HIKING BIKE MEUSE AND SEMOY
- Departure : Donchery
- duration : 4 days
- Cycling distance : 77km (over 2 days)
- walking distance : 25km (over 2 days)
- Level : Flaneur
from :
429€
per person
Half board included
Departure possible only on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (weekly closure of hosts)
Jean Michel
“oui, GET OUT OF THE HERD ! Pierrot has been able to adapt its bike + hike concept to new expectations ; so we practiced from August 09 to 12, 2022 … it was GREAT ! merci !”
A magnificent “Nature” route which allows you to combine the pleasures of cycling and hiking !
The first and fourth day, you will cycle along the meanders of the Meuse on the Trans’Ardennes greenway. A Monthermé, in the heart of the Ardennes, you will make a two day trip, on foot, in the magnificent Semoy valley.
Discover this land of legends. Without forgetting the rich heritage of Charleville-Mézières that you will take, without doubt, time to discover.
Meuse and Semoy are waiting for you, so on the way ! And seize the day.
PROCEDURE
DAY 1
Donchery – Monthermé
43 km by bike
100% on green lanes
Elevation +190m
DEPARTURE : 9h30 Donchery (possibility of delaying the departure time on request)
After you get your bike, the bags, the roadbook, check that you have a bottle of water and your lunch picnic , you can set off in complete safety on the Trans’Ardenaise greenway. Without any major difficulty, you quietly walk along the Meuse. You can choose to stop in Charleville Mézières, birthplace of Arthur Rimbaud and world capital of puppetry. Take the time to taste one of the many local beers on one of the Place Ducale terraces. To be consumed in moderation because you will have to go to Monthermé at the end of the day.
Hotel restaurant **
DAY 2
Monthermé – Thilay
12km on foot
100% on marked trails
Elevation +300m
In Monthermé you leave bikes and panniers with our host for two days and you collect your hiking gear (walking shoes, backpack, possibly sticks) that you will have entrusted to us the day before. Prepare your backpack with your things for the day AND your spare for the evening.
You follow the marked pedestrian route which will make you discover some of the Ardennes must-sees that are Roche Bayard, Le Liry, the Ruha Fountain. The relief is quite marked and the route is aimed at people accustomed to the regular practice of walking..
Guest room – Restaurant
DAY 3
Thilay – Monthermé
13 km on foot
100% on marked trails
Elevation +500m
You continue your hike in the throbbing heart of the Ardennes and rub shoulders with all its sites imbued with centuries-old legends, La Roche au Corpias, Roc la Tour. Marvel at the Roche à Sept Heures, in front of this famous point of view of the meander of Monthermé. The course is quite demanding and you will soon be satisfied to find your first hotel in Monthermé, to enjoy a well-deserved rest.
Hotel restaurant **
4 DAYS VAUBAN AND GONZAGUE
Monthermé – Haybes
34 km by bike
100% on green lanes
Elevation +170m
For this last step, you find your bikes and we take care of collecting your hiking gear to bring them back to you at the end of the day. You ride on the wildest part of the Voie Verte, under the impassive gaze of the Ladies of Meuse. The valley is now very deep to offer you incredible landscapes. Discover the slate heritage of Fumay to end your stay in Haybes, aptly nicknamed La Jolie.
ARRIVAL : 4 p.m. at the latest in Haybes, and transfer to Donchery (about 1 hour drive)
RATE
The price is based on two adult participants sharing the same room.
THE PRICE INCLUDES :
- bike and helmet rental
- bike luggage rental
- 3 nights (hotel and bed and breakfast)
- 3 dinners (starter, main course, dessert)
- 3 breakfasts
- luggage transport days 1 and 4
- transfer of the last day
- Roadbook (in french for now)
- GPS trace
- assistance
- tourist tax
OPTIONS :
- electric bike : +35€ per person
NOT INCLUDED in the price :
- drinks
- lunch
- luggage transport day 2 and 3
- entrance fees to tourist sites
- assurances
- all that is not in "the price includes"
You come alone ?
No problem, you can enjoy the same benefits. However, a 40% supplement will be applied to the price of your stay.
You come with children ?
We make you enjoy a preferential rate to experience cycling tourism with your family. This rate is applicable only if the child is accompanied by two adult participants and sharing the same room.
– from 2 to 10 years : -50%
– from 11 to 15 years old : -30%
The price includes the rental of a child bike or the rental of a trailer according to its age and size.
You come with your own bike ?
You can come with your own equipment. Please mention it when booking.
MORE DETAILS...
The bike route (days 1 and 4) takes place entirely on the Trans’Ardennes Greenway. You drive safely. Without major difficulty, these days are accessible to all. If however you wanted to shorten the mileage by bike, just let us know to change the point of departure and/or arrival.
Our park is made up of CUBE brand adult mountain bikes. This german brand whose reputation for robustness is well established. The bike rental is included in the price, as well as the rental of the helmet, a safety vest, a lock and a repair kit (patches, bicycle pump).
The e-bikes are also CUBE, with a Bosch engine and a 500W battery to ensure complete autonomy throughout the day. Before the start, we give you a battery charger. So, you can each evening, at the stage, recharge your battery for the next day. Electric bikes are suitable for people over 1.55m.
Our company is very recent, our bike fleet is currently relatively small. We reserve the right to call on external service providers to best suit your needs, while offering the same range of services.
You can choose to participate in this stay with your own bike. A reduction of €35 will then be applied to the price.
The route on foot (days 2 and 3) is relatively demanding, more by the steep relief than by the mileage. The stay is mainly intended for people who regularly practice physical activity and more particularly hiking.. Good equipment is therefore necessary with good walking shoes and possibly poles. Canvas shoes are to be avoided.
The route follows marked routes : yellow markings by the Ardennes Valleys and Plateau Tourist Office, red and white markings GR (Great Hikes).
Day 1 : We provide transport for your hiking gear (backpack, hiking boots, possibly sticks), from the place of departure (Donchery) to Monthermé.
Day 2 : from Monthermé, you carry your backpack yourself with your belongings for the day and your spare for the evening stage in Thilay.
Day 3 : always on foot, with your backpack, you return by another route to the Hôtel de Monthermé.
Day 4 : we transport your luggage from Monthermé to the place of arrival (Haybes)
On request, we can lend you a backpack and hiking sticks free of charge (according to availability)
During this trip, you will be accommodated in a 2-star hotel and a bed and breakfast. Complete dinners (starter, main course, dessert) and hearty breakfasts are included in the price.
Lunches are not included in the price of the stay.
We advise you to bring your lunch picnic basket before leaving each of the stopover villages, either with your host by reserving your basket the night before, either by buying what makes you happy in the different shops. Before starting, remember to take with you one or more bottles of water and appetite suppressants (like cereal bars).
When you submitted your reservation request, we will send you a customized quote that best meet your expectations. We ask you to return the signed quotation by email or by post to acceptance.
This must be accompanied by payment of the deposit. Payment is made either by bank cheque (only french banks) or by bank transfer stating the quote number.
A deposit of 30% of the total amount of the stay must be paid at the time of booking. The payment of the balance must reach us no later than 30 days before your departure. For bookings made within 30 days of departure, we request the payment of the entire stay.
If the cancellation is made more than 30 days before departure : payment of 30% of the total amount of the stay.
If the cancellation is made 29 to 15 days before departure : payment of 50% of the total amount of the stay.
If the cancellation is made 14 to 8 days before departure : payment of 75% of the total amount of the stay.
If the cancellation is made less than 7 days before departure : payment of 100% of the total amount of the stay.
Do you have specific needs, custom requests, questions… ?
Please feel free to contact us : info@lesvelosdepierrot.fr