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Cherbourg-Octeville walks
Cherbourg harbour and surrounding countryside
Visorando Member
7.28 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cherbourg-Octeville (Manche)
This hike allows you to discover the impressive Cherbourg harbour. It can be done on foot, but can also be a short family bike ride. The paths are accessible by bike everywhere and the route includes a large number of cycle paths. Despite the short distance, the climbs are not insignificant. The second part of the hike allows you to enjoy the relatively rural countryside and quaint corners around the town.
La Hague de Millet starting from Urville-Nacqueville
9.07 mi
+784 ft
-781 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Urville-Nacqueville (Manche)
Starting from Urville-Nacqueville, a lovely walk that follows the customs officers’ path and theGR® 223 to explore the Hague de Millet, with beautiful views across the entire coast. You will then continue through the small, typical villages of the region.
Circular between sea and moorland, at Cap Lévy
7.19 mi
+446 ft
-433 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Fermanville (Manche)
Starting from Anse du Brick beach, this circular walk between the sea and the moors takes you to Cap Lévy, its fort and lighthouse, Port Pignot and Mondrée beach. The return route via the heights of Fermanville offers magnificent views of the cape, Anse du Brick and even the port of Cherbourg.
The Vallée des Moulins, Mondrée beach and the two ports at Fermanville
7.71 mi
+358 ft
-354 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Fermanville (Manche)
Between woods and the seaside, this hike requires waterproof shoes after rain (risk of mud).There is little elevation gain but a variety of terrain: a section of paved road, a coastal path and a sandy section.
Circular route between Fermanville and Cosqueville
8.40 mi
+328 ft
-338 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fermanville (Manche)
Between Fermanville and Cosqueville, this route between coastal and inland landscapes will allow you to discover landscapes and viewpoints that are less frequented than the more famous ones in the Vallée des Moulins or the coastal path between the two ports of Fermanville (Lévy and Pignot).
Discovering Fermanville: land, sea and Mange-Cailloux
12.96 mi
+932 ft
-928 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Fermanville (Manche)
A walk that allows you to discover most of the points of interest around Fermanville. The figure-of-eight route comprises a long circular loop (15.5 km) and a short one (7.5 km).
Bois des Roches from Rocheville
5.23 mi
+413 ft
-413 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Rocheville (Manche)
This walk around Rocheville gives pride of place to paths and small roads. It passes through the Bois de la Grande Roche, the Bois de la Petite Roche and its covered walkway, which are real curiosities in the area. There are many passages through woods or forests, which are fairly sheltered from the sun and allow you to discover a slightly wilder side of the Cotentin. Some passages can be a little damp depending on the season, and hiking boots are recommended to prevent slipping.
Panoramic views and nature reserve around Vauville
7.70 mi
+919 ft
-915 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vauville (Manche) (Manche)
This hike starts in the centre of the town and circles around it, offering beautiful views from several high points scattered along the route.
Omonville-la-Rogue: in the land of Millet and Prévert
8.14 mi
+797 ft
-791 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Omonville-la-Rogue (Manche)
A tour of the land of Millet (you know... L'Angélus, Les Glaneuses, paintings of rural life in the 19th century) and Prévert. Hamlets and villages typical of the northern Cotentin region. Take theGR®223, a fairly high customs path, which allows you to discover the Cherbourg harbour, jagged cliffs, cormorants drying themselves on the islets of Hablet, the abandoned Cotentine farm, the ruins of a medieval fort and finally a bird's eye view of the small port of Le Hâble. A hike to remember!
The Manoir du Tourp and the coastal path starting from Port du Hâble
4.38 mi
+427 ft
-417 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Omonville-la-Rogue (Manche)
Hike showing different aspects of this northern part of La Hague. Port, beautiful coastal landscapes, typical village and paths through the woods, a manor house that was a former seigneurial farm inthe 16th century.
Circular route of the headlands via the GR®223
8.40 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,404 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Herqueville (Manche) (Manche)
From Herqueville to Nez de Jobourg via theGR®223and return via thePR® (yellow markings) through the hamlets.
The customs officers' path from Herquemoulin to Port Racine
11.14 mi
+869 ft
-1,352 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Herqueville (Manche) (Manche)
The path follows part of the GPR® to Ecalgrain Bay, then passes through the Faye tunnel (bring a torch) before descending to the GR®. This alternative route allows you to see the remains of a Second World War structure and offers a beautiful view of Goury and its remote location.
On the land of the Trappist monks of Bricquebec
5.60 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bricquebec (Manche)
A walk to discover Bricquebec and the countryside around the Trappist abbey.
Cap de Flamanville and Anse de Sciotot
15.43 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,129 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Les Pieux (Manche)
A long walk through the Normandy countryside to reach the coast and the coastal path. You will pass by the Château de Flamanville, the Dolmen de la Pierre au Rey overlooking Cap de Flamanville and the beaches of Anse de Sciotot. At the top of the Roche à Coucou, you will have a beautiful view of the entire bay.
Between the Normandy countryside and the sea from Diélette
4.96 mi
+364 ft
-377 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Flamanville (Manche)
A lovely little walk starting from the Diélette marina, allowing you to enjoy the countryside and the sea of the Cotentin Peninsula. It offers magnificent views.
River and bocage around Le Vast
4.50 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Vast (Manche)
This route, marked with fun information signs along trails, gravel paths and small roads, allows you to discover the historical and natural heritage of this commune crossed by the River Saire.This route was inspired by a project by the Cotentin Permanent Centre for Environmental Initiatives.
Circular Port Racine
4.99 mi
+299 ft
-312 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain-des-Vaux (Manche)
Starting from the smallest port in France, this is a circular route without difficulty. A varied route, ranging from wild coastline to fields enclosed by low walls, a beautiful stone village and a wooded valley.
Cap de Flamanville loop
6.24 mi
+600 ft
-600 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Flamanville (Manche)
Magnificent coastal path to discover the semaphore, the cliffs of Cap de Flamanville and the large sandy beach of Sciotot. Return via the landscaped park opposite the castle.
Circular Néville-sur-Mer via Gouberville
6.00 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Néville-sur-Mer (Manche)
This route offers two aspects of this commune. The first part takes you through the countryside along farm tracks, where you can admire the rich architecture dominated by the Manoir d'Imbranville and the church of Gouberville.
The second part is along the coast, where numerous blockhouses punctuate the coastal path.
The Saint-Benoit Fountain and Marie Ravenel's Mill
13.76 mi
+167 ft
-180 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Néville-sur-Mer (Manche)
A long walk between the sea and the marshes, then through the Normandy countryside, discovering a miraculous fountain and the beautiful watermill where the Norman poet Marie Ravenel lived.
Loop in the triangle: Le Rozel, Mielle de Sciotot, Cap du Rozel
5.57 mi
+420 ft
-410 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Le Rozel (Manche)
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.
Between Joganville and Montebourg
4.81 mi
+105 ft
-98 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Joganville (Manche)
A short, easy walk through the fields along paths lined with hedges.
The covered walkway and the three mills of Les Moitiers-d'Allonne
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.39 mi
+364 ft
-367 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Les Moitiers-d'Allonne (Manche)
This charming walk combines the Cotentin countryside (hedgerows, orchards, etc.) with a little historical heritage: wayside crosses (Romanesque period), tower mills (19th century) and a covered walkway (Neolithic period).
Duration: 2½ hours, no more!
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