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Le Gast walks
Walk from the Ermitage to the Lac du Gast observation points
This walk takes you along a forest track and past the shores of Lac du Gast.
Walk around Étang de Coulanges
A very easy walk, suitable for all seasons. The pond, the edge of the forest and small forest paths are the highlights of this walk.
Tour of Lake Dathée
A walk around Lake Dathée, ideal for families.
Short Roullotin walk via the mill
A short walk of about 4km through the village of Roullours and its mill.
Via La Belle Eau from Mortain-Bocage
Although "Belle Eau" is the name of a hamlet located at the northernmost point of this route, hikers will be amazed from the outset by the water gushing through the rocks in magnificent waterfalls. The route continues along wide paths, often bathed by runoff water from the various branches of the Cance, and ends on a high note with the panorama offered at altitude 314, famous not only for its small chapel but also for the battles that took place there in August 1944.
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.
Short circular loop in Saint-Brice
A short walk starting from Saint-Brice near Avranches with lovely views over the Sée valley.
In the footsteps of the potters of yore, starting from the Musée Le Placitre
A 6 km route starting from the Ceramics Museum – Ger Creative Centre. You can park in the museum car park when the museum is closed. Otherwise, please park in the field opposite to leave the car park for museum visitors (coaches). Woodland, sunken lanes and old pottery hamlets.
Les Champs Boullot from Domjean
A easy route with lovely views, sunken paths and plenty of shade.
La Jacre Route
A easy route along very pleasant sunken paths.
Towards Notre-Dame de Hambye Abbey
Between Sienne and Hambyotte, this route invites you to discover the Normandy countryside via numerous sunken lanes where, in the meadows that line them, Prim'Holstein cows, originally from Holland, mingle with Normande cows, the region's emblematic breed. At the end of the route, Hambye Abbey awaits you with its13th-century chapter house.
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.
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.
The Beny-Bocage circular route via the Souleuvre Viaduct
A pleasant, shaded path with little foot traffic. Ideal for families, with a lovely break at the Souleuvre Viaduct site. Large picnic area with toilets, children’s play equipment, a sensory garden and bar-restaurants.
The Souleuvre valley as seen from Bény-Bocage
A walk with a fair bit of elevation gain offering superb views over the Souleuvre valley. Wooded hills, forest and lovely open plains. You won’t come across many people, but you will see cows and sheep.
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.
Bardet Route
Route from the bar "l'Autre Café" in Bardet, then return to the bar car park via the village of communal lodges "le Bel Orient".
Brectouville route
The hike is accessible to a wide range of people as there are no difficult sections.
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.
Condé-sur-Vire - Pont-Farcy via the greenway
A beautiful route in the heart of nature, along the Vire river, very quiet and very pleasant.
The Chapelle des Costils in Roncey
This village, with a population of over 800, is a typical example of post-war reconstruction and was largely destroyed during the Second World War. On 29 July 1944, the day the village was liberated during Operation Cobra, several thousand German soldiers were surrounded in this pocket, with the village of Roncey at its centre.
The Barenton Heritage Orchard
A very, very short walk to discover Normandy’s arboricultural heritage and the various ways in which local fruit is utilised. You’ll stroll through the heritage orchard and then into old buildings once used for processing. Numerous information boards line this informative trail.
La vallée de la Soulles à Montpinchon
De cet endroit, nommé le Mont, vous apprécierez la vue imprenable sur la commune et ses environs, dominés par la cathédrale gothique de Coutances. Le sentier vous mènera derrière le Château de Cerisy-la-Salle, devenu Centre Culturel International. Toutes les cultures s'y rencontrent chaque année lors de colloques très prisés.