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Orne Bay – Orne Cycle Path loop from Bavent

Orne Bay – Orne Cycle Path loop from Bavent

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5.0

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Orne Bay – Orne Cycle Path loop from Bavent

02:05

37.0km

150m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 18, 2026

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Baie de l'Orne

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11.1 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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13.3 km

Merville-Franceville-Plage bike path 🚲

Highlight • Cycleway

The trails continue along the wide sandy beach behind the dunes into the ornithological reserve.

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14.0 km

Cycle path - Réserve Ornithologique Gros Banc

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Fantastic signposted cycle path over gravel and through nature.

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16.8 km

Gros Banc Observatory – Baie de l'Orne Bird Reserve

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Bird watching from above!

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16.8 km

Orne Bay

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Unique Wadden landscape, pure nature

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18.4 km

Naturschutzgebiet zwischen Strand und Binnenland

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20.0 km

La Roque Point

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Nice view of the Baie de l'Orne!

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20.0 km

Orne Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice ride on today's popular, well-prepared gravel.

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37.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

10.5 km

3.88 km

3.27 km

2.07 km

361 m

255 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

10.0 km

9.12 km

5.11 km

255 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

32°C

13°C

0 %

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Orne Bay – Orne Cycle Path loop from Bavent

Merville Battery

Merville-Franceville-Plage bike path 🚲

Cycle path - Réserve Ornithologique Gros Banc

Gros Banc Observatory – Baie de l'Orne Bird Reserve

Orne Bay

Naturschutzgebiet zwischen Strand und Binnenland

La Roque Point

Orne Cycle Path

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