RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Normandy
Caen
Cagny

Canal de Cæn à la Mer – Sainte-Anne Viaduct loop from Frénouville - Cagny

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Normandy
Caen
Cagny

Canal de Cæn à la Mer – Sainte-Anne Viaduct loop from Frénouville - Cagny

Moderate

4.4

(16)

109

riders

Canal de Cæn à la Mer – Sainte-Anne Viaduct loop from Frénouville - Cagny

04:58

87.2km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions
1

17.0 km

Caen-to-the-Sea Canal at Blainville-sur-Orne

Highlight (Segment) • Other

The Caen Sea Canal connects the English Channel to the Saint-Pierre basin in Caen. 14km long with two locks, the basin is bordered by a very pleasant paved cycle path.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2

20.9 km

Bénouville Castle

Highlight • Castle

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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3

26.9 km

A small recreational boat harbor sits at the mouth of the canal that goes inland to Caen. Great overlook at the entrance to the Ferry terminals.

Tip by

4

28.6 km

Canal de Cæn à la Mer

Highlight • Other

Nice cycle path with multiple places to stop

Tip by

45.7 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

46.9 km

On the Banks of the Orne

Highlight • River

7

52.9 km

Former mine at May-sur-Orne

Highlight • Historical Site

Next to the bikeway "Voie verte" are the remains of the ancient mine of May sur Orne.
The extraction was done on the right bank of the Orne river whereas, …

Tip by

8

59.9 km

Sainte-Anne Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The greenway contains nice spots along the Orne river where you can sit (benches provided) and rest for a while.

Tip by

9

64.3 km

Living water

Highlight • Other

Behind me: Vieux, Trois Monts, Goupillères... Very pretty road

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

87.2 km

End point

Train Station

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.4 km

9.86 km

4.13 km

633 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.5 km

2.90 km

421 m

300 m

146 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation
Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Monday 12 October

22°C

11°C

48 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Save
Edit route
Download GPX
Move start point
Print
Share
Embed on a website
Report an Issue
Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.4

461

Around Sword Beach Loop

02:41h

46.7km

150m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy