Sports relay of the Knights of Tancred

Sporting Relay on the Trail of the Norman Knights

This sporting relay connects several major sites of Norman heritage and follows the footsteps of the figures who marked the history of Normandy in the 11th century. From the sons of Tancred of Hauteville to William the Conqueror, this adventure recalls the spirit of conquest that drove the Normans far beyond their homeland and contributed to the lasting transformation of medieval Europe.

Starting from the Abbaye aux Dames in Caen, the route crosses Hauteville-la-Guichard, the birthplace of the Hauteville family, before reaching Mont-Saint-Michel. This exceptional itinerary traverses iconic landscapes and historically rich sites that bear witness to Norman heritage.

Castles, cathedrals, abbeys, and major heritage sites punctuate the course: Caen, Bayeux, Coutances, Pirou, and Mont-Saint-Michel. Each stage combines a sporting challenge with historical discovery, bringing to life an epic whose traces remain inscribed in the stones and landscapes.

Performed as a relay, this challenge brings together athletes and riders who travel the itinerary for two weeks until their arrival at Mont-Saint-Michel. A collective adventure that celebrates the audacity, endurance, and heritage of the Normans through the places that shaped their legend.

Organized by the Normandie - Sicile Association founded in 1962

Practical Information:

Open to everyone

Fee: €15

Contact

Cooperation France / Southern Italy

Partnerships: Sports and hiking associations, departments of Manche and Calvados, Via Normanna circuit - Sicily, Italy