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Merville Battery – Orne Bay loop from Cabourg

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Merville Battery – Orne Bay loop from Cabourg

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Merville Battery – Orne Bay loop from Cabourg

01:53

32.6km

110m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Baie de l'Orne

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.73 km

The Merville Battery was built as part of the "Atlantic Wall" defense system by the German army during the Second World War.

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6.09 km

The Merville Battery was built as part of the "Atlantic Wall" defenses by the German army during World War II. It's a fascinating place to visit, with plenty of vehicles, artillery, planes and bunkers to explore.

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8.30 km

Merville-Franceville-Plage bike path 🚲

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The trails continue along the wide sandy beach behind the dunes into the ornithological reserve.

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8.66 km

Pumptrack

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Do not do this after eating :-D

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10.9 km

Gros Banc Observatory – Baie de l'Orne Bird Reserve

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Bird watching from above!

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10.9 km

Orne Bay

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Unique Wadden landscape, pure nature

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26.3 km

Route through the Dives Marshes

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The Dives marshes correspond to the entire wetland surrounding the Dives river. An association was formed to obtain environmental protection status to ensure harmonious development between human activities and nature. …

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32.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

12.7 km

1.85 km

1.54 km

1.35 km

151 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

9.27 km

3.00 km

2.70 km

1.82 km

212 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 10 August

27°C

17°C

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Merville Battery – Orne Bay loop from Cabourg

Marais de Cabourg

The Merville Battery was built as part of the "Atlantic Wall" defense system by the German army during the Second World War.