The extended Les Roches route

This hike is mainly in the woods and should be done in hot weather.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.45 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 224 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 221 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 140 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 36 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Brosville (27930)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 49.109232° / E 1.114514°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1913SB, 2013O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Depart from the car park at Brosville Town Hall.

Head left along the Town Hall via a tarmac lane, then turn right onto a small bridge over the Iton.
When you reach the road (Rue des Roches), turn right until you reach the next crossroads.

(1) Turn left onto a path that climbs up to the forest via theGR®222.
Ignore a path on the right through the fields and continue into the forest. Ignore two more paths on the right and pass the horse shelter.

(2) Leave theGR®222and take a path on the right, continue straight ahead until you reach a tarmac road where you turn left and then left again 50 metres further on to re-enter the forest and rejoin theGR®222.
Turn right as you descend. The path curves and then joins a track coming from the right. Continue straight ahead until you reach the first houses.

(3) About 50 metres before the tarmac road, turn right, go back up into the forest and, when you reach the top at the intersection, turn left.
After 400 metres, ignore a path on the left and continue for another 100 metres.

(4) Once you can see the edge of the forest, turn right onto a fairly steep path, then right again and keep left at the next intersection to reach a crossroads.

(5) Turn left and go uphill, ignoring two paths on the left. Just before leaving the forest, turn left onto the path that goes uphill and leads to the tarmac road.

(6) Continue to the left, passing a Norman farmhouse with an outbuilding where you can admire a bread oven. Ignore the next path on the left and, upon entering the forest, take the first path on the right. Continue straight ahead, ignoring all the paths you cross, and pass under the high-voltage power line to reach a path markedGR®26.

(7) Turn left immediately and continue straight ahead, ignoring all other paths, until you pass a Christmas tree farm after about 2 km. Continue straight ahead, ignoring the paths that branch off and a fork to the right of the GR®. Keep to your left as you continue downhill and return to a tarmac road.

(8) Continue to the left and arrive at Les Roches. Turn right, passing over the Iton, then, when you reach the retirement home, turn left towards the car park, which leads to a small path that will take you back to the starting point.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 37 m - Brosville Town Hall - L'Iton
  2. 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 37 m - On the left GR222
  3. 2 : km 1.76 - alt. 126 m - Leave the GR222
  4. 3 : km 3.96 - alt. 50 m - Turn right
  5. 4 : km 5.1 - alt. 132 m - Turn right
  6. 5 : km 5.97 - alt. 81 m - Turn left
  7. 6 : km 6.96 - alt. 138 m - Turn left onto the road
  8. 7 : km 8.42 - alt. 137 m - Turn left onto the GR26.
  9. 8 : km 11.81 - alt. 41 m - Turn left onto the road.
  10. S/E : km 13.45 - alt. 37 m

Notes

Wear good walking shoes and, in hot weather, take a litre of water with you.

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

4.5 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 27118442

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike. Most of the route is in the forest, which is very pleasant in summer.

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maingaultp@orange.fr
maingaultp@orange.fr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A pleasant walk, mainly through the woods.

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Barbette andre
Barbette andre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello Visorando, a very beautiful hike, the route is always in the woods.

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Magalauda
Magalauda

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Mainly in the forest with numerous elevation changes, giving an unpleasant feeling of going round in circles. The small village of Brosville alone makes this walk worthwhile.

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Myrdin288
Myrdin288

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route, mostly through woodland with a few hills. Easy to follow using the GPS track.

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dan2706
dan2706

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike in the parish specific to Brittany

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Mumu et Arl
Mumu et Arl

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An interesting route, mostly through the forest.
The signage on site is not great, so it is best to rely on the description and, above all, the GPS track on your smartphone.
It's true that some points are a little tricky to find, but with the GPS track it's easier.
The return trip near the Iton is very pleasant.
A peaceful hike in the shade on hot days.

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time132
time132

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This hiking trail was a very pleasant surprise.

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benoitrando
benoitrando

In fact, at point 3: about 50 metres before the tarmac road, turn right. Go up into the forest and, when you reach the top at the junction, turn left.
The change should take place as follows:
Then, this path curves to the left, but ignore it and continue straight ahead. Next, there is a second path that branches off to the left. Ignore it and immediately take the first path on the right, which descends for 40 metres. At the bottom of the slope, turn right immediately and follow the directions, which are spot on.

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

@benoitrando

Thank you for your feedback

Just a quick note about the description, as number 4 is not easy to find.

It is true that in the forest it is sometimes difficult to match the map to the terrain.

But nothing is set in stone and changes are always possible.
As an experienced Visorandonneur, what information do you think is missing from the point (4)?
Can you make any suggestions?

See you soon!

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benoitrando
benoitrando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very enjoyable hike with lots of elevation changes (which I love). I also discovered a part of this region that I knew almost nothing about.
Just a quick note about the description, as number 4 isn't easy to find.
At 3: When you reach the top of the intersection, turn left (okay there). Then, this path curves to the left, but ignore it and go straight ahead. After that, there is a second path that branches off to the left. Ignore it and immediately take the first path on the right, which descends for 40 metres. At the bottom of the slope, turn right immediately and follow the description, which is perfect.
Thank you, Barbouillu, for this excellent route, which is truly top-notch.

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Patoche 27
Patoche 27

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike on hot days as most of it takes place in the woods
We even had the opportunity to meet a shepherd leading his sheep to the Christmas tree nursery with his dogs, which was a very pleasant moment.
And finally, the elongated rocks that you can see by the side of the road.
I highly recommend this hike for a great time.
Patrick.

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9933312091950
9933312091950

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk, for the off-season...

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jacquot
jacquot

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

:whistle(whistle)whistle:!!!lovely walk but with a risk of mistakes

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joceroge
joceroge

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

This hiking route is barely 12 km long and is very pleasant in hot weather as it is mostly in the forest.

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