From douet to douet in Tordouet

As ‘douets’ are streams, the walk weaves its way through three watercourses that divide the Tordouet area. From apple orchards to hedgerows and from pastures to apple trees, the route winds its way through beautiful, steep-sided landscapes.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.13 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 132 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 128 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 172 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 102 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Tordouet (14290)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 49.049176° / E 0.329987°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1713SB, 1813SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Park in front of the village hall.

(S/E) From the car park, cross Route de Cernay and head up the pedestrian street opposite (Ruelle Saint-Michel), which ends in a flight of steps. At the top, turn left towards the church.

(1) Turn right onto Impasse de la Côte, then right again onto the Sentier Saint-Michel, running alongside the cemetery. Follow the dirt track uphill, keeping the Ruisseau de la Vallée Verrier on your left.

(2) Turn right onto the Sentier de l’Orée, which leads onto a small road; take this to the left. On the right is the wayside shrine with a statue of Our Lady of Protection.

(3) At the crossroads, turn left onto the Impasse de la Vallée Verrier, which continues further on as a footpath. At the junction, turn right onto the Chemin du Mesnil.

(4) At the road, turn left, cross the junction and take the shaded path, continuing along Chemin du Mesnil. You will come to a small road; follow it straight on until the second left-hand bend.

(5) Leave the road and turn right onto the grassy path lined with hedges (Chemin des Tendres). Cross the Ruisseau de la Fontaine Vas and join a road. First turn right then left to head towards the Ruisseau de la Fontaine du Noyer and cross it.

(6) At the junction, turn right towards Les Écorchevilles. Continue straight on to reach Les Collevilles.

(7) Turn right to reach the wash house and its picnic table. Go up the path on the right, then follow a farm track to the left, which can be muddy in bad weather.

(8) Cross the road and continue straight on. Cross the Ruisseau de la Fontaine Vas, then climb up the opposite slope through the woodland.

(9) Turn left to return to Tordouet via Impasse du Champ de la Croix. Finally, turn right to reach the car park in front of the Salle des Fêtes (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 103 m - Salle des Fêtes car park
  2. 1 : km 0.16 - alt. 115 m - Church, Impasse de la Côte
  3. 2 : km 1.72 - alt. 162 m - Sentier de l'Orée
  4. 3 : km 2.33 - alt. 162 m - On the left: Impasse de la Vallée Verrier
  5. 4 : km 3.6 - alt. 171 m - Road, crossroads
  6. 5 : km 4.58 - alt. 168 m - Chemin des Tendres
  7. 6 : km 5.37 - alt. 165 m - Turn right towards Les Écorchevilles
  8. 7 : km 6.49 - alt. 163 m - Turn right
  9. 8 : km 7.11 - alt. 164 m - Crossing the road
  10. 9 : km 7.98 - alt. 160 m - Crossroads, on the left
  11. S/E : km 9.13 - alt. 103 m - Salle des Fêtes car park

Worth a visit

Saint-Michel Church in Tordouet with its Romanesque tower.
The Oratory of Notre-Dame de Protection.
The wash house after point (7).
The village of Tordouet.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Patobser
Patobser

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Another beautiful, peaceful hike in the countryside of the Pays d'Auge and its surroundings. However, it is quite a steep route with repeated ascents and descents. Very good for cardio.
As someone mentioned in the comments, opt for the larger church car park, which has a beautiful view and is ideal for a snack break or other refreshments.

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BellesPortes111
BellesPortes111

Thank you for taking part.
We look forward to seeing you on the hiking trails.

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Brave
Brave

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route, mostly along paths, with information boards along the route – a real taste of the Pays d'Auge.
A lovely family walk.

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BellesPortes111
BellesPortes111

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Without changing the route, I would advise you to park in the church car park.
It’s a magnificent vantage point to start with, and you’ll find a picnic table and a bench there to rest and recover from your exertions.

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basley claudine
basley claudine

We did it on the morning of 10 April as well – a brilliant, really enjoyable hike. Thank you.

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