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Pegasus Bridge – Sainte-Anne Viaduct loop from Thury-Harcourt

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Pegasus Bridge – Sainte-Anne Viaduct loop from Thury-Harcourt

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Pegasus Bridge – Sainte-Anne Viaduct loop from Thury-Harcourt

05:04

88.0km

310m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.04 km for 154 m

After 39.1 km for 102 m

After 86.9 km for 154 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.58 km

Living water

Highlight • Other

Behind me: Vieux, Trois Monts, Goupillères... Very pretty road

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2

18.0 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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3

24.0 km

On the Banks of the Orne

Highlight • River

4

34.5 km

Caen-to-the-Sea Canal at Blainville-sur-Orne

Highlight (Segment) • Other

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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5

39.2 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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6

44.2 km

Canal mouth from Caen to the Sea

Highlight • Other

A small recreational boat harbor sits at the mouth of the canal that goes inland to Caen. Great overlook at the entrance to the Ferry terminals.

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7

45.9 km

Canal de Cæn à la Mer

Highlight • Other

Nice cycle path with multiple places to stop

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63.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

9

77.2 km

Sainte-Anne Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The greenway contains nice spots along the Orne river where you can sit (benches provided) and rest for a while.

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88.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.5 km

2.00 km

362 m

141 m

100 m

Surfaces

86.0 km

1.83 km

178 m

< 100 m

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Friday 28 August

24°C

14°C

99 %

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Comments

August 6, 2025,Saint Lambert-Ouistreham-Saint Lambert

Plan to stock up on supplies, as there is no card payment at Pegasus Bridge. Luckily, the Lidl in Caen was open.

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