Between Ver-sur-Mer and Asnelles: beach, dunes, marshes, memorial...

From Ver-sur-Mer to Asnelles via the Gold Beach seafront between the dunes, beach and marshes.
Return through the Normandy countryside overlooking the beach, via the villages of Asnelles, Meuvaines and Asnelles and the British memorial which pays tribute to the 22,442 liberators who fell under British command during the Battle of Normandy (opening in 2021).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.31 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 51 m
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    Descent: - 49 m

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    Highest point: 52 m
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    Lowest point: 3 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Ver-sur-Mer (14114)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 49.344084° / W 0.50695°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1512OT
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Description of the walk

Park on Boulevard de la Plage in Ver-sur-Mer.

(S/E) On the seawall or on the beach, walk along the beach at Ver-sur-Mer towards the west and pass the bunker, which is now used as a water sports centre.

(1) At the end of the seawall, continue straight ahead between the riprap and the seaside houses to reach a gap. Turn left to reach the Stanley Hollis hut.

(2) Opposite the Stanley Hollis hut, continue right towards the west on the Paisty Vert, then on the Chemin du Marais, which winds through the dunes parallel to the beach (Gold Beach). The path leads to the Asnelles sea wall.

(3) Take the path between the houses and the beach. Continue to the car park where you will find the beach crêperie and the Tourist Office.

(4) Turn left onto Rue du Débarquement. Cross the D 514 at the pedestrian crossing and continue along Rue du Débarquement, which joins the D65a and leads towards Meuvaines. Continue along the D65a for 1 km until it crosses a small road coming from the right.

(5) At this crossroads, take the grassy path on the left which leads to the village of Meuvaines. In the village, continue straight ahead, then turn left towards the Garenne farmhouse.

(6) In front of the entrance to the farmhouse, turn right onto Chemin du Malembert between the walls. At the next crossroads, continue straight ahead on the path that leads to a small road.

(7) Turn left onto this small road, pass a farm building on your left and continue for 500 metres before turning left onto a grassy path separating two large fields. At the fork, turn left and then right onto a path overlooking the beach and marshes.

(8) Turn right to reach the British Memorial, inaugurated in 2019.

(9) Continue along the path leading to the Memorial, passing alongside the car park. Continue straight ahead along Rue des Roquettes, then Rue du Moulin.

(10) At the crossroads, first turn right then left to continue along Rue de Moulin, which passes near the lighthouse and descends towards Ruisseau de la Provence. Cross the stream and continue along a path that climbs towards Rue des Stins.

(11) Turn left to descend into the hamlet of La Rivière. Turn left again, then shortly afterwards right into Avenue de la Provence, which runs alongside Île des Iris and joins the Ver-sur-Mer sea wall after crossing the D514. Return to the car park on Boulevard de la Plage (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Boulevard de la Plage
  2. 1 : km 0.88 - alt. 5 m - Western end of the Ver-sur-Mer sea wall
  3. 2 : km 1.59 - alt. 4 m - Stanley Hollis's cabin
  4. 3 : km 4.92 - alt. 5 m - Eastern end of the Asnelles sea wall
  5. 4 : km 5.71 - alt. 4 m - Asnelles Tourist Office
  6. 5 : km 7.3 - alt. 19 m - Junction of the D64A and the grassy path in Meuvaines
  7. 6 : km 8.03 - alt. 12 m - Ferme-manoir de la Garenne
  8. 7 : km 8.77 - alt. 46 m - Route de Meuvaines
  9. 8 : km 10.73 - alt. 40 m - Viewpoint over the beach and marshes
  10. 9 : km 11.4 - alt. 39 m - Mémorial Britannique de Normandie (Ver-sur-Mer)
  11. 10 : km 12.3 - alt. 30 m - Crossroads
  12. 11 : km 13.23 - alt. 31 m - Rue des Stins
  13. S/E : km 14.31 - alt. 5 m - Boulevard de la Plage

Worth a visit

Gold Beach is one of the five D-Day beaches located between Ver-sur-Mer and Asnelles and entrusted to the British. Asnelles also forms the eastern end of the artificial port of Arromanches.

Asnelles
The tithe barn in Asnelles, where the portion of the harvest allocated to the Abbey of Saint-Julien in Tours was stored. Two carriage gates face each other at this barn, allowing passage through.
In Asnelles, you can see the Villa des Tourelles and the Villa des Tamaris.
An artisan biscuit factory has existed in Asnelles since 1904.

Meuvaines
On the lintel of the north door of the nave of Saint-Manvieu Church, there is a unique bas-relief of the Last Supper.

Ver-sur-Mer
The Château de la Barre near the Memorial car park was built in 1882, at the same time as the seaside villas.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
bb2
bb2

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done in November, not many people. Countryside, sea view, Ver-sur-Mer memorial and return via the beach.

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bb2
bb2

A lovely walk, part of it through the countryside and part of it along the coast and tide.

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saintjeandelaruelle
saintjeandelaruelle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We parked at point 10 and walked to point 2.
We went from point 3 to point 6.
It was a very nice hike, and we had a picnic on the beach when we arrived in Asnelles. You must see the church in Meuvaines...

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User 15805167

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful walk between countryside and sea. Interesting "English memorial" site, especially this summer when more than 1,000 silhouettes were once again installed, commemorating the landing of English units on French soil.

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Jean-Paul W.
Jean-Paul W.

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route in good weather; otherwise, bring a windbreaker.

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migref
migref

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy route alternating between sea and countryside. It allowed us to discover the Ver-sur-Mer Memorial and the "silhouettes" loaned for the D-Day ceremonies. Very moving. A hike worth repeating.

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benoitrando
benoitrando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

pleasant route with beautiful views

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Sylvie D6
Sylvie D6

A pleasant walk with no particular difficulties. Beautiful views throughout the walk.

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fredchristine14
fredchristine14

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route between sea and land, with the surprise of discovering the British monument on the heights. Although I live nearby, I was unaware of this elegant and refined memorial.
Thanks to the tracker.

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Sylvie D6
Sylvie D6

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

PLEASANT AND EASY ROUTE

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mapauw
mapauw

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We went hiking in beautiful weather, but unfortunately it was foggy. It was a shame because we couldn't see the sea views from inland, we could only guess at them. The Memorial is a magnificent discovery. I think I'll do this hike again to enjoy the varied and peaceful landscapes more.

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jean-louisetedirh38
jean-louisetedirh38

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We had some difficulty at Meuvaine in finding the rest of the route due to a lack of signposting at the exit from Asnelle.
A beautiful route with magnificent views.

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bgonzalez
bgonzalez
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with consistently stunning sea views.

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Chtiwelsh86
Chtiwelsh86

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 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 hike between the sea and marshes, then into the hinterland, before having the pleasure of discovering the British Memorial for the first time!
It is advisable to start the hike at the Nautical Centre so that you have somewhere to park.

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