Stronghold between Brittany, Cotentin and the Loire country, St Hilaire du Harcouët offers many activities during the summer around the Prieuré lakes. This stage of la Véloscénie and the Petit Tour de Manche, travelling along a greenway, is full of life.
Itinerary
Greenway up to Ducey, take care when crossing roads, particularly the RD 47 and RD 48.
Gradients and elevation
Ascents: 65m
Descents: 123m
Lowest point: 11m
Highest point: 116m
Slope breakdown
6km gentle descent (-5% to -1%)
13km flat (-1% to 2%)
Road types
19km (100%) of cycle paths
- Cycle path
- Routes reserved for cyclists and pedestrians (greenways, cycle tracks, towpaths), separated from cars for maximum safety.
- Shared road
- Quiet minor roads with little traffic (unless otherwise stated in the stage details). Shared with cars (stay alert).
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
- Provisional
- Section on a road or cycle path awaiting better-quality facilities (see stage details).
Surface
19km (100%) of smooth surface
- Smooth
- Asphalt, tarmac or smooth concrete. Optimal comfort.
- Rough
- Fine gravel, compacted stabilised surface or worn tarmac. Less comfortable, vibrations possible.
- Natural
- Dirt, grass, roots or stones. Under 5%: short sections with little impact. Higher percentage: route suited to mountain or gravel bikes only.
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
Not to be missed
Saint-Hilaire du Harcouët – the waterside areas at Prieuré – the Verrière, 02 33 49 13 43 – the small cathedral.
