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La Frénaye walks
La Frénaye, Lillebonne and La Trinité-du-Mont in a circular
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10.57 mi
+771 ft
-774 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Frénaye (Seine-Maritime)
Starting from La Frénaye, the hike takes walkers on a journey of discovery through a doubly rich heritage: that of the former textile industry in the Pays de Caux and that of the even older Roman presence that left its mark on the area. Between rolling landscapes, archaeological remains and ancient sites linked to the textile industry, the route offers a unique immersion, where nature and heritage meet. Ideal for history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Le Val Horrible
4.45 mi
+423 ft
-427 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from La Trinité-du-Mont (Seine-Maritime)
A pleasant forest walk starting from La-Trinité-du-Mont.
Forest route starting from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Haie
6.71 mi
+528 ft
-518 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Haie (Seine-Maritime)
This route consists mainly of paths along the edge of woods that wind their way past a few isolated houses. The Saint-Arnoult forest is less well known than its neighbour, the Trait-Maulévrier forest, but is well worth a visit.
Circular route starting from Saint-Aubin-de-Crétot
6.58 mi
+499 ft
-495 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Aubin-de-Crétot (Seine-Maritime)
Hike in the heart of the Pays de Caux between two somewhat forgotten villages that boast beautiful forest paths.
Walk in the forest of Saint-Arnoult
6.33 mi
+531 ft
-535 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Arnoult (Seine-Maritime) (Seine-Maritime)
A lovely walk in the Saint-Arnoult forest, a little-known forest with many paths.
It suffers from its proximity to the much larger Trait-Maulévrier forest, but it is worth getting to know with its hamlets and houses that are a little remote but full of charm
Between the land and cliffs of Saint-Arnoult to Caudebec-en-Caux
8.44 mi
+889 ft
-879 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Arnoult (Seine-Maritime) (Seine-Maritime)
This is a pleasant walk with remarkable views and a good level of physical challenge.
From the banks of the Seine to the Château de Villequier
8.50 mi
+656 ft
-650 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villequier (Seine-Maritime)
This hike allows you to see the Victor Hugo Museum on the banks of the Seine, the Château de Villequier and, above all, beautiful views of the Seine.
The banks of the Seine in Vatteville-la-Rue
6.65 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Vatteville-la-Rue (Seine-Maritime)
This walk allows you to discover this small village and catch a glimpse of Villequier on the other side of the Seine.
The rollercoaster, from Val Gaillard to Val aux Meilles
6.81 mi
+719 ft
-712 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Maulévrier-Sainte-Gertrude (Seine-Maritime)
A lovely walk entirely through the forest, in two valleys typical of the Pays de Caux on the northern slopes of the Seine.
Forest paths mostly “easy to walk on”, no tarmac, no villages (except at the start), fine examples of local trees; the Saint-Pierre oak, despite its split crown, has a magnificent trunk and is not the only one in these woods....
The Trait-Maulèvrier Forest
12.78 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,604 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Maulévrier-Sainte-Gertrude (Seine-Maritime)
A walk through the Trait-Maulévrier Forest. Much of the route follows paths through the undergrowth, ideal for forest lovers. The paths are generally very pleasant.
On the Brotonne Peninsula
5.92 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-de-Bliquetuit (Seine-Maritime)
Located in the Brotonne Forest, this hike follows easy paths under the fir trees or at the edge of the forest. It is away from any traffic, even though the starting point is close to the Brotonne Bridge. It is therefore a nature outing.
Via Mirville from Beuzeville-la-Grenier
5.07 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Beuzeville-la-Grenier (Seine-Maritime)
A Beuzeville-la-Grenier anthology, ‘Une minute d’arrêt’, recounts the town’s history over the past 150 years; for example, it lists the occupations of the people of Beuzeville, where all residents who did not declare a profession were considered weavers, as there was a loom in almost every house.
Around Vieux-Port
8.97 mi
+774 ft
-791 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Croix-sur-Aizier (Eure)
Vieux-Port is the smallest commune in the Eure department. It has preserved the characteristic houses of eastern Normandy, half-timbered farmhouses with cob walls and thatched roofs. It is a popular stopover for boaters sailing on the Seine. The hike crosses the village, but also beautiful forests and typical Norman hamlets, and offers beautiful views of the Seine.
Forest walk in Sainte-Croix-sur-Aizier
3.54 mi
+335 ft
-335 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Croix-sur-Aizier (Eure)
Overlooking the Seine, the pretty village of Sainte-Croix-sur-Aizier borders the Brotonne State Forest, offering a hilly, shaded walk that alternates between the charms of the bocage and the canopy of tall beech trees.
In the Brotonne forest from Grand Maître to La Haye-de-Routot
11.69 mi
+709 ft
-719 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Vatteville-la-Rue (Seine-Maritime)
This route winds its way through the Brotonne National Forest along all types of paths. Halfway along the route, in the centre of the village of La Haye-de-Routot, a sheltered picnic area provides a place to take a break between the church, thousand-year-old yew trees and eco-museums.
Circular in the Brotonne forest
4.71 mi
+627 ft
-627 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Vatteville-la-Rue (Seine-Maritime)
During this hike in the Brotonne forest, I walked along peaceful trails in the heart of unspoilt nature. Lined with majestic oak and beech trees, the paths offered a cool and soothing atmosphere. The calm was disturbed only by the singing of birds and the rustling of leaves under my feet. This accessible and rejuvenating walk was a pleasant moment of relaxation and discovery of Normandy's natural heritage.
Les Ronds de Nagu and Les Ronds du Loup in the Brotonne National Forest
4.65 mi
+715 ft
-564 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Vatteville-la-Rue (Seine-Maritime)
This hike in the Brotonne National Forest offered me a wonderful immersion in nature, between shady undergrowth and wide forest paths. The route passes through two iconic sites: the Rond de Nagu and the Rond du Loup, former forest crossroads steeped in history. The path winds its way between oak and beech trees, in a calm and soothing atmosphere. At Rond de Nagu, it's worth taking a break to enjoy the open setting and the silence of the forest, punctuated only by birdsong. The walk then continues towards Rond du Loup, where several paths converge, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
The young stork takes flight: a short tour of the Marais Vernier
12.61 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Marais-Vernier (Eure)
The stork has become the marsh’s iconic symbol: when the young stork takes flight from its family nest, it discovers this unspoilt natural landscape as it circles this ancient circular bend of the Seine, nestled within a vast amphitheatre of greenery. With its wet meadows stretching as far as the eye can see and its pretty thatched cottages, the Marais Vernier offers a landscape unique in Normandy that invites you to take a stroll, particularly in spring when the apple trees are in bloom.
Between Hautot-le-Vatois Rocquefort
7.08 mi
+246 ft
-269 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Hautot-le-Vatois (Seine-Maritime)
A circuit through plains and undergrowth in the heart of Caux passing through the charming hamlet of Veraval.
The Route des Chaumières starting from Bouquelon
8.29 mi
+623 ft
-597 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bouquelon (Eure)
Starting from Bouquelon church, take a long descent along a wooded path, then follow the Route des Chaumières along the Marais Vernier, finally returning via the Bois du Plessis.
Chemin de la Petite Houssaye
4.08 mi
+197 ft
-210 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Haye-de-Routot (Eure)
Typically Norman, La Haye-de-Routot is a charming village attached to its traditions and craftsmanship. Starting from the church, an easy route suitable for all ages reveals a varied landscape with a beautiful collection of pollarded trees intertwined with hedges and tall beech trees in the national forest, pretty bocage valleys and views of the agricultural plain.
This route is largely unmarked and shortens the yellow-marked route.
The path to the donkey pond
8.31 mi
+374 ft
-367 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Haye-Aubrée (Eure)
Off the beaten track, this route follows the bottom of a somewhat secluded valley and the edge of the Brotonne State Forest. It also offers a few surprising sights: a chapel in the heart of the countryside, a row of pollarded trees silhouetted against the light at the forest’s edge, and tall beech trees…
Rocquefort between the sources of the Durdent and Vert Buisson
6.43 mi
+358 ft
-371 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Rocquefort (Seine-Maritime)
Rocquefort, a rural village in the heart of the Pays de Caux, with its castle, the sources of the Durdent in Héricourt-en-Caux, and the Vert Buisson, all accessible via country lanes and woodland paths.
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