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The Big Rock – Bois des Roches loop from Cherbourg

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Manche
Cherbourg
Sottevast

The Big Rock – Bois des Roches loop from Cherbourg

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

riders

The Big Rock – Bois des Roches loop from Cherbourg

02:28

32.4km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.05 km

Banks of the Gloire

Highlight • Other

The path runs along part of the Glory River offering a refreshing view!

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2

6.23 km

Château

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3

22.8 km

A watering place

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water point and space for several tents without prohibition for bivouacking

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24.0 km

The Big Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

On relatively flat ground, the rock rises among the beech trees, like an ancient fortress with vertical walls. It is a formidable natural oppidum bristling with rampart rocks, overhanging patrol …

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24.4 km

Ancient burial site

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A series of rocks dating back 4,800 years have served as burial sites. Continuing uphill, you come to a superb clearing dominated by an enormous boulder.

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24.6 km

Bois des Roches

Highlight • Forest

The Bois des Roches is a site of chaotic sandstone but also many tales and legends of the Cotentin. Watch out for goblins and other white ladies around the woods!

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24.8 km

20m long, this path, also called the Druids' Stone, is made of sandstone stones dating from the Neolithic period. It has been classified as a Historic Monument since 1906.

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24.9 km

Les Petites Roches

Highlight • Natural Monument

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32.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

11.9 km

1.33 km

727 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

12.5 km

4.34 km

590 m

320 m

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Monday 19 October

13°C

8°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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