The most beautiful bike rides in Caen
Want to discover Caen and the surrounding area by bike with your hair blowing in the wind?
There are several cycle paths throughout the area. They take you along the coast from Caen to Ouistreham beach, via the D-Day landing beaches.
These cycle paths and greenways are ideal for discovering the region and its landscapes by bike.
The Vélo-Francette runs for 600km between Ouistreham and La Rochelle, with a pleasant stretch in Caen between Ouistreham and Caen.
This 17km route is ideal for a day's outing. It runs along the canal from Caen to the sea, via Pegasus Bridge to the port of Ouistreham.
It's advisable to set off early in the morning for this green route, with a return trip planned for late afternoon.
You can also opt for the 250km Vélomaritime, which follows the Normandy coast through legendary sites such as the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and the D-Day landing beaches.
It's the perfect way to combine nature and heritage.
A total of 7 loops, ranging from 2 to 26 km in length, enable you to discover the countryside, coastline and local heritage, including:
The Caen la mer Tourist Office offers a number of original guided bike tours.
Head for the seaside, for example, with a sensory tour between Ouistreham and Lion-sur-Mer.
You can also download the Geovelo application for the Caen la Mer area.
The Hôtel Best Western Plus Le Moderne welcomes you to Caen city centre, just a few minutes from the listed monuments of the ducal city and less than an hour from the D-Day landing beaches and Mont-Saint-Michel.
Take advantage of its location to explore Normandy by bike, following the signposted itineraries.
You can hire a 70 km electric bike on site.
The hotel has the Accueil Vélo label, which means you can take advantage of:
There are several cycle paths throughout the area. They take you along the coast from Caen to Ouistreham beach, via the D-Day landing beaches.
These cycle paths and greenways are ideal for discovering the region and its landscapes by bike.
🚴♀️ Discover the key routes in Caen
The Vélo-Francette
The Vélo-Francette runs for 600km between Ouistreham and La Rochelle, with a pleasant stretch in Caen between Ouistreham and Caen.
This 17km route is ideal for a day's outing. It runs along the canal from Caen to the sea, via Pegasus Bridge to the port of Ouistreham.
It's advisable to set off early in the morning for this green route, with a return trip planned for late afternoon.
The Vélomaritime
You can also opt for the 250km Vélomaritime, which follows the Normandy coast through legendary sites such as the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and the D-Day landing beaches.
It's the perfect way to combine nature and heritage.
🌳 Local loops and cycling facilities
Cycling and walking loops: 7 original routes
A total of 7 loops, ranging from 2 to 26 km in length, enable you to discover the countryside, coastline and local heritage, including:
- a 15 km loop ‘In the footsteps of the commandos’ between Ouistreham and Pont de Ranville
- le Bois du Caprice, a 4 km loop around Colleville-Montgomery
- an 8.7 km ‘History & architecture’ loop between Lion-sur-Mer and Hermanville
- a pedal cycle loop around Sword Beach
- a pedal cycle loop around the seaside villas
🎯 Discover the guided walks
The Caen la mer Tourist Office offers a number of original guided bike tours.
Head for the seaside, for example, with a sensory tour between Ouistreham and Lion-sur-Mer.
You can also download the Geovelo application for the Caen la Mer area.
🏨 Stay in a hotel **** with the Accueil Vélo label
The Hôtel Best Western Plus Le Moderne welcomes you to Caen city centre, just a few minutes from the listed monuments of the ducal city and less than an hour from the D-Day landing beaches and Mont-Saint-Michel.
Take advantage of its location to explore Normandy by bike, following the signposted itineraries.
You can hire a 70 km electric bike on site.
The hotel has the Accueil Vélo label, which means you can take advantage of:
- full repair kits
- secure garage
- route documentation
- personalised advice on planning your rides
- a personalised welcome with a glass of cider per person
