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Lion-sur-Mer – Cliffs of Luc-sur-Mer loop from Ouistreham

Lion-sur-Mer – Cliffs of Luc-sur-Mer loop from Ouistreham

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Lion-sur-Mer – Cliffs of Luc-sur-Mer loop from Ouistreham

00:53

16.3km

30m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.67 km for 83 m

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Start point

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1.37 km

Memorial to the Free French Forces at Ouistreham

Highlight • Historical Site

Kieffer Commando's Monument:
In a beautiful park on the coast lies this monument of the No.4 Commando's of Lt.Kieffer, who came ashore in the early morning of June 6, 1944 to neutralize the batteries of Ouistreham.
The monument is located on a German 644 bunker that was part of Stützpunkt 08 HKB Riva Bella. The Stützpunkt with 6 pieces of 155mm guns served to defend the entrance of the river Orne and the canal.
The Regelbau 644 is a "Stand mit 6-Schartenturm in A".
The stones in front of the monument bear the names of the fallen French commandos of June 6, 1944.
tracesofwar.nl/sights/798/Kieffer-Commandos-Monument.htm

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1.71 km

Ouistreham Beach

Highlight • Beach

Very beautiful beach with space even at high tide

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2.48 km

Blonville-sur-Mer Church

Highlight • Religious Site

5.55 km

Lion-sur-Mer

Highlight • Beach

A lovely seaside town. The Boulevard de Calvados forms an excellent car-free cycle route along the popular beach.

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6.48 km

Liberty Monument and Churchill Tank

Highlight • Monument

This Churchill tank belonged to the British 79th Armored Division. This unit was commanded by Major-General Sir Percy C. S. Hobart who was the initiator, among others, of this special armored division. It was almost entirely equipped with special armored vehicles, which were of great use on the day of the Normandy landings. This one was a Churchill Avre (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers), its turret was equipped with a 290 mm projectile launcher. This charge was intended to destroy fortifications or obstacles. This machine was donated by General Ian Harris who commanded the 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles on June 6, 1944.

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8.21 km

Cliffs of Luc-sur-Mer

Highlight • Natural Monument

The beach between Luc and Lion is framed by impressive tall cliffs that protected this stretch from development

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10.2 km

Boulevard Maritime pedestrian quay

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Beautiful sea and cliff views of Lyon-sur-Mer/Luc-sur-Mer

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15.0 km

Kieffer Commando Memorial (La Flamme), Ouistreham

Highlight • Monument

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 6, 1944 to neutralize the batteries of Ouistreham.
The monument is located on a German 644 bunker that was part of Stützpunkt 08 HKB Riva Bella. The Stützpunkt with 6 155mm guns served to defend the entrance to the river Orne and the canal.
The Regelbau 644 is a "Stand with 6-Schartenturm in A".
The stones in front of the monument bear the names of the fallen French commandos of June 6, 1944.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

1.23 km

886 m

235 m

129 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

3.27 km

1.30 km

272 m

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Lion-sur-Mer – Cliffs of Luc-sur-Mer loop from Ouistreham

Memorial to the Free French Forces at Ouistreham

Ouistreham Beach

Blonville-sur-Mer Church

Lion-sur-Mer

Liberty Monument and Churchill Tank

Cliffs of Luc-sur-Mer

Boulevard Maritime pedestrian quay

Kieffer Commando Memorial (La Flamme), Ouistreham

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