Around Saint-Martin-du-Vivier via Mont Perreux and Roncherolles

Hike on two sides of the Robec, woods, meadows, plains and villages.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.94 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 774 ft
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    Descent: - 774 ft

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    Highest point: 548 ft
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    Lowest point: 174 ft

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park at the church in Saint-Martin-du-Vivier.

(S/E) From the car park, head towards and cross the main road to take the Impasse des Rosiers. After 50 metres, turn right onto the path leading to the Rue des 2 Hameaux and follow it up on the left.
(1) Take Impasse du Coteau on the right after the level crossing. Continue along the path after the left-hand bend for a steep climb towards Mont Perreux.

(2) At the crossroads, just before reaching the plateau, continue along theGR®® to the right. Carry on straight ahead along the edge of the woods, ignoring the path on the right leading to Isneauville. At the junction with the path leading down to the right towards the church at Fontaine-sous-Préaux, carry on straight ahead until you reach the start of the Ruette aux Cailloux, which descends steeply to the Route d’Isneauville (D47).

(3) Walk down the road, pass under the railway bridge and continue to the small car park opposite the Source du Robec.

(4) At the end of the car park, take the Chemin du Mont Roty on the left. After 150 m, turn left onto the Bosc aux Moines. Continue along the grassy, wooded path, which climbs steeply. Ignore the paths to the right and left and keep heading north-east. When you can see the high-voltage power line, follow it for 100 m to the right, then turn right again to follow the path under the trees, skirting the edge of the forest.

(5) Cross the Chemin du Mont Roty and follow it to the left (as you leave the forest). Continue straight ahead across the plain, passing under the high-voltage power line until you reach the four-way junction (tarmac).

(6) Take the grassy path on the right (a hairpin bend), ignore the fork further on to the left, pass under the high-voltage power line again and continue towards the Ferme de l’Essart.

(7) Continue along the road, heading south towards Roncherolles. Pass the Bois Breton housing estate.

(8) On the uphill stretch, turn left onto Chemin du Vallon. At Rue du Carouget, turn right, then left onto Chemin des Murets, which leads to Rue de l’Église.

(9) Turn right onto Rue de l’Église and carry on straight ahead until you reach the roundabout, then take Allée des Bouilleurs opposite.

(10) At the start of Allée des Bouilleurs, carry on straight ahead along Chemin de la Ronce. After a bend to the left, the path descends to the school in Saint-Martin-du-Vivier.

(11) Just before the school, take the path on the right leading onto Rue du Bouvier. Turn left after 200 m, then right onto Route de la Vallée, before turning immediately right again towards the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 190 ft - Church car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.2 - alt. 233 ft - Climb up the Coteau cul-de-sac
  3. 2 : mi 0.53 - alt. 446 ft - Junction of paths
  4. 3 : mi 1.75 - alt. 285 ft - Isneauville Road
  5. 4 : mi 2.08 - alt. 226 ft - Source du Robec
  6. 5 : mi 3.36 - alt. 522 ft - Junction at the forest exit
  7. 6 : mi 3.97 - alt. 509 ft - Junction of paths
  8. 7 : mi 4.44 - alt. 545 ft - Ferme de l’Essart
  9. 8 : mi 5.19 - alt. 459 ft - Chemin du Vallon
  10. 9 : mi 5.48 - alt. 545 ft - Chemin des Murets
  11. 10 : mi 5.85 - alt. 495 ft - Chemin de la Ronce
  12. 11 : mi 6.56 - alt. 174 ft - School section
  13. S/E : mi 6.94 - alt. 190 ft - Church car park

Notes

Sturdy footwear is required: some paths are stony. Some sections may be muddy in the woods following a prolonged period of rain.

Option to shorten the route by 1 km by taking a shortcut from Mont Perreux towards the church at Fontaine/Préaux (GR®®)
You can also shorten the route by 800 m between (4) and (5) by staying on the path
to Mont Roty (straight ahead).

Worth a visit

Around the Robec valley, passing by its source, you will find pretty villages and landscapes, woods, plains, meadows and wooded valleys.

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

4.5 / 5
Based on 30 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 2458224

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, fairly easy to follow even whilst running. Do bear in mind, however, that at point 6, there is some uncertainty as, in my view, the current junction no longer matches the one shown on the map; there are not three but only two options – one of the two paths shown as a solid black line on the map no longer exists; it is now a direct access route to a plot of land. But you do need to take the one that veers furthest to the right – almost doing a U-turn – so that you cross the power line a little further on.

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User 24087641

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, undulating route that offers a real change of scenery despite being so close to the city.

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lesien
lesien

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 14, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely walk

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Denis LND
Denis LND

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, simple but enjoyable!
I recommend doing it in the morning (sunrise) or late afternoon to enjoy the stunning scenery

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Gofi
Gofi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike.
Can be done in any season (just between points 4 and 5 due to mud caused by forestry machinery).
Thanks to the author.

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Francoisduparc
Francoisduparc

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, varied hike. The path between 4 and 5 is very muddy at this time of year. After checking the cadastral map, I can confirm that the path between 4 and 5 is partly private, as reported by a hiker on 20/07/2020.

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lannel
lannel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with varied landscapes close to Rouen

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RPME
RPME

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike

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paulev
paulev

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy hike near Rouen

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Lemoine
Lemoine

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike with lots of paths
At point 5, it should say that at the end of the path, you should turn right to rejoin the trail
Do not take the tarmac road
Many thanks for all these beautiful hikes

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GALOCHE76
GALOCHE76

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A varied and very pleasant route, with a good section through woodland filled with bluebells at this time of year. Take care at stage 4: look out for the high-voltage power line so you know where to turn, as the path you were on continues straight ahead.

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Syl7600
Syl7600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Varied hikes with beautiful sections through the woods. Regarding the comments below:
- at point 3, after the bridge, you can take the Fontaine road on the right and arrive at the spring opposite the Mont Roty path.
- No more problems at point 4.
- At point 5, it would be better to say that at the end of the path and at the start of the tarmac road at the Impasse de la Folletière, you should turn right (the path immediately after the grey barrier). (I went too far myself.
Thank you for this route

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PapéDidou
PapéDidou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route with few paved roads. We did it in the sunshine and even met some friends!

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marieC2021
marieC2021

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant hike

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Mapi763007276
Mapi763007276

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice trip, thank you very much...
a lovely trip through Roncherolles with its sculptures in the centre of the village, and a quick chat with the mayor.

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