On the Brotonne Peninsula

Located in the Brotonne Forest, this hike follows easy paths under the fir trees or at the edge of the forest. It is away from any traffic, even though the starting point is close to the Brotonne Bridge. It is therefore a nature outing.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.53 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 30 m
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    Descent: - 31 m

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    Highest point: 54 m
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    Lowest point: 22 m

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Description of the walk

Coming from the Pont de Brotonne bridge, at the exit of Saint-Nicolas de Bliquetuit, turn left onto the RD40 until you reach the entrance to the forest. Park at the exit of the hamlet on Rue de l'Orée du Bois.

(S/E) Cross the RD40 and turn onto Rue Nicolle. After 200 metres, turn left onto Chemin des Pilotes.

(1) Turn left onto the paved road, which continues as a dirt track.

(2) Do not enter the forest; instead, follow the path on the right-hand side (heritage trail).

(3) At the crossroads of the four paths, marked by a fire hazard sign, turn left to enter and go deeper into the forest. To do this, take Chemin de la Brèche de l'Église. After 300 metres, ignore the path on the left, then continue straight ahead at the next crossroads.

(4) At the crossroads 100 metres before the forest exit (Maison Forestière du Quesney), follow Chemin aux Lapins to the left for 1 km. At the right-angle crossroads, go up Route Forestière au Blaireau on the left.
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(5) At the large six-way crossroads, take the first track on the right and follow it to the D40. Cross it and continue in the same direction for 500 metres. This is the Route de la Tranchée de Six Mètres. Join the single-way crossroads on the left.

(6) Turn left onto the dirt track, then the grassy track, and at the end continue to the right along an embankment for 500m.

(7) Cross the embankment on the left at the point where it leads to a clear path. Behind this embankment is an old stone marker. Follow this path straight ahead for 1 km.

(8) At the three-way junction, keep right, passing in front of a marker leaning to one side. At the edge of the forest, turn left onto Rue de l'Orée du Bois.
Just after the water tower, you will arrive at the picnic area (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 35 m - Hameau le Fayel (picnic area)
  2. 1 : km 0.8 - alt. 29 m - Turn left onto the tarmac road
  3. 2 : km 1.36 - alt. 41 m - On the right at the edge
  4. 3 : km 2.83 - alt. 25 m - On the left, entrance to the forest
  5. 4 : km 4.1 - alt. 38 m - On the left, 100 metres before the forest exit
  6. 5 : km 5.33 - alt. 49 m - At the crossroads, take the first track on the right
  7. 6 : km 6.43 - alt. 52 m - Grassy path on the left
  8. 7 : km 7.15 - alt. 52 m - On the left, cross the embankment
  9. 8 : km 8.36 - alt. 41 m - Turn right at the fork
  10. S/E : km 9.53 - alt. 36 m - Hameau le Fayel (picnic area)

Notes

Apart from the first and last 700 metres, the entire hike takes place in the forest and on well-compacted paths. For beginner or occasional hikers, a good pair of trainers will suffice.
The route is located in the Saint-Nicolas-de-Bliquetuit Communal Forest, where hunting is managed by the ONF from 1 November to 28 February.
See the calendar

Worth a visit

There are many chestnut trees along the path. In autumn, bring bags with you.
The last 500 metres offer a beautiful view of the Pont de Brotonne bridge.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Fred76
Fred76

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route that is very easy to follow
Alternating between woodland and paths, very pretty at this time of year
Very peaceful

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Jean Claude PASTORELLO
Jean Claude PASTORELLO

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and easy hike.

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Superbioman76
Superbioman76

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, ideal for a summer afternoon, as it is mostly shaded by venerable pine trees with fern undergrowth and beautiful patches of light. It is so peaceful that we spoke in whispers, for fear of alerting any deer!
Between 1 and 3, superb views of the cliffs and châteaux of the north-west of the Seine...
Between 6 and 7 along the embankment, there are two boundary stones from an old royal estate...
Note that there is a picnic area at the start, hidden in the south-eastern corner of the crossroads; otherwise, 2.5 km away, there is another area on the banks of the Seine, follow the D40... If there is room, it is a very beautiful spot by the water, facing Caudebec.
A very beautiful walk in this peaceful corner of the Brotonne Peninsula... We only met one horse rider, with whom we had a long chat about the region.
Let's not talk about it too much!

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randokick
randokick

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A very pleasant walk.

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Syl7600
Syl7600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very good and varied hike. I can confirm that at point 6, the path is grassy from the start and you have to pay attention so as not to miss point 7.

Thank you for this route.

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Majoro
Majoro

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, mainly through the forest and away from traffic.
For point 6, the path is now grassy from the start.

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brije91
brije91

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in the woods, especially given the hot weather we've been having.
Be careful at point 6 on the left of this large forest path, it's easy to miss! That's what happened to us, so we had to backtrack a little! Otherwise, the explanations are very clear and straightforward.
Our two dogs loved it too...

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treglonou17
treglonou17

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The forest is magnificent from point 3 onwards. You need to be very careful at point 7. Very easy hike. Thank you.

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krystoff76
krystoff76

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant and easy route. A good warm-up.

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Françoisr14
Françoisr14

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful, peaceful walk where you pass from one area of the forest to another, and you can tell that it hasn't always been there... The remains suggest as much.
The route is well described.

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magloire patrick
magloire patrick

I have planned a few hikes to prepare for our next season and we will be doing them during our season. I can say that we are very happy with your explanations and maps.
Best regards
Patrick Magloire

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