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Galaisière-La Cognerie-Les Ponts-Nicorps-Aquascole
Visorando Member
6.36 mi
+486 ft
-492 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Coutances (Manche)
Hiking around Coutances No. 10.A lovely walk around the River La Soulles.This short walk takes us along paths and small local or district roads on a journey through the valley and hillsides of one of Coutances’ three rivers, the Soulles, in the villages to the south-east of Coutances.The route passes by some very pretty local stone houses (or outbuildings from old farms).
Route des 3 Valleys in Coutances
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.41 mi
+610 ft
-594 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Coutances (Manche)
Coutances, the historic former capital of the Cotentin, offers a contrasting spectacle of countryside almost within the city. This hike takes you through the outskirts of the town, winding its way through the three valleys that surround it, each with its own lazy river. Half on land and half on roads or alleyways, the urban passages allow you to discover a small part of Coutances' heritage, despite the industrial area that spoils the pleasure a little, but you quickly forget about that.
Route de la Fée from Gratot
Tourist office
7.43 mi
+210 ft
-220 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gratot (Manche)
This walking route offers a route combining history and nature. You’ll pass by some exceptional monuments and walk through a picturesque setting. For lovers of nature and historic buildings, Gratot is a little haven of peace on the outskirts of Coutances.
Les Hauts de Monthuchon
6.29 mi
+499 ft
-512 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Monthuchon (Manche)
Perched on a granite outcrop at an altitude of 176 m, the village offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area, particularly of Coutances and its cathedral. In the evening, on a clear night, you can make out seven lighthouses.
Mills and locks from Orval
8.31 mi
+335 ft
-358 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Orval (Manche) (Manche)
This idyllic route winds through the commune of Orval, surrounded by the River Sienne and its tributary, the Soulles. The route offers beautiful views of the bocage and the town of Coutances, and allows you to discover unspoilt, rich natural surroundings.
The Gruel Mill
3.28 mi
+180 ft
-210 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Orval (Manche) (Manche)
Starting from the medieval church in Orval, a short walk along sunken paths and a quiet country lane leads to an old mill on the River Soulles.
Muneville-le Bingard Mill Trail
4.49 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Muneville-le-Bingard (Manche)
Starting from the village mill, set off to explore the sunken lanes of Muneville-le-Bingard. Some of the sunken paths were reopened by volunteers from the Bocage et Patrimoine Munevillais association in 2024. A few paths are maintained by volunteers, depending on their availability, and the grass may be a little high at certain times of the year.
La route de l'herbette à Muneville-le-Bingard
5.27 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Muneville-le-Bingard (Manche)
Set off to explore the sunken lanes of the Muneville countryside. The ‘Route de l’Herbette’ winds through the countryside along numerous sunken lanes, passing through landscapes of meadows and heathland. Some of the sunken lanes were reopened by volunteers from the ‘Bocage et Patrimoine Munevillais’ association in 2021 and 2022.
Between Montmartin and Regnéville through the countryside and the harbour of La Sienne
10.86 mi
+318 ft
-335 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montmartin-sur-Mer (Manche)
Appreciated for its tranquillity and beauty, the town of Regnéville-sur-Mer is one of the most beautiful villages in Normandy. Strongly marked by its maritime past, it is pleasant to explore the various hamlets that make it up: Grimouville, Urville, Incleville, Le Rey, etc. Discover the whole town, its history and its treasures.
Les Romains et les Calvaires au départ de Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin
11.49 mi
+240 ft
-243 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin (Manche)
Ce territoire, facilement accessible de la côte et de l'intérieur du Cotentin par des chemins de grande randonnée constitue un trait d'union géographique entre Saint-Lô, la capitale du cheval et Coutances, Pays d'art et d'Histoire. C'est un territoire vallonné qui comprend de nombreuses zones humides (marais). Il est traversé par la voie romaine (D 535) qui reliait Abrincae, nom romain d'Avranches et Alauna, Valognes.
Les Herbus de la Sienne and Le Havre de Regnéville
6.51 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Regnéville-sur-Mer (Manche)
After an initial section in the Cotentin countryside, the route continues across grasslands, home to salt marsh sheep, along the River Sienne and its mouth.
La vallée de la Soulles à Montpinchon
7.34 mi
+620 ft
-620 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montpinchon (Manche)
De cet endroit, nommé le Mont, vous apprécierez la vue imprenable sur la commune et ses environs, dominés par la cathédrale gothique de Coutances. Le sentier vous mènera derrière le Château de Cerisy-la-Salle, devenu Centre Culturel International. Toutes les cultures s'y rencontrent chaque année lors de colloques très prisés.
Le Vieil Agon and the Sienne estuary
3.76 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Agon-Coutainville (Manche)
A beautiful walk starting from Mare de l'Essay, through the stone houses of the old village of Agon and along the coastal path offering panoramic views of the Sienne estuary or Regnéville harbour.
Short circular from Hauteville-sur-Mer
4.44 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Hauteville-sur-Mer (Manche)
A varied hike that alternates between paths and small country roads and coastal trails, with beautiful views and attractive heritage buildings along the way.
Pointe d'Agon
3.52 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Agon-Coutainville (Manche)
A short, refreshing walk between grasslands and dunes, with the sea never far away.
Route From Coutainville to Pointe d'Agon
8.11 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Agon-Coutainville (Manche)
Pointe d'Agon is a magnificent protected natural area that you can explore on this route. On this site, which has been listed since 1989, you can gradually discover this exceptional area as you walk along the coastline and through the dunes covered with marram grass (perennial plants that grow in sandy soil).
Route des Bonnes Gens from Le Mesnilbus
7.25 mi
+400 ft
-417 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Mesnilbus (Manche)
In the Middle Ages, its name meant ‘small farmstead in the middle of the woods’. In 1792, its inhabitants refused to accept the change of regime brought about by the Revolution. Following a dispute with the king’s recruiter (who demanded more soldiers), the population rebelled, and the parish was removed from the register of parishes in France. The church was devastated, and the bells and the lords’ lead coffins were melted down.
The beach huts at Gouville-sur-Mer
11.46 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gouville-sur-Mer (Manche)
This route takes you along thePR®26in Gouville-sur-Mer, recommended by the Departmental Hiking Committee. It allows you to walk along the seafront and along beautiful paths through the bocage countryside.
The Dunes of Annoville and Le Havre de la Vanlée
5.22 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Annoville (Manche)
A hike that starts in the middle of the dunes near the sea and goes to Le Havre de la Vanlée, the beautiful mouth of this river in the English Channel. The return journey is further inland and, in hot weather, offers welcome shade.
The Foliata trails
5.44 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from La Feuillie (Manche)
This walk alternates between hedgerow paths, country lanes and forest sections, making for a pleasant, partly shaded stroll, ideal in summer. The final path, recently upgraded, leads to the lake whilst offering a lovely view of the wet heathland and La Feuillie church.
The harbour of Geffoses and the dunes of Pirou
7.04 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pirou (Manche)
A varied hike that starts in a nature reserve with bird observatories. You then stroll pleasantly through the countryside, mostly on shaded paths. The end of the hike takes place by the sea and on the dunes overlooking it.
Whale route
7.19 mi
+709 ft
-722 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Denis-le-Gast (Manche)
This picturesque little village, nestled in the heart of the Sienne Valley, will enchant you with its peaceful setting and lush greenery. Its few houses, built from local stone, surround the church. You will notice that the slopes of this valley are covered with beech trees, whose hard, uniform wood is used in carpentry and cabinetmaking, as well as simply for firewood.
Entre Sienne et Bérence
10.28 mi
+817 ft
-801 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gavray (Manche)
Ce bourg d'environ 1500 habitants charme par ses constructions de caractère et le dynamisme de ses habitants. Le parcours de randonnée vous mènera vers les méandres des deux rivières qui serpentent sur le territoire, la Sienne et la Bérence, qui font le bonheur des randonneurs comme des pêcheurs de salmonidés.
Towards Notre-Dame de Hambye Abbey
9.40 mi
+906 ft
-922 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hambye (Manche)
Between Sienne and Hambyotte, this route invites you to discover the Normandy countryside via numerous sunken lanes where, in the meadows that line them, Prim'Holstein cows, originally from Holland, mingle with Normande cows, the region's emblematic breed. At the end of the route, Hambye Abbey awaits you with its13th-century chapter house.
Le Havre de la Vanlée between beaches, dunes and salt marshes
7.00 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bréhal (Manche)
At the mouth of the small coastal river La Vanlée, a hike close to the sea and its vast horizons. The route alternates between passages through the dunes, the salt marshes where salt-meadow sheep graze, and the beach.
The mielles of Créances
5.29 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Créances (Manche)
This walk takes you on a journey of discovery through the harbour of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay and the Créances dunes, renowned for their foreshore, salt meadows and mielles – market garden plots nestled in the hollows of the sand.
The Balconies of the Sienne
7.89 mi
+778 ft
-768 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sourdeval-les-Bois (Manche)
Situated in the heart of the Coutances countryside, the village of Hambye overlooks the surrounding area with a landscape of extensive hedgerows which, as you follow the route, provide a stunning natural backdrop to the abbey ruins and offer a valuable insight into the landscapes of the Normandy valleys, with meadows—some of which are wet at the valley floor—and woodland on the slopes.
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