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The best running trails around Caen

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Running around Caen is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Caen—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 9, 2025

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1. La vallée de l'Orne, les Rochers des Parcs et le Pain de Sucre — loop — running from Clécy

9.18km

01:08

230m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The landing — loop — running from Varaville

18.2km

01:56

40m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. From the Thue valleys to Manneville — loop — running from Cully

13.0km

01:31

100m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. La chapelle Bonne Nouvelle — loop — running from Esson

9.88km

01:12

210m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. L'abbaye cistercienne de Villers-Canivet — circuit de Torp — boucle course à pied

13.4km

01:32

80m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Running loop from Saint-Ouen

5.53km

00:34

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Pontoon de Luc sur mer – Pegasus Bridge loop from Villons les Anisy

60.0km

06:30

210m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Pegasus Bridge – Bénouville Town Hall loop from Le Bois

37.8km

04:04

180m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Statue of Piper Bill Millin – Seine Bay loop from Les Vives Terres

11.0km

01:08

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Statue of Piper Bill Millin – Seine Bay loop from Riva Bella

11.0km

01:08

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Caen

1. La vallée de l'Orne, les Rochers des Parcs et le Pain de Sucre — loop — running from Clécy

2. The landing — loop — running from Varaville

3. From the Thue valleys to Manneville — loop — running from Cully

4. La chapelle Bonne Nouvelle — loop — running from Esson

5. L'abbaye cistercienne de Villers-Canivet — circuit de Torp — boucle course à pied

6. Running loop from Saint-Ouen

7. Pontoon de Luc sur mer – Pegasus Bridge loop from Villons les Anisy

8. Pegasus Bridge – Bénouville Town Hall loop from Le Bois

9. Statue of Piper Bill Millin – Seine Bay loop from Les Vives Terres

10. Statue of Piper Bill Millin – Seine Bay loop from Riva Bella

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