Cycling Guadeloupe Islands and the Caribbean
Bike rides, walks, leisure, sun and sandy beaches during winter times ! Yes, France allows this, and even more, as a specialist in France we have an offer to stay on the French Caribbean Island, Guadeloupe! Come enjoy the comfortable temperatures that the French Caribbean offers. To get out of the winter, we have prepared an unforgettable stay in one of the most beautiful islands in the world where the key words are discovery, heavenly landscapes, and relaxation. After your morning excursions in the middle of the sugar cane fields and banana trees, recovery and discovery will the order of the day to enjoy the warmth and romance of the long white, yellow and black sand beaches, its permanent sunshine and blue sea worthy of the most beautiful postcards. You will also discover rivers with clear water and waterfalls over 100 meters high. Guadeloupe is fascinating in its diversity, but also its people. Bring your smile, you will get back hundredfold and you will discover the kind people with a gift for happiness!
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Level :


Type : On the way
Category : Bike
Trip : Self Guided
Activity : Hybrid
Dates : Best period from November to March
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Day 1 : Arrive in Pointe-à-Pitre Airport
Your guide will welcome you in Pointe-à-Pitre airport and take you to your hotel in Saint François (Grande-Terre). Depending on the arrival time and your desires, a small stroll can be organized on a seaside road to Pointe des Chateaux.
Accommodation : B&B La Christophine - "Saint François"

Day 2 : Loop from your hotel and visit the distillery Damoiseau
Option 1 : 29 Miles - 46 Km
Option 2 : 51 Miles - 82 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 290 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 580 Meters
This is the day you first walk amid sugar cane fields and banana trees. We'll take the opportunity to visit the most famous rum distillery Grande Terre, the Damoiseau distillery, founded in the 19th century by Monsieur Raimbaud. Of course, a small tasting will be offered to the fans of rum and adventure!
Accommodation : B&B La Christophine - "Saint François"

Day 3 : Marie Galante
Option 1 : 30 Miles - 48 Km
Option 2 : 55 Miles - 89 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 560 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 1150 Meters
You will take the boat to Saint Louis, the main city of the beautiful island of Marie-Galante. On quiet roads you will discover its white sand beaches which are among the finest in the Caribbean! You cannot leave without tasting a glass of rum from Marie-Galante, who it said, gathers the best rums in the world!
Accommodation : B&B La Christophine - "Saint François"

Day 4 : Grands Fonds
Distance 1 : 34 Miles - 55 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 410 Meters
Probably the least touristy area of Guadeloupe, the Grands Fonds nevertheless deserves we pay it special attention. The Grand-Fonds is a spectacular set of landforms, unique in the world along with the Dolomites in Northern Italy and Vietnam. You will love the variety of landscapes in this ride!
Accommodation : Hotel Habitation du Comté - "Sainte Rose"

Day 5 : Sainte Rose & Basse Terre
Distance 1 : 27 Miles - 43 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 1030 Meters
Today, you will set off to discover the Basse Terre where you will take the coastal road. You will go inland for a while and then go down to Grande Anse, this majestic beach worthy of a postcard. Continue to Deshaies to finally reach Anse de Baille d'Argent. Take advantage of these heavenly beaches on the way back to Sainte Rose.
Accommodation : Hotel Habitation du Comté - "Sainte Rose"

Day 6 : Cascades & Col des Mamelles
Distance 1 : 35 Miles - 56 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 680 Meters
For this day, you will ride towards the Col des Mamelles and its magnificent waterfalls on the way. You will first go towards Lamentin and then fork in the Caribbean forest. You climb a small road to reach Mahault. At the junction with the Col des Mamelles, you can if you have the courage to continue on 500m uphill to reach the Cascade aux Ecrevisses. Otherwise, continue your track and stop a little further at the Saut de la Lézarde, a very beautiful wild waterfall. Descend to Baie-Mahault and return to Saint Rose.
Accommodation : Hotel Habitation du Comté - "Sainte Rose"

Day 7 : Departure day
After breakfast, your guide will take you back to the airport. During the trip you can share your memories and no doubt you will already have in mind your next stay in Guadeloupe!
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Day : 1, 2, 3

They are at the edge of our infinity pool and its punch box. These rooms are 80m from the lagoon. They are all well decorated and furnished with sobriety; all equipped with a bed of 160 * 200, air conditioning, an Italian shower, toilet, hairdryer, bed linen and towels, bath towel, flat screen TV 122cm, safe strong, a small fridge, free WIFI. All have an equipped private terrace.
Day : 4, 5, 6

L'Habitation du Comté was built in 1948 by the owners of the County Sugar Mill. This magnificent Art Deco Neo-Colonial style mansion was built in the pure tradition of the time, on the top of a gently ventilated dreary hill. Proudly installed in the center of a beautiful park where majestic Samana, Flamboyant, Mango and Palm trees dominate. It benefits in all tranquillity from a 360° view of the surrounding countryside, the nearby mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Crossed by the canal that fed the old sugar factory, this unique dwelling will welcome you and make your visit an unforgettable memory.
Road bike - Standard
SCOTT ADDICT 20 - ( or equivalent)
with supplement (130€)
The SCOTT Addict 20 was redesigned from the ground up with those longer days in mind. With new geometry that is less focused on racing and more on enduring, the Addict 20 will be your go to when you're looking to put the miles.
- All sizes available: S, M, L, XL.XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XLX
Saddle Bag Containing:
- Toolkit,
- Tire levers
- Patch kit
- 2 spare tubes
- 1 hand pump.
- Rear pannier
- Helmet
- Odometer
- Lock
- 2 souvenir water bottles
- Pedals (flat or cages on request). You can bring your own pedals to clip in but remember to bring a pedal wrench to take them off at the end of the tour.
Accessories
INCLUDED




Roadbook for Discovery allows you to travel freely with all the information you need for your trip: Stages, points of interest, itineraries with interactive guidance, travel documents.
All in offline mode, you download your file before leaving, then you have all the information necessary for your trip. (Phone not provided).
INCLUDED




Our roadbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. We have invested significant time and incorporated the feedback of our customers over many years (since 1997!) to make our roadbooks even better. Our roadbooks include: color maps, highlighted routes, touristic information, orientation points to reach hotels, and easy to follow step by step directions (cue-sheets). Please note that for custom itineraries you will not have cue sheets. Only maps and GPS routes.
Option 1: 29 Miles - 46 Km Elevation gain 1 : 290 Meters
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Option 2: 51 Miles - 82 Km Elevation gain 2 : 580 Meters
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Option 1: 30 Miles - 48 Km Elevation gain 1 : 560 Meters
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Option 2: 55 Miles - 89 Km Elevation gain 2 : 1150 Meters
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Option 1: 34 Miles - 55 Km Elevation gain 1 : 410 Meters

Option 1: 27 Miles - 43 Km Elevation gain 1 : 1030 Meters

Option 1: 35 Miles - 56 Km Elevation gain 1 : 680 Meters

Included
- 6 nights of accommodation in hotels or Guest house with private shower and/or bath & with swimming pool
- Day 4: Transfer from Saint François to Sainte Rose by car with your bikes
- Boat ticket for Marie Galante
- Daily breakfast at each hotel
- Orientation in person with our local guide
- Detailed ROAD BOOK, including details maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary and cue sheets
- Guidance Application (phone not provided)
- Comprehensive trip literature
- Technical and emergency support available at all times
What's not included
- Airfare to and from the trip
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Drinks
- Some meals are not included in each destination, which gives you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own. You will find all information needed with our team support in your roadbook.
Informations & Recommendations
International airport in Pointe à Pitre - Direct flights to Guadeloupe are currently available from San Juan/Puerto Rico , Miami and Montreal
Tour rates
Contact our tour consultants for more information and an exact rate based upon your travel dates.
Price from* & per person | Double occupancy | Single supplement (traveling with a group) | Solo traveler (traveling alone) |
Standard | 1275 € | 450 € | 1950 € |
Accessories
Accessories | |
Guidance Application | Included |
Biking Roadbook | Included |
Travelbook | Included |
Bikes available
Bikes available | Options per person |
Road Bike Rental | |
Standard | 130 € |
Mountain Bike Rental | |
Standard | 150 € |
Electric Mountain bike available (sup 209€/pers.), contact us.
Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee.
Services available
Services available | |
Cancelation insurance | 6% |