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Caen
Saint-Martin-De-Fontenay

Banks of the Orne River – Former mine at May-sur-Orne loop from Saint-Martin-de-May

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France
Normandy
Caen
Saint-Martin-De-Fontenay

Banks of the Orne River – Former mine at May-sur-Orne loop from Saint-Martin-de-May

Moderate

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Banks of the Orne River – Former mine at May-sur-Orne loop from Saint-Martin-de-May

01:48

26.0km

210m

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

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.14 km for 62 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.91 km

Banks of the Orne River

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Along the river

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2

2.03 km

Former mine at May-sur-Orne

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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, …

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3

4.40 km

View of the Orne River Waterfall

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Magnificent viewpoint and place to stop near the Orne!

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4

7.52 km

Driving Dreysene rails

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For a fairly long stretch, you can travel back and forth in the valley on the still-existing tracks on the Dreysene.
The acacia shoots make the ride interesting for those …

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5

8.59 km

Nature Photo Frame by the River

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On the greenway

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6

9.03 km

Sainte-Anne Viaduct

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

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12.3 km

Forêt de Grimbosq

Forest

8

18.4 km

Saint-Clair Church

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The Saint-Clair church in Mutrécy is a Romanesque church dating from the 11th century. You can admire the beautiful stone masonry, the sculpted portal and the octagonal bell tower. The …

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9

25.1 km

Saint-Firmin Church

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26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

7.71 km

4.97 km

1.77 km

1.41 km

Surfaces

13.7 km

6.45 km

5.89 km

< 100 m

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