Around Fontaine-le-Bourg towards Le Varat and back via Le Chasse-Marée

An easy hike for a long Sunday walk.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.94 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 114 m
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    Descent: - 109 m

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    Highest point: 166 m
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    Lowest point: 87 m

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Description of the walk

Car park near the Salle Arnaud Girard and the sports centre in the town centre opposite the bakery.

(S/E) Exit the car park and turn left, passing in front of the garage, then turn left into Rue de la Scierie. Observe the remains of the sawmill mechanisms.

(1) Turn left onto Rue du Mont Gremont. In the bend, you will see the Château de Mont Grémont, which was the home of Édouard Delamare Deboutteville (there is an explanatory monument at the roundabout on the Route de Bosc-le-Hard in Fontaine).

(2) Turn right onto the road that winds through the woods and continue to the end.

(3) Continue straight ahead on the path across the plain and join a road at a place called Le Varat.

(4) Turn right and walk along the wall of Château du Varat, which is visible from the path. Continue along the road and climb up to the water tower at Saint-Georges-sur-Fontaine.

(5) Take the path on the right at the foot of the water tower (GR® 25). This is one of the Chasse-Marée paths that runs alongside fields.

(6) Return to the tarmac road, pass the old stadium and take the small path slightly to the right to descend towards the Saint-Georges road at the end of the bends.

(7) Go down the Saint-Georges road, then turn right to reach Rue de la Scierie.

(1) Turn left onto this street. At the end of the street, turn right to reach the car park near the Salle Arnaud Girard (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 87 m - Car park near the Salle Arnaud Girard
  2. 1 : km 0.25 - alt. 94 m - Crossroads of the circular, after the bridge - Cailly (rivière) - Affluent de la Seine
  3. 2 : km 0.85 - alt. 112 m - Mont Grémont Castle
  4. 3 : km 1.43 - alt. 153 m - Exit from the woods and arrive at the Varat plain
  5. 4 : km 2.67 - alt. 158 m - Road going down to the right
  6. 5 : km 5.03 - alt. 165 m - Saint-Georges water tower
  7. 6 : km 6.64 - alt. 152 m - Old stadium
  8. 7 : km 7.1 - alt. 122 m - Route de Saint Georges, Mont Honier
  9. S/E : km 7.94 - alt. 87 m - Car park near the Salle Arnaud Girard

Notes

Car park opposite the bakery near the Salle Arnaud Girard
In winter, the paths on the Varat plain and the chasse marée can be muddy.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
Syl7600
Syl7600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short 2-hour hike as described (small roads and grassy paths), perfect for getting some fresh air. Very clear explanations.

Thank you.

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massouille 06
massouille 06

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Excellent summary by did760!

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did760
did760

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short hike despite the tarmac sections and ruts in the paths filled with water.
The scenery is pleasant, alternating between woods, plains, small roads and villages.
Worth doing at this time of year.

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GS040354
GS040354

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

For your information, street names are poorly positioned or so few and far between that it is better to get a map of the town. In addition, "rue du mont Bremont" should read "rue du mont Brimont".
The route spends too much time on the road. The "Chasse-Marée" path is poorly maintained.
Hike completed in sunny weather. Do not attempt during rainy periods, as there are numerous deep ruts on the Chasse-Marée trail.

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Sosobipbop
Sosobipbop

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

First hike of the year, without too many difficulties.
Quite a few quiet minor roads, but the sections across the plains are very muddy. You need the right equipment or you'll quickly get stuck in the mud.
The setting for the hike is nice.
Worth doing, but not after heavy rain.

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kousteau
kousteau
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

There are too many tarmac roads on this route.

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renet.ghislaine
renet.ghislaine

The route up to St Georges via the GR 25 C (well shaded) is very pleasant and easy. It ends near the village hall and town hall, where you can take a break on one of four benches.
Note that there is a nice bakery a few metres from the church.
We reached the water tower via a small road just after the village hall and took the GR 25 (Chemin du Chasse Marée) to descend to Fontaine Le Bourg. It had just been cleared of brambles and other tall grass.
This easy 7.4 km circular allowed us to stroll back through the village along the Cailly.

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randonnéeannick
randonnéeannick

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Via Le Varat, a bit too much tarmac... best done in autumn or winter.
We changed the route, starting with the GR25C undergrowth (Bois des Filles hike) and returning to the GR25 Chasse Marée.
A very good hike.

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renet.ghislaine
renet.ghislaine

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

This hike is best enjoyed outside of summer, from October to April. Several very open areas and tarmac.

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babetteetluc
babetteetluc

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The description could be improved by being more specific about the start. Otherwise, the rest is perfect and the duration is well calculated.
Very interesting.

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denbarn
denbarn

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk with a few stretches across flat ground (but not too long). We did it in February, so we couldn't see the vegetation. It took us two hours, without walking quickly.

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riquet76
riquet76

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello,

This is an easy hike
However, please wear suitable footwear if hiking in rainy weather (some paths can be a little muddy).

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