Omaha Beach – Swords of peace loop from Le Molay-Littry

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Omaha Beach – Swords of peace loop from Le Molay-Littry

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Omaha Beach – Swords of peace loop from Le Molay-Littry

03:04

50.2km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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21.3 km

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

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In 1944, the church was partly destroyed by an American destroyer during the landing, particularly the bell tower because seven German soldiers were positioned there who observed the shore and …

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22.8 km

Omaha Beach

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The US troops landed here in June 1944.

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23.6 km

Colleville-sur-Mer American Cemetery

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The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, situated on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach. It is the first U.S. military cemetery established on European soil during …

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28.4 km

Swords of peace

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The memorial is located directly on the beach of Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer and is a central place of remembrance for the victims and heroes of the Second World War.

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28.4 km

Les Braves Monument, Omaha Beach

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The Omaha Beach monument Les Braves is located in the middle of Omaha Beach.

The plaque with an explanation about the monument is on the boulevard of Omaha Beach.

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29.1 km

Location of the 1st American cemetery

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Memorial needle marking the place where the first victims of the invasion were temporarily buried.

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30.6 km

Omaha Beach Memorial

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Vierville-sur-Mer National Guard Memorial:
This memorial was erected in memory of the US National Guard. The US 29th Infantry Division, which landed on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944, was …

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30.8 km

Mulberry Walkways

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5-Span bridge section - 507 A-B1:
The 5-span bridge section (507 A-B1) can be found along the Avenue de Bedford. It was part of the floating bridge that belonged to …

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50.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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