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Houppeville walks
In the Verte National Forest - Les Cotrets
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4.67 mi
+463 ft
-463 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Houppeville (Seine-Maritime)
A short walk to discover the northern part of the Forêt Verte, which is less frequented. Over just a few kilometres, you will discover a wide variety of forest landscapes.
Around Houppeville
6.14 mi
+305 ft
-331 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Malaunay (Seine-Maritime)
This is a pleasant walk with only one steep section. It mainly follows tarmac roads, so it is passable in rainy weather. It can be done by mountain bike.
Green Forest in the Grand Canton area
2.86 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Houppeville (Seine-Maritime)
A short walk to start (or finish) your meal in the Forêt Domaniale Verte, where the variety of trees means it’s lovely in autumn (a riot of colours and sunlight filtering through the canopy), but also in summer (shaded except between points (3) and (4)) and in winter and spring too, as it’s magnificent all year round.
Circular route at Le Houlme and Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville
5.05 mi
+522 ft
-502 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Houlme (Seine-Maritime)
Located on the outskirts of Rouen, the communes of Le Houlme and Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville offer an ideal setting for a hike combining nature and heritage. Between the banks of the Cailly, the wooded paths and the panoramic views of the valley, this walk allows you to discover a region that is both green and steeped in history. Along the way, walkers can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the forests and small paths typical of Normandy, while exploring the authentic charm of these two towns.
The Clérette Valley and Queue du Renard
9.85 mi
+1,017 ft
-997 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montville (Seine-Maritime)
This route starts in Montville, passes through Anceaumeville and takes us to Mont-Cauvaire through the woods and the Clérette valley. As you pass through the Raimbourg Farm, owned by the municipality of Mont-Cauvaire, you can see its famous double bread oven, which dates from the early 19th century and can be used to bake bread on one side and pastries on the other.
The three rivers around Mont Réal
7.32 mi
+427 ft
-427 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bosc-Guérard-Saint-Adrien (Seine-Maritime)
Walk starting from the church in Bosc-Guérard-Saint-Adrien with varied landscapes, forest, green valley, the village of Montville and its leisure centre, largely following theGR®25,GR®25dandGR®210trails.
Crossings of the Cailly, Clairette and Sondres rivers.
Along the route, you will see some beautiful buildings typical of the region, and the remarkable church of Montville with its Republican pediment.
Green forest
5.34 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Bois-Guillaume (Seine-Maritime)
A walk in the green forest, suitable all year round.
The paths are wide and often paved, so there is little risk of mud.
The Forêt Verte from Bois-Guillaume
5.60 mi
+72 ft
-89 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bois-Guillaume (Seine-Maritime)
This is an easy stroll that allows you to discover some of the footpaths that characterise Bois-Guillaume and the Forêt Domaniale Verte, which is magnificent, especially in autumn. This route can also be done by bicycle.
Saint-Martin-du-Vivier from Bois-Guillaume
5.91 mi
+331 ft
-358 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Bois-Guillaume (Seine-Maritime)
Walk starting from Bois-Guillaume through the Parc du Chapitre and Saint-Martin-du-Vivier, passing via the Saint-Martin fitness trail.
From Bois Guillaume to Isneauville
7.64 mi
+125 ft
-144 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bois-Guillaume (Seine-Maritime)
An easy hike that leads from the town hall of Bois Guillaume to the church of Isneauville via the paths of Bois Guillaume and the footpaths of the new district of Isneauville, returning via the Forêt Domaniale Verte.
To the gateway to the Forêt Verte via Fond du Val
7.67 mi
+686 ft
-676 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rouen (Seine-Maritime)
This introductory loop hike takes in the western slopes of Rouen (Fond du Val - Le Cotillet) as far as the Portes de la Forêt Verte small park. The route is largely an out-and-back, so you can shorten the walk if you need to, depending on your physical abilities.
The Robec Valley
6.00 mi
+709 ft
-738 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Vivier (Seine-Maritime)
This walking route linking Bihorel, Darnétal, Roncherolles-sur-le-Vivier and Saint-Martin-du-Vivier offers a wonderful escape into nature and heritage! As you walk, you’ll discover varied landscapes, from lush green fields to peaceful forests, whilst following idyllic paths. This route is an invitation to explore the charm of Norman villages and appreciate the local architecture.
La Clérette starting from Mont-Cauvaire
6.12 mi
+650 ft
-646 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Mont-Cauvaire (Seine-Maritime)
Starting from Mont Cauvaire, this circular walk to Anceaumeville, via the Clérette valley, offers a gentle immersion in the heart of the Normandy countryside. The route alternates between wooded paths, bucolic trails and open landscapes, offering a beautiful variety of views. As you walk alongside the Clérette, a small, quiet and soothing river, the walk becomes even more charming and refreshing.
Tour of the Grand-Mare and Vallon Suisse
5.93 mi
+584 ft
-574 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Rouen (Seine-Maritime)
Panoramic trail through the woods with beautiful views of Rouen.
The quays of Rouen
5.93 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Rouen (Seine-Maritime)
A stroll along Rouen’s quays, which have been converted into a promenade, between the Presqu’île Rollet and Île Lacroix, with a detour through the old town.
Around Saint-Martin-du-Vivier via Mont Perreux and Roncherolles
6.94 mi
+774 ft
-774 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Vivier (Seine-Maritime)
Hike on two sides of the Robec, woods, meadows, plains and villages.
Enigmatic trail in the Canteleu Monumental Forest
4.90 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Canteleu (Seine-Maritime)
This hike is a kind of treasure hunt, during which you will have to find eight pebbles. Each pebble has a word written on it. Once you have found all the words, you will have to put them together to form a sentence that answers this question:What do you reap when you move forward with words?
Walking tour in the heart of Rouen
3.30 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Rouen (Seine-Maritime)
Rouen and its half-timbered streets. Typical Normandy and boats on the Seine. With a rich and prestigious past, largely dating back to the medieval era, not to mention the martyrdom and death of Joan of Arc.
Quincampoix loop
6.49 mi
+108 ft
-118 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Quincampoix (Seine-Maritime)
A pleasant walk passing by the thatched cottages of Quincampoix. Then, cross a wooded area where you may see pheasants in the plains.
Walk around Roumare
4.99 mi
+203 ft
-200 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Roumare (Seine-Maritime)
After leaving the centre of a pleasant little village, cross a wood and a plain, passing through two hamlets. Alternate between small roads, pedestrian side streets, paths and trails.
Churches without bell towers in Rouen
5.06 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Rouen (Seine-Maritime)
With a nod to Victor Hugo, who referred to the city as the city of a hundred bell towers, the theme of this urban walk is churches and chapels without bell towers. These are the remains of churches that have suffered the ravages of history and urbanisation, as well as churches and chapels that have been deconsecrated and converted to other uses or are awaiting decisions on their fate. A few buildings still used for worship are exceptions, but they are well worth a visit. An opportunity to (re)discover this beautiful city
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Around Fontaine-le-Bourg
5.41 mi
+410 ft
-394 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Fontaine-le-Bourg (Seine-Maritime)
From Fontaine-le-Bourg to Saint-Georges-sur-Fontaine via theGR®25and return via the Chasse-Marée.
The murals of Rouen
5.28 mi
+443 ft
-443 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rouen (Seine-Maritime)
This short walk will allow you to discover the banks of the Robec and then the murals painted on the walls of the Sapins buildings.
Fontaine-le-Bourg Around the Bois des Filles plain
7.98 mi
+472 ft
-456 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Fontaine-le-Bourg (Seine-Maritime)
This hike allows you to discover the countryside and woods between Fontaine-le-Bourg, Saint-Georges-sur-Fontaine and Saint-André-sur-Cailly. You can also see the remains of a Gallo-Roman circus at the archaeological site of Le Bout Levé near Saint-André-sur-Cailly.
Around Fontaine-le-Bourg towards Le Varat and back via Le Chasse-Marée
4.93 mi
+374 ft
-358 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Fontaine-le-Bourg (Seine-Maritime)
An easy hike for a long Sunday walk.
Tour of some of the hamlets of Fontaine-le-Bourg
5.09 mi
+453 ft
-440 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Fontaine-le-Bourg (Seine-Maritime)
Starting from Fontaine-le-Bourg, a circular will take you through La Caplette, Le Thieulin, Le Creux, Les Maisonnettes, Le Mesnil Englier, Le Mesnil and La Justice.
The Sangliers pond and the megalithic stone
5.12 mi
+719 ft
-699 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Montigny (Seine-Maritime) (Seine-Maritime)
Discover Montigny, its village, rural and forest heritage, as you wander through the streets and marked forest paths of the Roumare National Forest. During your walk, you will have the opportunity to admire an 18th-century castle and a traditional farmhouse called the "Maison Rouge". A few steps further on, you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the Sangliers pond. Then, on the Allée Verte, discover one of the curiosities of this trail: a megalithic stone believed to have been used for druidic rituals.
In the forest around Montigny
5.57 mi
+213 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Montigny (Seine-Maritime) (Seine-Maritime)
A lovely walk in the forest where you can discover ponds, monuments and magnificent trees.
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Roumare Forest around Montigny
7.09 mi
+118 ft
-125 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Canteleu (Seine-Maritime)
An easy walk with no significant elevation gain, through the Roumare forest, passing through the pretty village of Montigny. Starts from the village of Canteleu and returns via the Béguinière housing estate.
Walk through the old village of Canteleu.
Walk in Rouen and along the banks of the Seine
5.44 mi
+486 ft
-463 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rouen (Seine-Maritime)
A walk through Rouen, a quintessential Norman city with its many churches and remarkable monuments, its clock and its historic sites, as well as its panoramic views of the Seine and the city from the hillsides.
The countryside on the outskirts of Rouen
7.00 mi
+299 ft
-299 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Roncherolles-sur-le-Vivier (Seine-Maritime)
A short, peaceful walk on the outskirts of Rouen, perfect for getting some fresh air and sunshine. Most of the route passes through fields. There are a few sections of tarmac roads and paths, but this is the price you pay for discovering some very charming villages and hamlets.
From Darnétal to the source of the Robec
10.97 mi
+991 ft
-1,004 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Darnétal (Seine-Maritime)
This is a very pleasant walk through charming little villages where you can admire magnificent thatched cottages and other typical Norman houses, or pass through the village of Fontaine-sous-Préaux where the Robec river has its source. You will also pass through woods where you can enjoy a little shade when it is hot. Be careful on the few fairly steep climbs and descents and on some paths that can be very muddy in wet weather (this is Normandy, after all!).
Circular route around Clères Zoo
6.15 mi
+315 ft
-308 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Clères (Seine-Maritime)
A lovely route along quiet, tarmac-surfaced roads
Between Saint-Georges-sur-Fontaine and Saint-André-sur-Cailly
5.24 mi
+161 ft
-161 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Claville-Motteville (Seine-Maritime)
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.
The Bocasse and Grugny circular route from Clères
8.71 mi
+561 ft
-541 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Clères (Seine-Maritime)
This circular walk starting from Clères takes us on a journey of discovery through the Normandy countryside, passing through the villages of Bocasse and Grugny. Between sunken lanes, open fields and pretty views, the route alternates between nature and local heritage. A pleasant and accessible walk, ideal for enjoying the rural tranquillity and getting a breath of fresh air in Seine-Maritime.
Bihorel Circular, Darnétal from Saint-Léger-du-Bourg-Denis
7.39 mi
+499 ft
-509 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-du-Bourg-Denis (Seine-Maritime)
A hike that’s half urban, half woodland. A pleasant route that climbs through the woods below the neighbourhoods of La Grand-Mare, Les Sapins and Le Châtelet in Bihorel. The descent takes you via La Petite Bouverie and Le Longpaon de Darnétal, mainly through the woods.
The source of the Austreberhe and its tributary, the Saffimbec
13.79 mi
+679 ft
-682 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Goupillières (Seine-Maritime) (Seine-Maritime)
A pleasant route with gentle gradients through the Cauchois countryside, alternating between woods, fields and small roads.
Saint-Georges Abbey and Roumare Forest
4.64 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville (Seine-Maritime)
Walk from the Abbey of Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville then a short walk in the forest. The route then passes three equestrian clubs and several beautiful properties, with two-thirds of the route on small roads and the rest on tracks or forest paths.
The three villages
10.14 mi
+659 ft
-666 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville (Seine-Maritime)
Hike from the forecourt of Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville Abbey to Montigny and Hénouville along forest paths and trails. Then, descend through the marshes to walk along the Seine and return to Saint-Martin via trails, paths and small roads.
