CALAIS TO AMSTERDAM

Cycle from France to the Netherlands with Velo Europe on an unforgettable multi-country journey through Flanders, Wallonia, Germany and the Dutch countryside.

Five guided riding days, relaxed coffee and food stops, full support where it matters and time to enjoy each destination along the way.

£1,299Experience price
7 DaysIncluding travel days
110–140kmApprox daily rides
5 DaysOn the bike
  • ADVENTURE CODE

    CA02AM

  • START

    CALAIS, FRANCE

  • END

    AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

  • EXPERIENCE TYPE

    GROUP

  • Age range
    AGE RANGE

    18 - 75

  • LANGUAGE

    ENGLISH

  • Pay later
    PAYMENTS

    PAY LATER

  • Deposit
    DEPOSIT

    £200.00

CALAIS TO AMSTERDAM CYCLING EXPERIENCE

Ride Europe the easy way.

A supported multi-day cycling adventure for sociable riders who want memorable roads, varied scenery and the satisfaction of riding from France all the way to Amsterdam.

🚴Five Guided Stages

Ride approximately 110–140km per day across France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands with guides and support.

🌍Four Countries

Experience coastal roads, Flanders, Wallonia, the three-country border and the Dutch cycling network in one trip.

☕Relaxed Touring Pace

This is a challenge, but not a race. We stop for coffee, food, photos and interesting places throughout each day.

🚐Support Where It Matters

Accommodation, breakfasts, local transfers and ride support are included, leaving you to focus on the journey.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

What to expect

01

A true point-to-point adventure

Start in Calais and move through Kortrijk, Wavre, Aachen and Uden before finishing beside Amsterdam’s canals.

02

Challenging but sociable

Expect around 125km on a typical riding day. The aim is steady progress, good company and enough time to enjoy each destination.

03

Your own bike, simple logistics

You will need your own bike. You can travel with it by ferry or arrange delivery to us before the trip, then collect or transport it home afterwards.

DAYS RIDING5
DAILY DISTANCE110–140km
COUNTRIES4
BIKEBring your own

Photos

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PHOTOS

Calais to Amsterdam cycling experience
Calais to Amsterdam cycling
Calais to Amsterdam cycling
Calais to Amsterdam cycling
Calais to Amsterdam cycling
Calais to Amsterdam cycling
Calais to Amsterdam cycling
Calais to Amsterdam cycling

YOUR WEEK

Daily ride plan

Seven days including travel, with five guided point-to-point cycling stages from Calais to Amsterdam.

DAY01

ARRIVAL DAY

Calais arrival & briefing

Travel Day
Hotel check-in18:00 briefingFree evening

Arrive in Calais and transfer to the hotel. Check-in is from 14:00. The day is yours until an informal briefing at approximately 18:00, with the evening free to enjoy Calais. Breakfast starts from 06:30 and we meet at 08:45 the following morning ready to ride.

DAY02

GUIDED STAGE

Calais to Kortrijk

128 km / 490 m
France to BelgiumCanal roadsSpa hotel

A relatively straightforward opening stage with limited climbing. We head through Bourbourg and the maritime plains, following canals before crossing into Belgium at around 65km. We aim to reach Kortrijk in the afternoon, leaving time to relax and enjoy the hotel spa.

DAY03

GUIDED STAGE

Kortrijk to Wavre

122 km / 1,050 m
FlandersWalloniaWaterloo

A more testing day, crossing parts of Flanders and Wallonia with around 1,050m of climbing. There will be plenty of opportunities for stops along the way, including waffles, before passing Waterloo and continuing to the hotel in Wavre.

DAY04

GUIDED STAGE

Wavre to Aachen

120 km / 1,147 m
GermanyThree-country pointRolling terrain

Another varied stage as we ride east towards Aachen. We’ll keep the pace steady, hunting out coffee stops and interesting places before visiting the Drielandenpunt, where Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands meet, then finishing at our Aachen hotel.

DAY05

GUIDED STAGE

Aachen to Uden

140 km / 610 m
NetherlandsFast flowing roadsWindmills

We head into the Netherlands towards Uden in North Brabant. Despite being the longest stage, the route is relatively gentle and much of the day feels fast and flowing. Uden’s historic windmills and local character make a fitting finish.

DAY06

FINAL GUIDED STAGE

Uden to Amsterdam

110 km / 445 m
Dutch countrysideHistoric townsAmsterdam canals

Our final riding day takes us through beautiful Dutch countryside and historic towns before finishing among Amsterdam’s famous canals and cityscape. Once there, the evening is yours to celebrate completing the journey.

DAY07

DEPARTURE DAY

Amsterdam & onward travel

Departure
Free timeAirport accessBike transport

Enjoy a little extra time in Amsterdam before heading home. The final hotel is close to airport transport. Remember to book your bike onto your flight if taking it with you; we can also transport bikes back for later collection.

YOUR TRIP

What's included

The core logistics are taken care of so you can concentrate on the five-day ride to Amsterdam.

🚴
Guided rides

Guides for all five planned cycling stages.

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Accommodation

Accommodation for the duration of the trip.

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Breakfast

Breakfast included on all hotel mornings.

🚐
Local transfers

Local transfers, including airport pickups and drop-offs where applicable to the trip schedule.

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Bike logistics

You can arrange to have your bike box delivered to us before the trip or travel with your bike by ferry.

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Point-to-point support

Support across the route as we move through France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Important details

A few things to know before confirming your place.

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NOT INCLUDED

Excluded from the trip

  • International flights
  • Lunches and evening meals
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Your bicycle
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BOOKING INFORMATION

Other terms

Deposit & balance

A £200 deposit secures your place. The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure.

Cancellations

Cancellations more than 60 days before departure are refundable minus the applicable fee. Within 60 days they are non-refundable.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance is recommended but is not included in the experience price.

Itinerary changes

Routes and plans may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Riders must follow guide instructions throughout.

Luggage

Luggage includes one main bag and one small bag. Excess baggage may incur additional fees.

Your bike

You need to bring your own bike. It can be delivered to us beforehand, brought by ferry, or taken home by air after Amsterdam.

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