RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Routes
Road cycling routes
France
Normandy
Caen
Merville-Franceville-Plage

Canal de Cæn à la Mer – Pegasus Bridge loop from Merville-Franceville-Plage

Routes
Road cycling routes
France
Normandy
Caen
Merville-Franceville-Plage

Canal de Cæn à la Mer – Pegasus Bridge loop from Merville-Franceville-Plage

Moderate

3.3

(3)

61

riders

Canal de Cæn à la Mer – Pegasus Bridge loop from Merville-Franceville-Plage

01:55

46.9km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.24 km for 118 m

After 14.6 km for 87 m

After 35.6 km for 118 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions
1

1.68 km

Gros Banc Observatory – Baie de l'Orne Bird Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bird watching from above!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2

3.21 km

3

11.6 km

It's always nice to meet cyclists who ride the

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4

11.7 km

Canal de Cæn à la Mer

Highlight • Other

Nice cycle path with multiple places to stop

Tip by

5

15.1 km

Kieffer Commando's Monument:
In a beautiful park on the coast is this monument of the No. 4 Commandos of Lt. Kieffer, who came ashore in the early morning of June …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6

35.6 km

Pegasus Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Just after midnight on the night of June 5-6, the two bridges of Ranville-Bénouville were captured by the British 5th Parachute Brigade after a short battle. Pegasus was their emblem. …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7

40.6 km

Nice memorial to 6th Airborne Div and 13th and 18th Royals Hussars

Tip by

8

45.1 km

Merville Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

46.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

14.5 km

1.31 km

1.02 km

664 m

Surfaces

45.6 km

627 m

569 m

158 m

< 100 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation
Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (50 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Tuesday 10 November

16°C

11°C

34 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Save
Edit route
Download GPX
Move start point
Print
Share
Embed on a website
Report an Issue
Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.5

89

Normandy D-Day Beaches Loop

02:16h

55.9km

270m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy