Around Blonville-Sur-Mer

A very pleasant walk around Blonville-Sur-Mer, passing through the marshes and Mont Canisy.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.45 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 153 m
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    Descent: - 148 m

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    Highest point: 111 m
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    Lowest point: 2 m

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Description of the walk

The starting point is at the Tourist Office in Blonville-Sur-Mer.
(S/E) Head to the beach and follow it to the left until you reach the Club Nautique.
Turn left, then take Avenue Michel d'Ornano on the right. Continue until you reach the campsite, then go past it.

(1) Take the first path on the left, then turn right. Continue along this path, following the wooden border until you reach the end of the marsh.

(2) When you leave the marsh, turn left/right and take the small path that goes up and under the railway line.

(3) Cross the D20, take the Chemin du Droulet opposite and turn right at the top of the road into the Chemin du Chanteur, then right again. Pass the cemetery (on the left is the pretty church of Blonville-terre).

(4) Then take Chemin du Quévru on the left and, at the end of the road, turn left onto Chemin de la Butte Mautor.

(5) When you reach the D20, turn left and follow it for 150 metres (be careful of traffic), then turn right onto Chemin du Pré-le-Houx.
Continue straight ahead until you reach the Chemin des Enclos crossroads.

(6) Take the road on the left that runs alongside the Parc des Enclos, which is open to visitors (also known as Parc Goulbenkian).

(7) Turn right onto Chemin de la Fontaine-Marie, which leads to Mont Canisy (a historic site linked to the Second World War). Cross the site and go down Chemin du Mont Canisy opposite.

(8) At the crossroads at the bottom of the road, turn left onto Chemin des Touques, cross the roundabout and continue straight ahead towards the church in Benerville-Sur-Mer.

(9) Cross the Avenue du Littoral (D513) and head towards the beach, following it until you reach the sailing club. Return via Rue d'Ornano to the Tourist Office (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Tourist Office
  2. 1 : km 0.88 - alt. 7 m - Path after the campsite
  3. 2 : km 2.26 - alt. 4 m - Left/right towards the railway line
  4. 3 : km 2.91 - alt. 43 m - Cross the D20
  5. 4 : km 4.33 - alt. 34 m - On the left, after the cemetery
  6. 5 : km 5.95 - alt. 7 m - Junction with the D20
  7. 6 : km 7.48 - alt. 30 m - Chemin des Enclos crossroads
  8. 7 : km 8.55 - alt. 72 m - Path to Mont Canisy
  9. 8 : km 9.74 - alt. 74 m - On the left, Chemin des Touques
  10. 9 : km 10.41 - alt. 31 m - Crossing Avenue du Littoral
  11. S/E : km 11.45 - alt. 6 m - Tourist Office

Worth a visit

Things to see along the way:
-blonville-Terre Church.
-the Parc des Enclos.
-mont Canisy.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 40 reviews

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

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Even without directions, which are very good, the GPS follows the route exactly, and we can only thank those who invest their time and energy for others.
For those interested in the history of Mont Canisy, private tours can be arranged on request through the association "Les Amis du Mont Canisy" and just before climbing Mont Canisy, you can visit a park for €3, I believe. Have a nice day. P.B

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clamed95
clamed95

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb, varied hike with no difficulty

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Megel
Megel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb walk that allows you to enjoy the sea and the countryside.
The only downside is that some sections are a little muddy following this period of heavy rain.

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Quesnot
Quesnot

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A few difficulties at the start... Poor signage

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Syl7600
Syl7600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike

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JJR Rouen
JJR Rouen

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike through Normandy's bocage countryside, marshes and a short stretch along the coast. It is indeed preferable to start the route at point 4 to avoid the headache of parking in Blonville.

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Yves-Marie
Yves-Marie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice hike. The sign marking the end of the trail is not visible or legible after descending Mount Canisy.

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Hismageil
Hismageil

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A varied route with beautiful sections through the marshes and up Mont Casiny

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ghnassia
ghnassia

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The 360-degree view of the mountain overlooking the sea is magnificent. Not many people around during the week.

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ghnassia
ghnassia

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The 360-degree view of the mountain overlooking the sea is magnificent.

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jlv.
jlv.

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

i am new to hiking on Visio Rando. The markings (which are very useful) for the IGN maps are confusing to me. Could you explain them to me?
best regards
Thank you

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Kika66
Kika66

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy and enjoyable hike

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krando94
krando94
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful and enjoyable hike. A bit busy around Blonville-sur-Mer, but then no one else around.

There are a few hills, but nothing too challenging.

In summer, it's impossible to park where indicated: the seaside is very busy.

But don't hesitate to drive a little way into town to park in the quieter side streets.

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kl36
kl36

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route with very varied landscapes. We started the hike at the church (point 4, large car park) to avoid the crowded car parks along the coast during the summer.
There was lots to admire: thatched cottages, the bocage landscape of the Pays d'Auge, German battery, beach and marshes (birds: lots of cormorants).
Very few people on the paths between points 2 and 8. Of course, the beach was crowded and there was heavy traffic between points 9 and 1 (D513).
We took our time, stopping to take photos, read the information boards about the bunkers at Mont Canisy and chat with other walkers about the benefits of Nordic walking. The walk took us four hours.
Thank you for this lovely walk.

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TOGIRA
TOGIRA

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route, starting at the beach, then through marshland and on to the Pays d'Auge. Along the way, the Calouste Gulbenkian Park is stunning and well worth a visit (€3.50 admission). Finally, there are the German batteries at Mont Canisy.
This walk is excellent with a few hills.

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