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Orne Bay – Pegasus Bridge loop from Merville-Franceville-Plage

Merville-Franceville-Plage

Orne Bay – Pegasus Bridge loop from Merville-Franceville-Plage

Moderate

4.8

(9)

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Orne Bay – Pegasus Bridge loop from Merville-Franceville-Plage

02:07

43.4km

110m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.91 km for 118 m

After 22.1 km for 145 m

After 34.2 km for 118 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.67 km

Gros Banc Observatory – Baie de l'Orne Bird Reserve

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Bird watching from above!

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2.69 km

Orne Bay

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Unique Wadden landscape, pure nature

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3.28 km

Gros Banc Bird Observatory

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Thanks to the bird hiding place, you can approach the birds of the bay and observe them immediately without scaring them

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4.44 km

Naturschutzgebiet zwischen Strand und Binnenland

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6.03 km

Pointe de la Roque

Viewpoint

9.98 km

Pegasus Bridge

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Just after midnight on the night of June 5-6, the two bridges of Ranville-Bénouville were captured by the British 5th Parachute Brigade after a short battle. Pegasus was their emblem. …

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11.1 km

Caen-to-the-Sea Canal at Blainville-sur-Orne

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The Caen Sea Canal connects the English Channel to the Saint-Pierre basin in Caen. 14km long with two locks, the basin is bordered by a very pleasant paved cycle path.

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33.4 km

Bénouville Castle

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Bénouville Castle was built from 1768 to 1785 by the Marquis de Livry. For most of the 20th century, the castle served as an orphanage and then the regional chamber …

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35.2 km

Orne Cycle Path

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Nice ride on today's popular, well-prepared gravel.

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43.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

17.1 km

3.61 km

2.75 km

2.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

16.4 km

3.48 km

381 m

186 m

127 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 19 August

23°C

15°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Gros Banc Observatory – Baie de l'Orne Bird Reserve

Orne Bay

Gros Banc Bird Observatory

Naturschutzgebiet zwischen Strand und Binnenland

Pegasus Bridge

Caen-to-the-Sea Canal at Blainville-sur-Orne

Bénouville Castle

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