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Merville-Franceville-Plage

Merville-Franceville Beach – Gros Banc Observatory loop from Merville-Franceville-Plage

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France
Normandy
Caen
Merville-Franceville-Plage

Merville-Franceville Beach – Gros Banc Observatory loop from Merville-Franceville-Plage

Moderate

4.0

(2)

45

runners

Merville-Franceville Beach – Gros Banc Observatory loop from Merville-Franceville-Plage

00:42

6.59km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Baie de l'Orne

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.53 km

Merville-Franceville-Plage bike path 🚲

Highlight • Cycleway

The trails continue along the wide sandy beach behind the dunes into the ornithological reserve.

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2

2.14 km

Merville-Franceville Beach

Highlight • Beach

From this beach, you can discover the wide open spaces, the sea, the wetlands and the finials. It is a very diverse habitat where you can also observe many birds.

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3

2.31 km

Fantastic signposted cycle path over gravel and through nature.

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4

3.18 km

Gros Banc Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are plenty of observation posts.

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B

6.59 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.00 km

1.64 km

1.47 km

355 m

140 m

Surfaces

2.63 km

2.01 km

1.35 km

392 m

207 m

< 100 m

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Weather

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Saturday 24 October

17°C

9°C

78 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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