Cliffs of Luc-sur-Mer – Lion-sur-Mer loop from Luc-sur-Mer
Cliffs of Luc-sur-Mer – Lion-sur-Mer loop from Luc-sur-Mer
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Cliffs of Luc-sur-Mer – Lion-sur-Mer loop from Luc-sur-Mer
01:07
10.9km
20m
Running
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 18, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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223 m
Pontoon de Luc sur mer
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793 m
Cliffs of Luc-sur-Mer
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2.52 km
Liberty Monument and Churchill Tank
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5.27 km
Riva-Bella Beach
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6.73 km
Villa La Bluette
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Note that the Hermanville seafront can be traveled by bike, for a superb ride.
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7.44 km
Lion-sur-Mer
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7.64 km
Operation Overlord Monument
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“Lion remembers – honors and recognizes the Allied soldiers and civilians who gave their lives for our freedom.”
Operation Overlord also unfolded on "Sword" just as it did elsewhere. During the night, the German coastal defenses were bombed by the Allied air force. The following morning the Allied navy continued these bombardments with their artillery. The units later came ashore under German fire and penetrated the defense with tanks, followed by attacks by the 3rd Infantry Division led by Major General Rennie.
The first units from the South Lancashires liberated the village of Hermanville at 10am, while the Suffolk Regiment liberated the neighboring village of Colleville. The British could not reach Caen quickly, as previously planned. The long battle for the city began that same day at 11:30 in the morning.
The Allies needed calm sea water to land men and equipment. For this purpose, a number of ships were sunk about 2.5 km off the coast of Hermanville under the name "Gooseberries" (code name). 6 merchant ships and 3 old warships were sacrificed for this.
tracesofwar.nl/sights/2281/Monument-Operation-Overlord.htm
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8.17 km
Boulevard Maritime pedestrian quay
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10.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.17 km
4.36 km
1.11 km
125 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.80 km
2.44 km
1.26 km
563 m
< 100 m
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