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Manche
Cherbourg
Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue

Fort of La Hougue – Barfleur Harbour loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Manche
Cherbourg
Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue

Fort of La Hougue – Barfleur Harbour loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Hard

4.1

(7)

49

riders

Fort of La Hougue – Barfleur Harbour loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

03:41

60.0km

220m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

Waypoints

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Start point

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11.1 km

Along the beach (Gravel)

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Sand/gravel track. Not ideal for 23-25mm road tires

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2

12.7 km

Port on the Sinope

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The Sinope harbor is a natural site with a port which overlooks the English Channel at Quinéville.
The arrangement of the mouth naturally protects the boats located there.

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3

20.6 km

This magnificent viewpoint, located a little before Quettehou, allows you to see Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and the island of Tatihou.

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4

27.0 km

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

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Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a town in the northern Cotentin, nestled in a remarkable maritime setting. The town has a pretty marina. Tatihou Island, which can be seen offshore, is also part of the commune.

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28.3 km

Fort of La Hougue

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While the inside of the defensive fortress might still be closed for renovations, the water moat and the walls reaching all around this strategic peninsula are quite well preserved.

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6

32.8 km

Mouth of the Saire

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Val de Saire: The name of the Saire applies not only to the valley of the Saire itself, but to the entire northeast of the peninsula. the Val is an …

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41.1 km

Barfleur Harbour

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The port village of Barfleur is the ideal place to take a break. It is located near the tip of the Cotentin peninsula.

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44.9 km

Gatteville-Phare

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The church, rebuilt in the 18th century, has retained its 12th-century bell tower. In the chapel that opens onto the choir, there is a 15th century ciborium with medallions on …

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60.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

6.85 km

3.85 km

2.11 km

653 m

167 m

Surfaces

47.2 km

4.35 km

4.18 km

3.57 km

691 m

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Monday 20 July

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