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Sainte-Mère-Église

Azzeville Battery – Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue loop from Beuzeville-au-Plain

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France
Manche
Cherbourg
Sainte-Mère-Église

Azzeville Battery – Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue loop from Beuzeville-au-Plain

Hard

23

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Azzeville Battery – Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue loop from Beuzeville-au-Plain

09:10

155km

660m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 87.2 km for 104 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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4.92 km

Azzeville Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

Built by the Germans between 1941, this defense line constituted with its 170 men garrison an essential node at the Atlantic Wall. Located not far from Utah Beach, it was …

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39.2 km

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Highlight • Settlement

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a town in the northern Cotentin, nestled in a remarkable maritime setting. The town has a pretty marina. Tatihou Island, which can be seen offshore, is also part of the commune.

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40.5 km

Fort of La Hougue

Highlight • Castle

While the inside of the defensive fortress might still be closed for renovations, the water moat and the walls reaching all around this strategic peninsula are quite well preserved.

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53.5 km

Along the beach (Gravel)

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Sand/gravel track. Not ideal for 23-25mm road tires

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56.7 km

Quinéville Beach

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An alternative to the Eurovélo 4, but here it is the GR.

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60.2 km

Fort Ravenoville (19th century), built on an old square masonry redoubt dating from 1689. The enclosure as well as the old interior guardhouse have been profoundly modified. The remains of …

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65.6 km

2nd Armored Division Monument

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This memorial is part of a group of monuments which pay tribute to the heroes of the landing. It was erected by the Normandy landing committee and represents General Leclerc in tank uniform.

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75.7 km

Leaving UtahBeach

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Very pretty path between marshes and sea approaching the Baie des Veys, separating Omaha and Utah.

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115 km

Beach

Beach

B

155 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

127 km

10.0 km

9.76 km

6.39 km

1.74 km

697 m

106 m

Surfaces

137 km

9.78 km

4.33 km

3.08 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 22 August

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