The Vire Cycle Route – Canal de Carentan loop from Lison

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The Vire Cycle Route – Canal de Carentan loop from Lison

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The Vire Cycle Route – Canal de Carentan loop from Lison

07:12

118km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 65.3 km for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.0 km

Saint-Lô Véloroute

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Saint-Lô is a magnificent town in the Manche department in Normandy.
It is the second largest city in the region after Cherbourg. You can find a lot of options here …

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22.2 km

Towing Path

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A greenway that runs along the Vire and which allows you to safely link Saint-Lô to Pont-Hébert or even Saint-fromond for the bravest!

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38.8 km

The Vire Cycle Route

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This Véloroute which runs along the Vire river for kilometers between Saint-Fromond and Pont-Fantaisie via Saint-Lo is a serene way to enjoy the Normandy countryside with minimal traffic.

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59.0 km

Canal Path in Parc Naturel Régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

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63.3 km

The south side of the church (12th-15th century) is a prime example of Flamboyant Gothic. The bell tower with the high octagonal spire towers high above the surroundings. A Renaissance-style gate closes off the choir.

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64.9 km

Canal de Carentan

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The port in the northeast of the city is located at the end of a channel connecting the bay of Les veys and was inaugurated in 1982. When the tide …

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78.6 km

Isigny-sur-Mer

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Along the Aure you can walk to the confluence with the Vire or cycle on the quays.

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93.4 km

Port de Grandcamp-Maisy

Lake

94.9 km

Statue of peace

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World Peace Monument:
The imposing monument stands at the intersection of Rue du Commandant Kieffer with the D514 (Route de Vierville).
The monument was erected in 2004 and symbolizes world …

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118 km

End point

Train Station

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