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Barfleur walks
On the Viking Coast
Visorando Member
9.10 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Barfleur (Manche)
After the first part of the walk along the coast between Barfleur and Pointe de la Loge, the route continues through the countryside, where you can discover the beautiful church of Montfarville.
Discover Barfleur
2.00 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Barfleur (Manche)
This walk allows you to admire the two essential aspects of Barfleur that make it so rich and charming: the port and the architecture of its heritage (typical buildings and roofs).
The Gatteville Lighthouse
5.22 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Barfleur (Manche)
This walk follows theGR®223from the Port of Barfleur to the Havre de Gattemare, passing by the Gatteville Lighthouse. The return journey is partly inland, rejoining theGR®223at the Havre de Crabec and returning to the starting point.
Market gardening countryside and seaside around Montfarville
5.27 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Montfarville (Manche)
This route around Montfarville offers two very different aspects. Thanks to a microclimate, the countryside is dotted with vegetable fields and beautiful stone houses. The route also follows the rocky coastline lined with beautiful beaches. At the start or finish, don't miss a visit to the church.
The Saint-Benoit Fountain and Marie Ravenel's Mill
13.76 mi
+167 ft
-180 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Néville-sur-Mer (Manche)
A long walk between the sea and the marshes, then through the Normandy countryside, discovering a miraculous fountain and the beautiful watermill where the Norman poet Marie Ravenel lived.
Circular Néville-sur-Mer via Gouberville
6.00 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Néville-sur-Mer (Manche)
This route offers two aspects of this commune. The first part takes you through the countryside along farm tracks, where you can admire the rich architecture dominated by the Manoir d'Imbranville and the church of Gouberville.
The second part is along the coast, where numerous blockhouses punctuate the coastal path.
River and bocage around Le Vast
4.50 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Vast (Manche)
This route, marked with fun information signs along trails, gravel paths and small roads, allows you to discover the historical and natural heritage of this commune crossed by the River Saire.This route was inspired by a project by the Cotentin Permanent Centre for Environmental Initiatives.
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and Tatihou Island
6.64 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue (Manche)
A short stroll around the charming port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. Crossing to Tatihou Island and visit to Vauban's fortifications. Although less popular than the neighbouring departments of Brittany, the English Channel offers equally wonderful landscapes that are less populated but wild and varied. If you are in the area, don't hesitate to discover this region, especially its marshes and the headlands and cliffs of the Cotentin Peninsula.
Between land and sea in Morsalines
4.73 mi
+292 ft
-289 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Morsalines (Manche)
Circular via the coastal path facing Saint-Vast-la-Hougue, then through the countryside overlooking the bay.
Alternating between quiet country roads and shaded paths.
Two imposing churches, those of Morsalines and Grenneville, take us back to the days when the bay was the scene of naval conflicts.
Discovering Fermanville: land, sea and Mange-Cailloux
12.96 mi
+932 ft
-928 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Fermanville (Manche)
A walk that allows you to discover most of the points of interest around Fermanville. The figure-of-eight route comprises a long circular loop (15.5 km) and a short one (7.5 km).
Circular route between Fermanville and Cosqueville
8.40 mi
+328 ft
-338 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fermanville (Manche)
Between Fermanville and Cosqueville, this route between coastal and inland landscapes will allow you to discover landscapes and viewpoints that are less frequented than the more famous ones in the Vallée des Moulins or the coastal path between the two ports of Fermanville (Lévy and Pignot).
The Vallée des Moulins, Mondrée beach and the two ports at Fermanville
7.71 mi
+358 ft
-354 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Fermanville (Manche)
Between woods and the seaside, this hike requires waterproof shoes after rain (risk of mud).There is little elevation gain but a variety of terrain: a section of paved road, a coastal path and a sandy section.
Circular between sea and moorland, at Cap Lévy
7.19 mi
+446 ft
-433 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Fermanville (Manche)
Starting from Anse du Brick beach, this circular walk between the sea and the moors takes you to Cap Lévy, its fort and lighthouse, Port Pignot and Mondrée beach. The return route via the heights of Fermanville offers magnificent views of the cape, Anse du Brick and even the port of Cherbourg.
Around Quineville
5.16 mi
+131 ft
-141 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Quinéville (Manche)
A lovely walk between the sea and the countryside along paths and small roads. You will discover the ruins of the Saint-Michel de Lestre Chapel overlooking the small Sinope valley.
As you walk around the charming little port, you will pass by the floodgates.
Cherbourg harbour and surrounding countryside
7.28 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cherbourg-Octeville (Manche)
This hike allows you to discover the impressive Cherbourg harbour. It can be done on foot, but can also be a short family bike ride. The paths are accessible by bike everywhere and the route includes a large number of cycle paths. Despite the short distance, the climbs are not insignificant. The second part of the hike allows you to enjoy the relatively rural countryside and quaint corners around the town.
Bois des Roches from Rocheville
5.23 mi
+413 ft
-413 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Rocheville (Manche)
This walk around Rocheville gives pride of place to paths and small roads. It passes through the Bois de la Grande Roche, the Bois de la Petite Roche and its covered walkway, which are real curiosities in the area. There are many passages through woods or forests, which are fairly sheltered from the sun and allow you to discover a slightly wilder side of the Cotentin. Some passages can be a little damp depending on the season, and hiking boots are recommended to prevent slipping.
In the Picauville marshes
Tourist office
8.60 mi
+108 ft
-102 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Picauville (Manche)
Picauville is surrounded by two rivers, the Ouve to the south and the Merderet to the east, and forms a peninsula in winter when the marshes are ‘white’. It rises to an altitude of 29 metres. The suggested route runs alongside the marshes before heading into the bocage along sunken lanes or ‘chasses’.
Around Pointe du Hoc
4.85 mi
+105 ft
-121 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Cricqueville-en-Bessin (Calvados)
An easy hike between land and sea, ending with a visit to the historic site of Pointe du Hoc.
Do not follow the beach afterwards (5) as it is difficult to climb back up and is submerged at high tide. See the notices.