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Sainte-Marie-Du-Mont

The Barquette Bridge – Canal de Carentan loop from Sainte-Marie-du-Mont

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France
Manche
Cherbourg
Sainte-Marie-Du-Mont

The Barquette Bridge – Canal de Carentan loop from Sainte-Marie-du-Mont

Moderate

10

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The Barquette Bridge – Canal de Carentan loop from Sainte-Marie-du-Mont

02:47

42.0km

120m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: December 11, 2025

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Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

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8.96 km

The Barquette Bridge

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This lock bridge in Carentan offers a beautiful view of the marsh landscapes. Its five flood gates close when the tide rises and open when it falls.

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11.3 km

Great walk to do with children (minimum 10 years old)

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11.4 km

Canal de Carentan

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The port in the northeast of the city is located at the end of a channel connecting the bay of Les veys and was inaugurated in 1982. When the tide …

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18.8 km

Portion in the marshes

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Very nice portion in the heart of the marsh. A few steps from the Channel Sea, this natural space is home to a great diversity of species. Take the time to observe them as you progress.

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21.5 km

View of Baie des Veys

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21.9 km

Curry Road

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Named after Private E.J. Curry who was killed in action on 10th June 1944 as part of the Normandy landings

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22.3 km

The Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Natural Park offers a superb diversity of landscapes shaped by water: wet meadows, coastline and dunes, heathland and hedgerows. Here, tranquility accompanies you as you cycle or take a break to observe the birds.

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22.7 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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42.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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28.7 km

9.85 km

2.61 km

491 m

344 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

8.55 km

5.33 km

2.20 km

1.63 km

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