{"id":219500,"date":"2022-04-01T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T07:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-utahbeach.com\/non-classifiee\/tour-du-cotentin-a-velo\/"},"modified":"2022-04-01T09:00:22","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T07:00:22","slug":"tour-du-cotentin-a-velo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-utahbeach.com\/en\/news\/tour-du-cotentin-a-velo\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling Tour of the Cotentin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Love cycling? Here is the perfect chance to live your passion while breathing in the fresh Normandy air. For your next vacation, we suggest a <strong>cycling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encotentin.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tour of the Cotentin<\/a><\/strong>. This peninsula is one of France&#8217;s most beautiful destinations, located in the northwestern part of Normandy.    <\/p>\n<p>The circuit awaiting you consists of 4 stages, taking you through the region&#8217;s most iconic sites. For your stay, we recommend booking at Utah Beach. <strong>It is a <a href=\"\/\">Utah Beach campsite<\/a> located 38.3 km from your destination<\/strong> (a 31-minute drive).  <\/p>\n<h2>Cycling Trip: The Route from Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin<\/h2>\n<p>Your journey begins with this itinerary where you will follow the tracks of <strong>the old railway<\/strong>. You will cross forests, marshes, and the Clos du Cotentin before reaching the greenway. <\/p>\n<p>Once there, you can enjoy a quick gourmet break. Then, you can admire <strong>the Bricquebec Castle<\/strong> and discover <strong>the old village<\/strong>. Afterward, you will head toward Cherbourg. The route covers <strong>43.80 km<\/strong> (3 hours).   <\/p>\n<h2>Cycling in Normandy: From Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue<\/h2>\n<p>This stage covers a distance of <strong>42.5 km (2 h 50)<\/strong>. You will reach the north of the peninsula, in the heart of <a href=\"\/articles\/visiter-cherbourg\/\">Cherbourg<\/a>. This is the perfect opportunity to visit several monuments, such as <strong>the city&#8217;s manufactory<\/strong> and <strong>the former headquarters of the Bank of France<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<h3>Discoveries and Gourmet Breaks<\/h3>\n<p>You can also visit <strong>Le Redoutable<\/strong>, France&#8217;s iconic submarine. A stopover rich in discoveries awaits you. <\/p>\n<p>Once finished, you can enjoy a gourmet break in Le Vast. Let yourself be enchanted by the unique taste of local pastries, such as <strong>the brioches<\/strong> of Le Vast. The recipe for this delicacy is a well-kept secret, passed down from generation to generation.  <\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lc4sTpBwqw0\" width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>The Route from Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue to Utah Beach<\/h2>\n<p>Enjoy an unforgettable ride along the quays of Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue. This circuit covers <strong>a distance of 34.58 km<\/strong>, which you can complete in <strong>2 h 18<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>This stage of your journey will also take you through the <a href=\"\/articles\/maison-du-parc-du-marais-du-cotentin\/\"><strong>Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Natural Park<\/strong><\/a>, as well as the <strong>Bessin<\/strong> area.<\/p>\n<h3>The D-Day Landing Beaches of World War II<\/h3>\n<p>You will then arrive at the landing beaches. A place rich in emotion\u2014due to the thousands of lives lost in 1944\u2014and in history. <\/p>\n<p>It was June 6, 1944, or <strong>the famous D-Day<\/strong>. Allied soldiers landed in Normandy to liberate France and Europe from the Nazi yoke. <\/p>\n<h2>The Route from Utah Beach to Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte<\/h2>\n<p>To complete this circuit, <strong>you need to be in excellent physical condition<\/strong>. Endurance athletes will surely appreciate it. Indeed, it covers a distance of <strong>60.64 km<\/strong>. Allow nearly <strong>4 hours to cover it by bike<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n<h3>Natural and Historical Sites to Discover<\/h3>\n<p>This is the longest stage of your journey. It creates a loop to return to the starting point in Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte. Along this route, you will head toward Carentan-les-Marais.  <\/p>\n<p>This will also be an opportunity to discover <strong>the region&#8217;s marina<\/strong>. You will also pass through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/parc-cotentin-bessin.fr\/la-reserve-naturelle-nationale-du-domaine-de-beauguillot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beauguillot Nature Reserve in the Baie des Veys<\/a><\/strong>, or the 11th-century La Haye-du-Puits keep. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Love cycling? Here is the perfect chance to live your passion while breathing in the fresh Normandy air. For your next vacation, we suggest a cycling tour of the Cotentin. This peninsula is one of France&#8217;s most beautiful destinations, located in the northwestern part of Normandy. 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