Western Front Way Cycling Itinerary Options

We offer two suggested cycling itineraries along the Western Front Way. These routes are designed around towns with overnight accommodation and basic amenities. If you’re comfortable camping or prefer more flexibility, check out our full Accommodation List for additional options and places to stay.

Please note that this part of France can be remote and under-served in terms of food and water stops. Always travel prepared. We recommend carrying Firepot Foods for lightweight, high-quality meals on the trail.

🚴 Option 1 : 9-Day Cycling Itinerary (North to South)
Day 1 – Travel Day: Arrival in Nieuwpoort

Route: – to Nieuwpoort

Distance: 0 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Hotel Cosmopolite – Book
  • ibis Styles Nieuwpoort – Book
Day 2 – Bike Day 1: Nieuwpoort to Arras

Route: Nieuwpoort to Arras

Distance: 159 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Hôtel de l’Univers – Book
Day 3 – Bike Day 2: Arras to Peronne

Route: Arras to Peronne

Distance: 109 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Peronne – Best Western Saint Claude – Book
  • Brie – La Suite de 12 – Book
Day 4 – Bike Day 3: Peronne to Reims

Route: Peronne to Reims

Distance: 188 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Hotel Campanille – Book
  • Holiday Inn Reims – Book
  • Hotel Bristol – Book
  • Les Charbaudieres – Book
Day 5 – Bike Day 4: Reims to Verdun

Route: Reims to Verdun

Distance: 157 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Jardin des Mess – Book
  • Savy Hôtel Flottant – Book
Day 6 – Bike Day 5: Verdun to Luneville

Route: Verdun to Luneville

Distance: 161 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Luneville – Hotel le Pages – Book
Day 7 – Bike Day 6: Luneville to Munster

Route: Luneville to Munster

Distance: 140 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Hotel Cigogne – Book
  • Hotel Bar des Vosges – Book
Day 8 – Bike Day 7: Munster to Bonfol

Route: Munster to Bonfol

Distance: 118 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Hotel de la Gare – Book
Day 9 – Travel Day: Porrentruy

Route: Bonfol to Porrentruy

Distance: 0 km

Suggested Accommodation: —

🚴 Option 2 : 14-Day Cycling Itinerary (South to North)
Day 1 – Travel Day: Porrentruy to Bonfol

Route: Porrentruy to Bonfol

Distance: 0 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Hotel de la Gare – Book
Day 2 – Bike Day 1: Bonfol to Munster

Route: Bonfol to Munster

Distance: 104 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Hotel Cigogne – Book
  • Hotel Bar des Vosges – Book
Day 3 – Bike Day 2: Munster to Pierre-Percée / Celles-sur-Plaine / Badonviller

Route: Munster to Pierre-Percée / Celles-sur-Plaine / Badonviller

Distance: 100 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • YS Lounge Hotel – Book
  • Logis Hôtel le Chalet – Book
  • Logis Hôtel des Lacs – Book
Day 4 – Bike Day 3: Badonviller to Pont-à-Mousson

Route: Badonviller to Pont-à-Mousson

Distance: 100 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Pont-à-Mousson – Hôtel de l’Abbaye des Prémontrés – Book
Day 5 – Bike Day 4: Pont-à-Mousson to Verdun

Route: Pont-à-Mousson to Verdun

Distance: 90 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Jardin des Mess – Book
  • Savy Hôtel Flottant – Book
Day 6 – Bike Day 5: Verdun (Rest/Local Ride)

Route: Verdun loop or rest day

Distance: 0 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Jardin des Mess – Book
  • Savy Hôtel Flottant – Book
Day 7 – Bike Day 6: Verdun to Vienne-le-Chateau

Route: Verdun to Vienne-le-Chateau

Distance: 100 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Logis Hôtel le Tulipier – Book
  • Le Madeleine Chambres – Book
Day 8 – Bike Day 7: Vienne-le-Chateau to Reims

Route: Vienne-le-Chateau to Reims

Distance: 88 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Hotel Campanille – Book
  • Holiday Inn Reims – Book
  • Hotel Bristol – Book
  • Les Charbaudieres – Book
Day 9 – Bike Day 8: Reims to Soissons

Route: Reims to Soissons

Distance: 85 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Best Western Plus Hôtel de France – Book
  • Camping Municipal – Book
  • d’Hôte, Casa La Palma – Book
Day 10 – Bike Day 9: Soissons to Peronne

Route: Soissons to Peronne

Distance: 100 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Peronne – Best Western Saint Claude – Book
  • Brie – La Suite de 12 – Book
Day 11 – Bike Day 10: Peronne to Arras

Route: Peronne to Arras

Distance: 109 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Hôtel de l’Univers – Book
Day 12 – Bike Day 11: Arras to Armentières

Route: Arras to Armentières

Distance: 75 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Joly – Book
  • Fromelles – Aux P’tits Bonheurs – Book
  • La Grange du Bosquet – Book
Day 13 – Bike Day 12: Armentières to Nieuwpoort

Route: Armentières to Nieuwpoort

Distance: 85 km

Suggested Accommodation:

  • Hotel Cosmopolite – Book
Day 14 – Travel Day: Nieuwpoort

Route: Nieuwpoort

Distance: 0 km

Suggested Accommodation:

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Disclaimer: We strongly advise anyone who follows our trails to ensure they have appropriate travel, health, and activity insurance. We are not liable for any injury, accident, loss, or death that may occur while using or following any of our suggested routes. These trails are created for recreational and general informational purposes only. Your use of them is entirely at your own risk, and we do not accept responsibility for your actions.