Included:  
*  7 nights accommodation in small, charming hotels and guesthouses
*  Breakfast daily
*  Two dinners
*  Bicycle hire (21 gears)
*  Route descriptions and maps
* Luggage transfer

Terrain: Mainly flat terrain along quiet roads with some sections on busier roads. There are sections of hilly terrain.

Itinerary: 

Day 1: Arrival in Bayeux. A visit to the famous tapestry, cathedral and commonwealth war museum are very worthwhile.

Day 2: Cycle east towards Courseulles and Juno Beach. After a stop at the Canadian cemetery ride westward along the coast (Gold beach) and visit Arromaches with its remarkable artificial harbour and the German artillery battery of Longues-sur-Mer (25 or 32 miles).

 Day 3: Ride to Omaha beach and visit the impressive American cemetery at Colleville sur Mer. After la Pointe du Hoc cycle along a quiet road passing the German cemetery at La Cambe before entering the natural park where you will find your accommodation at Carentan. (38 or 42 miles)

Day 4: Cycle in a southwesterly direction through the Bessin Natural Park. You go by Coutances and its cathedral before reaching the seaside for the evening. (32 miles)

 Day 5: A choice of routes today. The shorter option follows the wild coast to Granville. The longer route travels through beautiful French villages before arriving at the Abbey of Hambye. Complete the journey by cycling the narrow Sienne river to Granville Harbour. (20 or 35 miles)

Day 6: A choice of routes again today. Continue south until reaching the bay around Saint-Jean-le-Thomas. Follow the bay to the headland of Grouin before heading to Avranches city centre. The longer of the two options passes the Abbey of La Lucerne. (30 or 38 miles)

Day 7: Today’s route leads to the magnificent Abbey found in Mont Saint-Michel bay. (30 or 40 miles)

Day 8: Departure day.

 For further details ask for an HF Cycling brochure.