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Plain and bocage

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Orne Odon Tourisme

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Explore the varied landscapes of the plain and the Norman bocage with this 87.5 km route.

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Distance 89 km

7:00 h

932 m

760 m

179 m

6 m

Explore the varied landscapes of the plain and the Norman bocage with this 87.5 km route. This circuit takes you through remarkable historical and natural sites, such as the Saint-Firmin Church, Bretteville Castle, and the Mining Museum. You will also pass through iconic places like the Coudray Bridge and the Maizet Valley, offering a beautiful combination of nature and history.

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Useful addresses

O coup 2 pompe (repair and rental) 25 rue du château, 14320 THURY-HARCOURT-LE-HOM Tel. +33(0)6 64 45 70 05

Smooth Biking School (guidance) 20 rue du Perlymele, 14210 SAINTE-HONORINE-DU-FAY Tel. +33(0)6 02 42 28 73 www.smoothbiking.fr

Cap Orne (rental)18 route de la Vallée de l’Odon, 14320 LAIZE-CLINCHAMPS Tel. +33(0)2 58 06 02 02 www.caporne.fr

Repair of all bike brands (repair) 4 rue Gérard Doré, 14320 SAINT-MARTIN-DE-FONTENAY Tel. +33(0)6 25 09 77 42 www.reparation-velo-toutes-marques.fr

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Difficulty

difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Highest point

179 m

Lowest point

6 m

Track types

Asphalt

30.1 km

Dirt road

824 m

Forested/wild trail

31.4 km

Path

11.1 km

Road

14.3 km

Unknown

1.3 km

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Quality label route from Orne Odon Tourisme. Sheet and GPX tracks available online: https://cdc.vallees-orne-odon.fr/tourisme-et-loisirs/sports-et-loisirs/velo/ For any questions: 02 31 50 09 72

Your feedback is important to us… For path maintenance issues, missing signage, or to give comments on the circuit(s) in general, please visit the Suricate portal: sentinelles.sportsdenature.fr

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49.085440, -0.423718

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49°05'07.6"N 0°25'25.4"W

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30U 688104 5440150

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Difficulty

difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

89 km

Duration

7:00 h

Ascent

932 m

Descent

760 m

Highest point

179 m

Lowest point

6 m

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