Normandy by bike

The Véloscénie and the Véloroute

A 450-km cycle route, the Véloscénie connects Paris to Mont Saint-Michel, passing many key monuments of French history along its way. Five are even listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the banks of the Seine in Paris, the estate of Versailles, Chartres Cathedral, the Alençon lace-making tradition, and of course Mont Saint-Michel and its bay. To round off this journey in style, our guesthouse will be happy to welcome you for as long as you need to discover the Marvel and its region.

"Inauguration of the Véloscénie in Chevreuse", by Department of Yvelines is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Like the Véloscénie, the Véloroute passes just a few hundred meters from our guesthouse.

The Véloroute connects the D-Day Landing Beaches and Mont-Saint-Michel. It's an opportunity for you to (re)discover Calvados and the English Channel at your own pace. Three starting points are available: Utah Beach, Port-en-Bessin, or Arromanches, for a majestic arrival at Mont-Saint-Michel. It's more affordable than the Véloscénie, with a 210 km route, if you wish to complete it in its entirety, of course. In this case, you'll appreciate the unique variety of Normandy landscapes, ranging from Bayeux, the Souleuvre Viaduct, the bocage countryside, and the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel.

 

During the last stage Ducey / Mont-Saint-Michel, leading you to your guesthouse you will take the greenway which will take you to the mouth of the Sélune. Before that, you can stop to appreciate the village of Ducey with its old port, the Montgommery castle or its old bridge dating from the 19th century. Then, you will discover the old bridge of Pontaubault with its 11 arches which span the Sélune and its spot to observe the wave of the tidal bore during the high tides. Picnic tables are arranged all along the river where you can make a short stop to regain your strength in the shade of the large trees which line the river. We then recommend a detour to the point of Roche Torin, recommended for its view of the bay.

"View of Mont-Saint-Michel from Pointe de Roche-Torin", by G069 is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Finally, you follow the Sélune and the salt marshes and pass under the bridge towards Mont-Saint-Michel. The coast is long, but you will have the pleasure of descending towards the bay after crossing it. It is then that you will see Mont-Saint-Michel from various angles before discovering all the beauty of the Bay.

 

The Vélomaritime

The Vélomaritime is a 1,500 km route from the English Channel to the North Sea, passing by Mont Saint-Michel, the D-Day landing beaches, and the cliffs of Etretat. The route starts in Roscoff, Brittany, and the first stage is at Mont Saint-Michel, so you can stay at our guesthouse for this trip.

Note that the Vélomaritime is the French section of EuroVelo 4, a route that crosses Central Europe!

 

The Régalante

The Régalante connects Mont Saint-Michel to Nantes by bike over 285 km: thus, the Merveille can be the end point of this cycle route where you can rest and enjoy a few days. The Régalante crosses small and large medieval fortresses, rivers, forests and unusual villages, perfect for discovering the North West of France and its history.

 

Our guesthouse at your service !

Our guesthouse Les Bruyères du Mont has been labeled "Accueil Vélo" by France Vélo Tourisme since July 2014 (renewed annually), a label that guarantees quality services for cyclists throughout their journey. 

First of all, to make your hike easier and allow you to travel light with complete peace of mind, we welcome your luggage with the Maile Postale service ( manchetourisme.com/malle-postale )

You can even have your bikes serviced (pump and repair kit), cleaned, and stored overnight (in a secure, locked bike shed).

If you have booked a stay at our guesthouse, I can offer you a meal tray upon reservation and prepare a picnic basket for the next day. Breakfast is also available at a flexible schedule if you prefer, and we also offer laundry services.

Example of a gourmet meal tray

Finally, we rent bikes with locks, helmets, and even a child trailer or baby seat if you need them. We also lend you maps of various routes where you can cycle safely.

 

Reservation

Visit our website https://www.chambredhotes-mont-saint-michel.fr/

or call us at +33 6 59 16 11 24

We look forward to welcoming you to the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, between Granville and Saint-Malo!