The Avenue Verte Paris–London

Tour type

Self-guided

Departures

SA 22.05 - 14.08 and 4.09 - 11.09.2021

FR 30.07 - 13.08.2021 

Special departure dates out of season for at least 8 people (quotations on request)

Seasons

Season 1: 22.05 - 11.09.2021

Price per person

880 € in double room, 3/4* hotels with one 2* hotel in Gisors/surroundings

Included

• 7 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
• Welcome briefing in English
• App including maps, points of interest and GPS tracks
• Digital tour information
• Luggage transportation
• Support van in the area
• Hotline service

Ferry cruise Dieppe-Newhaven: following data have to be provided when booking the tour: full names (as written on the passport/ID card), passport/ID card number and expiry date, nationality, date of birth.

These details are compulsory in order to reserve the ferry transfer from Dieppe to Newhaven.

Not included

• Local taxes (approx. 10 €)
• Train transfer on day 7
• Everything not mentioned in the section “Included”

Supplements per person

510 € single room

Extra nights in Paris on request

Girolibero rental bikes including insurance against theft and damage:

85 € Touring bike

195 € E-bike

Additional bike accessories on demand:

15 € helmet (head circumference from 54 to 61 cm)

Reductions

150 € 3rd person in room

1. Bienvenue à Paris!

Those arriving in the early afternoon can make a first visit of the Ville Lumière.

2. Paris – Cergy (55 km)

Au revoir Paris! Starting from Notre Dame you can follow the Axe Historique from the Louvre with the Champs Elysées through the Arc de Triomphe till the new Défense district. After Nanterre, you will come to the islands and parks so dear to the impressionists, once a destination for Sunday trips, somewhere to spend the afternoon “en plein air” on a boat between the Seine and the Marne. Welcome to the Promenade Bleue in Paris!

3. Cergy – Gisors (60 km)

Your journey continues through the heart of the Vexin natural park, home to picturesque towns, castles and farmhouses. After Théméricourt and its spectacular Maison du Parc, you continue to Villarceaux and its eighteenth-century castle bearing the same name. After the small town of Bray-et-Lû you will proceed along the river Epte to Gisors and the fortress marking the historical Franco-Norman border.

4. Gisors – Forges-les-Eaux (65 km)

Departure from Gisors for Gournay-en-Bray and then on to Forges- les-Eaux, the renowned spa resort. Welcome to Normandy, or rather to Gourmandie, land of unique flavours!

5. Forges-les-Eaux – Dieppe (60 km)

From Forges-les-Eaux you will follow the brand new cycle path that will take you directly to the sea, through the wonderful countryside dotted with farms that supply their excellent products to the Norman and Parisian markets. Along the second half of the route the landscape is tinged with blue as you pass through the Arques estuary, overlooked by the castle of the same name and ancient sand caves that have become a refuge for marsh birds. Here you are in Dieppe, France’s first seaside resort and a favourite place for many impressionist painters. 

6. Dieppe – Brighton (20 km + ferry + 20 km)

After a short loop around Dieppe, at about 12:30 you will embark to cross the English Channel and will arrive in Newhaven, where you will continue cycling along the wonderful Undercliff Walk, a stunning path along the sea. You will finally reach Brighton, famous and elegant English tourist resort. Do not miss a visit to the beautiful Royal Pavillion and an evening walk on the Brighton Pier.

7. Brighton – London (train + 45 km)

After a train transfer up to Redhill, you will start cycling through wonderful parks and brand-new cycle paths, and will finally arrive in Westminster, in the heart of London.

8. London

After breakfast, goodbye and au revoir! 

Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way you may find temporary deviations caused by roadworks, which cannot be foreseen; in this case please follow the indications you will find on site.

• Total length: 325 km
• Total vertical up: 2,050 m
• Terrain: 90% tarmac, 10% unpaved
• Train connection among the overnight stays: every day
• Possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: day 2, 4, 6 and 7

The route follows the Avenue Verte along dedicated cycle paths, road shoulder cycle lanes and quiet country roads. The route is mainly in the lowlands when it follows the main rivers, and then becomes slightly more difficult in the countryside areas, especially in England. The whole route from Paris to London is marked by the tourist cycle signage Avenue Verte.

Leisure to Moderate: some days the itinerary will be flat, others it will present some hills. Suitable for everyone in good physical condition and with some cycling experience .

Paris is connected with the following airports:

Paris Charles de Gaulle 20 km, Paris Orly 20 km and Paris Beauvais 80 km.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN PARIS
Maps and infos about public transport in Paris at: www.ratp.fr.

We personally choose all the hotels mindful of your comfort as well as the proximity to cycling paths and any relevant local sites. 

You will be accommodated in 3/4* hotels, with one 2* hotel in Gisors/surroundings. 

Three hotels have a swimming pool, and one of them has also a wellness area. All rooms have en suite facilities.

When you book the tour please specify the type of room requested:

• double room is a room with one double bed
• twin room is usually a room with one double bed and a single bed or a rollaway
• triple room is usually a room with one double bed and a single bed or a sofa bed.

Girolibero bikes are available in different sizes and frames: 

• Touring bike 27-gear Shimano Deore
• E-bike 9-gear Shimano

Features:

• aluminium frame
• mudguard
• rear rack
• comfort gel saddle www.selleroyal.com
• anti-puncture Schwalbe tyres
• ergonomic bicycle grips
• Speed Lifter system 

Accessories

All rented adult bikes are equipped with:

• 1 cycle computer  
• 1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag
• 1 front bar bag
• 1 water bottle (0.75 l)
• 1 repair kit per room: 1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers 
• 1 combination bike lock

At the moment of booking you can also rent helmets suitable for head circumferences from 54 to 61 cm. All our helmets have a certification mark according to the DIN EN 1078 (CE) European norm.

Before your arrival, you will receive an email from us with the digital information material. It contains:

1. Link to download the App including maps, points of interest and GPS tracks (you can use the App offline, too)

2. Link to download the tour information material in Pdf:

• Tour notes
• Final tour details
• Travel guide with valuable information about the history, artistic heritage, landscapes and places of interest of the areas you pass through during your tour. Plus: local events, fun facts, suggestions on how to make the best of an extended break along the route, and tips on local wining and dining.

3. Digital travel documents:

• Final hotel list: due to overbooking or organizational needs your hotel list may be changed just before your arrival
• Hotel vouchers to show to the hotel reception upon arrival
• Dieppe-Newhaven ferry-boat voucher
• Luggage labels

In Paris you will meet our representative who:

• will illustrate the tour
• will deliver your bikes
• will be available (about 30 minutes) for any questions you may have.

The exact time and place of the meeting will be specified in the Final Tour Details. We kindly ask you to advise if you cannot attend the meeting.

For the whole duration of your bike tour, you can contact us as follows:

• office +39 0444 1278430 from Monday to Friday 8:30-13:00 and 15:00-18:30 
• emergency phone number every day 8:00-20:00. The number will be specified in the Final Tour Details.

For this tour we offer you MAXI assistance. This means that you can count on the support of a vehicle travelling nearby, which allows you to enjoy a worry-free cycling holiday.