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Banks of the Orne River – Former mine at May-sur-Orne loop from Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe

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Banks of the Orne River – Former mine at May-sur-Orne loop from Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe

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Banks of the Orne River – Former mine at May-sur-Orne loop from Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe

01:42

29.3km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.66 km for 12 m

After 23.5 km for 12 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

5.61 km

La Vélo Francette

Highlight • Cycleway

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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2

6.58 km

On the Banks of the Orne

Highlight • River

3

6.74 km

Metal Railway Bridge Over the Orne

Highlight • Bridge

4

12.7 km

Banks of the Orne River

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Along the river

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5

12.8 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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6

15.2 km

View of the Orne River Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent viewpoint and place to stop near the Orne!

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7

23.5 km

Riverside Path Between Louvigny and Fleury

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6 km walk not far from the center of Caen

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29.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

2.13 km

1.66 km

952 m

254 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

1.81 km

141 m

< 100 m

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