Saint-Lô - Normandy

From Saint-Lô, ride along the river
Vire on the green way (old towpath)
until you reach Pont-Farcy. On the way,
admire the breathtaking views of the
Valley from the Roches de Ham. Also
enjoy life on the river (locks, dams..).
From Pont-Farcy, leave the towpath
for the narrow lanes of the “ bocage”
running along the river Vire. Wind your
way through the valleys, which offer
contrasting landscapes of wooded hills
and stunning views over the gorges
of the Vire river. This route leads to
the Viaduct de la Souleuvre, a site for
thrill seekers, which offers a wonderful
bungy jumping experience.
Viaduc de La Souleuvre
Cycling in Normandy
Information on cycle routes
Tourist Office
and Visitor Centre
Office de Tourisme
de Saint-Lô Agglomération
Plage Verte - Rue de la Poterne
Tel. 02 14 29 00 17
[email protected]
www.saint-lo-agglo.fr
Cycle Hire
Condé-sur-Vire
ASEV Canoë-kayak
Base de loisirs de Condé-sur-Vire
Tel. 02 33 57 33 66
[email protected]
http://blckcv.free.fr/
Cycling in Normandy
History and Heritage Cycling Trails
© Photos : G.Wait/CDT14 - D. Commenchal/CDT61 - P.Y. Le Meur/CDT 50 - S. Barrault/CDT50 - S. Fautré/CDT50 - X
Places to visit on the way
Discover our historical
Vire Valley
B
Pont de Gourfaleur
Medieval bridge with remarkable architecture
C
Condé-sur-Vire
Leisure and sports outdoorcentre: kayaking, mountain biking, climbing,
archery
D La Chapelle-sur-Vire
Ancient pagan pilgrimage site adopted by the Christian faith
E Tessy-sur-Vire
Visit the park near the church Saint-Pierre, 15th and 16th century
F Viaduc de la Souleuvre
Originally an impressive metal railway viaduct over the Souleuvre River,
it now hosts a permanent platform for bungy jumping, an adventure
park with a 400 metre cable and a giant swing. On site: picnic facilities
and playground for children.
Useful Information
Plan your trip and find out more
www.normandy-tourism.org
www.calvados-tourisme.com/en
www.manchetourisme.com/medianet-uk.htm
Download on-line brochures for more cycling trails in Normandy:
- Calvados by bike: www.calvados-tourisme.com
- Manche by bike: http:// www.mancherandonnee.com
- Orne à vélo by bike: www.randonnee-normandie.com
- Eure à vélo by bike: www.eure-balades.fr
- Seine-Maritime by bike: www.seine-maritime-tourisme.com
Normandy Tourism Board
14, rue Charles Corbeau - 27000 ÉVREUX (France)
www.normandy-tourism.org
+33 (0)2 33 05 75 81
…trails
Création Agence
A Saint-Lô
Place of interest for all equestrian activities. Discover: the remparts,
the National Stud farm, the museums
… Scenic
from the D-Day Landing Beaches
to the MONT-SAINT-MICHEL
Saint-Lô è
Viaduc de la Souleuvre
… Coastal
… Impressionist
Pont de Gourfaleur
Cycling Trail
50 Km / 31 Miles
4 hrs
Utah Beach
Saint-Lô
Le MontSaint-Michel
Viaduc de la
Souleuvre
Trail
3
D
4
D 71
E3
6
D8
417
Lamberville
Précorbin
La Vacquerie
D 972
N 174
Biéville
Sainte-Suzanne-sur-Vire
3
34
74
D9
6 km
Le Perron
D2
8
D 53
Saint-Amand
La Boisselière
Le Mesnil-Opac
Placy-Montaigu
3
7.7 km
Torigni-sur-Vire
-E
Le Grand
Val
Brectouville
Saint-Ouen-
des-Besaces
Giéville
sur-Vire
D
28
11 km
13
Fourneaux
Beuvrigny
E
401
D
21
6.6 km
Malloué
Bures-les-Monts
Gouvets
Outre-l'Eau
Viaduc de la
Souleuvre
Campeaux
F
3.2 km
8
Pont-Bellanger
km
4
4
74
4
Difficult uphill section with
narrow country lanes
Centre of the village.
Mont-Saint-Michel
to Vire
12 km
Level of difficulty:
Opposite the church.
Campeaux
Difficult uphill section
with narrow country lanes.
Centre of the village.
VIADUC
DE LA SOULEUVRE
SERVICES
Easy and accessible
to all (generally very flat)
Tourist Office
Moderate
(gentle uphills)
Car park
Bures-les-Monts
La Ferrière-Harang
Laumont
D6
N
2
Carville
Sainte-Marie-
2
Km
Bocage
Saint-Martin-Don
37
D5
0
D
e
Souleuvr
Le Bény-
ire
A
1
40
122
Difficult (some steep climbs)
6
La V
0
E
4-
E
3-
La
D5
52
Scale
Leisure centre / kayaking.
Pont-Farcy
La Ferrière-Harang
9 km
D
D 675
D
Sainte-Marie-
Pont-Farcy
des-Besaces
Mont-Bertrand
D 975
4
A8
E
3-
Alençon
Condé-sur-Vire
Car park in the village.
Maisoncelles
5
67
D 674
74
D3
La Vire
D 13
6
5
Key
6
D5
Chevry
4
Le MontSaint-Michel
Car park in the village.
Saint-DenisD 974
E
Evreux
Viaduc de
la souleuvre
Saint-Martin-
675
Guilberville
4
N 17
E3
D
Tessy-sur-Vire
Saint-Louet-sur-Vire
Domjean
D
D 974
D
Fervaches
Caen
3
Car park along the D999.
La Chapelle-sur-Vire
01
-E4
6.6 km
Moyon
A 84
86
La Chapelle-
D1
D
13
Troisgots
2
Saint-Lô
Sainte-Suzanne-sur-Vire
2 km
ire
74
V
La
Pont de
la Roque
N1
Le MesnilRaoult
Dampierre
D 13
SaintRomphaire
Rouen
Utah Beach
Candol
D1
7.7 km
D
Condé-sur-Vire
Car park at the Tourist office
(Plages Vertes) or by the station,
on the banks of the river Vire.
11 km
C
3.2 km
2 km
4.3 km
La Lande-sur-Drôme
9 km
sur-Vire
Saint-Samsonde-Bonfossé
SAINT-LÔ
D9
La Mancellière-
4 hrs
Saint-Lô
èViaduc de la Souleuvre
97
N
6 km
D 28
D
Gourfaleur
Vidouville
Saint-Lô
Saint-Jean-des-Baisants
ire
La V
9
Baudre
D 11
Time
Picnic Area
Accommodation*
ROUTES
Green ways
Cycle Hire
Cycling paths
Shops and Refreshments
Shared lane
Station
Shared lane without
road markings
Heritage
Place of interest
Watch out !
*Accommodation for cyclists located within 5 km of the cycling trail, members
of a quality charter.
+33 (0)3 25 71 20 20
4
B
D 900
50 km
31 Miles
+33 (0)2 33 05 75 81 - Conception carte :
97
Rouxeville La Vire
Candol
99
Agneaux
2
Cycling Trail
from the D-Day Landing Beaches
to the MONT-SAINT-MICHEL
Montrabot
D 97
DISTANCE
Création Agence
6
N 174
6
Notre-Dame-d'Elle
D 11
de-Semilly
D
Montcocq
Saint-Germaind'Elle
3
Cormolain
Saint-Georges-
Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly
La Barre-
Trail
La Drôme
D 900
D
D8
4.3 km
2
D 97
34
Saint-Lô
A
D
de-l'Épine
Montcocq
D
Agneaux
Saint-André-
Saint-Georges-
L’Elle
to Carentan
46.5 km