Jersey and Guernsey, the Channel Islands

Easy to moderate
Little elevation gain, on roads generally reserved for cycling and easy to ride. 15 to 40km per cycling day, with no particular technical difficulties. A few climbs along the route on Jersey and Guernsey, but a wide variety of landscapes. Unsurfaced road on Sark.

Bookings are available for 2 people or more; solo travellers can also book, but the supplement is higher than the single room supplement.

7 days / 6 nights, with 6 to 5 days of cycling depending on your arrival and departure times … and what you feel like doing!

Day 1 at the ferry terminal in St Malo.
Day 8 at the ferry terminal in St Malo.

You carry only a small bag with your picnic lunch and belongings for the day. Your luggage will be waiting for you at the hotel in the evening: it is transported by the hotelier or by taxi, with a maximum weight of 20kg.

3 nights on Jersey, 3 nights on Guernsey, in a room for 2:
On Jersey

• 3* hotel in St Helier with half board

On Guernsey

• 3* hotel with half board in St Peter Port. A comfortable hotel that was recently upgraded to 3* following renovation work.

Please let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements when booking; we will do our best to adapt your meals.

English breakfast. At lunchtime, you will easily find somewhere to eat on the islands.

Guiding

This is a self-guided holiday. No guide accompanies you.

We provide a digital travel pack that includes access to our smartphone navigation app, a list of your accommodation, any vouchers required and all the information you need for your holiday to run smoothly. No guide accompanies you; if you wish, we can send you a complete printed travel pack with everything you need for your trip: detailed route maps, a detailed route description and the information you need for all public transport connections (additional cost).

Bike hire

A hybrid bike is ideal.

• Your own bike: We advise against bikes with narrow tyres. Hybrid bikes are excellent

Remember to have your bicycle serviced before you leave. We recommend equipping your bike with puncture-proof tyres and panniers, and bringing a helmet before departure. Personal bicycles are carried free of charge on the ferries, but the number of bikes allowed on board is limited, so spaces must be booked well in advance. If you are bringing your own bikes, please let us know when you book.

Bike hire on Guernsey and Jersey:
Hybrid bikes (men’s and women’s models): photos are for illustrative purposes only

• 21 gears, pannier

Electric bike: photos are for illustrative purposes only

Raleigh bike with a Bosch Active Line system. 5 power modes. Minimum rider height: 152 cm

Bike hire is available on Sark; payment is made directly on site (1 day).

Sunday departures from 1 April to 31 October 2025. Your departure date determines the season.

PLEASE NOTE: Ferry services operate according to a specific sailing schedule, and departures to and from France, as well as between the two islands, are not available every day. Currently, there is only one sailing per week between Jersey and Guernsey, every Wednesday (except for Thursday 1 May and Thursday 29 May).

You can add an extra night before, after or during your cycling holiday.

Getting to the ferry terminal

On foot: turn left as you leave the railway station and follow Boulevard des Talards. At the second junction, turn right onto Avenue F. Roosevelt, then follow the harbour basin on your right. The Naye ferry terminal is at the end of this first basin, before the lock, on the left. (30 to 45 minutes on foot).
By bus: route 1 from the bus station – get off at “Saint-Servan Mairie” (30 minutes) www.reseau-mat.fr
By taxi: Taxis Malouins, tel.: 0299813030

By train

TGV from Paris Montparnasse to Saint-Malo (or change in Rennes for a TER regional train to Saint-Malo).

https://www.sncf-connect.com/fr-fr

By car

Plan your route at www.viamichelin.fr.

Parking your car

• Parking: unattended long-stay parking in Saint-Malo at the Naye ferry terminal (departures for the Channel Islands and England):
• Saint-Vincent underground car park, Esplanade Saint-Vincent (tel.: 0810077275 or 0299408257); allow approximately 200 € per week. Online booking is available: Saint-Vincent car park

For more information, contact the Saint-Malo parking office on 0299408257

On a number of our trips, you can go swimming during the day’s route or at the end of the day. It would be a shame to miss the opportunity. Please bear in mind, however, that your guides are not lifeguards; you therefore swim under your own responsibility and at your own risk

Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – on foot, by bike and on snow – to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and kindness.

As members of the board of directors since 2018, we actively help the sector develop more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we focus on:

• Transparency in our practices and pricing
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Protecting the environment on every trip

We also share the values of the Traveller’s Ethical Charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and foster meaningful encounters.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognised as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible environmental, ethical and sustainable management practices, both within our company and in our work with partners and the organisation of our trips.

This label, the second level of a demanding international certification programme, recognises the concrete steps we take to support responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainable development policy

For cycling

• Short or long cycling tights, depending on the season
• Cycling gloves
• A helmet
• Sunglasses (to protect against sunlight, wind and midges)
• A windproof jacket
• T-shirts or cycling jerseys
• A handlebar map holder
• A handlebar smartphone mount and a power bank
• A water bottle

Note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. New merino wool clothing is also available; it performs very well, is comfortable to wear and has the advantage of resisting perspiration odours (brands include Icebreaker, Ruka, etc.)!
As a general rule, avoid cotton, which makes you cold when wet.

For protection against sun and rain

• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• A hat, cap or bucket hat (helmet)
• A windproof jacket
• A rain poncho or a “Gore-Tex” jacket

• A jumper or fleece
• Comfortable walking trousers
• A pair of shorts
• A tracksuit or a change of clothes
• A lightweight, long-sleeved cotton shirt
• A pair of running-style trainers for the evening
• Spare clothes and underwear
• A toiletry bag
• Swimwear
• A small first-aid kit: personal medication, Elastoplast, Biogaze or “second skin” (2), gauze, disinfectant, arnica pellets and aspirin for minor aches and injuries…

• If your bike does not have a pannier, bring a comfortable small 40-litre backpack with a hip belt to carry your personal belongings and picnic lunch during the day. If you have a luggage rack, you can secure your bag to it with bungee cords. Rental bikes come with a pannier for your belongings. Bring a small backpack as well; this makes it easy to carry your belongings when you stop to visit places along the way.
• A bag for luggage transfers: a backpack or travel bag in good condition

Remember that people drive on the left in Jersey and Guernsey!

French travellers and EU nationals, including minors, must hold a valid passport to enter Jersey, Guernsey and Sark.

From 2 April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be mandatory for European travellers wishing to visit Great Britain. More information is available on the UK ETA website.

Bring your European Health Insurance Card, which you should request from your health insurance provider at least 15 days before departure. Health conditions are similar to those in France.

Saint-Malo Tourist Office
Espl. Saint-Vincent
35400 Saint-Malo
France
Tel: 0825135200

Jersey Tourism
Liberation Square
St Helier
JE23AS
Jersey, Channel Islands
Tel: 00441534500700

Guernsey Tourism
PO Box 23
St Peter Port
GY13AN
Guernsey, Channel Islands
Tel: 00441481723552

Dialling code from France: +44.

Local time: British time = French time minus 1 hour.

The Channel Islands pride themselves on having the mildest climate in Great Britain. There is no gentle irony intended here: thanks to their oceanic location and the influence of the Gulf Stream, they enjoy a temperate climate all year round, with no reported frost, for example. Winters are relatively mild, and spring arrives early, with signs appearing as early as the end of February.
From May to October, the average temperature hovers around 20 °C, while the water temperature is around 17 °C. Those who like round numbers will be pleased to learn that the islands enjoy two thousand hours of sunshine a year! Although things become quieter in the low season (and tourist numbers fall too, which is not necessarily a bad thing for those dreaming of solitary walks along windswept coastlines), the islands can therefore be visited all year round.

English is the official and most widely spoken language of the Channel Islands. Today, French is used particularly in administration. Guernésiais is the traditional language of Guernsey. Jèrriais is the traditional language of Jersey

The Jersey pound: 1 pound = approximately 1,19 €. (as of 01/2025)

Remember that people drive on the left in Jersey and Guernsey!