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Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe / Grande-Terre – Self-guided

A cycling vacation in "Little Brittany"
Self-guided
The Self-guided experience Self-guided designed for independent road cyclists. You choose your departure date and your dream destination, and you benefit from a travel plan created by our advisors: transportation, lodging, meals, and, of course, our exclusive itineraries. These itineraries feature scenic routes around stopover towns selected for their amenities and lodging options. This way, you set off with all the information you need to ensure your trip goes smoothly. Once you arrive at your destination, you enjoy greater freedom—without a guide or support vehicle—allowing you to decide how each of your days will unfold!

Starting at

2229$

per person

Duration

8 days

7 nights

Level

Level:

3 - Moderate - hilly, sometimes mountainous - 50 to 80 km

A tropical getaway on two wheels

The right wing of the butterfly-shaped archipelago will be your playground, and Saint-François will serve as your base, from which you’ll set out each day to explore by bike. Grande-Terre is essentially a plain dotted with small hills—known as “mornes”—the highest of which rises to 177 meters.

Saint-François, renowned for its beaches, is one of Guadeloupe’s main tourist destinations, but it’s much quieter than Pointe-à-Pitre and Le Gosier. From there, you’ll explore much of Grande-Terre on quiet roads. In particular, you’ll head north toward Pointe des Châteaux and its beautiful cliffs.

With the sea always nearby and a touch of French flair on your plate, this setting—a favorite among cyclists—is sure to delight. Add to that a day trip to Marie-Galante, where the ferry from Saint-François will take you, and voilà—you’ll be flying high! Plus, thanks to the daily looped routes, you can always take a rest day to enjoy the beaches and the delicious cocktails served at the hotel if your legs need a break!

Self-guided Tour

With the Self-guided option, enjoy your trip at your own pace and on your own terms. We’ll provide you with the itinerary and book your accommodations—the rest is up to you!

Package includes

transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;

7 nights in a hotel, double occupancy;

  • ferry trips (during the day to Marie-Galante Island);
  • transportation of luggage (one piece per person, maximum 20 kg) and the bike box between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the outbound and return trips;
  • daily route maps in GPX format;
  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers for local transportation providers, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
  • taxes;

Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.

Package includes

transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;

7 nights in a hotel, double occupancy;

  • ferry trips (during the day to Marie-Galante Island);
  • transportation of luggage (one piece per person, maximum 20 kg) and the bike box between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the outbound and return trips;
  • daily route maps in GPX format;
  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers for local transportation providers, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
  • taxes;

Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.

Additional information

Departure/Return

Pointe-à-Pitre Airport

Route rating: 3+
Moderate-difficulty route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.

Additional information

Departure/Return

Pointe-à-Pitre Airport

Route rating: 3+
Moderate-difficulty route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.

Day-by-day cycling itinerary

Short route: 23 km • Long route: 382 km
1

Day 1

Meet at the Pointe-à-Pitre airport and transfer to the hotel.

2

Day 2

A day off or a loop via Pointe des Châteaux (23 km).

3

Day 3

A day off or a loop via Morne-à-l’Eau, Vieux-Bourg, and Grand-Fond (78 km).

4

Day 4

Free day or loop tour of Marie-Galante Island via Saint-Louis, Grand-Bourg, Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante, Beauséjour, and Saint-Louis (45 km). The day includes a round-trip ferry ride from Saint-François to Marie-Galante Island (1-hour crossing).

5

Day 5

A rest day or a loop via Le Moule, Gros-Cap, and Anse-Bertrand (81–94 km).

6

Day 6

A day off or a loop via Grands-Fonds and Sainte-Anne (63 km).

7

Day 7

Rest day or loop via Petit-Canal (79 km).

8

Day 8

Transfer to Pointe-à-Pitre Airport.

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