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Montfort-sur-Risle Forest
Visorando Member
9.50 mi
+623 ft
-643 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Brestot (Eure)
This is a beautiful walk along little-used forest paths that are somewhat wild but very pleasant!
You really feel like you're in the middle of nature with a wide variety of vegetation and tree species, magnificent ferns, etc.
You'll be breathing hard as you pedal, because this route is quite challenging with some steep climbs and technical sections, but it's still accessible without too many problems...
The path to the donkey pond
8.31 mi
+374 ft
-367 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Haye-Aubrée (Eure)
Off the beaten track, this route follows the bottom of a somewhat secluded valley and the edge of the Brotonne State Forest. It also offers a few surprising sights: a chapel in the heart of the countryside, a row of pollarded trees silhouetted against the light at the forest’s edge, and tall beech trees…
Claireau forest and medieval walk
6.19 mi
+394 ft
-371 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Montfort-sur-Risle (Eure)
Unmarked route, rich and varied, almost exclusively on paths.
The ruins of the medieval castle and the banks of the Risle at Château la Motte provide a beautiful end to this hike, which offers a wide variety of landscapes, between the national forest and the Claireau valley, as well as elements of natural heritage (remarkable trees) and historical heritage (Château la Motte, 18th-century wash house, etc.).
The Forest of Montfort-sur-Risle, starting from the Lodge de la Motte
8.91 mi
+551 ft
-525 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montfort-sur-Risle (Eure)
A very convenient walk if you are staying at the Lodge du Château de la Motte in Montfort-sur-Risle. The forest is home to a wide variety of tree species and overlooks the Risle Valley, offering a beautiful view.
Medieval Heritage Route in the Val de Risle
Tourist office
7.72 mi
+354 ft
-348 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Montfort-sur-Risle (Eure)
This hiking route (unmarked) allows you to discover the history and architecture of four sites from the medieval period: Montfort Castle, the Priory and a seigneurial residence in Glos-sur-Risle. Along the way, you can discover various hydraulic structures on the Risle River. The hike ends with a long walk through the Montfort State Forest, which has been awarded the "Remarkable Tree" label for 11 of its trees.
Sarrasins footpath in Condé-sur-Risle
7.07 mi
+640 ft
-610 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Condé-sur-Risle (Eure)
In the Risle Valley in Normandy, a hike alternating between forest, sunken lanes and open plains. Stroll through the Sarrasins valley to discover a fountain lost in the heart of nature. The forest is the dominant feature, with numerous panoramic views. The bocage is very common, with many trees of remarkable size, especially the Chêne à Leude, which has been there since the Middle Ages.
Circular of the Risle lakes at Ponts Gras
6.72 mi
+525 ft
-495 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Condé-sur-Risle (Eure)
A flat, marshy valley, especially in winter, the Risle valley is bordered by forests on both sides. The ponds dug inthe 20th century alternate with the wet meadows of the ancestral Norman bocage. Encompassing all these landscapes, this route offers one of the few possible crossings of the Risle valley on footpaths.
Tour des Étangs, the roller coaster of Condé-sur-Risle
1.83 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Condé-sur-Risle (Eure)
The Grand Huit goes around the ponds of Condé-sur-Risle and Appeville-Annebault. This route crosses the Risle on a bridge and offers a panoramic view and a discovery of the fauna and flora of the wetlands at the bottom of the valley. Three quarters of the route is located along the water's edge. Some poplar trees are remarkably tall.
Chemin de la Petite Houssaye
4.08 mi
+197 ft
-210 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Haye-de-Routot (Eure)
Typically Norman, La Haye-de-Routot is a charming village attached to its traditions and craftsmanship. Starting from the church, an easy route suitable for all ages reveals a varied landscape with a beautiful collection of pollarded trees intertwined with hedges and tall beech trees in the national forest, pretty bocage valleys and views of the agricultural plain.
This route is largely unmarked and shortens the yellow-marked route.
Circular in the Brotonne forest
4.71 mi
+627 ft
-627 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Vatteville-la-Rue (Seine-Maritime)
During this hike in the Brotonne forest, I walked along peaceful trails in the heart of unspoilt nature. Lined with majestic oak and beech trees, the paths offered a cool and soothing atmosphere. The calm was disturbed only by the singing of birds and the rustling of leaves under my feet. This accessible and rejuvenating walk was a pleasant moment of relaxation and discovery of Normandy's natural heritage.
Les Ronds de Nagu and Les Ronds du Loup in the Brotonne National Forest
4.65 mi
+715 ft
-564 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Vatteville-la-Rue (Seine-Maritime)
This hike in the Brotonne National Forest offered me a wonderful immersion in nature, between shady undergrowth and wide forest paths. The route passes through two iconic sites: the Rond de Nagu and the Rond du Loup, former forest crossroads steeped in history. The path winds its way between oak and beech trees, in a calm and soothing atmosphere. At Rond de Nagu, it's worth taking a break to enjoy the open setting and the silence of the forest, punctuated only by birdsong. The walk then continues towards Rond du Loup, where several paths converge, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Saint-Vincent Forest Walk
6.08 mi
+187 ft
-217 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Glos-sur-Risle (Eure)
In the Montfort National Forest, an extended version of the Yellow-marked trail starting from the Saint-Vincent visitor centre, with a higher proportion of unpaved paths. Combining a wide variety of woodland settings, alternating between narrow paths and wide lanes, this route also offers an escape into a typical Normandy bocage landscape.
Around Vieux-Port
8.97 mi
+774 ft
-791 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Croix-sur-Aizier (Eure)
Vieux-Port is the smallest commune in the Eure department. It has preserved the characteristic houses of eastern Normandy, half-timbered farmhouses with cob walls and thatched roofs. It is a popular stopover for boaters sailing on the Seine. The hike crosses the village, but also beautiful forests and typical Norman hamlets, and offers beautiful views of the Seine.
Forest walk in Sainte-Croix-sur-Aizier
3.54 mi
+335 ft
-335 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Croix-sur-Aizier (Eure)
Overlooking the Seine, the pretty village of Sainte-Croix-sur-Aizier borders the Brotonne State Forest, offering a hilly, shaded walk that alternates between the charms of the bocage and the canopy of tall beech trees.
The Moulin de Pierre and the Brotonne Forest
6.98 mi
+443 ft
-456 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hauville (Eure)
Discover the Moulin de Pierre in Hauville, open to visitors every Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. In the village, the Church of Saint-Paër or Saint-Paterne is open to the public. A fairly pleasant route, with a little tarmac at the start and end. The route is mainly in the forest, with one fairly steep hill and two others that are much gentler.
The little secret valley in Thierville
5.38 mi
+328 ft
-358 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Thierville (Eure)
Away from the marked trails lies a small valley with no waterways but full of charm. It is so hidden that the nightjar, a rare bird in Normandy, has been spotted there during its migration. Starting from the pretty village of Thierville, itself set apart from the Risle valley, this route takes you through varied forest environments and offers beautiful encounters such as the remarkable "Four Brothers" tree.
Path along the old railway line in Thierville
4.63 mi
+427 ft
-446 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Thierville (Eure)
Disused since the 1970s, the old railway line offers a superb elevated view of the Risle Valley. It makes for a lovely walk starting from a quiet, charming village and passing through the Montfort State Forest. Along the way, you’ll come across some remarkable trees, a small valley with a dry riverbed, a lovely patch of wooded countryside and, occasionally, a few cows, goats, hares or roe deer.
In the Brotonne forest from Grand Maître to La Haye-de-Routot
11.69 mi
+709 ft
-719 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Vatteville-la-Rue (Seine-Maritime)
This route winds its way through the Brotonne National Forest along all types of paths. Halfway along the route, in the centre of the village of La Haye-de-Routot, a sheltered picnic area provides a place to take a break between the church, thousand-year-old yew trees and eco-museums.
A tour of the hamlets of Theillement
6.28 mi
+217 ft
-207 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Theillement (Eure)
In the heart of the Normandy countryside, the tour of the hamlets of Theillement invites you to enjoy a peaceful stroll through hedgerows and sunken lanes. This walk offers an authentic immersion in a preserved rural landscape, where local heritage, lush greenery and a tranquil atmosphere blend together. Ideal for those who enjoy gentle walks and bucolic discoveries, this route reveals all the understated charm of Theillement and its surroundings.
Around Le Theillement
6.95 mi
+302 ft
-285 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Theillement (Eure)
In the heart of the Normandy countryside, the village of Le Theillement offers a peaceful and authentic setting, ideal for a getaway in the great outdoors. With its hedgerow-lined paths, green meadows and small woods, this walk invites you to discover the rich, typical landscapes of the region, shaped by agriculture and the passage of time.
Heather walk in the woods
5.23 mi
+226 ft
-207 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Theillement (Eure)
There are two possible routes: a short one of 4 km or a long one of 8 km (72% dirt tracks).
This varied and easy route offers an interesting heritage with the Manoir du Val and its elegant brick dovecote, the small Manoir du Thuit and the Villa des Bruyères, not to mention the church and a typical thatched cottage at the start. Long stretches through the woods alternate with more open landscapes on the agricultural plateau. The occasional disturbance from the nearby motorway is quickly forgotten.
Brotonne Forest opposite Jumièges
5.98 mi
+335 ft
-338 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Mailleraye-sur-Seine (Seine-Maritime)
A walk through the heart of the state-owned forest, shaded and ideal on a hot summer’s day. The walk begins with a superb view over the Seine valley and Jumièges Abbey. The forest is home to many remarkable trees.