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Ancteville walks
Route circular around the Ay starting from Ancteville
Tourist office
12.22 mi
+433 ft
-436 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ancteville (Manche)
To the north of Coutances, the three villages through which this route passes offer a peaceful walk through the heart of the bocage.
Muneville-le Bingard Mill Trail
Visorando Member
4.49 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Muneville-le-Bingard (Manche)
Starting from the village mill, set off to explore the sunken lanes of Muneville-le-Bingard. Some of the sunken paths were reopened by volunteers from the Bocage et Patrimoine Munevillais association in 2024. A few paths are maintained by volunteers, depending on their availability, and the grass may be a little high at certain times of the year.
La route de l'herbette à Muneville-le-Bingard
5.27 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Muneville-le-Bingard (Manche)
Set off to explore the sunken lanes of the Muneville countryside. The ‘Route de l’Herbette’ winds through the countryside along numerous sunken lanes, passing through landscapes of meadows and heathland. Some of the sunken lanes were reopened by volunteers from the ‘Bocage et Patrimoine Munevillais’ association in 2021 and 2022.
Route de la Fée from Gratot
7.43 mi
+210 ft
-220 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gratot (Manche)
This walking route offers a route combining history and nature. You’ll pass by some exceptional monuments and walk through a picturesque setting. For lovers of nature and historic buildings, Gratot is a little haven of peace on the outskirts of Coutances.
Les Hauts de Monthuchon
6.29 mi
+499 ft
-512 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Monthuchon (Manche)
Perched on a granite outcrop at an altitude of 176 m, the village offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area, particularly of Coutances and its cathedral. In the evening, on a clear night, you can make out seven lighthouses.
Les Romains et les Calvaires au départ de Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin
11.49 mi
+240 ft
-243 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin (Manche)
Ce territoire, facilement accessible de la côte et de l'intérieur du Cotentin par des chemins de grande randonnée constitue un trait d'union géographique entre Saint-Lô, la capitale du cheval et Coutances, Pays d'art et d'Histoire. C'est un territoire vallonné qui comprend de nombreuses zones humides (marais). Il est traversé par la voie romaine (D 535) qui reliait Abrincae, nom romain d'Avranches et Alauna, Valognes.
Galaisière-La Cognerie-Les Ponts-Nicorps-Aquascole
6.36 mi
+486 ft
-492 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Coutances (Manche)
Hiking around Coutances No. 10.A lovely walk around the River La Soulles.This short walk takes us along paths and small local or district roads on a journey through the valley and hillsides of one of Coutances’ three rivers, the Soulles, in the villages to the south-east of Coutances.The route passes by some very pretty local stone houses (or outbuildings from old farms).
The beach huts at Gouville-sur-Mer
11.46 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gouville-sur-Mer (Manche)
This route takes you along thePR®26in Gouville-sur-Mer, recommended by the Departmental Hiking Committee. It allows you to walk along the seafront and along beautiful paths through the bocage countryside.
Route des 3 Valleys in Coutances
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.41 mi
+610 ft
-594 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Coutances (Manche)
Coutances, the historic former capital of the Cotentin, offers a contrasting spectacle of countryside almost within the city. This hike takes you through the outskirts of the town, winding its way through the three valleys that surround it, each with its own lazy river. Half on land and half on roads or alleyways, the urban passages allow you to discover a small part of Coutances' heritage, despite the industrial area that spoils the pleasure a little, but you quickly forget about that.
The Foliata trails
5.44 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from La Feuillie (Manche)
This walk alternates between hedgerow paths, country lanes and forest sections, making for a pleasant, partly shaded stroll, ideal in summer. The final path, recently upgraded, leads to the lake whilst offering a lovely view of the wet heathland and La Feuillie church.
The harbour of Geffoses and the dunes of Pirou
7.04 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pirou (Manche)
A varied hike that starts in a nature reserve with bird observatories. You then stroll pleasantly through the countryside, mostly on shaded paths. The end of the hike takes place by the sea and on the dunes overlooking it.
Mills and locks from Orval
8.31 mi
+335 ft
-358 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Orval (Manche) (Manche)
This idyllic route winds through the commune of Orval, surrounded by the River Sienne and its tributary, the Soulles. The route offers beautiful views of the bocage and the town of Coutances, and allows you to discover unspoilt, rich natural surroundings.
The Gruel Mill
3.28 mi
+180 ft
-210 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Orval (Manche) (Manche)
Starting from the medieval church in Orval, a short walk along sunken paths and a quiet country lane leads to an old mill on the River Soulles.
Le Vieil Agon and the Sienne estuary
3.76 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Agon-Coutainville (Manche)
A beautiful walk starting from Mare de l'Essay, through the stone houses of the old village of Agon and along the coastal path offering panoramic views of the Sienne estuary or Regnéville harbour.
Route From Coutainville to Pointe d'Agon
8.11 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Agon-Coutainville (Manche)
Pointe d'Agon is a magnificent protected natural area that you can explore on this route. On this site, which has been listed since 1989, you can gradually discover this exceptional area as you walk along the coastline and through the dunes covered with marram grass (perennial plants that grow in sandy soil).
