Cycling in la Manche

Our ideas and tips

La Manche has more than 1 200 km of cycle routes and 230 km of greenways for you to discover the territory differently. Whether you’re an amateur or a seasoned cyclist, with a road bike, a mountain bike or a gravel bike, you’ll find this the perfect place for a ride as you head off the beaten track and pedal the roads and paths of la Manche. Along the coast or in the bocage countryside, the landscapes are never the same, with lots of opportunities to take your time exploring new places.

Major cycle routes, Espace Cyclosport, mountain bike routes and ideas for family bike rides: here are our suggestions for planning your cycling adventure in la Manche.

The cycle routes : our ideas

All the cycle routes

Are you ready to discover new places? Then grab your bike and hit the road! Start and finish towns, distances, equipment: find all the practical information on the cycle routes in la Manche.

Cycling routes

Véloscénie, Vélomaritime, Vélo West Normandy

Three major cycle routes go through la Manche: the Véloroute from the D-Day beaches to Mont-Saint-Michel, the Véloscénie and the Vélomaritime. The perfect way to discover la Manche at your own pace, either trying just one stage, or tackling the full route.

The major cycle route

Attitude Manche Espace Cyclosport

For those who love road biking, la Manche has five safe, signposted circuits for you to challenge yourself. Green, blue, red or black: choose the level according to its difficulty.

Cycling routes for a challenging

La Manche by gravel bike

On steep paths, in forests, on towpaths, or on shared roads: how about a gravel biking adventure? Discover our route ideas for an exciting trip in the great outdoors.

Cycling route from Tatihou to Mont Saint-Michel