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Orne Bay – Pegasus Bridge loop from Dives - Cabourg

Orne Bay – Pegasus Bridge loop from Dives - Cabourg

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5.0

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Orne Bay – Pegasus Bridge loop from Dives - Cabourg

02:50

53.7km

150m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 30.2 km for 118 m

After 37.7 km for 118 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.96 km

Merville Battery

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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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20.9 km

Merville-Franceville-Plage bike path 🚲

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The trails continue along the wide sandy beach behind the dunes into the ornithological reserve.

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21.7 km

Cycle path - Réserve Ornithologique Gros Banc

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Fantastic signposted cycle path over gravel and through nature.

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23.5 km

Gros Banc Observatory – Baie de l'Orne Bird Reserve

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Bird watching from above!

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23.5 km

Orne Bay

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Unique Wadden landscape, pure nature

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26.3 km

Pointe de la Roque

Viewpoint

36.9 km

Bénouville Castle

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Bénouville Castle was built from 1768 to 1785 by the Marquis de Livry. For most of the 20th century, the castle served as an orphanage and then the regional chamber …

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37.7 km

Pegasus Bridge

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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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38.8 km

Orne Cycle Path

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

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53.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

11.5 km

6.92 km

3.36 km

3.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

19.4 km

10.2 km

3.10 km

403 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

33°C

17°C

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Orne Bay – Pegasus Bridge loop from Dives - Cabourg

Merville Battery

Merville-Franceville-Plage bike path 🚲

Cycle path - Réserve Ornithologique Gros Banc

Gros Banc Observatory – Baie de l'Orne Bird Reserve

Orne Bay

Bénouville Castle

Pegasus Bridge

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