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Normandy
Caen
Merville-Franceville-Plage

Orne Bay – Merville Battery loop from Merville-Franceville-Plage

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Mountain biking trails
France
Normandy
Caen
Merville-Franceville-Plage

Orne Bay – Merville Battery loop from Merville-Franceville-Plage

Moderate

5.0

(1)

6

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Orne Bay – Merville Battery loop from Merville-Franceville-Plage

02:13

32.8km

200m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.05 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

903 m

Gros Banc Observatory – Baie de l'Orne Bird Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bird watching from above!

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2

923 m

Orne Bay

Highlight • Natural

Unique Wadden landscape, pure nature

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3.59 km

Pointe de la Roque

Viewpoint

4

6.81 km

View of the Orne Estuary

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5

8.59 km

Colombelles -amfreville

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6

31.5 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.

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31.5 km

Merville Battery

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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 pieces, planes and bunkers to explore.

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32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

7.52 km

5.00 km

2.06 km

892 m

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.65 km

8.79 km

7.78 km

4.78 km

1.64 km

141 m

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Tuesday 13 October

19°C

11°C

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