![]() The best-known ride is the Routes des Cretes which winds its way from St Marie aux Mines in the north to Cernay in the south for 55 miles. Basically, it’s a biker’s paradise, and at around 350 miles from the ferry ports on the north coast of France, the area is within easy reach if you only have a handful of days to spare. The Vosges mountains are littered with hairpin turns and long sweeping bends, set amid a truly stunning landscape. Monday – Head north to catch the early evening ferry in time for work the next day. ![]() Sunday – Ride south east from Troyes to the Cote des Bar and take a tour of one of the many vineyards in the region producing Champagne. Saturday – After putting in the miles yesterday, take a leisurely ride east through the Foret d’Orient, stopping to relax by the lakes dotted throughout. Thursday – Overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre.įriday – Ride the 230 miles to Troyes and relax with a well-earned beer. After a day of exploring you’ll be back in time to enjoy a glass or two of bubbles outside one of the restaurants and bars that litter the streets of Troyes Old Town, before doing it all again the next day. From Troyes you can ride out through miles of forests, lakes and vineyards, often on almost traffic-free roads. It is about 230 miles from the ferry port of Le Havre – that’s half a day’s ride if you hustle. The beautiful and vibrant medieval city of Troyes is a good place to base yourself in the Champagne region. The criteria include offering secure parking, equipment drying areas, and a basic tool kit to make small repairs. The local tourist boards have come up with the ‘Accueil Motards’ (bikers welcome) accolade for biker friendly accommodation. World famous for its fizzy wine, the Champagne region is also keen to achieve a reputation as a haven for motorcyclists. Sunday – Make an early start and take a leisurely ride to the seaside town of Carnac, stopping to see the ancient standing stones, before heading back to Roscoff to be home in time for work on the Monday. Saturday – Head west to the headland at Plougonvelin before spending the night exploring Quimper Old Town. You can pack a lot into a weekend in Brittany, and there’s more than enough to explore if you’ve got more time on your hands.įriday – Overnight Ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff. ![]() Highlights include the quaint coastal towns of Douarnenez and Carnac, as well as the wild beauty of the headland at Plougonvelin. There is also a myriad of delightful roads to ride no matter which direction you choose to explore. ![]() Located in the far north west of France, the region can feel wonderfully remote, particularly along its miles of rugged coastline and sandy beaches. An overnight Friday ferry to the picturesque ports of Roscoff or St Malo will leave you feeling fresh and ready to explore the delights of Brittany come Saturday morning. If you don’t think a weekend is long enough to take a bike trip outside of the UK, then think again. This is why we’ve teamed up with Brittany Ferries Holidays to highlight some of the French gems to explore during a short break on two wheels. ![]()
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