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Caen
Ranville

Downtown Caen – Pegasus Bridge loop from Ranville

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France
Normandy
Caen
Ranville

Downtown Caen – Pegasus Bridge loop from Ranville

Moderate

4.8

(18)

703

riders

Downtown Caen – Pegasus Bridge loop from Ranville

01:06

26.5km

100m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.13 km for 118 m

After 12.6 km for 75 m

After 13.1 km for 190 m

After 24.2 km for 118 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.27 km

Bénouville Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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2

12.2 km

3

12.3 km

City of Caen

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Located only twenty kilometers from the English Channel and the landing beaches, Caen is also the City of William the Conqueror. This is evidenced by the imposing Ladies' Abbey, the …

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4

12.6 km

Very nice

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5

13.2 km

Downtown Caen

Highlight • Historical Site

Stay for a relaxed restaurant visit

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6

19.5 km

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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7

23.8 km

A huge building with a large park.
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Bénouville Castle, built in the neoclassical style, is set in a beautiful park and was …

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24.3 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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26.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

3.58 km

835 m

763 m

440 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

316 m

314 m

191 m

134 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 10 October

16°C

9°C

32 %

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