Bourgeauville

A superb hike west of Beaumont-en-Auge in Calvados

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.36 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 220 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 225 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 130 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 58 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Bourgeauville (14430)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 49.273421° / E 0.055255°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1711OT, 1712SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Start from the town hall car park and take Chemin du Moulin à la Fontaine-Breard to the right of the town hall towards the north-east.

(2) Turn right towards the fountain on Chemin de la Fontaine, then when you reach the road, turn right towards the south-east.

(3) At the top of the hill, leave the road on your right and take the path on the left, which leads downhill.

(4) At the next crossroads, turn right and follow Chemin des Sources towards the D275, continuing uphill.

(5) At the fork, leave the path on the right and continue straight ahead (south-east). Do the same at the next fork, continuing along Chemin de la Bruyère.

(6) Turn left onto the D275, then after 200 metres, turn right onto the path that runs alongside the Haras de la Huderie. Leave a road on your right and continue along Chemin de la cour du lieu au chêne; there is a wetland at the bottom of the descent, so climb back up to the top of the hill.

(7) Turn left onto theGR®26, then take the first left, cross the road at elevation 117 and turn right towards Beau Huet. At the end, first turn left then right, then continue straight ahead until you reach the next road. Turn left-right and enter the path with the white fence on your left.

(8) At Lieu Bouet, turn right at the house as indicated on the gate and continue straight ahead (west-southwest) until the next crossroads.

(9) Turn right onto Chemin du Mont au Moine. At the end of the road, turn left onto Chemin de la Côte Clara.

(10) You are now back on the D275. Turn right and continue for 200 metres, then turn left onto the path on your left. At the end of this path, turn left (you are retracing your steps).

(5) Turn left towards Lieu Harang as you climb. On your left, you will see a multicoloured cow and a blue horse.

(11) Turn right for 100 metres, then right again. Follow the path downhill, passing over metal guardrails, followed by a nice climb. At the end of the path, turn left, then after 250 metres, turn right towards Bourgeauville church and the town hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 129 m - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.09 - alt. 128 m - Take the mill path
  3. 2 : km 0.94 - alt. 83 m - Turn right towards the fountain
  4. 3 : km 1.57 - alt. 112 m - Cour Colette
  5. 4 : km 2.15 - alt. 71 m - On the right: Chemin des Sources
  6. 5 : km 2.56 - alt. 65 m - Elevation 100
  7. 6 : km 2.98 - alt. 110 m - On the left, D275
  8. 7 : km 4.4 - alt. 120 m - On the left, GR26
  9. 8 : km 6.57 - alt. 129 m - On the right
  10. 9 : km 7.58 - alt. 123 m - Turn right towards Butte Clara
  11. 10 : km 8.72 - alt. 113 m - Junction with the D275
  12. 11 : km 11.11 - alt. 125 m - On the right
  13. S/E : km 13.36 - alt. 129 m - Bourgeauville church

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

4.7 / 5
Based on 20 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 28200543

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, peaceful walk with no particular difficulties. In winter, with the leaves gone, you can get a better view of the countryside and its beautiful houses.
All you need is a good pair of waterproof walking boots.

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davidrolland14800
davidrolland14800

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

One of my favourite walks, lots of elevation, lots of animals, stud farms and beautiful houses along the way. The scenery is also magnificent.

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clamed95
clamed95

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike with lots of ascents and descents but very accessible
A little water on one section
Worth doing again and again

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Arek7
Arek7

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Done several times between June and August 2024, this hike is not very popular. Varied and challenging, it crosses numerous stables and large properties via trails in the undergrowth and residential paths. It is possible to shorten it at several points. Waterproof mid-height shoes are recommended in summer, as there are wet areas. The route is easy to follow, but I still got lost a few times on the two-way paths (the paths look very similar). During my various outings, I noticed that the paths on this hike are often well maintained. Definitely worth doing again and again!

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domallain
domallain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This is the third time I've done this tour and I still enjoy it just as much! Thank you.

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Lucette035
Lucette035

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike through the woods. Part of the trail overlaps with the Beaumont trail. Cows and horses can always be seen on this hike. Several beautiful hidden properties.
A few hills, but accessible for experienced hikers. Take care during the rainy season as the path can be muddy.

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JJD14
JJD14

Hello
Thank you for your comments
Glad you enjoyed it
see you soon

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jacquesrando92
jacquesrando92

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk for those who enjoy sunken, shaded paths.
You also pass by some beautiful properties.
Ideal for a hot, dry day in the middle of summer, as was the case for us.
As mentioned, this is a challenging hike due to the numerous ascents and descents.
We relied almost exclusively on the app, without any difficulty, and very little on the description.

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JJD14
JJD14

Hello
Thank you for your comment
There's something for everyone...
Try the ones in Pennedepie Honfleur or Villers/Blonville
Enjoy your hike in the Pays d'Auge.
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CHATEAU76
CHATEAU76

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

A well-marked trail, easy to follow, not very difficult but
-Lots of ascents and descents
-too much undergrowth
-Very few panoramic views
-Very good from a "sporting" point of view
-No purpose to the walk

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PaolaM
PaolaM

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant walk with the option to shorten the route if it gets dark (as was the case for us). Very well signposted: we were able to follow the path in the dark.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Don't worry, everything always works out in the end

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JJD14
JJD14

good evening, Gazok54

it's possible, I put a WP 1 back in right after the start
i'd never had this problem before
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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thank you both.
JJD14, frequently when the points are offset, the problem comes from the starting point where the (S) and the (1) overlap. Was that the case for you?

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JJD14
JJD14
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hello
Thank you for your very comprehensive comment on this route, which I also like for its paths

I think there was a mistake in the description, because the points were all out of place
i have just corrected it, but I don't understand...
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