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Colleville-sur-Mer walks
Omaha Beach, a beach steeped in history
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5.96 mi
+348 ft
-354 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Colleville-sur-Mer (Calvados)
This circuit is an encounter between nature and history. A superb route along one of the most beautiful beaches in Normandy. It combines paths through woods, fields, orchards and pastures, and also takes in this important place of remembrance where thousands of American soldiers landed to liberate France from Nazi occupation. A visit to the American military cemetery is a must. You can also stroll along the beautiful Omaha Beach.
Passing through Saint-Siméon from Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes
5.73 mi
+338 ft
-312 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes (Calvados)
This hike takes you along little-used paths, including coastal and country trails.
Promenade du Haut Bault
5.21 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Trévières (Calvados)
This very accessible hike starting from Trévières immerses you in a marshy landscape lulled by the passage of the Tortonne river.
Around Ecrammeville
6.76 mi
+226 ft
-240 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Écrammeville (Calvados)
A hike along small roads, hedgerow paths and marsh edges.
From bridges to footbridges starting from Longueville
8.05 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Longueville (Calvados)
A very pleasant walk around Longueville in the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Nature Park.
On the hillsides and paths of Blay
3.23 mi
+187 ft
-167 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Blay (Calvados)
A family-friendly route along country lanes and roads.
Saint-Loup and Ranchy from Pont Roch
6.64 mi
+230 ft
-207 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Loup-Hors (Calvados)
A mixed route, alternating between paths and roads, and presenting no difficulty.
Aure Circular Loop
4.26 mi
+102 ft
-118 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bayeux (Calvados)
This easy circular walk takes you from Bayeux to Vaux-sur-Aure along the Aure valley. Very pleasant and relaxing scenery on the outskirts of Bayeux. Very little walking on roads.
Around Pointe du Hoc
4.85 mi
+105 ft
-121 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Cricqueville-en-Bessin (Calvados)
An easy hike between land and sea, ending with a visit to the historic site of Pointe du Hoc.
Do not follow the beach afterwards (5) as it is difficult to climb back up and is submerged at high tide. See the notices.
From Bayeux to Vaux-sur-Aure
5.94 mi
+112 ft
-105 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vigor-le-Grand (Calvados)
Starting from Bayeux, you will reach the pretty Aure valley, the romantic site of the church of Vaux-sur-Aure, the Haizerie farm and its ice creams, and the orchards of the Fumichon farm. You will return via the country paths of Bessin.
Bayeux and its surroundings
7.81 mi
+138 ft
-115 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bayeux (Calvados)
The route follows footpaths and cycle paths in Bayeux Intramuros, the botanical garden and the stadium, paths outside Bayeux and recently built wooden footbridges to cross a marshy area.
From Tracy to Manvieux via the greenway
3.97 mi
+203 ft
-180 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Tracy-sur-Mer (Calvados)
A short, easy walk offering views of the Bessin coast between Arromanches and Manvieux. You will have a commanding view of Arromanches and its artificial harbour and walk along the coastal cliffs. But be careful not to get too close to the cliffs as there is a risk of collapse.
From Ryes to the artificial port of Arromanches
8.91 mi
+344 ft
-318 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ryes (Calvados)
Starting from Ryes, this route combines small country lanes in the Bessin plain, the sea and history. It will introduce you to several facets of this agricultural and tourist region through its beaches and its turbulent history, the scale of which is illustrated by the remains of the artificial port of Arromanches.
Circular via Vaux-sur-Seulles from Esquay-sur-Seulles
4.15 mi
+210 ft
-174 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Esquay-sur-Seulles (Calvados)
This short walk between two villages in Bessin will allow you to discover the beautiful Normandy countryside. It is not particularly difficult. It mainly follows footpaths or farm tracks and a few roads with little traffic. Only the 150 m section on the D153 is a little busier.
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