From Bayeux to Vaux-sur-Aure

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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.56 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 34 m
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    Descent: - 32 m

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    Highest point: 52 m
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    Lowest point: 27 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park next to the wine cellar and the Belgian Destock warehouse.

(S/E) From the car park, join the bypass (Bayeux ring road) and turn right.

(1) Turn right onto the path after crossing over the Aure. Follow this path which runs alongside the river, then turns left away from it and crosses the housing estates.

(2) Turn right along the departmental road and, 100 metres further on, follow the greenway on the left side of the road.

(3) Cross the crossroads to continue opposite on the greenway and join the Aure, which you cross via a small bridge. Follow the river and cross it a second time before arriving at a small road.

(4) Take the road on the right and, a few hundred metres further on, you will arrive at the Haizerie farm. Depending on the time of day, an ice cream break may give you a boost.

(5) Take the farm track on the right, cross the Aure via the small bridge and continue to the road.

(6) Follow the RD104 to the right until you reach the village of Vaux-sur-Aure and its church.

(7) Take the path on the left and walk alongside the Château de la Ferrière property. Continue to a small local road.

(8) Turn right to return to Bayeux, cross the RD153 and join the RD516. Continue right on the pavements of this road to the hamlet of La Rivière.

(9) Turn right onto the small street that crosses the hamlet of La Rivière to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 36 m - Car park in the hamlet of La Rivière
  2. 1 : km 0.2 - alt. 37 m - On the right on the riverside path - Aure (rivière) - Affluent de la Vire
  3. 2 : km 1.55 - alt. 47 m - Route de Vaux-sur-Aure, on the right
  4. 3 : km 2.81 - alt. 29 m - Crossroads of Vaux-sur-Aure, opposite
  5. 4 : km 3.38 - alt. 32 m - RD153, on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.21 - alt. 31 m - Farm track on the right
  7. 6 : km 5.32 - alt. 48 m - RD104, on the right
  8. 7 : km 5.95 - alt. 34 m - Église Saint-Aubin (Vaux-sur-Aure)
  9. 8 : km 6.95 - alt. 51 m - Fontenailles municipal road, on the right
  10. 9 : km 9.26 - alt. 40 m - Hamlet of La Rivière, on the right
  11. S/E : km 9.56 - alt. 36 m - Car park in the hamlet of La Rivière

Worth a visit

Church of Vaux-sur-Aure.
La Haizerie Farm. Formerly an experimental estate belonging to the National Agronomic Institute of Paris (later Paris-Grignon), it is now one of the sites hosting La Passerelle Verte, which has the status of an Establishment and Service for Assistance through Work (ESAT).
Châteaux de la Haizerie and de la Ferrière.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
Fabibi14
Fabibi14

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk despite the road.
The ice cream break was a hit with all the walkers

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benoitrando
benoitrando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route of short distance to enjoy the flora and fauna along the Aure Valley and the church at Vaux-sur-Aure.

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madydou
madydou ★

Thank you for your feedback.
The change has been made.

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orchide29
orchide29

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and interesting hike.
However, please note that Darty has moved.
Do not start from the Darty car park, as you will quickly get lost.
The starting point is now a shop called DESTOCK BELGE, next to which there is a wine cellar.

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joger
joger

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hike, not too long for getting back into shape. The section through the housing estate is rather average. We didn't do the road section, as it's not easy to walk with the cars. We came back via the river.

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Carocole
Carocole

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The first part of the hike is very nice, but on the way back, walking along the road is not very pleasant and offers no interest. If I do this hike again, I will return by the same route along the river.
The ice cream break was very enjoyable.

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Jean-Paul BUTEAU
Jean-Paul BUTEAU

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route, very enjoyable in good weather. I recommend wearing a yellow vest on the road sections to encourage motorists to drive carefully.

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Nicole Mennier
Nicole Mennier

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We encountered a minor issue at level 7 when taking the path; we did not see it.
Is it possible to have signs at each level? Thank you.

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deuviayne
deuviayne

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk around Vaux-sur-Aure that is well worth the detour. The only downside is the section between markers 6 and 7, which is quite busy at weekends. A pleasant outing in the Bessin countryside. For enthusiasts, much of the route can easily be covered by bicycle.

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Vivrenature19
Vivrenature19

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The start is a bit boring among the housing estates, but as soon as you leave the city, everything becomes more beautiful. Pretty autumn colours among the apple trees. Overall, a pleasant walk.

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percevalfr
percevalfr

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

Not great. The part about Vaux is very nice, but the whole southern part is unattractive. I would cut it in half.

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