The Beach, Le Havre – Étretat loop from Virville-Manneville

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The Beach, Le Havre – Étretat loop from Virville-Manneville

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The Beach, Le Havre – Étretat loop from Virville-Manneville

07:07

118km

800m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Boucles de la Seine Normande

Le Havre, la Ville Reconstruite par Auguste Perret

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.4 km

Valasse Abbey

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Valasse Abbey is a magnificent monastery in Normandy. Its construction dates back to the 12th century, and its Gothic architecture is impressive.

It is surrounded by a vast green park, …

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55.4 km

Bassin Vauban

Lake

57.0 km

Place Général de Gaulle

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This iconic cultural center reopened in 2015 after extensive renovation work… The building consists of 2 curved, white sections of concrete, accessible by a number of stairs. (Michelin)

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57.7 km

Le Havre Port Center, Container Art (Catène de Containers)

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The Catène of containers weighs a total of nearly 288 tons, and its highest point reaches 28.5 meters. The title, borrowed from the Latin word “catena”, also means “chain”. It …

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59.3 km

The Beach, Le Havre

Highlight • Monument

Although it is made up of pebbles, Le Havre beach is quite busy in summer thanks to its immediate proximity to the city.

The beach hosts a work of art …

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60.4 km

Promenade des Régates

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Smooth bike trail following the long beach and the wide waterfront promenade, and without car traffic: a pleasure anytime of day

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61.4 km

Beach

62.1 km

Viewpoint

78.1 km

Cauville-sur-Mer

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the Saint-Nicolas Church and its 17th century statues

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94.1 km

Cliffs of Étretat

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The route along the coast goes along wooded roads. Beautiful properties and small towns line the route. Some views of the coast. A steep descent to Yport. After passing through the CAMPING SITE.

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96.6 km

Étretat

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People come to Etretat for the sea and the cliffs. The tourists, with cameras around their necks, have made this fishing village a world famous place, but they also spoil …

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109 km

Mare aux Chats

Lake

118 km

End point

Train Station

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