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France
Manche
Cherbourg
Valognes

Ravalets Castle – Cité de la Mer loop from Valognes

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Manche
Cherbourg
Valognes

Ravalets Castle – Cité de la Mer loop from Valognes

Hard

4.7

(3)

31

riders

Ravalets Castle – Cité de la Mer loop from Valognes

06:38

105km

900m

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: April 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.1 km for 89 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

30.0 km

Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte

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The Château de Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte is a castle dating from the 11th century. Sacked twice during the Hundred Years War, it is now in ruins. Although not as impressive as some …

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2

30.1 km

The castle of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte is a castle dating from the 11th century. Ransacked twice during the Hundred Years' War, it is today in ruins. Although not as impressive as some …

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3

34.6 km

A 'Voie Verte' can be translated to green way, and are French signposted paths open for non-motor traffic, including walkers and runners, cyclists, and roller skaters.

You usually find them …

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4

43.8 km

Château de Bricquebec

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The ruins of the medieval castle of Bricquebec are still very well preserved with in particular a magnificent polygonal keep with eleven sides unique in Europe.

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67.5 km

A relaxing break

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A very beautiful castle and its garden to be explored absolutely.

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67.7 km

Ravalets Castle

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The Château des Ravalet, also known as the Château de Tourlaville, dates from the 16th century. Classified as historical monuments, it is famous for having served as the setting for the forbidden loves of Julien and Marguerite de Ravalet.

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7

73.3 km

Quai de Caligny (Outer Harbor)

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Take some time admiring the boats and views from the Quay in Cherbourg, from Quai de Caligny. These little boats are a stark contrast to the huge ferries that also dock at Cherbourg bringing passengers from Poole and Portsmouth.

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8

74.5 km

Cité de la Mer

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The old maritime station of Cherbourg now houses a museum which owes its existence to the Redoutable, the first French nuclear submarine. Its dismantling led to a movement that allowed the museum to see the light of day.

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105 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.2 km

24.3 km

8.40 km

5.33 km

4.34 km

465 m

109 m

Surfaces

61.0 km

22.1 km

18.9 km

2.43 km

457 m

220 m

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