VéloWestNormandy
VéloWestNormandy is a cycle route that invites you to explore the Normandy hinterland, connecting towns like Saint-Lô and Villers-Bocage to the vibrant Vire Normandy region. It is designed to offer a complete immersion in the bocage, its valleys, its verdant landscapes, and its rich rural heritage.
A Cycling Hub of Choice: The Junction at the Souleuvre Viaduct!
One of the major features of VéloWestNormandy, and a key point of interest for cyclists, is its direct junction with La Vélomaritime at La Ferrière-Harang and the spectacular Souleuvre Viaduct. This allows cyclists to diversify their routes, combining the charms of the countryside with the sea spray, and to integrate a visit to the Souleuvre Viaduct, an emblematic site for outdoor activities, into their cycling program.
The key stages of VéloWestNormandy:
- Stage 2: Villers-Bocage – Vire Normandy (44.4 km)This stage passes through towns such as Cahagnes, Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces, and La Ferrière-Harang, passing the Souleuvre Viaduct before arriving in Vire Normandie. Accommodation, bike repair shops, and dining options are available along this stage.
- Stage II: Saint-Lô – Vire Normandy (68.6 km)Starting from Saint-Lô, this route passes through Condé-sur-Vire, Tessy-Bocage, Sainte-Marie-Outre-l’Eau, Campeaux, La Ferrière-Harang, and the Souleuvre Viaduct, also ending in Vire Normandie. Similar services (accommodation, repair shops, restaurants) are also listed for this stage.
These stages illustrate the diversity of the routes offered by VéloWestNormandy, with a particular emphasis on the discovery of natural heritage and services for cyclists.