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Observation platform – Merville-Franceville Beach loop from Sallenelles

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Observation platform – Merville-Franceville Beach loop from Sallenelles

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Observation platform – Merville-Franceville Beach loop from Sallenelles

02:09

8.46km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Baie de l'Orne

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

498 m

The Old Arm of the Orne

Highlight • River

Flowers are Zulte

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2

986 m

Observation platform

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Sheltered view of one of the ponds

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3

1.95 km

Gros Banc Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this observatory, you can admire the 50 hectares of the Orne estuary, wild and preserved, and all its birdlife.

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4

3.82 km

Merville-Franceville Beach

Highlight • Beach

From this beach, you can discover the wide open spaces, the sea, the wetlands and the finials. It is a very diverse habitat where you can also observe many birds.

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5

4.23 km

Retoude Beach

Highlight • Other

Beautiful stretch of beach, particularly popular with kite surfers. The easternmost section is a bird sanctuary and therefore closed.

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6

4.68 km

La Redoute Beach

Highlight • Other

Very nice stretch of beach, especially popular with kite surfers.

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7

4.91 km

Bunker at Baie de l'Orne

Highlight • Monument

Just wow

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8

4.96 km

Resistance nest 05

Highlight • Other

6.53 km

Baie de l'Orne

Nature Reserve

B

8.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.26 km

3.36 km

572 m

276 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

2.28 km

1.66 km

759 m

155 m

149 m

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Thursday 25 June

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