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: 11.16 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 236 m
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    Descent: - 236 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 167 m
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    Lowest point: 53 m

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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, cross the main road and take Impasse des Rosiers. After 50 m, turn right onto the path that leads to Rue des 2 Hameaux and follow it uphill 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, almost at the plateau, continue on theGR® trail on the right. Continue straight ahead along the edge of the woods, leaving the path on the right that leads to Isneauville. At the crossroads where the road descends to the right towards the church of Fontaine-sous-Préaux, continue straight ahead until you reach the start of the Ruette aux Cailloux, which descends steeply to the Route d'Isneauville D47.

(3) Go 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 Chemin du Mont Roty on the left. After 150 m, turn left onto Bosc aux Moines. Continue along the grassy, wooded path, which climbs steeply. Ignore the paths on the right and left and keep heading north-east. When you 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, running along the edge of the forest.

(5) Cross Chemin du Mont Roty and follow it to the left (forest exit). Continue straight ahead on the plain, pass under the high-voltage line until you reach a four-way intersection (macadam).

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

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

(8) At the top of the hill, 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 continue straight ahead until you reach the roundabout, then take Allée des Bouilleurs opposite.

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

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

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 58 m - Church car park
  2. 1 : km 0.33 - alt. 71 m - Cul-de-sac climb up the hillside
  3. 2 : km 0.86 - alt. 136 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.81 - alt. 87 m - Isneauville road
  5. 4 : km 3.35 - alt. 69 m - Source of the Robec
  6. 5 : km 5.41 - alt. 159 m - Crossroads at the forest exit
  7. 6 : km 6.38 - alt. 155 m - Crossroads
  8. 7 : km 7.15 - alt. 166 m - Ferme de l'Essart
  9. 8 : km 8.36 - alt. 140 m - Chemin du Vallon
  10. 9 : km 8.83 - alt. 166 m - Chemin des Murets
  11. 10 : km 9.41 - alt. 151 m - Chemin de la Ronce
  12. 11 : km 10.55 - alt. 53 m - Passage École
  13. S/E : km 11.16 - alt. 58 m - Church car park

Notes

Good walking shoes are necessary: some paths are stony. Some sections may be muddy in the woods after a long period of rain.

You can shorten the route by 1 km by cutting across from Mont Perreux towards the church in Fontaine/Préaux (GR®)
You can also shorten the route by 800 m between (4) and (5), staying on the path
du 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

4.6 / 5
Based on 27 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
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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Dominique1
Dominique1

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pretty hike that does not present any particular difficulties. The appeal lies in discovering varied landscapes: forests, plains and small villages to discover or revisit, but with a fresh eye: a real pleasure
We had to search a little in the forest. In our opinion, ignore the word "edge" at point 4 and continue straight ahead into the forest. A real treat at this time of year when the spring colours are a feast for the eyes

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Pascal Goutier
Pascal Goutier

Hello,
Contrary to the previous comments, could you please specify what you found problematic in terms of the reliability of the description, the reliability of the route and the interest of the circuit, so that we can improve it.
Best regards

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Marie na
Marie na

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Good route. Uphill and downhill sections alternate without difficulty for an average walker.
Pleasant variety of scenery.

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