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Colomby

Sainte-Mère-l'Église – 2nd Armored Division Monument loop from Colomby

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Manche
Cherbourg
Colomby

Sainte-Mère-l'Église – 2nd Armored Division Monument loop from Colomby

Moderate

4.7

(3)

13

riders

Sainte-Mère-l'Église – 2nd Armored Division Monument loop from Colomby

04:39

79.9km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 14, 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

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Start point

Bus stop

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15.8 km

Sainte-Mère-l'Église

Highlight • Religious Site

The original church dating from the 11th to 13th centuries was largely destroyed during WWII when it was bombed to repel German snipers who had entrenched themselves in the steeple. …

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2

29.0 km

3

36.8 km

Km 00 Liberty Road

Highlight • Monument

The Freedom Route is a historic route which commemorates the Liberation of France but also that of Belgium and Luxembourg during the Second World War. The km 0 and 00 …

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4

37.5 km

Utah Beach

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The tranquility of this beach makes it difficult to imagine the events of June 1944. The armored vehicles and soldiers of that time have made way for oyster beds, birds and walkers.

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5

41.2 km

2nd Armored Division Monument

Highlight • Monument

This memorial is part of a group of monuments which pay tribute to the heroes of the landing. It was erected by the Normandy landing committee and represents General Leclerc in tank uniform.

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48.6 km

Beach

Beach

7

50.4 km

Quinéville Beach

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An alternative to the Eurovélo 4, but here it is the GR.

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8

52.4 km

Quinéville

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very cute village with impressively trimmed hedges forming a gigantic gate, a well-preserved church with memorials, and traditional houses

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9

61.1 km

Azzeville Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

Built by the Germans between 1941, this defense line constituted with its 170 men garrison an essential node at the Atlantic Wall. Located not far from Utah Beach, it was …

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79.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.4 km

3.06 km

578 m

482 m

305 m

169 m

Surfaces

72.5 km

5.01 km

2.18 km

299 m

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