Updated on 29 June 2020
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Normandy is a well-known mountain biking destination for the variety of its landscapes and great trails options. Whether it’s family-friendly rides on flat terrain or more challenging mountain biking on rugged terrain you’re after, all five of Normandy’s départements offer stunning cycle routes and mountain biking trails to suit all abilities.
The Calvados département is one of the ‘must ride’ areas for mountain biking. It features several mountain bike sites, some of which are labelled by the French Cyclotourism Federation, such as in the bocage virois or the valleys of the Suisse Normande for more challenging riding. Mountain biking trails can also be found around Lisieux and around Falaise. For inspiration, check out the cycle guide for itineraries in Calvados by selecting them in ‘targets’ – ‘mountain bike’.
Whether you’re an adrenaline-seeking speed addict, a cross country fanatic craving a leg-stretching long ride, or simply want to experience off-road biking in a beautiful and inspiring environment — the Eure département has got the mountain biking trails for you, such as the Chemin des sources bleues trail in Aizier or the Chemin du Rossignol in Saint-Philbert-sur-Risle. Find more information here.
The Manche département offers a striking collection of cycling and mountain biking opportunities, with more than 100 mountain bike trails that showcase the area’s diverse landscapes from Tatihou to the Mont-Saint-Michel, via Saint-Lô or Villedieu-Les-Poêles. From advanced competitors to beginners and families, you can also discover trails to suit your skill level on the mountain bike website labeled by the French Cyclist Federation in the Vallée de la Sée.
Discover more than 80 dedicated mountain bike trails in the Seine-Maritime département around Auffay, Bacqueville-en-Caux, Longueville-sur-Scie, Mesnières-en-Bray, Neufchatel-en-Bray or in the Val-de-Saane. So, grab your helmet and head out for a beautiful mountain bike ride from the selection here. The mountain bike federation VTT-FFC website in Caux Vallée de Seine also features some itineraries here.
Explore kilometres of mountain biking trails in the Orne département, from gentle family friendly off-road routes in the forest to bike skills areas or adrenaline-fueled downhill MTB. The area boasts four mountain bike sites acknowledged by the cycling federation: the Andaines and Donfrontais site, the Alpes Mancelles site, the Pays d’Auge site and the Suisse-Normande mountain biking website. Find all more useful information here.
MOUNTAIN bike trails in normandy
Balade à la Fontaine Saint-Laurent (départ de Quetteville)
De Genneville à Quetteville, en passant par le Theil-en-Auge, vous irez sur les routes des villages du Pays d’Auge.
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Starting point
1 Départ
Au départ du bourg de Quetteville, traversez le pont puis tournez à droite.
2 Information Directionnelle.
Après quelques minutes, sortez de la route départementale et prenez à droite.
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Poursuivez tout droit jusqu'ai lieu dit "Les Gravées", et tournez à gauche.
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Arrivé au panneau stop, engagez-vous sur la route départementale en tournant à droite, en direction du Theil-en-Auge.
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Après l'arrivée sur la commune du Theil-en-Auge, prenez à droite juste après avoir passé le panneau routier photovoltaîque.
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Poursuivez tout droit, puis tournez à droite pour rejoindre le bourg de Genneville.
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Une fois le bourg de Genneville atteint, prenez à droite après être passé devant la mairie.
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Après avoir quitté le bourg de Genneville et avoir roulé au milieu des champs, tournez à droite.
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Prenez à gauche. Attention, le virage est serré! Suivez les panonceaux afin de rejoindre Quetteville.
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Tournez à gauche pour rejoindre le bourg de Quetteville, et vous êtes arrivé!