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Gravel Route 'Libération' – View of Pointe du Hoc loop from Vouilly
02:43
45.2km
230m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. 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: April 11, 2026
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16.6 km
Manoir de Vaumicel
Castle
18.2 km
Omaha Beach Memorial
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This memorial was erected in memory of the US National Guard. The US 29th Infantry Division, which landed on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944, was part of the National Guard. This division had a hard time during D-Day. The 35th Infantry Division was also part of the National Guard but did not land on Omaha Beach until early July. The monument was built after the war on the formidable German 'wiederstandnest 72'.
tracesofwar.nl/sights/27691/Monument-National-Guard-Vierville-sur-Mer.htm
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18.4 km
Mulberry Walkways
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The 5-span bridge section (507 A-B1) can be found along the Avenue de Bedford. It was part of the floating bridge that belonged to the artificial harbor on Omaha beach.
After the Normandy landings, the Allies immediately started building two Mulberry ports, one American Mulberry A at Vierville-sur-Mer (Omaha beach), the second a British Mulberry B at Arromanches-les-Bains.
Next to the bridge parts is a large sign with the poem "Jean".
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The well-established flow of supplies and troops faltered on June 19, 1944. The wind started to blow harder and a storm arose, so violent that, according to those in the know, it had not occurred in decades. The harbor had been built to withstand a storm, but such forces had not been taken into account. During the storm, more than 800 ships ran aground, some of which were irretrievably lost.
The American port was not yet complete and therefore extra vulnerable to the storm. Americans were also less precise in placing the parts and breakwaters, so the storm could do more damage. A group of 16 LCTs sought shelter, but caused damage by colliding with parts of the harbour. The consequences were catastrophic and would mean the end of the American port. It was decided to transfer the salvageable parts to the British port. This was acceptable because the capture of Cherbourg would be almost complete. As a result of the interruption in supply, the Americans experienced shortages of certain types of ammunition, which were so badly needed for the attack on Cherbourg. It was decided to put 8 ships with ammunition on the beach. Ammunition and fuel were given top priority.
tracesofwar.nl/sights/2324/5-Span-brug-deel---507-A-B1.htm
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20.9 km
Gravel Route 'Libération'
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24.8 km
View of Pointe du Hoc
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27.3 km
Voie de la Liberté
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29.0 km
The Hable Bridge
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30.3 km
Statue of peace
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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 peace. On the monument are some sentences written in an Eastern language.
tracesofwar.nl/sights/4240/Wereldvrede-Monument.htm
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31.2 km
Grandcamp Beach
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45.2 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
27.9 km
9.69 km
3.42 km
3.05 km
1.12 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
30.4 km
10.3 km
4.07 km
411 m
< 100 m
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