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Manche
Saint-Lô
Carentan-Les-Marais

The Barquette Bridge – Canal de Carentan loop from Carentan

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Road cycling routes
France
Manche
Saint-Lô
Carentan-Les-Marais

The Barquette Bridge – Canal de Carentan loop from Carentan

Moderate

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The Barquette Bridge – Canal de Carentan loop from Carentan

01:31

22.0km

30m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 2, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.34 km for 104 m

After 20.8 km for 125 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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453 m

Carentan Memorials and Historic Sites

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921 m

Named after Major John Tucker, who was killed during the building of the bridge under shell fire, the bridge was built in June 1944 by the 300th Combat Engineer Battalion. …

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4.19 km

Bailey bridge near Carentan

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This is a survivor from World War 2: an historic artefact still in daily use.

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4.36 km

Haut Dick Lock

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The Haut Dick lock is the gateway to the port of Carentan. Once you have passed the lock, you enter the English Channel via the Baie des Veys. The lock …

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12.1 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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17.4 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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19.6 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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20.8 km

Port of Carentan and Viking Boat

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22.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

3.24 km

2.92 km

905 m

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

2.73 km

1.73 km

896 m

247 m

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Friday 22 May

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