Loop in the triangle: Le Rozel, Mielle de Sciotot, Cap du Rozel

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A beautiful, easy hike between the seaside and the countryside with magnificent views, particularly those of Cap du Rozel overlooking Anse de Sciotot to the north and the long beach between Surtainville and Cap de Carteret to the south.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.96 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 128 m
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    Descent: - 125 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 84 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 7 m
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Maris Stella
Beautiful view from above

Description of the walk

Park at Le Rozel in the large car park on the southern edge of the château.

(S/E) Opposite the car park, take part ofthe GR®223by turning west onto the small Rue du Moulin. At the end, continue right on the tarmac road, which ends at a stream at a place called l'Écluse.

(1) Continue on theGR® trail, turning left towards the north to reach an intersection a few hundred metres further on. Keep left on theGR® trail. Leave it when it turns right and continue straight ahead to reach the beach.

(2) Take the beach on the left to the slipway at Camping Le Ranch.

(3) Leave the beach and walk along the campsite for about a hundred metres, then turn right. You will rejoin theGR®223and its red and white markings. Turn right and follow the gentle climb to the La Maris Stella statue and Cap du Rozel.

(4) Go behind the statue and then between the two large rocks a little further down to rejoin the path. Go around Cap du Rozel and you will come out onto the long beach leading from Surtainville to Cap de Carteret.
Continue on theGR® and descend to the Palaeolithic site of Le Rozel, where there are several information panels.

(5) Continue on theGR® for about ten metres, then leave it and continue opposite on the Trompe Souris tarmac road until you reach the junction with the D517, 500 metres further on. Turn left and follow it uphill until after thesecond bend. Then turn right onto the small tarmac road, which continues as a dirt track, and follow it to the end. You will reach the hamlet of Au Roy.

(6) Take the path opposite, which descends through the bocage and fields to the village of Le Rozel. When you reach Le Rozel, turn right and cross the village to reach the car park of the Château de Rozel (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 19 m - Car park at - Château de Le Rozel
  2. 1 : km 0.61 - alt. 13 m - Place known as L'écluse
  3. 2 : km 1.82 - alt. 7 m - Boat ramp
  4. 3 : km 3.35 - alt. 7 m - Le Ranch campsite slipway
  5. 4 : km 4.54 - alt. 48 m - Cap du Rozel - Maris Stella
  6. 5 : km 5.68 - alt. 20 m - Rozel Palaeological Site
  7. 6 : km 7.61 - alt. 76 m - Hameau au Roy
  8. S/E : km 8.96 - alt. 19 m - Car park at the end of the walk

Notes

This hike can be done in one stage or two stages with a picnic lunch (4). Bring water with you as there is no water source other than the car park at the starting point, right next to the community hall.

(4) Possible alternative: continue along the path that passes in front of the Maris Stella and heads east, and about 200 metres further on, turn right onto the path that joins the GR®. From this path, the view of the beach is even more breathtaking.

Worth a visit

(4) Cap du Rozel, enjoy the view here:
- the Maris Stella statue, erected in 1952 and dedicated to the protection of local sailors,
- the splendid view of Anse de Sciotot and the Channel Islands.

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 18 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
zitoun17
zitoun17

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk alternating between beaches, coastal paths and green countryside (rain has its advantages). The Channel Islands are so close that your mobile phone will pick up a signal on part of the route... in Great Britain! A GPS is essential as the route is not signposted

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GRANDE ASTRANCE
GRANDE ASTRANCE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike under a warm sun.
At point 3, you can continue along the beach and turn left after the campsite, at a place called "la Folie".
Between points 4 and 5, the trail runs along the coast and offers magnificent views.

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User 8607820

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with beautiful views of the English Channel. It's a bit of a climb, so make sure you bring water . Be careful at the Starfish statue, as you need to go down the path behind it. There's no crêperie or place to get a drink at the bar/crêperie at Rozel Castle: we were turned away at 6.30pm with the excuse that they were setting the tables and it was reservation only. That's a bit harsh for 16 August when there was no one there!

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User 18082095

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very varied route, although we got lost at the statue and eventually found our way back.

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Pilou64
Pilou64

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Just one or two hesitations, otherwise perfect

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Nat69!
Nat69!
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk with a beautiful viewpoint in the hills

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Nat69!
Nat69!

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with stunning views

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Thillaye
Thillaye

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy hike with beautiful views

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Leclercq Edmond
Leclercq Edmond

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route between sea and land, best done in both directions as the scenery is different. Depending on the time of day, you can visit the castle and, for food lovers, its crêperie.

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farcypontain
farcypontain

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful parish-specific to Brittany and easy walk between land and sea. I recommend it. Luckily, we did it on Saturday 29 June because they had just mowed the grass to make access easier for us.

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asszo
asszo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
A few comments on the route description:
- At point 3: rather than leaving the beach before the Ranch campsite, you can continue along the beach and, after the campsite, leave the beach via the next sandy and then tarmac slipway (La Folie), before a white house, then rejoin the GR on the right.
Perhaps it could also be specified that the two large rocks are slightly below the Maris Stella statue?
- At point 5: the description could perhaps be simplified: "After the signs for the Palaeolithic site, at the bottom of the path, take the tarmac road on the left to the intersection..." (There are no signs for Chemin de Trompe-Souris).
Then, after "Take the small tarmac road...", add "sign indicating Le Haut du Poux".
- At point 6: before "Take the path opposite...", you could specify: "Go to the intersection with the D 62 and take the path opposite..."
Superb route. Thank you, Visorando.

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VanaDadoo
VanaDadoo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A superb route with stunning, ever-changing scenery and views that will take your breath away! I highly recommend it!

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kouaire
kouaire

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The hike is very pleasant with its magnificent beaches stretching as far as the eye can see.
No particular difficulty
A beautiful loop

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Lolo de Cherbourg
Lolo de Cherbourg

Superb walk, very precise route with no changes. Very pleasant and easy. You pass over the Neanderthal excavations, which is great. I recommend it. Enjoy your walk, everyone.

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violetjp1
violetjp1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy circuit. Worth repeating from time to time

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