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Doville walks
The Mount of Doville
Visorando Member
7.57 mi
+512 ft
-538 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Doville (Manche)
Starting from the village of Doville, this half-day hike offers exceptional views of the mountains, marshes and Channel Islands, punctuated by passages through wooded paths and a large plateau of bare moorland populated by gorse.
The old stones of Mont Castre
4.28 mi
+292 ft
-289 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Lithaire (Manche)
Climb to the top and travel through the centuries. This former stone quarry, converted into a lake, offers a pleasant stroll through the heart of the bocage. You will pass along the old railway tracks, now greenways. You will also pass along the old path taken by the wagons that brought stones to Lithaire station for transport to Paris and its major construction projects. Around the pond, you will see the old castle, the old church and the remains of a Neolithic alleyway. Don't miss the 180° view of the surrounding area.
Woodland and the Senelle Valley
3.60 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Prétot-Sainte-Suzanne (Manche)
A picturesque family walk along country lanes, sunken paths and forest trails. Best undertaken outside of rainy periods, as water may pool on some paths.
In the Picauville marshes
Tourist office
8.60 mi
+108 ft
-102 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Picauville (Manche)
Picauville is surrounded by two rivers, the Ouve to the south and the Merderet to the east, and forms a peninsula in winter when the marshes are ‘white’. It rises to an altitude of 29 metres. The suggested route runs alongside the marshes before heading into the bocage along sunken lanes or ‘chasses’.
Lindbergh Dunes - Portbail Harbour
5.13 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Lô-d'Ourville (Manche)
On the west coast of the Cotentin, from wild dunes to cultivated dunes, you will encounter a wide variety of environments in a largely unspoilt area. At the edge of the dunes, overlooking the harbour of Portbail, the trail offers magnificent views.
La Pointe du Banc
4.93 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain-sur-Ay (Manche)
This walk invites you to discover the fine sandy beaches of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay as well as its wild dunes. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the harbour.
The Millières moors
3.80 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Millières (Manche)
Set off to explore the rich diversity of the Landes region around Lac des Bruyères. Discover the two types of heathland – open and pine-wooded – as you stroll around this former sandpit, now a popular spot for family walks.
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.
On the land of the Trappist monks of Bricquebec
5.60 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bricquebec (Manche)
A walk to discover Bricquebec and the countryside around the Trappist abbey.
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.
Circular route around Hattainville and Les Moitiers-d'Alonne from Carteret
9.35 mi
+689 ft
-663 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Barneville-Carteret (Manche)
This long circular day-long loop (including breaks) combines the “urban” landscapes of the charming port of Carteret with coastal scenery, beaches and austere moorland, leading to the small village of Hattainville, then to Les Moitiers-d’Alonne, mostly along footpaths.With a few variations, this is a classic route for regulars at the seaside resort and local walking clubs!The Visorando app is recommended for the dunes
The Hatainville Dunes
8.29 mi
+735 ft
-709 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Barneville-Carteret (Manche)
Starting from the port of Barneville, set off to explore the Dunes of Hatainville, an exceptional and unspoilt natural area. The route is enhanced by two orientation tables located on hilltops offering beautiful views of the coast.
Updated in 2025: See Practical InformationGPS or the Visorando app are highly recommended!
Carteret circular via Les Mielles, the coastal path and the beach
3.70 mi
+463 ft
-479 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Barneville-Carteret (Manche)
This route follows the road, then crosses the village before taking sandy or stone paths with views of the Hatainville dunes, the cape, the old church, the lighthouse, the harbour, etc.
The covered walkway and the three mills of Les Moitiers-d'Allonne
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.39 mi
+364 ft
-367 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Les Moitiers-d'Allonne (Manche)
This charming walk combines the Cotentin countryside (hedgerows, orchards, etc.) with a little historical heritage: wayside crosses (Romanesque period), tower mills (19th century) and a covered walkway (Neolithic period).
Duration: 2½ hours, no more!
Bois des Roches from Rocheville
5.23 mi
+413 ft
-413 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Rocheville (Manche)
This walk around Rocheville gives pride of place to paths and small roads. It passes through the Bois de la Grande Roche, the Bois de la Petite Roche and its covered walkway, which are real curiosities in the area. There are many passages through woods or forests, which are fairly sheltered from the sun and allow you to discover a slightly wilder side of the Cotentin. Some passages can be a little damp depending on the season, and hiking boots are recommended to prevent slipping.
Between Joganville and Montebourg
4.81 mi
+105 ft
-98 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Joganville (Manche)
A short, easy walk through the fields along paths lined with hedges.
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.
From the church to the Carentan lock
3.49 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Carentan (Manche)
During this walk, you will discover Carentan, a town with architectural heritage dating from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Loop in the triangle: Le Rozel, Mielle de Sciotot, Cap du Rozel
5.57 mi
+420 ft
-410 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Le Rozel (Manche)
A beautiful, easy hike between the seaside and the countryside with magnificent views, particularly those of Cap du Rozel overlooking Anse de Sciotot to the north and the long beach between Surtainville and Cap de Carteret to the south.
Around Quineville
5.16 mi
+131 ft
-141 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Quinéville (Manche)
A lovely walk between the sea and the countryside along paths and small roads. You will discover the ruins of the Saint-Michel de Lestre Chapel overlooking the small Sinope valley.
As you walk around the charming little port, you will pass by the floodgates.
Cap de Flamanville and Anse de Sciotot
15.43 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,129 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Les Pieux (Manche)
A long walk through the Normandy countryside to reach the coast and the coastal path. You will pass by the Château de Flamanville, the Dolmen de la Pierre au Rey overlooking Cap de Flamanville and the beaches of Anse de Sciotot. At the top of the Roche à Coucou, you will have a beautiful view of the entire bay.
Between land and sea in Morsalines
4.73 mi
+292 ft
-289 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Morsalines (Manche)
Circular via the coastal path facing Saint-Vast-la-Hougue, then through the countryside overlooking the bay.
Alternating between quiet country roads and shaded paths.
Two imposing churches, those of Morsalines and Grenneville, take us back to the days when the bay was the scene of naval conflicts.
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