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Former mine at May-sur-Orne – Sainte-Anne Viaduct loop from Caen

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France
Normandy

Former mine at May-sur-Orne – Sainte-Anne Viaduct loop from Caen

Hard

4.9

(9)

60

riders

Former mine at May-sur-Orne – Sainte-Anne Viaduct loop from Caen

04:27

63.0km

470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: January 26, 2026

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Includes segments that are highly dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 45.3 km for 10 m

After 45.4 km for 10 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.61 km

On the Banks of the Orne

Highlight • River

2

10.6 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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3

13.0 km

View of the Orne River Waterfall

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Magnificent viewpoint and place to stop near the Orne!

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4

17.6 km

Sainte-Anne Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The greenway contains nice spots along the Orne river where you can sit (benches provided) and rest for a while.

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5

20.3 km

Forêt de Grimbosq

Forest

6

35.6 km

Suisse Normande green route

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Very beautiful cycle path in the Normandy valleys, like a Swiss Jura...

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7

40.9 km

Living water

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Behind me: Vieux, Trois Monts, Goupillères... Very pretty road

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8

43.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

9

45.3 km

Saint Anne Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel on the edge of the greenway which allows a short break at the water's edge

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10

59.5 km

La Vélo Francette

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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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63.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

11.1 km

3.61 km

2.49 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

46.5 km

11.8 km

3.79 km

855 m

108 m

< 100 m

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