Lion-sur-Mer – Cabourg Beach loop from Luc-sur-Mer

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Lion-sur-Mer – Cabourg Beach loop from Luc-sur-Mer

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Lion-sur-Mer – Cabourg Beach loop from Luc-sur-Mer

06:28

109km

270m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 52.1 km for 155 m

After 58.7 km for 118 m

After 93.8 km for 118 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

9.57 km

Avant-Port

Lake

22.3 km

Viewpoint

33.5 km

Bassin Joinville

Lake

47.6 km

Lion-sur-Mer

Highlight • Beach

A lovely seaside town. The Boulevard de Calvados forms an excellent car-free cycle route along the popular beach.

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52.1 km

Beach

55.4 km

Canal de Cæn à la Mer

Highlight • Other

Nice cycle path with multiple places to stop

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59.8 km

Orne Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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62.7 km

Pointe de la Roque

Viewpoint

65.6 km

Gros Banc Observatory – Baie de l'Orne Bird Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bird watching from above!

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66.6 km

Cycle path - Réserve Ornithologique Gros Banc

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Fantastic signposted cycle path over gravel and through nature.

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72.7 km

Cycle path along Cabourg beach

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The beaches of the many seaside resorts of the Côte Fleurie are connected by pleasant paths, sometimes with dedicated cycle paths.

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80.4 km

Cabourg Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beginning of the long urban beach of fine sand with Promenade

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93.9 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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109 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.8 km

23.5 km

12.6 km

11.7 km

4.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.0 km

19.9 km

7.92 km

4.65 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

14°C

8°C

58 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 38.0 km/h

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Comments

July 13, 2025,Von Bayeux - Cabourg

During the high season, the coastal cycle path is partially closed to cyclists within the towns.

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August 4, 2025,Von Merville-Franceville-Plage nach Asnelles

I actually wanted to ride much further. But then there was this campsite right by the sea, and 26 degrees and sunshine...and as a bonus, Carrefour just around the corner. What could I do? I was completely helpless. 😂
Actually, I don't regret anything. After such a great route today, it was a great way to end the day by …

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