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Donville-les-Bains walks
The Dior city
Visorando Member
5.06 mi
+289 ft
-279 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Donville-les-Bains (Manche)
Discovery of the Upper Town of Granville and the childhood home of the fashion designer Christian Dior, transformed into a museum, starting from the Donville-les-Bains beach.
Circular route in Granville, the Monaco of the North
6.94 mi
+381 ft
-381 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Granville (Manche)
Granville, aptly nicknamed the Monaco of the North for its rock jutting out into the English Channel, its beaches and its casino. It is also this pirate town that was the birthplace of Christian Dior, to whom it pays tribute with a museum nestled in the illustrious couturier’s birthplace.
The Upper Town of Granville
1.55 mi
+46 ft
-69 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Granville (Manche)
Facing the sea, Granville developed at the tip of the Pointe du Roc, which closes off the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, where the strongest tides in Europe swell. Granville is a dynamic town that relies on its reputation as a tourist destination. Its maritime vocation, which is not to be outdone, contributes to this. This walk will allow you to discover the pretty Norman pirate town perched on its rock and surrounded by its ramparts. This town is reminiscent of the charms of its cousin, Saint-Malo.
The Saint Pairais
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.99 mi
+157 ft
-148 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pair-sur-Mer (Manche)
This short walk will take you around Saint Pair sur Mer, alternating between different types of paths/small roads and landscapes, including bocage, town and shopping areas, allowing you to discover the surrounding area.
The Vanlée stream and harbour
10.86 mi
+167 ft
-174 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Coudeville-sur-Mer (Manche)
The Vanlée is a short 16 km river in Normandy which, before flowing into the English Channel, irrigates a 10-hectare marsh, the Havre de la Vanlée, classified as a natural heritage site since 1988. Covered with salt meadows, grasslands and salt marshes, it is crossed by a submersible road that is covered during high tides. Some 150 species of birds have been recorded there. There are also sheep and rabbits!
Short circular around Coudeville-sur-Mer
3.70 mi
+171 ft
-174 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Coudeville-sur-Mer (Manche)
Just 3 km from the coast, this route takes us through the Normandy countryside, mainly along paths and trails.
Via Saint-Martin le Vieux
6.45 mi
+98 ft
-108 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bréhal (Manche)
After a short walk along the sea, discover the Normandy countryside, dunes and marshes as you turn off onto small country roads.
Along the way, you will encounter a few reminders of the past, as well as curious donkeys, sheep and even a small stream hidden in the greenery...
The stirrup
4.29 mi
+249 ft
-256 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pair-sur-Mer (Manche)
The Étrier is a route that takes you through the countryside of Lower Normandy. Slightly undulating, with hedgerows, meadows and pastures – this is the landscape and atmosphere of this walk, not forgetting Kairon Church at the start.
The Sainte-Suzanne Chapel in Hudimesnil
3.19 mi
+131 ft
-108 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Hudimesnil (Manche)
A short walk for the whole family, starting from the village of Hudimesnil. You can enjoy the park, which is ideal for picnics with its ponds and children's playground.
Seaside getaway from Jullouville to Carolles and Kairon
6.06 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Jullouville (Manche)
An easy walk along the seafront, best enjoyed in summer and in good weather.
Can be adapted to suit the circumstances by alternating between the beach and the coastal path...
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.
Between land and sea, starting from Jullouville
9.13 mi
+696 ft
-686 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Jullouville (Manche)
With steps to climb or descend, and fairly rugged coastal paths offering magnificent views of the bay, this route—which begins with a few kilometres of tarmac on quiet country lanes—allows you to enjoy, in the second half, magnificent views of the Normandy countryside and then the Cotentin coast.
The Lude Valley and the Vauban Cabin from Carolles
3.13 mi
+456 ft
-427 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Carolles (Manche)
A short hike along the sea in a protected environment and with beautiful views of the bay of Mont Saint Michel.
Coastal path and countryside from Champeaux to Saint-Pair-sur-Mer
9.38 mi
+692 ft
-919 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Champeaux (Manche) (Manche)
Along the way, you will enjoy views of Mont Saint-Michel, the Vauban huts and the Lude Valley, passing through the valley of the painters, before heading back up into the countryside, passing through the marshes and the village of Kairon to arrive in the Beausoleil district of Saint-Pair.
Vauban Cabin and Lude Valley from Saint-Jean-le-Thomas
7.01 mi
+636 ft
-633 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-le-Thomas (Manche)
Walk from Saint-Jean-le-Thomas to Cabane Vauban, along the coastal path and then back inland.
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.
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.
Between the sea and the countryside in Hauteville-sur-Mer
Tourist office
8.09 mi
+128 ft
-144 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hauteville-sur-Mer (Manche)
Keep your eyes peeled as you explore this magnificent route, where stunning panoramic views await you! With the Channel Islands on the horizon and sheep grazing by the wayside, this walk is the perfect way to enjoy the coastline and its surroundings.
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.
