La Vélomaritime / EuroVelo 4
Étretat / Fécamp
Leaving behind Étretat's shingle beach and spectacular cliffs, the Falaises d'Amont and d'Aval, your Vélomaritime journey continues into the green countryside behind the coast, passing via the villages of Saint-Léonard and Les Loges, to be enjoyed as you cycle through them. Then you descend towards Fécamp, once a major centre for the medieval Dukes of Normandy.
Gradients and elevation
Ascents: 153m
Descents: 158m
Lowest point: 2m
Highest point: 112m
Slope breakdown
0.51km steep descent (< -5%)
4km gentle descent (-5% to -1%)
14km flat (-1% to 2%)
4km climb (2% to 5%)
Road types
5km (22%) of cycle paths
17km (78%) of shared roads
- 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
22km (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.
The route
You start this stage by crossing the villages of Les Loges and Saint-Léonard. Continue on to join the D940 road. Then take Rue d’Yport then Rue du Président Coty to reach the center of Fécamp.
SNCF
Nearby train stations: Fécamp station
