Between Saint-Georges-sur-Fontaine and Saint-André-sur-Cailly

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A circular loop starting from Château du Varat, passing by the archaeological site (Gallo-Roman circus), Château du Bout-Levé, the village of Saint André-sur-Cailly, Château de Carqueleu and a short section on the Chemin des Chasse-Marées in Saint-Georges-sur-Fontaine.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.43 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 49 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 49 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 168 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 112 m
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Description of the walk

Parking is available on the road near Château du Varat.

(S/E) Take the road to the plain towards the hamlet of Bout Levé (you will see a sign for "Le Bout Levé").

(1) Join theGR® 25 trail. On the left, you will see the archaeological site, an amphitheatre completely covered with grass, then walk alongside Château du Bout Levé and finally enter Saint-André-sur-Cailly. Continue along the main road through the village.

(2) At the school, turn right, then right again towards Carqueleu.

(3) At the next intersection, turn right, note the small castle on the left, and at the end of the street, continue left on theGR® 25. At the next crossroads, turn right into Saint-Georges-sur-Fontaine.

(4) Leave the main road by taking the first right onto Chemin des Chasse-Marées.

(5) At the water tower, leave theGR® 25 and turn right onto Rue du Varat. Follow this road, which descends then climbs again, running alongside the walls of the Château du Varat, and return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 158 m - Château du Varat
  2. 1 : km 1.54 - alt. 154 m - Archaeological site - Roman theatre
  3. 2 : km 2.87 - alt. 164 m - Saint-André School
  4. 3 : km 3.89 - alt. 164 m - Rue des Chasse-Marées
  5. 4 : km 5.53 - alt. 168 m - Chemin des Chasse-Marées
  6. 5 : km 6.05 - alt. 165 m - Water tower
  7. S/E : km 8.43 - alt. 158 m - Château du Varat

Notes

This short hike is entirely on tarmac and can therefore be done in rainy weather without difficulty in two hours, as these roads are very quiet.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
Evelyne et Geneviève
Evelyne et Geneviève

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant ride, mainly on small roads. Best done when the paths are too muddy!
Best to set off in pairs, parking at the town hall in St André-sur-Cailly.

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User 25913987

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Easy and enjoyable. The "curiosities" mentioned are not actually visible.

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Bertrand76
Bertrand76

The hike is pleasant and easy to follow. Unfortunately, the points of interest (castles, etc.) are located on private property that is inaccessible and often hidden by vegetation. Apart from that, the landscapes are pleasant and rolling. A beautiful hike.

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FACHERIS76
FACHERIS76

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant and bucolic, very few vehicles, but only the road!

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Romu LabTou
Romu LabTou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done this Saturday, pleasant on the road and easy to follow. However, the starting point is not ideal, as you have to park along the road. I recommend parking at point 2 in the town hall car park, which is empty at weekends.

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CAGIMIETLU
CAGIMIETLU

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A stroll through the countryside... at the beginning of spring, the embankments and gardens are in bloom... the animals are out in the fields.
Pleasant, quiet little roads...
A lovely, easy walk with dry feet!
Thank you, Visorando!

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slegros
slegros

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant circular loop on quiet roads (especially welcome after rainy days).

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noellechahi
noellechahi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk through the countryside and small villages, without any particular difficulties. Can be done in wet weather as most of the route is on small, quiet tarmac roads.
We started by parking in front of an abandoned building next to the castle, then took the road "reserved for residents".

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