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Chemin du Val l'Abbé – The Roulland Dam loop from Cherbourg

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Mountain biking trails

France

Manche

Cherbourg

Cherbourg-En-Cotentin

Chemin du Val l'Abbé – The Roulland Dam loop from Cherbourg

Moderate

4.2

(21)

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Chemin du Val l'Abbé – The Roulland Dam loop from Cherbourg

04:02

49.0km

730m

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: July 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 98 m for 139 m

After 48.8 km for 139 m

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Start point

Train Station

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4.29 km

Chemin du Val l'Abbé

Highlight • Trail

The Chemin du Val l'Abbé offers a quiet and scenic route through lush forest landscapes, ideal for mountain biking. As you follow this path, you will pass through peaceful forests and occasionally catch glimpses of the countryside beyond.

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12.5 km

Houelbecq Streams

Highlight • River

Every time I've been there, I've gotten my feet wet and much more sometimes 😁

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34.0 km

Enduro hard 5/5

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Difficult terrain you need a vae

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36.7 km

The Roulland Dam

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Built in 1957, this old dam only operated for 34 years, until 1991. Today, it is a beautiful place to walk, particularly by taking the 7.8 kilometer marked loop that leads there.

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37.4 km

View of Cherbourg and the English Channel

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This place is perfect for reaching the heights of Cherbourg and admiring the coast. A great way to combine views and hilly trails for mountain biking.

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48.3 km

Quincampoix Valley

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49.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

12.4 km

5.70 km

4.93 km

4.59 km

105 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

14.1 km

7.54 km

7.46 km

473 m

401 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

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Weather

Saturday 25 July

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Comments

May 24, 2023,Sortie à VTT

Once is not custom, a little solo mountain bike outing... a few bowls 😁 meeting with some Normans and a mare in need of affection and very familiar, certainly my sex appeal is no stranger to it!!😂🤣😂 🤣

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Chemin du Val l'Abbé – The Roulland Dam loop from Cherbourg

Chemin du Val l'Abbé

Houelbecq Streams

Enduro hard 5/5

The Roulland Dam

View of Cherbourg and the English Channel

Quincampoix Valley

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