Nîmes Romaine / Arènes - Maison Carrée - Tour Magne
from 2009-07-01 to the 2009-08-31
Cycle back through time
Discover the battlefield of Waterloo on a mountain bike! Visit the British gun positions and the key points of the battle for yourself and trace the movements of the French cavalry.
Take a bicycle tour of Waterloo Battlefield on your own bike or on one of the 50 mountain bikes available for hire at the location. Cycle along trails and discover the many monuments and commemorative stones dotting the site of the famous battle that raged here on 18 June 1815.
Two routes have been designed and laid out for cyclists, and in addition to this exciting new way of visiting the battlefield there are many other outdoor activities for families to enjoy at Lion's Hamlet.
A detailed map of the routes is available at the bicycle hire office along with a leaflet providing information on each monument. Bicycle trailers are available for toddlers as well as children’s bikes, and helmets are provided free with every bike hired – we strongly recommend you wear them.
Route descriptions:
Green route: history circuit – a 10km ride along signposted country trails, ideal for families. The route includes a 1km section of road.
Red route: history circuit + Plancenoit and Le Caillou trails: 15km along signposted country routes and village streets. Average difficulty. The route includes a 2km section of road, 1.5km of which is a private cycle path.
Two hours: €6. Half day: €9.
Full day: €15. Weekend or two full days: €25.
Bicycles are available for hire every day in July, August and September and can be booked throughout the rest of the year.