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Canal de Carentan – Ravalets Castle loop from Valognes

Canal de Carentan – Ravalets Castle loop from Valognes

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Canal de Carentan – Ravalets Castle loop from Valognes

08:11

147km

1,040m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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33.4 km

The Barquette Bridge

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This lock bridge in Carentan offers a beautiful view of the marsh landscapes. Its five flood gates close when the tide rises and open when it falls.

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35.5 km

Canal de Carentan

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The port in the northeast of the city is located at the end of a channel connecting the bay of Les veys and was inaugurated in 1982. When the tide …

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36.9 km

The south side of the church (12th-15th century) is a prime example of Flamboyant Gothic. The bell tower with the high octagonal spire towers high above the surroundings. A Renaissance-style gate closes off the choir.

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74.1 km

Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte

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The Château de Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte is a castle dating from the 11th century. Sacked twice during the Hundred Years War, it is now in ruins. Although not as impressive as some …

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78.8 km

Voie Verte: Briquebec to Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte

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A 'Voie Verte' can be translated to green way, and are French signposted paths open for non-motor traffic, including walkers and runners, cyclists, and roller skaters.

You usually find them …

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116 km

Château de Tourlaville and its gardens

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It is the Château de Tourlaville (and not Nacqueville)

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116 km

Ravalets Castle

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The Château des Ravalet, also known as the Château de Tourlaville, dates from the 16th century. Classified as historical monuments, it is famous for having served as the setting for the forbidden loves of Julien and Marguerite de Ravalet.

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123 km

Quai de Caligny (Outer Harbor)

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Take some time admiring the boats and views from the Quay in Cherbourg, from Quai de Caligny. These little boats are a stark contrast to the huge ferries that also dock at Cherbourg bringing passengers from Poole and Portsmouth.

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147 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.9 km

57.1 km

10.3 km

7.91 km

698 m

649 m

102 m

Surfaces

57.2 km

46.3 km

24.3 km

17.6 km

1.85 km

327 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Canal de Carentan – Ravalets Castle loop from Valognes

The Barquette Bridge

Canal de Carentan

Notre-Dame de Carentan

Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte

Voie Verte: Briquebec to Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte

Château de Tourlaville and its gardens

Ravalets Castle

Quai de Caligny (Outer Harbor)

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