Hamlets and marshes along the Seine and Risle rivers

Near Honfleur in Normandy, along the Seine estuary and in the bocage, a hike of about 20 km on trails with majestic panoramic views.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 20.60 km
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    Average duration: 6h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 186 m
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    Descent: - 177 m

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    Highest point: 99 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) In Berville-sur-Mer, at the foot of the boat, facing the Seine, turn right and walk upstream along the Seine. After the lighthouse, leave the jetty and follow a dirt track that runs alongside the river.

(1) At the mouth of the Risle, continue to the right and follow the canal back to the port of Berville.

(2) Cross the dam and immediately turn left. Back on the tarmac, turn left onto theGR®224(red and white markings). Continue on the GR®.

(3) At the top of the hill after the Château de la Garenne, at the crossroads, turn left onto the Chemin de la Grande Chaussée towards the Risle

(4) Turn right to follow the river, then return to the village by turning right twice.

(5) Before the water treatment plant, turn left towards the countryside. Continue straight ahead until you reach the farm. At the tarmac road, turn right to join the D312.

(6) Follow the departmental road to the left, then take the first road on the right towards Côte Macaire.

(7) At the top, continue right on the path overlooking the valley at the edge of the woods. At the crossroads with a road, continue straight ahead.

(8) At the top, at the crossroads with another road, continue straight ahead and then, just after, turn right to descend below the campsite.

(9) Turn left at the water station to go back up into the woods. Take the first path on the right in the woods to continue along the valley.

(10) Back on the tarmac road at Hameau Julien, turn right towards the village.

(11) At Les Friches, turn left and then, in the countryside, take the first path on the left. Cross the Route de la Judée and climb up opposite towards the forest.

(12) At the top, turn right and head into the woods.

(13) Further on, take the road on the right and you will soon come to a path on the left lined with beautiful beech trees. Take this path and continue straight ahead after the barrier.

(14) At the junction with theGR®223, turn right towards the pine forest, then, at the clearing,

(15) follow theGR® on Chemin de la Pannerie, the second path on the right, which descends towards Berville and offers a superb panorama.

(16) At the bottom, cross the road and continue straight ahead. Further on, follow the Route Départementale to the left, then take Rue du Valet on the right, which descends towards the Seine.

(17) At the crossroads, turn left onto Rue des Chaumières, then immediately right at the statue of the Virgin Mary to take Chemin de la Vierge, a path that winds its way between old fishermen's houses. You will come out onto Rue du Port, on the canal.

(18) Follow the canal to the left, then turn right to return to the banks of the Seine.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Rue du Bac, on the edge of &gt - Seine [la]
  2. 1 : km 1.07 - alt. 4 m - Mouth of the &gt - Risle (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 1.75 - alt. 4 m - Turn left after the dam
  4. 3 : km 4.56 - alt. 29 m - Turn left on the path
  5. 4 : km 5.69 - alt. 3 m - Turn right to follow the river
  6. 5 : km 7.04 - alt. 4 m - Turn left
  7. 6 : km 8.89 - alt. 16 m - Turn left onto the D312
  8. 7 : km 9.67 - alt. 53 m - Turn right on the path
  9. 8 : km 11.69 - alt. 96 m - Continue opposite
  10. 9 : km 12.33 - alt. 72 m - Turn left at the water station
  11. 10 : km 13.12 - alt. 59 m - Hameau Julien, turn right
  12. 11 : km 14.03 - alt. 34 m - At Les Friches, turn left
  13. 12 : km 15.75 - alt. 98 m - At the top, turn right
  14. 13 : km 16.54 - alt. 94 m - Take the road on the right
  15. 14 : km 17.36 - alt. 95 m - Turn right towards the pine forest
  16. 15 : km 17.89 - alt. 85 m - Second path on the right
  17. 16 : km 18.53 - alt. 37 m - Continue straight ahead
  18. 17 : km 19.71 - alt. 14 m - Turn left onto Rue des Chaumières
  19. 18 : km 20.14 - alt. 5 m - Follow the canal to the left - Canal de Retour
  20. S/E : km 20.59 - alt. 6 m - Rue du Bac, along the Seine

Notes

Walking shoes and walking sticks recommended.
Shelter and light refreshments available at the farmhouse in Hameau Potier, owned by Mr and Mrs ANFREY, on +33 (0)2 32 57 60 79.
Snacks and picnic tables are available at the Bruyères campsite in Conteville on +33 (0)2 32 56 08 80 from 15 March to 15 October.

Worth a visit

On the banks of the Seine, with views of the Normandy Bridge and the Tancarville Bridge.
Old fishing boat, Saint Mélain church with the charm of a sailors' chapel, featuring votive offerings, model boats and 17th- and 19th-century paintings.

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.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 35 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 20211147

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in the Normandy countryside with beautiful views.

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User 25639715

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Wonderful hike.
A must-do.

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User 25639715

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike in the Pays d'Auge region. Beautiful chestnut forest.
The purity of the water at the source of the Caillou fountain.
High, waterproof shoes recommended.
Moderate difficulty.

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pompom76
pompom76

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice route, not much elevation gain, but you need to be a good walker given the distance.
Done in ideal weather conditions and at the perfect time of year

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Michebe5
Michebe5

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Very beautiful route, no problems along the way

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jlv.
jlv.

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

!!!! Signposting not very clear, a shame it's not coloured, otherwise a very pleasant walk.

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carolle30
carolle30

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful route, especially along the woods. Grey weather, but worth doing again when the sun comes out.

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sophieRRando
sophieRRando

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

We only covered numbers 3 to 11 because of the rain. We chose this part because it is higher up and offers a view of the valley. We discovered a 17th-century apple press in the hamlet of Potier (altitude 46). Great. Difficulties following the route between points 8 and 9. Humid, but that's to be expected with all the rain this year... We reached Conteville by taking the GR 224 alternative route marked with dotted lines on the map. Beautiful views.
To be completed on a day without rain. Beautiful house with finials on the square in Conteville. House with glazed tiles (as in Burgundy) just below the e in Conteville.
Digression: in Conteville, instead of going directly via the Chemin de la Grande Chaussée, we took Rue Halley, then Rue de la Fontaine and again the GR 224, which joins the Chemin de la Grande Chaussée. Picturesque among old houses.

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Odile et  Bernard
Odile et Bernard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very well-designed, varied and enjoyable 20 km route. Don't miss a visit to the old wine press (the sign is broken).
Refreshments available near the start. Excellent guest rooms at "Aux rives de Honfleur".

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THOMASSINK
THOMASSINK

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Varied landscapes. And a highly accurate description!

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Gofi
Gofi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed under beautiful sunshine.
Very pleasant, varied landscapes, little tarmac and beautiful paths.
Beautiful view of the Seine estuary with the Normandy and Tancarville bridges and the Risle valley.
Thanks to the author for this enjoyable experience.

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manu7612
manu7612

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed today under beautiful sunshine!
From start to finish, this hike is really enjoyable!
the views, the forest and the thatched cottages at the end of the trail are magnificent.
I'm adding this hike to my list of favourites!
The Seine Valley is truly beautiful!

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ludovic alcinella
ludovic alcinella

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent scenery. The paths in the Vernier marshes are pleasant. And when you climb up to the edge of the woods, the view down to the Seine is spectacular. It shows you just how vast the marshes are.
I highly recommend this hike.

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Finchao76
Finchao76

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very pleasant, varied hike along the banks of the Seine, paths, forest, stunning views.
Just a heads up, watch out for ticks in the forest.
Thanks for a great time.

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DelamareCaen
DelamareCaen

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

beautiful hike, stunning views of the Seine, a short detour to Conteville at lunchtime for its picnic tables

B. Delamare

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