Bruges and the North Sea
From: Roeselare, Bel…
To: Roeselare, Bel…
Total distance: 322 km
Daily distance: 54 km
Type of Biking: Hybrid
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
This independent bike tour through the West-Flanders region of Belgium offers the ideal mix of culture and nature. It is one of those unique places, where you can enjoy silence along canals and open landscapes, but where culture is never far away. Along the tour, you can discover the history of World War I (Ieper and Diksmuide). This tour features Bruges, the famous historic town with its wonderful cultural heritage.
Highlights:
The nice cycling along fields, canals, dunes and the coast
The architecture of monasteries, windmills and castles
The medieval towns Ieper, Poperinge, Diksmuide and Bruges (world heritage)
The coastal towns of De Haan, Heist and Knokke
The burgundy atmosphere in pubs and restaurants and of course chocolate, waffles and French fries
Arrival Info
Airport in Brussels or Ryanair flight to Charleroi (Brussels South) Then train to Roeselare (1 ½ hours).
Trains: to Knokke / Blankenberge / Oostende + change trains in Bruges to Kortrijk + change in Kortrijk to De Panne + change in Lichtervelde Free pick-up at the railway station of Roeselare.
— Day 1: Roeselare (Flanders)
After the arrival in Roeselare, we offer a welcome drink. Those who want to, can make a small tour to the basilica of Dadizele, and discover the landscape around Roeselare.
40 km Day 2: Kemmel (Flanders)
Our first cycling tour will bring us to Ieper, a beautiful medieval town with a stunning market place and the famous town-gate ‘Menenpoort’. We will also pass the Tyne Cot cemetery, the biggest churchyard for English soldiers all over the world. Cycling around Ieper is a nice experience, especially passing the charming hills.
49 km Day 3: Diksmuide (Flanders)
On this tour, we will pass another nice medieval town: Poperinge, popular because of the ‘hoppe’ cultivated in this area. But, certainly also very interesting is the abbey of Saint Sixtus, where the best beer in the world is brewed. We will cycle further along the banks of the ‚Yzer‘ to Diksmuide, where the ‚Yzertoren‘, a well-known monument of World War I, can be visited. You can also enjoy the beauty of the historic market place.
63 km Day 4: Bruges (Flanders)
It is almost unbelievable how many cultural heritage can be discovered in such a rural region. Indeed, the destination we are all excited about is of course Bruges, with its historic town center and the stunning belfry.
59 km Day 5: Bruges (Flanders)
The fifth day, we will explore the area between Bruges and Knokke, the most mondain village of the Belgian coast. It will again be an unforgettable trip, through the polder landscapes and the dunes. The main sight of this tour is the nature reserve ‘Het Zwin’ and the picturesque village Damme. Or, when it is warm enough, you can go swimming in the sea!
52 km Day 6: Bruges (Flanders)
This day will again be an exciting day, as we will visit another nice place on the Belgian coast. De Haan is a village which has protected very well the ‚Belle Epoque‘ style (19th century).
59 km Day 7: Roeselare (Flanders)
Our last cycling tour will bring us back to Roeselare. This tour passes two nice castles, d’Aertrycke and Wijnendaele. They are both really worth a visit! After arrival in Roeselare, it is possible to visit the national cyclist museum.
— Day 8: Roeselare (Flanders)
Departure after breakfast.
7 speed touringbike
$90.00
Accommodation & Rates
- $741: Double Room (1 bed)
- $741: Double Room (2 beds)
- $991: Single Room
Tour Season
March 31st – October 13th 2012
Check-in
- Saturday
Included
- 8 days – 7 nights in ***/**** Hotels
- Free hotel parking in Roeselare
- Room with shower / bath and toilet
- 7 x breakfast buffet
- Luggage transport (1 piece/person till 20 kilos)
- map, tourist information and road description in English
- Ticket for the national cyclist museum
- Museum discount card Bruges
- Personal meeting with VOS Travel- representative + welcome drink
- Service-Hotline (also in weekends)
- Possibility for half board (3 course dinner)
Not included
- bike rental
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