Pirou-Plage – Abbey Church of the Holy Cross loop from Périers

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Pirou-Plage – Abbey Church of the Holy Cross loop from Périers

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Pirou-Plage – Abbey Church of the Holy Cross loop from Périers

02:28

41.3km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.7 km for 127 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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194 m

The Four Braves Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Four Braves is a memorial to 4 American soldiers who died fighting for freedom and against the Nazis after the Allied landings in Normandy.

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14.8 km

Château de Pirou

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This 12th-century castle, which used to be on the harbor, is one of the oldest castles in Normandy. It is one of the few medieval fortifications that has been preserved. …

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16.9 km

Pirou-Plage

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Seaside town located in the Manche department. Very nice crossing point for a bike ride on a summer day!

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19.7 km

Hammeau Le Pont

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There are choices of small car-free paths and equally quiet rural roads.

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22.0 km

Saint Martin Church

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Pretty little town around a village of medieval origin

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24.3 km

Créances

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A coastal town in the Manche region in Normandy, Créances is located about forty kilometers from Saint-Lô. Known for its fishing activities, it is also located not far from Pirou …

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27.9 km

Bridge over the Ay near Lessay

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A nice little Ay bridge where you can take a break and enjoy the river for a while before continuing.

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31.0 km

Abbey Church of the Holy Cross

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was built in two phases. The apse, the choir, the transept and two bays of the nave with associated vaults were finished when Eudes au Capel died in …

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41.3 km

End point

Parking

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