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Orne Cycle Path – Pegasus Bridge loop from Colombelles

Orne Cycle Path – Pegasus Bridge loop from Colombelles

Moderate

4.7

(6)

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Orne Cycle Path – Pegasus Bridge loop from Colombelles

02:30

47.1km

220m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.7 km for 118 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.78 km

Orne Cycle Path

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Nice ride on today's popular, well-prepared gravel.

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9.72 km

Pointe de la Roque

Viewpoint

12.5 km

Gros Banc Observatory – Baie de l'Orne Bird Reserve

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Bird watching from above!

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13.5 km

Cycle path - Réserve Ornithologique Gros Banc

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Fantastic signposted cycle path over gravel and through nature.

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15.1 km

Merville-Franceville-Plage bike path 🚲

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

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18.0 km

The Merville Battery was built as part of the "Atlantic Wall" defenses by the German army during World War II. It's a fascinating place to visit, with plenty of vehicles, artillery, planes and bunkers to explore.

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38.7 km

Pegasus Bridge

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Just after midnight on the night of June 5-6, the two bridges of Ranville-Bénouville were captured by the British 5th Parachute Brigade after a short battle. Pegasus was their emblem. …

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40.4 km

Bénouville Castle

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Bénouville Castle was built from 1768 to 1785 by the Marquis de Livry. For most of the 20th century, the castle served as an orphanage and then the regional chamber …

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40.6 km

Caen-to-the-Sea Canal at Blainville-sur-Orne

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The Caen Sea Canal connects the English Channel to the Saint-Pierre basin in Caen. 14km long with two locks, the basin is bordered by a very pleasant paved cycle path.

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47.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

11.8 km

6.84 km

5.43 km

4.09 km

395 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

16.6 km

5.99 km

5.65 km

493 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

27°C

16°C

65 %

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Orne Cycle Path – Pegasus Bridge loop from Colombelles

Orne Cycle Path

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Cycle path - Réserve Ornithologique Gros Banc

Merville-Franceville-Plage bike path 🚲

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