![Le Mont Saint-Michel Tidal Island in Twilight During Blue Hour at Dusk, Normandy, Northern France](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNI9_ALAMY_J34F34.jpg.webp?itok=KH9F0KDe)
![View of Arromanches](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_392141596_cc.jpg.webp?itok=Rg4lA8ZB)
![Backroads Guest Smiling with Wine](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNI-9_DEP_14_041_cc_0.JPG.webp?itok=Qb-VhZ3W)
![Two Backroads Guests Stopping for a Sandwich](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNIF_BER_17_815.jpg.webp?itok=b9O16erx)
![Backroads Guest Biking Past Army tank](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQ_DKR_Guest_23_001.jpg.webp?itok=paDRfOEw)
![Town View of Brittany/Normandy](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQ_HLE_Guest_19_010.jpg.webp?itok=rNC27vrA)
![Backroads Guest Biking Through Tree Path](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQ_RRI_ST_22_016.jpg.webp?itok=ejbBBCG8)
![Backroads Guest Biking Through Town](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQ_RRI_ST_22_017.jpg.webp?itok=ZZtSVXP1)
![Wine and Oysters](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQ_RRI_ST_22_028.jpg.webp?itok=nXSzHuGa)
![Cheese and Grapes](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_19459918_0.jpg.webp?itok=0q43I01I)
![Bike in the Town of Dinan, Brittany](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_150617546_0.jpg.webp?itok=R5JXXFMx)
![Cyclists riding through countryside](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNI-9_DEP_14_003_1.jpg.webp?itok=TKgPq2lu)
![Cows lounging by a river](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_333490451_0.jpg.webp?itok=y4Wfm-Bd)
![Aerial View of the City of Privateers on Sunset- Saint Malo in Brittany, France](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_680368285.jpg.webp?itok=qv9_PQ5u)
Brittany & Normandy Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
From $5,399 - $7,099 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
Brittany & Normandy Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
2024: Jul-Sep 2025: May-Oct
![Le Mont Saint-Michel Tidal Island in Twilight During Blue Hour at Dusk, Normandy, Northern France](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNI9_ALAMY_J34F34.jpg.webp?itok=KH9F0KDe)
![View of Arromanches](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_392141596_cc.jpg.webp?itok=Rg4lA8ZB)
![Backroads Guest Smiling with Wine](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNI-9_DEP_14_041_cc_0.JPG.webp?itok=Qb-VhZ3W)
![Two Backroads Guests Stopping for a Sandwich](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNIF_BER_17_815.jpg.webp?itok=b9O16erx)
![Backroads Guest Biking Past Army tank](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQ_DKR_Guest_23_001.jpg.webp?itok=paDRfOEw)
![Town View of Brittany/Normandy](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQ_HLE_Guest_19_010.jpg.webp?itok=rNC27vrA)
![Backroads Guest Biking Through Tree Path](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQ_RRI_ST_22_016.jpg.webp?itok=ejbBBCG8)
![Backroads Guest Biking Through Town](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQ_RRI_ST_22_017.jpg.webp?itok=ZZtSVXP1)
![Wine and Oysters](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQ_RRI_ST_22_028.jpg.webp?itok=nXSzHuGa)
![Cheese and Grapes](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_19459918_0.jpg.webp?itok=0q43I01I)
![Bike in the Town of Dinan, Brittany](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_150617546_0.jpg.webp?itok=R5JXXFMx)
![Cyclists riding through countryside](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNI-9_DEP_14_003_1.jpg.webp?itok=TKgPq2lu)
![Cows lounging by a river](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_333490451_0.jpg.webp?itok=y4Wfm-Bd)
![Aerial View of the City of Privateers on Sunset- Saint Malo in Brittany, France](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_680368285.jpg.webp?itok=qv9_PQ5u)
D-Day Landmarks, Mont-Saint-Michel & Seaside France
Travel back in time through Brittany and Normandy. Cycle along the Emerald Coast by Norman manors and fairy-tale 15th-century villages. Absorb the historic importance of weathered World War II bunkers at Omaha Beach. Dive deeper into bygone eras. Visit Mont-St-Michel, an ancient monastery and dreamlike World Heritage site. These places abound with stories and emotions, past and present.
Highlights
- Bike gorgeous routes along the coast, passing expansive plateaus, rugged cliffs and bountiful orchards
- Visit significant World War II monuments and tour the American Military Cemetery with a local historian
- Savor regional specialties including Cancale oysters, farm-fresh cheeses and crêpes paired with apple brandy
- Discover stunning inlets and beaches near the fortified city of St-Malo and its chic neighbor Dinard
![Brittany & Normandy Bike Tour map](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_page_map/public/2023/24_FR_BBNI9.jpg.webp?itok=Qqo3_hfH)
Start Caen
End Rennes
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BBNIF_BER_17_815.jpg.webp?itok=yOoKVSKQ)
Day 1
Start your adventure in an elegant seaside enclave popular with chic Parisians • In Normandy, connoisseurs of Calvados will delight in the scenic Cider Route • Ride dedicated bike paths along a coastline that inspired belle epoque artists, including novelist Marcel Proust and couturier Coco Chanel • Admire castles and manors perched atop green rolling hills • Pause in one of the enchanting Norman villages with half-timbered thatched-roof houses that line our route and have a glass of delicious Pommeau, a popular local aperitif • Discover the Norman countryside of picture-perfect Pays d'Auge and the coastal flowers of Côte Fleurie.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BNI-9_PR_23_Grand-Hotel-Cabourg_Bar.jpg.webp?itok=51epGI5w)
Night 1
This beloved hotel, made famous by Marcel Proust, offers magnificent views of the Cabourg promenade and the sea.
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Days 2-3
Ride across the Pegasus Bridge • Bike along the Côte de Nacre • Visit fascinating Arromanches, the D-Day beaches and the remains of Mulberry Harbor • Join a local historian for a private tour of Omaha Beach and the American Military Cemetery • Behold the German stronghold of Longues-sur-Mer • Stroll through the town of Bayeux, a historic city with a charming medieval center.
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Nights 2-3
An elegantly appointed and family-owned boutique hotel just steps from Bayeux Cathedral in the heart of the city.
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Days 4-6
Explore the island monastery of World Heritage Mont-St-Michel, destination of a centuries-old pilgrimage and home to Europe's most dramatic tide change • Get to know riverfront Dinan, a medieval port town with half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets • Marvel at Breton architecture with its granite churches and centuries-old farmhouses • Follow the idyllic Rance River to Dinard, an exquisite vacation town overlooking the sea • Bike past riverside St-Suliac, another one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France • Taste fresh oysters from a waterfront market in Cancale, oyster capital of Brittany • Hit the ramparts at St-Malo, a fortified oceanside city with vistas of the Emerald Coast • Take a final ride on rural roads with expansive views over La Rance estuary.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BNI-9_PR_23_Grand-Hotel-Barriere-Dinard_Grounds.jpg.webp?itok=hXNFkEb_)
Nights 4-5
This stately 19th-century hotel welcomes you with warm décor and mesmerizing views overlooking the coast and St-Malo. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BNI-9_PR_23_Grand-Hotel-Cabourg_Bar.jpg.webp?itok=51epGI5w)
Night 1
Premiere Hotel
This beloved hotel, made famous by Marcel Proust, offers magnificent views of the Cabourg promenade and the sea.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BNI_PR_VILLA%20LARA_VL%20entre%202%20arbres%20.jpg.webp?itok=sh-VFnZ1)
Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
An elegantly appointed and family-owned boutique hotel just steps from Bayeux Cathedral in the heart of the city.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BNI-9_PR_23_Grand-Hotel-Barriere-Dinard_Grounds.jpg.webp?itok=hXNFkEb_)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
This stately 19th-century hotel welcomes you with warm décor and mesmerizing views overlooking the coast and St-Malo. (pool, spa)
Gallery
Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
![Backroads Performance Racer 2.0](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/NEW_Equipment_Bikes_Performance_2.0_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=aU_EVsVj)
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
![Backroads Touring Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2024/Equipment_Bikes_Touring_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=B5CO-eD2)
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
![Backroads Electric-Assist Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/Electric_Assist_Bike.jpg.webp?itok=W7NEAvmZ)
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
![Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2020/Equipment_Bikes_tandem_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=VUFcsPP5)
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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