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Rural Delights
A gravel cycling route starting from Caen
Experience the tranquility of rural life on this scenic gravel cycling route.
Map
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Experience the peaceful beauty of the Basse-Normandie countryside on this 43-kilometer gravel cycling route. With an ascent of 158 meters, this route is perfect for cyclists looking for a relaxing ride surrounded by picturesque landscapes. As you cycle through the rural villages and rolling farmland, you'll encounter charming highlights such as the village of Démouville and the scenic Route de Paris.
gravel
43 km
158 m
Chill
Route profile
Highlights on the route
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Start: Mondeville City centerCaen: Urban and rural cycling paradise in Normandy
Caen is a vibrant city located in the Basse-Normandie region of France. From a cyclist's perspective, Caen offers a mix of urban and rural cycling opportunities. The city is well-connected with a network of bike paths, making it convenient to navigate by bike. Caen is also close to several well-known cycling routes, including the Voie Verte de la Suisse Normande which traverses the scenic Normandy countryside. With its lively atmosphere and diverse cycling routes, Caen is an ideal destination for road and gravel cyclists.5 km
5 km
DémouvilleVillageDiscover the delightful village of Démouville, known for its traditional Norman architecture.
10 km
10 km
FrénouvilleVillagePass through the quaint village of Frénouville and admire its charming countryside.
29 km
29 km
Saint-Aignan-de-CramesnilVillage36 km
36 km
SoliersVillageStop by Soliers and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of this rural village.
42 km
42 km
Route de ParisShelter43 km
43 km
Finish: Mondeville City centerCaen: Urban and rural cycling paradise in Normandy
Cycling routes from Caen:
Sannerville - Airan - Le Mont Jacob - Condé-sur-Ifs - Garcelles - Cormelles-le-Royal Road Cycling Restes de l'église Saint-Martin - Manoir de Gruchy - Colomby-sur-Thaon - Belvédère - Caen Gravel Cycling Rural Delights Fleury-sur-Orne - Avenay - Belvédère - Caen Gravel Cycling Colombelles - Butte de la Hogue - Cagny - Hippodrome de Caen Road Cycling Hubert-Folie - Bretteville-sur-Laize - Donnay - Rochers des Parcs - Saint-Jean-le-Blanc - Noyers-Bocage - Saint-Manvieu-Norrey - Belvédère Road Cycling Historical Gems The Gravel Adventure Coastal Tour Historical Tour Manoirs and Views
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Mondeville](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/basse-normandie/mondeville-5.webp)
![Image of Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/basse-normandie/saint-germain-la-blanche-herbe-5.webp)
![Image of Louvigny](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/basse-normandie/louvigny-5.webp)
![Image of Épron](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/basse-normandie/epron-5.webp)
![Image of Cormelles-le-Royal](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/basse-normandie/cormelles-le-royal-5.webp)
![Image of Fleury-sur-Orne](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/basse-normandie/fleury-sur-orne-5.webp)
![Image of Saint-Contest](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/basse-normandie/saint-contest-4.webp)
![Image of Bretteville-sur-Odon](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/basse-normandie/bretteville-sur-odon-4.webp)
![Image of Colombelles](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/basse-normandie/colombelles-5.webp)