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Merville Battery – Orne Bay loop from Colombelles

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Road cycling routes
France
Normandy
Caen
Colombelles

Merville Battery – Orne Bay loop from Colombelles

Moderate

5.0

(1)

28

riders

Merville Battery – Orne Bay loop from Colombelles

01:10

28.5km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 11.7 km for 316 m

After 17.5 km for 270 m

After 18.9 km for 78 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.31 km

Saint Peter's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Saint-Pierre Church of Bréville-les-Monts is a former Catholic church which was unfortunately destroyed during the Battle of Normandy on June 12, 1944, and whose ruins remain in the commune's …

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7.48 km

Nice memorial to 6th Airborne Div and 13th and 18th Royals Hussars

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12.0 km

Merville Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

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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17.6 km

Orne Bay

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Unique Wadden landscape, pure nature

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17.6 km

Bird watching from above!

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28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

3.69 km

2.37 km

814 m

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

750 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 28 May

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