Saint-Vincent Forest Walk

Start from the Saint-Vincent visitor centre.

(S/E) With your back to the road at the Saint-Vincent car park, set off along the path that leads into the forest, following the^GR® (red and white) and the Chemin du Mont-Saint-Michel. Continue straight on to the traffic lights.

(1) At the crossroads before the descent, turn left, leaving the^GR® route^. At the next crossroads, turn left again to take the Ligne du Midi, continuing straight on.

(2) Cross the D124 linking Montfort-sur-Risle to Boissey-le-Chatel (watch out for traffic: ensure you have a clear view). Continue straight on until the top of the descent, where you turn right.

(3) Back on the tarmac, follow the small road to the left then carry on straight ahead. At the fork, keep left and continue straight on this small road where you’ll see some interesting half-timbered buildings.

(4) At the edge of the valley, take the sunken path that descends to the left. Enjoy the views over the valley and some majestic trees. Pass under the railway line through the pretty brick tunnel, then head left to follow the Grand Val straight ahead.

(5) At the crossroads, turn left to cross the ford (usually dry) and walk past the field maple (a notable tree marked by the ONF with an information board). Before the tunnel under the railway line, turn right to head up the Allée du Chevreuil (and temporarily leave the yellow markings).

(6) On Allée du Chevreuil, which offers a rather pleasant landscape, ignore the first turn-off to the left and take the long route via the^second path on the left, following the^GR®224. At the edge of the woods, turn left and continue, ignoring the turn-offs to the right. You will reach a fork with a turn-off to the left.

(7) Continue straight on^along the^GR®-marked forest track^. At the crossroads, keep to the right, following the Mont Saint Michel pilgrimage route, and rejoin the yellow markings.

(8) Cross the D124 with care. Walk straight ahead through the woods before following the small road on the left to reach the Saint-Vincent area (S/E)

Picnic table at the start.
All shops in Pont-Authou and Montfort-sur-Risle.

Please be aware of hunting days in the national forest from October to February: the route is located in section 2, which is open for hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

After heavy rain, the two fords may be wet. In the event of flooding, helpful hikers have placed large branches across the way: please be careful as they can be slippery.

Alternatives:
(5) You can take a shortcut by going straight through the tunnel under the railway line. Then turn right to rejoin the ^GR®.
(6) You can turn off onto the first path on the left to reach (7) directly, but this path is very muddy for 200 m (so really difficult).

* The Montfort State Forest covers 2,000 hectares along the hillside bordering the right bank of the Risle. Very hilly and mainly populated by conifers, this state forest has four visitor centres, including the Saint-Vincent centre in the commune of Glos-sur-Risle. The ONF has published a map listing walking and horse-riding routes: it is available free of charge at the Montfort Tourist Office, open from April to September.

* The Chemin de Saint-Michel: Montfort is a stop on the pilgrimage route linking Rouen to Mont-Saint-Michel (accommodation for walkers at Château la Motte).