Orne Bay – Pegasus Bridge loop from Hermanville-sur-Mer

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Orne Bay – Pegasus Bridge loop from Hermanville-sur-Mer

Moderate

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Orne Bay – Pegasus Bridge loop from Hermanville-sur-Mer

02:31

44.4km

140m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.7 km for 118 m

After 34.4 km for 118 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.69 km

Hermanville beach

Highlight • Other

Short stop on the route to swim.

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4.08 km

Memorial to the Free French Forces at Ouistreham

Highlight • Historical Site

Kieffer Commando's Monument:
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 …

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15.6 km

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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25.3 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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25.6 km

Pumptrack

Highlight • MTB Park

Do not do this after eating :-D

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27.8 km

Orne Bay

Highlight • Natural

Unique Wadden landscape, pure nature

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30.5 km

Pointe de la Roque

Viewpoint

34.5 km

Pegasus Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Just after midnight on the night of June 5-6, the two bridges of Ranville-Bénouville were captured by the British 5th Parachute Brigade after a short battle. Pegasus was their emblem. …

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44.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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