Hamars walks

A very pleasant walk through the undergrowth, with the sound of small streams flowing through this magnificent forest. Lots of mushrooms in season.

"The territory of Saint-Martin-de-Sallen is one of the most rugged in the department. Sandstone, ancient schist and marble form its bedrock." (A de Caumont 1-165)

From Thury-Harcourt to the Chapel of Saint Joseph. On these paths, you will find uphill and downhill undergrowth, theGR®36and the Chapelle Saint-Joseph.

Ouffières welcomes you to a large square beautifully decorated with flowers. You can then set off to discover magnificent stone houses before following the Orne River as it winds its way through the Swiss Normandy.

A pleasant hike that allows you to rediscover cornflowers and poppies. A pleasant walk through the forest.

Swiss Normandy: valleys, springs, streams, fir trees, small villages – everything you need to have a great day out and come home tired.

Hike around Mont-Pinçon, the highest point in the Calvados department, best known for its radio and television transmitter. Along the way, you will see traces of the Roman presence and discover that, in August 1944, it was also the site of a fierce tank battle during the liberation of France.

The Orne valley, upstream from the city of Caen. This circuit invites you to discover both banks of the Orne River north of Thury-Harcourt. Description and route slightly out of date in places, see reviews for alternatives

This circular route between the Ajon and Odon valleys offers an interesting visit to the Chapelle Saint-Clair and the Moulin d'Ajon.

If you're passing by on the Greenway, it's well worth a detour.

Hiking in Suisse Normande. With blue skies, you can discover the beautiful valleys. I recommend a visit to the Bonne Nouvelle Chapel, which is open during the day and offers the opportunity to leave messages.

Come and discover the diversity of the landscapes from Sainte-Honorine-du-Fay to Trois-Monts, enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside, let yourself be lulled by the gentle music of the streams and enjoy the calm of the Orne valley.

A walk passing through Lénault, St-Jean-le-Blanc, Marsangle and the Notre-Dame-de-Pitié chapel.

This is a fairly easy hike, mostly on country roads with virtually no traffic. Return via the Clécy viaduct and along the Orne. This hike can be done in the morning, with a stop for lunch at one of the open-air cafés along the Orne.

A superb walk to discover the Normandy bocage and the Orne valley. This hike takes in "le pain de sucre", "les rochers de la Houle" and "les rochers des parcs".

A short walk with a few climbs and lovely views over the Ajon Valley. Halfway along, there is a beautiful wash house where you can stop for a break.

Between paths, plains and undergrowth, this hike will delight you with its scenery. Like all hikes in the bocage, it is hilly with a good little climb. The route is very well marked with yellow signs.

An easy route along beautiful paths through woods and hedgerows, passing through a typical village of the Pays Bocain.

This is a fairly easy hike, with beautiful panoramic views of the Orne and the surrounding countryside throughout. An iconic site in Suisse Normande, the Rochers des Parcs are also a mecca for rock climbing.