In the forest near Rouen

This hike, starting from the charming village of Val-de-la-Haye on the banks of the Seine, gradually takes you into the Roumare forest, where you will walk along wide paths. The paths are all passable in wet weather.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.78 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 142 m
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    Descent: - 136 m

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    Highest point: 111 m
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    Lowest point: 4 m

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Description of the walk

Park in one of the car parks in front of the town hall.

(S/E) To the left of the town hall, take Rue Henri Chivé and turn right at the end.
After 150 metres, turn into Cavée du May.

(1) Go up the stairs on the left, Sente aux Oiseaux, and continue along a small road in the same direction.
Pass the chapel on your right and the Petite Commanderie on your left. The road then continues as a path.

(2) At the fork, keep right, follow the road to the bottom of Rue du Mont Miré and go up the road opposite.

(3) At the next intersection, turn left onto Rue du Moulin du Temple.

(4) At the crossroads with Rue des Fendances, turn right, go through the barrier at the entrance to the forest and continue in the same direction along Route Forestière d'Hautot.

(5) At the Rond-Point de la Martel, take the first small road on the right, follow it for 550 metres and turn left onto the Route Forestière au Loup.

(6) After 750 metres, turn right onto Allée à la Bécasse and follow it alongside plot 246.

(7) At the bottom of the steep section of the path, turn right and go down the valley. At the end of the woods, continue along the road.

(8) In front of the church, turn left and go down Rue de l'Église to the end. Turn right and return to the starting point, parking opposite the town hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Car park opposite the town hall - Seine [la]
  2. 1 : km 0.42 - alt. 15 m - On the left - Escalier Sente aux Oiseaux
  3. 2 : km 2.44 - alt. 34 m - On the right - concrete fence
  4. 3 : km 3.13 - alt. 38 m - On the left, Rue du Moulin du Temple
  5. 4 : km 3.47 - alt. 53 m - Intersection of Rue des Fendances - First right
  6. 5 : km 5.89 - alt. 105 m - Rond-Point de la Martel - First right
  7. 6 : km 7.22 - alt. 111 m - On the right, Allée à la Bécasse
  8. 7 : km 8.33 - alt. 79 m - After the steep path, turn right downhill
  9. 8 : km 9.21 - alt. 6 m - In front of the church, on the left
  10. S/E : km 9.78 - alt. 5 m - Car park opposite the town hall - Seine [la]

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 34 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
lesien
lesien

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Very beautiful hike in the parish specific to Brittany

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papi marcheur 76
papi marcheur 76

I reiterate my opinion.
A beautiful course with plenty of variety.

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G_Rom
G_Rom

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very nice hike with a good warm-up at the start (it's quite a climb ) and a varied route exploring the Normandy countryside, the villages of Val-de-la-Haye and Hautot-sur-Seine, and a long walk in the forest. Both charming and rejuvenating. This hike is not designed for a brisk pace but for slowing down and enjoying the scenery. A haven of peace!

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papi marcheur 76
papi marcheur 76

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

:Beautiful view of the Seine. Very wide paths and the tranquillity of this forest make it a lovely place for a stroll

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Lui Moi
Lui Moi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful landscapes, followed the route using only the GPX file

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Lion4444
Lion4444

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

No one there despite it being Sunday and beautiful weather
A short steep climb at the start, then easy going.

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Joël P
Joël P

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Short, easy hike with little asphalt

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Lisvita
Lisvita

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A magnificent hike, very quiet and very pleasant in hot weather as it is well shaded. Apart from the small slope to climb at the start, the route is not difficult. To be enjoyed without moderation!!!

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Rubic
Rubic
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant walk in the forest, with quite varied scenery. And very few busy roads.

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jijiday
jijiday

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A varied route, quite steep at the start, but pleasant like most of the walks in the Roumare forest. Unfortunately, the wind was blowing from the wrong direction because, at the start of the walk, we could hear the noise from the industrial estate on the other side of the Seine a little too clearly. I imagine it's quieter at the weekend. This route is much less busy than the trails that start from the animal park, so much so that in three hours, despite the good weather, we didn't meet any other hikers! However, we did come across a magnificent herd of deer that crossed the path in front of us and stopped in the undergrowth about fifty metres away to watch us for a few moments. It was a beautiful moment!

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JJR Rouen
JJR Rouen

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

pleasant route close to the city

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Pilou22
Pilou22

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice trails to explore, beautiful walk through the woods. However, the route is poorly marked after passing the chapel.

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cpatcol
cpatcol

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a very pleasant and interesting route, especially in the village section. In our opinion, there is an error in point 4 of the description: instead of "go through the gate and continue in the same direction", it should say: "take the path on the right to join the Route forestière d'Hautot".

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PhCor76350
PhCor76350

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Varied route (forest, fields, towns, traditional houses). Steep climb at the start. Recommended route suitable for all. Chance to encounter wild animals.

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marieC2021
marieC2021

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very enjoyable and varied hike where we encountered horses and deer. Definitely recommended.

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