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Pegasus Bridge – Orne Bay loop from Houlgate

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Pegasus Bridge – Orne Bay loop from Houlgate

Moderate

4.5

(6)

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Pegasus Bridge – Orne Bay loop from Houlgate

03:28

63.8km

200m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.3 km for 118 m

After 42.8 km for 118 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.5 km

Merville Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

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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19.3 km

Pegasus Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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24.3 km

Lighthouse, Ouistreham

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful historic 1905 lighthouse at the mouth of the Canal de Caen à la Mer

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26.8 km

Kieffer Commando Memorial (La Flamme), Ouistreham

Highlight • Monument

Kieffer Commando's Monument:
In a beautiful park on the coast is this monument of the No. 4 Commandos of Lt. Kieffer, who came ashore in the early morning of June …

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29.4 km

Hermanville beach

Highlight • Other

Short stop on the route to swim.

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30.3 km

Beach

46.8 km

Pointe de la Roque

Viewpoint

49.5 km

Orne Bay

Highlight • Natural

Unique Wadden landscape, pure nature

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51.8 km

Pumptrack

Highlight • MTB Park

Do not do this after eating :-D

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52.2 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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63.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

18.3 km

9.80 km

5.51 km

3.10 km

160 m

117 m

Surfaces

44.5 km

11.4 km

4.53 km

2.06 km

835 m

536 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 20 August

19°C

13°C

84 %

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Pegasus Bridge – Orne Bay loop from Houlgate

Merville Battery

Pegasus Bridge

Lighthouse, Ouistreham

Kieffer Commando Memorial (La Flamme), Ouistreham

Hermanville beach

Orne Bay

Pumptrack

Merville-Franceville-Plage bike path 🚲

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