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Caen – Former mine at May-sur-Orne loop from Caen

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France
Normandy

Caen – Former mine at May-sur-Orne loop from Caen

Hard

4.0

(6)

42

riders

Caen – Former mine at May-sur-Orne loop from Caen

03:26

46.3km

370m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.8 km for 122 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

759 m

Caen

Highlight • Settlement

The port city of Caen is strongly marked by its history. In fact, it is organized around its castle, built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. There are …

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2

2.42 km

La Prairie Lake

Highlight • Lake

3

3.45 km

Caen

Highlight • Other

Nice views with special pedestrian zones and refreshment options

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4

13.3 km

Verson church

Highlight • Other

23.0 km

Bois Calloué

Forest

6

28.6 km

Peristyle House

Highlight • Other

29.3 km

Le Bois du Moulin

Forest

8

34.2 km

Former mine at May-sur-Orne

Highlight • Historical Site

Next to the bikeway "Voie verte" are the remains of the ancient mine of May sur Orne.
The extraction was done on the right bank of the Orne river whereas, …

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9

41.8 km

On the Banks of the Orne

Highlight • River

10

42.7 km

La Vélo Francette

Highlight • Cycleway

Once Caen is behind you, you will find the Vélo Francette cycle route. Here it takes the greenway of Suisse Normande through beautiful natural landscapes along the Orne.

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46.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

11.4 km

8.72 km

6.95 km

4.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

15.4 km

7.63 km

1.61 km

239 m

148 m

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Sunday 19 July

22°C

11°C

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