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La Lucerne-d'Outremer walks
On the way to La Lucerne Abbey
From the Saint-Jacques district, very close to La Haye-Pesnel but in the commune of La Lucerne d’Outremer, you reach Le Mesnil-Drey and then the former Abbey of La Lucerne through the forest of the same name... and, zigzagging through the hedgerows of La Rochelle-Normande, you come to the Pelotin car park on the site of the old station.
Around L’Airou
This walking trail winds through a steep-sided valley rich in architectural heritage: mills, a manor house, a castle, etc.
You’ll also be taken back in time as you discover traces of the writer Rémy de Gourmont’s time here.
The stirrup
The Étrier is a route that takes you through the countryside of Lower Normandy. Slightly undulating, with hedgerows, meadows and pastures – this is the landscape and atmosphere of this walk, not forgetting Kairon Church at the start.
Short circular loop in Bacilly
A short circular loop to do on foot or by mountain bike.
Vauban Cabin and Lude Valley from Saint-Jean-le-Thomas
Walk from Saint-Jean-le-Thomas to Cabane Vauban, along the coastal path and then back inland.
Coastal path and countryside from Champeaux to Saint-Pair-sur-Mer
Along the way, you will enjoy views of Mont Saint-Michel, the Vauban huts and the Lude Valley, passing through the valley of the painters, before heading back up into the countryside, passing through the marshes and the village of Kairon to arrive in the Beausoleil district of Saint-Pair.
The Sainte-Suzanne Chapel in Hudimesnil
A short walk for the whole family, starting from the village of Hudimesnil. You can enjoy the park, which is ideal for picnics with its ponds and children's playground.
Seaside getaway from Jullouville to Carolles and Kairon
An easy walk along the seafront, best enjoyed in summer and in good weather.
Can be adapted to suit the circumstances by alternating between the beach and the coastal path...
Between land and sea, starting from Jullouville
With steps to climb or descend, and fairly rugged coastal paths offering magnificent views of the bay, this route—which begins with a few kilometres of tarmac on quiet country lanes—allows you to enjoy, in the second half, magnificent views of the Normandy countryside and then the Cotentin coast.
The Lude Valley
A round trip to the sea following the Lude, a small river which flows into the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. Its valley is said to have been created by the Archangel Saint Michael, who, whilst fighting the dragon, is said to have struck it with his sword so powerfully that he carved a deep gash into the rock.
The Lude Valley and the Vauban Cabin from Carolles
A short hike along the sea in a protected environment and with beautiful views of the bay of Mont Saint Michel.
The Saint Pairais
This short walk will take you around Saint Pair sur Mer, alternating between different types of paths/small roads and landscapes, including bocage, town and shopping areas, allowing you to discover the surrounding area.
Le Grouin du Sud and the Prieuré Saint-Léonard from Vains
In the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, a hike mostly along the coastal path, along the salt marshes. On either side of the Grouin du Sud, you can enjoy a superb view of Mont Saint-Michel and, from the point itself, the spectacle of the rising tide is impressive. Returning inland, you can visit the beautiful and moving Romanesque chapel of the Priory of Saint-Léonard.
Le Grouin du Sud and the Priory of Saint-Léonard from Genêts
In the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, a hike mainly along the coastal path with an almost permanent view of the bay and the Mont. From the tip of the Grouin du Sud, the spectacle of the rising tide is superb. A loop inland allows you to visit the beautiful and moving Romanesque chapel of the Prieuré Saint-Léonard.
Route du Moulin à Ver
For a long time, the hydraulic power of watercourses was harnessed, and mills served as landmarks for water-related activities along the rivers. In Ver, on the River Sienne – a coastal river renowned for hosting large migratory fish (Atlantic salmon, sea lamprey and eel) – the weir at the Moulin de Ver was removed in 2010 to facilitate their passage.
Circular route in Granville, the Monaco of the North
Granville, aptly nicknamed the Monaco of the North for its rock jutting out into the English Channel, its beaches and its casino. It is also this pirate town that was the birthplace of Christian Dior, to whom it pays tribute with a museum nestled in the illustrious couturier’s birthplace.
Short circular loop in Saint-Brice
A short walk starting from Saint-Brice near Avranches with lovely views over the Sée valley.
Short circular around Coudeville-sur-Mer
Just 3 km from the coast, this route takes us through the Normandy countryside, mainly along paths and trails.
The Dior city
Discovery of the Upper Town of Granville and the childhood home of the fashion designer Christian Dior, transformed into a museum, starting from the Donville-les-Bains beach.
The Grouin du Sud as seen from its car park
A very short round trip to see Mont Saint-Michel from the Grouin du Sud. It is best to do this walk at high tide, one or two hours before the tide is at its peak, so that you can watch it come in and cover the sand.
Entre Sienne et Bérence
Ce bourg d'environ 1500 habitants charme par ses constructions de caractère et le dynamisme de ses habitants. Le parcours de randonnée vous mènera vers les méandres des deux rivières qui serpentent sur le territoire, la Sienne et la Bérence, qui font le bonheur des randonneurs comme des pêcheurs de salmonidés.
The Vanlée stream and harbour
The Vanlée is a short 16 km river in Normandy which, before flowing into the English Channel, irrigates a 10-hectare marsh, the Havre de la Vanlée, classified as a natural heritage site since 1988. Covered with salt meadows, grasslands and salt marshes, it is crossed by a submersible road that is covered during high tides. Some 150 species of birds have been recorded there. There are also sheep and rabbits!
Walk along the banks of the Sienne near the Moulin Fouleur
A walk through the bocage. You’ll start by following the River Sienne along a narrow forest track. You’ll then leave this track to climb up to the top of the small hill overlooking the river, reaching a little chalet at the highest point.
Bréville-sur-Mer
A hike offering varied scenery, with small country roads and paths winding through hamlets, marshes and pastures. Along the way, you’ll find traces of the past and panoramic views of the coastline.
There are some climbs halfway through the route… followed by some lovely descents!
Via Saint-Martin le Vieux
After a short walk along the sea, discover the Normandy countryside, dunes and marshes as you turn off onto small country roads.
Along the way, you will encounter a few reminders of the past, as well as curious donkeys, sheep and even a small stream hidden in the greenery...
Bricqueville-sur-Mer
Between the dunes and the marshes, you can explore the surroundings along quiet country lanes and deserted paths: fields and pastures, hamlets where you’ll come across old stone houses adorned with pretty flowers, and abandoned barns where nature is reclaiming its rightful place.The charm is (alas) all too often marred by the recent appearance of large, contemporary houses, some of which are rather pretentious.
Walk around Lengronne
A short stroll through the countryside of southern Manche to breathe in the sea air, which mingles with the scent of freshly cut grass and humus.
Around Val-Saint-Père, following the mouth of the Sélune
How lovely it is to walk on a carpet of greenery known locally as the ‘Herbus’ – meadows that are submerged at spring tides, giving the grass a salty flavour, which is essential fodder for the sheep! What’s more, after passing through the charming village of Val-Saint-Père, the eye is treated to the majestic sight of Mont-Saint-Michel, which rises to the west between the Pointe du Grouin du Sud on the right and the Pointe de Roche Torin on the left.
Whale route
This picturesque little village, nestled in the heart of the Sienne Valley, will enchant you with its peaceful setting and lush greenery. Its few houses, built from local stone, surround the church. You will notice that the slopes of this valley are covered with beech trees, whose hard, uniform wood is used in carpentry and cabinetmaking, as well as simply for firewood.
Le Havre de la Vanlée between beaches, dunes and salt marshes
At the mouth of the small coastal river La Vanlée, a hike close to the sea and its vast horizons. The route alternates between passages through the dunes, the salt marshes where salt-meadow sheep graze, and the beach.
The Balconies of the Sienne
Situated in the heart of the Coutances countryside, the village of Hambye overlooks the surrounding area with a landscape of extensive hedgerows which, as you follow the route, provide a stunning natural backdrop to the abbey ruins and offer a valuable insight into the landscapes of the Normandy valleys, with meadows—some of which are wet at the valley floor—and woodland on the slopes.