Pegasus Bridge – Orne Bay loop from Colleville-Montgomery
Pegasus Bridge – Orne Bay loop from Colleville-Montgomery
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Pegasus Bridge – Orne Bay loop from Colleville-Montgomery
02:23
38.8km
160m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 19, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 8.33 km for 118 m
After 29.8 km for 119 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.68 km
Memorial to the Free French Forces at Ouistreham
Highlight • Historical Site
In a beautiful park on the coast lies this monument of the No.4 Commando's of Lt.Kieffer, who came ashore in the early morning of June 6, 1944 to neutralize the batteries of Ouistreham.
The monument is located on a German 644 bunker that was part of Stützpunkt 08 HKB Riva Bella. The Stützpunkt with 6 pieces of 155mm guns served to defend the entrance of the river Orne and the canal.
The Regelbau 644 is a "Stand mit 6-Schartenturm in A".
The stones in front of the monument bear the names of the fallen French commandos of June 6, 1944.
tracesofwar.nl/sights/798/Kieffer-Commandos-Monument.htm
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1.70 km
Kieffer Commando Memorial (La Flamme), Ouistreham
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In a beautiful park on the coast is this monument of the No. 4 Commandos of Lt. Kieffer, who came ashore in the early morning of June 6, 1944 to neutralize the batteries of Ouistreham.
The monument is located on a German 644 bunker that was part of Stützpunkt 08 HKB Riva Bella. The Stützpunkt with 6 155mm guns served to defend the entrance to the river Orne and the canal.
The Regelbau 644 is a "Stand with 6-Schartenturm in A".
The stones in front of the monument bear the names of the fallen French commandos of June 6, 1944.
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8.38 km
Pegasus Bridge
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9.43 km
Orne Cycle Path
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
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12.4 km
Pointe de la Roque
Viewpoint
15.0 km
Orne Bay
Highlight • Natural
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17.5 km
Pumptrack
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17.9 km
Merville-Franceville-Plage bike path 🚲
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25.7 km
View of the Orne Estuary
Highlight • Viewpoint
38.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.5 km
12.1 km
4.77 km
2.67 km
2.55 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
15.8 km
13.1 km
5.46 km
2.73 km
1.48 km
215 m
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