Between land and marsh -2-

This route is an addition to the route entitled: Between Land and Marsh -1-.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.88 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 33 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 32 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 37 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2 m

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Description of the walk

This route between land and marsh starts at the car park of the village hall in Montmartin-en-Graignes.

(S/E) We head towards a place called "Le Rata" where "L'auberge aux marais" is located.
At the roundabout, we turn right towards Carentan and cross the A174 national road.

(1) At the roundabout, we take the second exit and then turn left towards "Tournière".

(2) We continue on our way to the next crossroads, where we turn right towards "La Planque".

(3) In this hamlet, we turn left towards Saint-Nicolas, which we cross.

(4) We pass under a power line. At the crossroads after the dog kennels, we turn left and head down towards the marsh.

(5) When we reach the edge of the marsh, we turn right and follow the marsh to the road leading to Graignes.

(6) We take this road to reach the towpath on the right before the bridge.

(7) We walk along the towpath to the bridge and the "Maison des Ormes" car park.

(8) After climbing up to this house and admiring the lock that connects the Taute to the canal, we turn back to the car park and take the path on the left leading to the places known as "Cap" and then "Paradis".

(9) We then take a cart track on the left towards "Campcap". At the crossroads, we continue straight on and reach "Déville".

(10) We turn left onto the D89 and after about a hundred metres, keep right at the three-way junction towards "La Pouque".

(11) Turn right onto a gravel road and follow it to the intersection with the D444 road at a place called "La Goussellerie". Continue straight ahead, then take the first road on the left. You will then reach your starting point by crossing the bridge over the A174 national road and returning to the car park of the village hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 34 m - Village hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.56 - alt. 36 m - At the roundabout, take the second exit.
  3. 2 : km 1.58 - alt. 30 m - Headlands
  4. 3 : km 2.34 - alt. 28 m - La Planque
  5. 4 : km 3.29 - alt. 24 m - Saint-Nicolas
  6. 5 : km 3.57 - alt. 3 m - Edge of the marsh
  7. 6 : km 4.24 - alt. 5 m - Junction with the D89
  8. 7 : km 4.44 - alt. 3 m - Towpath
  9. 8 : km 7.18 - alt. 2 m - Maison des Ormes. Near the - Taute (rivière) - Affluent de la Douve
  10. 9 : km 9.25 - alt. 32 m - Cart track
  11. 10 : km 10.4 - alt. 25 m - On the left after Déville
  12. 11 : km 11.34 - alt. 27 m - La Pouque
  13. S/E : km 13.88 - alt. 35 m - Village hall car park

Reviews and comments

3.9 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.8 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
trotnatu
trotnatu

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice country walk.

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Fabibi14
Fabibi14

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A lovely walk in the marshes with glorious sunshine throughout.

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Xavier1944
Xavier1944

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A 13 km walk undertaken in unusual flood conditions: the marshes were flooded, the weather was splendid with blue skies and sunshine but cold, 0°C.
The view of the marshes was magnificent, with a breathtaking panorama. The icing on the cake: the storks were in their nests!
I was only able to do half of the route because of the flooding: the part along the canal was impassable.
A GPS is essential.
A tip for the route: don't place the points on the paths, but next to them, so you can easily find the tracks.
Thank you for this beautiful route, which took 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete.

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rAoule66
rAoule66

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A hike, part of which is truly beautiful and peaceful in the marshes ☺️
Unfortunately, before and after the marshes, there is a lot of road, especially to get to and from the car park.
You have to walk along a busy main road and go through two very busy roundabouts.
Before reaching the marshes, there is a long stretch of road, which is not very busy but is of no interest.
Otherwise, it's a lovely walk, but it would be better to start closer to the marshes.

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jmmartine
jmmartine

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

very poorly marked
It's a shame because it's a lovely, very peaceful walk.

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Vivrenature19
Vivrenature19

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a shame that the changes in direction are not marked on the map, and that the places mentioned in the terrain are not indicated. Nevertheless, this walk is very pleasant and informative about the former Vire en Taute canal, and offers beautiful views of the marshes.

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dezert48
dezert48

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful route along the marshes and the Vire and Taute canal in the early morning mist. Superb.

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Hello,

I am not familiar with the route.
Based on the map, I have identified the locations, which may not be marked on the ground.
Nevertheless, we can still use the map as a reference point.

Kind regards

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bibi
bibi ★

Thank you for your feedback. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have noticed any other points that could be added to the description for clarification.
Kind regards

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Levrard Serge
Levrard Serge

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The starting point is clearly marked, but the destinations are not indicated anywhere. You have to navigate by guesswork. Fortunately, we had a map.

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

To facilitate identification, WPTs have been added.
FLOCH (moderator)

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dezert48
dezert48

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

During the hike, it is pleasant to walk through the marshes and along the Vire and Taute canal.
However, it is a little difficult to find your way around the route due to the lack of signposts for the localities.

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Zenzone14
Zenzone14

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Despite the map, we got lost because the red markings on the map slightly obscure the type of path or road to follow. In addition, the lack of markings on the ground is a handicap.
Another negative point: the comments are meant to help you follow the route but are sometimes confusing. E.g.: "keep left on this path and continue" rather than "turn right".
Otherwise, the route is quite pleasant. However, we would have liked a larger section of marshland.
Thank you to everyone who works to offer us these walks.
MJ

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