longues-sur-Mer, then continue towards Gold Beach and Arromanches. Here you can see the remains of Mulberry Harbour, the immense artificial port built by Winston Churchill: a true engineering masterpiece and key to victory in Europe. At Arromanches 360°, you will have the opportunity to relive the 100 days of the Battle of Normandy through scenes and graphics projected within a circular cinema. The itinerary then continues through the Norman countryside; you will cycle on small roads framed by the bocage, the typical rural landscape of this area of France made of small woods, natural hedges, and cultivated fields, until reaching Courseulles-sur-Mer. Upon arrival, we recommend taking a walk in this picturesque fishing port.

Day 5: Courseulles sur Mer – Caen (48 km; +157m)
Today you will first reach Juno Beach and then Sword Beach, both on the way to the port of Ouistreham. Once you arrive in the city, you can choose to visit the Musée n°4 Commando, which collects original clothing and weapons that were actually used by soldiers, or continue towards Caen, which you will reach by cycling on the Orne Cycle Path, built along the banks of the Caen Canal, connecting the city to the sea. In Caen, you must absolutely visit the Mémorial, an unmissable multimedia museum dedicated to the Battle of Normandy and beyond, offering visitors an authentic immersive experience, as well as several reflections on war and peace from the 20th century to the present day.

Day 6: Caen
After breakfast, end of services. Individual departure or extension of the stay.

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✅ What is included in the trip?

Travel/Medical Insurance 24/24
Overnight stay and breakfast
GPS or navigation APP
Luggage transfer
Local telephone assistance 7/7
City tax
Detailed description and maps of the itinerary

❌ What is not included?

Transfers not listed as "Included"
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Time Range
Full refund
More 59 days of departure
80%
From 59 to 29 days before departure
70%
From 29 to 13 days before departure
50%
From 13 to 8 days before departure
30%
Up to 7 days before departure
Not refundable

Minimum non-refundable rate: 50€

Normandy by bike: the landing beaches

To relive the days of D-Day on the Normandy landing beaches, immersing in the hypnotic atmospheres of the movie Dunkirk, Christopher Nolan's masterpiece of 2017
To pedal on one of the magnificent French Voies Verte through the wetlands of Cotentin Marsh Regional Park, an important wetland
To find oneself in the village of Sainte-Mère Eglise, where American paratroopers literally rained down between June 5 and 6, 1944, one of whom, John Steele, made history by getting caught on the church steeple, an episode made famous by the movie The Longest Day, with Robert Mitchum
To visit the Landing Museum, which stands directly on Utah Beach, inside a former German bunker
To taste the famous toffees of Isigny-sur-Mer, a small village famous for the production of butter and cream, fundamental ingredients of these delights, handcrafted here since the 16th century
To overlook the waters of the English Channel from the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, from which 225 Canadian rangers, who parachuted here by mistake during D-Day, had to lower themselves 30 meters to reach Juno Beach
To surrender to the deep sense of peace and serenity that can be felt in the American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, which overlooks Omaha Beach from above
To immerse oneself in the Norman Bocage, cycling through typical landscapes of groves, cultivated fields, grazing animals, and an incredible variety of colors
To reach the city of Caen by cycling from the sea to the city on the Orne Canal cycle path and visit the Memorial, an unmissable multimedia museum offering a unique view of 20th-century history during World War II
To enjoy a magnificent itinerary that will lead you to discover France by bike along what is called The Road to Liberty and through the landing beaches, cycling to the Caen Memorial, a symbol of peace

🙋 Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my own bike?
Of course! You can participate in any tour with your own bicycle or rent one. However, we recommend renting because not all spare parts are the same, and only with our bikes can we guarantee the best mechanical assistance.
What kind of assistance will I have during the trip?
You will always have an emergency phone number to refer to. In self-guided trips, you should be able to perform minor repairs, like replacing a tube in case of a puncture, or fixing a dropped chain, but you can always count on local assistance for more serious breakdowns.
How do I know if a tour is within my capabilities?
We classify tours on a scale from 1 to 5 based on length, elevation, and complexity of the itinerary, but if you have doubts, contact us and we will help you find the most suitable journey for you.
What is the cost of renting bicycles?
The rental cost varies depending on the bicycle model and the duration of the tour. For some tours, we offer the possibility to rent different types of bicycles. During the purchase process for each route, you will be asked to indicate your preferred bike type and the corresponding price will be shown, so you can choose freely and without surprises.
Are rented bikes equipped with accessories like lights or bags?
Yes, rented bicycles are equipped with all necessary accessories to comply with road traffic regulations (lights, bell, etc.). A lock, repair kit, and a bag to carry everything you need for a day in the saddle are always included in the rental. Additionally, we offer the option to request extra accessories based on your needs.

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Normandy by bike: the landing beaches

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Bike Tours, E-bike tours

6 days

209Km

Self-guided

3/5 Medium

Linear

Description

By choosing to travel by bike with us, you help us make the world a better place: we plant a tree for every trip sold

Why book online on Cyclando?

Our cancellation insurance is the most advantageous you will find around!

Cancel for any reason

Coverage of all costs

Refund in 7 days

✅ What is included in the trip?

❌ What is not included?

💸 Cancellation fees

Normandy by bike: the landing beaches

🙋 Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my own bike?

What kind of assistance will I have during the trip?

How do I know if a tour is within my capabilities?

What is the cost of renting bicycles?

Are rented bikes equipped with accessories like lights or bags?

Organized by

Loire Valley Travel

Best Price Guaranteed!

How many of you will there be?

Adults

Single room surcharge

Do you want to rent bikes?

Select the bikes you need

Ebike

Bike