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France
Manche
Cherbourg
Valognes

Ravalets Castle – Place Napoléon in Cherbourg loop from Valognes

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Manche
Cherbourg
Valognes

Ravalets Castle – Place Napoléon in Cherbourg loop from Valognes

Hard

3.9

(8)

65

riders

Ravalets Castle – Place Napoléon in Cherbourg loop from Valognes

08:25

133km

980m

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: March 30, 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

Train Station

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1

30.0 km

La Haye - Carentan Cycle Path

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Car-free bike path between the marshes. ATTENTION initially rather rough unpaved surface, later it gets better driving.

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2

48.8 km

Sangsurière and Adriennerie Nature Reserve

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The nature reserve is home to the last active peatlands in the region. It serves as a refuge for a wide diversity of flowers. In particular, there are several carnivorous …

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3

60.2 km

A 'Voie Verte' can be translated to green way, and are French signposted paths open for non-motor traffic, including walkers and runners, cyclists, and roller skaters.

You usually find them …

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4

69.4 km

Château de Bricquebec

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The ruins of the medieval castle of Bricquebec are still very well preserved with in particular a magnificent polygonal keep with eleven sides unique in Europe.

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5

93.7 km

A relaxing break

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A very beautiful castle and its garden to be explored absolutely.

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6

94.0 km

Ravalets Castle

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The Château des Ravalet, also known as the Château de Tourlaville, dates from the 16th century. Classified as historical monuments, it is famous for having served as the setting for the forbidden loves of Julien and Marguerite de Ravalet.

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7

101 km

Place Napoléon in Cherbourg

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The attraction in the colorful square in front of the port is the bronze equestrian statue of Napoleon by sculptor Armand Le Véel. Contrary to what the inhabitants of Cherbourg …

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102 km

Quai de Caligny (Outer Harbor)

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Take some time admiring the boats and views from the Quay in Cherbourg, from Quai de Caligny. These little boats are a stark contrast to the huge ferries that also dock at Cherbourg bringing passengers from Poole and Portsmouth.

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133 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.4 km

46.4 km

12.1 km

2.84 km

952 m

783 m

109 m

Surfaces

67.1 km

39.8 km

17.9 km

7.59 km

147 m

132 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

49 %

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