Hilly countryside in Douville-en-Auge

Magnificent valleys, apple trees in bloom in spring, springs. These are some of the things you will be able to admire on this rugged route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.47 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 109 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 103 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 139 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 67 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Douville-en-Auge (14430)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 49.260528° / W 0.023204°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1612E, 1612OT, 1711OT, 1712SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

(S/E) From the hikers' car park below the church. Turn right

(1) Continue straight ahead at the crossroads to reach the town hall. Take Chemin du Val until you reach a road.

(2) Turn right onto this road and continue south until you reach a crossroads.

(3) Turn right towards Le Colombier. After passing a farm with two chestnut trees at the entrance, take the path on the right that goes downhill, cross a stream and go uphill to the crossroads between the town hall and the church in Douville.

(1) Turn left. Pass the car park again, continue straight ahead and join the D45c.

(4) Turn right onto this road until you reach a multiple crossroads at the D45c.

(5) Before the wash house, turn left onto a very wet path that descends. Ford the stream and climb up to the next crossroads.

(6) Turn right. The path then goes under the trees and reaches a stream.

(7) Turn right and follow the stream bed. This will take you back to the D45c road.

(8) Follow it to the right to reach the intersection near the wash house.

(5) Go straight up the road to reach the crossroads between the town hall and the church.

(1) Turn right to return to the hikers' car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 96 m - Hikers' car park.
  2. 1 : km 0.13 - alt. 104 m - Crossroads taken three times
  3. 2 : km 1.52 - alt. 139 m - Fork in the road
  4. 3 : km 3.03 - alt. 124 m - Road junction
  5. 4 : km 4.92 - alt. 67 m - D45c
  6. 5 : km 5.34 - alt. 94 m - Common intersection for outward and return journeys.
  7. 6 : km 5.8 - alt. 110 m - Cross Marie fork
  8. 7 : km 6.44 - alt. 101 m - Stream
  9. 8 : km 6.87 - alt. 107 m - D45c
  10. S/E : km 7.47 - alt. 96 m - Hikers' car park.

Notes

Picnic table in front of the church.

Worth a visit

Very beautiful valleys.
Beautiful houses in the Pays d'Auge region.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
BellesPortes111
BellesPortes111

Thank you for your participation.
Everything you say is true, but this is hiking, so you have to be careful.

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User 19801506

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

We discovered a beautiful hike in charming, rolling countryside. The route begins with a loop that is accessible to the whole family and ideal for a leisurely stroll. The scenery is superb, with fields, hedges and small woods. However, you need to stay alert, as part of this loop is on paved roads where cars sometimes drive a little fast — something to keep in mind if you have children.

After returning to the starting point, the second loop offers a little more elevation and variety. The trails become wilder, and the end of the walk has a nice surprise in store: a refreshing dip in a small stream, perfect for cooling your feet after the effort!

🟡 Please note: it is best to avoid this hike if it has rained recently, as some paths can become very muddy and slippery.
🌟 Highlights: rolling landscapes, family-friendly route, beautiful variety of terrain, fun finish in the water.
⚠️ Minor drawbacks: a bit too much tarmac, with traffic that can be fast at times; paths can be muddy in wet weather.

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Basteh
Basteh

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike that can be split into two circular loops. Waterproof footwear is essential, especially for the second circular loop, as your feet will be in the water.

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Edou
Edou

Overall rating : 3 / 5

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

This hike should only be done when the weather is dry and it hasn't rained beforehand. It is particularly muddy and quickly becomes impassable.
After an hour, we got back in the car and went on a very pleasant hike not far away, as it was on tarmac roads: https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-beau...

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WMa
WMa

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant, peaceful hike in the countryside.
Be careful towards the end, where you will be walking through a small stream for about 200 metres during the autumn season.

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BellesPortes111
BellesPortes111

Thank you for your participation.

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Delcots
Delcots

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

It says "walk along the stream," but there is no other option but to walk in it.
So make sure you wear suitable footwear, as the paths are very muddy.

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Joelle Provasi
Joelle Provasi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 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 trail in the Normandy countryside.

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BellesPortes111
BellesPortes111

Thank you for getting 2024 off to a good start.
Kind regards

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Caroboiteamail
Caroboiteamail

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful countryside. We cut the walk short at the end because there were quite a few muddy sections, including a slope that we had to go back up (it had rained a lot earlier). Must be much nicer in dry weather.

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LALA
LALA

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk, the terrain is hilly and sometimes wet.
Lovely views.

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Deltounus
Deltounus

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike through varied countryside. The second circular is less interesting; we cut it short because of the running water. The first circular is really very pleasant and presents no difficulty, and can be done with young children. Thank you for sharing.

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BellesPortes111
BellesPortes111

Thank you

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Collenard
Collenard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2023
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 with a few wet sections but no difficulty. Enjoy a nice picnic in the village of Douville, located right in the middle of the hike.

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Kamike
Kamike

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route through the Pays d'Auge with its rolling hills and half-timbered houses that give Normandy its charm.
To be repeated in better weather conditions.
There was a lot of mud on the sunken lanes, which was to be expected given the rainy day we had.
Nevertheless, you have to get out in all weathers to appreciate our beautiful countryside.
Normandy is magnificent at this time of year, even if it's not 25°C.

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