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Champ-Haut walks
Tour of the water sources in Mahéru
Visorando Member
3.78 mi
+397 ft
-413 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Mahéru (Orne)
A route offering numerous panoramic views, both on roads and footpaths. The bocage in all its splendour and, of course, some lovely lakes.
Around Mahéru
10.60 mi
+945 ft
-945 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Mahéru (Orne)
A lovely, unpretentious walk through charming, rolling countryside. There are many old houses, often beautifully restored.
The route follows very narrow tarmac roads and wide paths through fields or woods. In places, however, it consists of simple, narrow footpaths.
Walk from Mahéru to Château de Fay
3.23 mi
+299 ft
-318 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Mahéru (Orne)
A walk offering a wide variety of environments and terrain (woodland, country lanes, sandy paths, etc.) as well as some steep climbs, rewarded with beautiful views.
The Charentonne ponds
6.86 mi
+374 ft
-354 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois (Orne)
A lovely, easy walk along well-marked paths. It offers a beautiful route from one pond to another.
Please note: avoid during hunting season.
All around Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois
3.98 mi
+200 ft
-177 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois (Orne)
A leisurely walk along good country lanes.
Woods and hills in the Saint-Évroult area
10.89 mi
+696 ft
-696 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois (Orne)
An easy walk along wide paths and small, tarmac-surfaced roads with very little traffic. Best avoided during the hunting season as the public path runs through private woodlands used for hunting. Numerous signs warn of this, and on this section it is not possible to leave the suggested route.
Please note the necessary change from point (9) due to changes in the terrain on 16 September 2019.
In the footsteps of the Comtesse de Ségur
Association / Club / Walk leader6.82 mi
+200 ft
-197 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Aube (Orne) (Orne)
This route takes you through the Aube countryside, along paths and through woods to discover Les Nouettes and the Château de la Comtesse de Ségur.
Route de l'Iton in Bonsmoulins
2.70 mi
+46 ft
-49 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Bonsmoulins (Orne)
An easy walk around the village of Bonsmoulins, crossing the Iton and passing in front of the old station. Wear waterproof footwear in wet weather.
The Genettes countryside circular loop
5.86 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Les Genettes (Orne)
Circular walk that mainly follows paths or country lanes, with relatively few tall trees, perfect for enjoying the sunshine. Streams, stony paths, fields and little-known tracks.
The Forgotten Path of the Genettes
6.93 mi
+180 ft
-174 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Les Genettes (Orne)
Paths lined with hedgerows, open spaces, wooded sections, a few roads, a picnic area, a car park; and, above all, sections unknown to the general public.
The secret of Les Genettes
3.46 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Les Genettes (Orne)
This hike, known mostly only to locals, is a little gem for a relaxing walk with friends or as a couple. There are lots of animals along the way, including wild animals, but also donkeys, Percheron horses, sheep and goats.
Around the drystone shelters in Soligny-la-Trappe
3.47 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Soligny-la-Trappe (Orne)
A short, peaceful walk through the Perche countryside in Soligny-la-Trappe.
La Grande Trappe Abbey Circular Route
5.22 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Genettes (Orne)
The Abbey walk is the perfect summer walk as you are sheltered from the sun by the trees for most of the route, with magnificent hundred-year-old trees along the way, absolute tranquillity and plenty of greenery.
The Écouves Forest
12.12 mi
+653 ft
-669 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-près-Sées (Orne)
Hike in the Sées region offering panoramic views of Sées Cathedral, then continuing along the Écouves Forest. Pass through typical villages and enjoy some lovely surprises for animal lovers (donkey farm, animal park).
A circular walk in the Pays d’Ouche
15.49 mi
+197 ft
-200 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mesnil-Rousset (Eure)
A lovely walk in a setting typical of the Normandy countryside, taking place mainly on wide forest or farm tracks or on very narrow tarmac roads with no other traffic. Best avoided, however, if you’re allergic to tarmac. The first part of the route follows theGRP® Risle-Charentonne.
There are no particular difficulties apart from the almost complete lack of signposting; a GPS track is undoubtedly essential to follow the route properly, and the distance.
The Gueil Valley from Montreuil-l’Argillé
6.80 mi
+1,654 ft
-1,801 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montreuil-l'Argillé (Eure)
Let yourself be guided by this peaceful walk through the Euroise countryside, following the River Gueil at the start and then through the woodland afterwards; there are lovely shaded paths for most of the route. Stop off at the wash house halfway to recharge your batteries or have a picnic, and make the most of the surrounding countryside.
From Mortagne-au-Perche to La Perrière
18.02 mi
+663 ft
-856 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Mortagne-au-Perche (Orne)
This walk is the sixth stage of the Tour des Collines du Perche. It starts in an iconic town and ends in an iconic village of the Perche region, both of which are very popular with Parisians seeking historic architecture and beautiful scenery. As both are situated on high ground, the panoramic views are remarkable.
Mortagne-au-Perche – Bellême, alternative route via Mauves-sur-Huisne
14.60 mi
+627 ft
-709 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Mortagne-au-Perche (Orne)
This section is a variant of the Tour des Collines du Perche. It links Mortagne-au-Perche to Bellême, both of which are former historic capitals of the Perche region. The first part of the route follows the old Alençon–Condé-sur-Huisne railway line, which has been converted into a greenway and now forms part of the Paris–Le Mont Saint-Michel cycle route.
You will then reach Bellême mainly via some very beautiful natural paths and very short stretches of tarmac.
Around the Signal d’Écouves
Local authority
4.44 mi
+348 ft
-338 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Bouillon (Orne)
Starting from the Croix-Médavy crossroads, this route follows mainly forest paths. You’ll discover the highest point in Normandy (the Signal d’Ecouves – 413 m), situated in the commune of L’Orée d’Écouves. Picnic tables and a barbecue are available for walkers at the Croix de Médavy crossroads (start and finish).
The valley of the church at Les Autels-Saint-Bazile
5.81 mi
+417 ft
-446 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Les Autels-Saint-Bazile (Calvados)
Starting from the town hall in Les Autels-Saint-Bazile, you’ll walk on level ground through a forest along a dirt track, then down a small sunken path leading to the little church at Les Autels-Saint-Bazile (listed as a historic monument). You’ll cross the River Monne, passing pastures dotted with apple trees and half-timbered houses, before heading back up a picturesque sunken path
Circular discovery loop in the Écouves Forest
3.03 mi
+377 ft
-387 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-des-Bois (Orne) (Orne)
This short route is ideal for those who want to explore the Écouves Forest without undertaking a long hike.
This route does not present any particular difficulties. It crosses part of the fitness trail before reaching the Verdier crossroads and continuing on to the top of the Rocher du Vignage.
