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Abbey Church of the Holy Cross – Pirou-Plage loop from Lessay
01:26
24.1km
70m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 12, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 14.6 km for 127 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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195 m
Abbey Church of the Holy Cross
Highlight • Religious Site
The beautiful Romanesque abbey church was rebuilt with great care after the Second World War. As many original materials as possible were used. Particularly striking are the clean lines of the apse against the flat rear wall with a gable. The squat square bell tower and the slate roofs from La Hague are also worth seeing.
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2.02 km
La Lande de Lessay
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4.35 km
Créances
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According to popular tradition, the town of Créances was born at the beginning of the Middle Ages, following the shipwreck on the Manche coast of a Portuguese ship. It subsequently developed quietly around fishing and agriculture, gradually taking on the peaceful and pleasant face that we know today, notably thanks to the drying of its numerous marshes.
Now, Créances is mainly known for its sweet-tasting carrot which grows in the sandy fields. Visitors also appreciate its preserved beaches as well as its charming architectural heritage.
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7.17 km
Saint Martin Church
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9.46 km
Hammeau Le Pont
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11.7 km
Pirou-Plage
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14.6 km
Château de Pirou
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Until the end of the 18th century, the castle belonged to various noble families, before it became an important smugglers' nest and was finally converted into a farm in the 19th century.
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16.8 km
pirou bourg
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24.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.1 km
4.39 km
2.07 km
955 m
479 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
20.3 km
2.38 km
964 m
438 m
< 100 m
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