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Le Mesnil-Mauger walks
Route of the Cambremer Orchards and its surroundings
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7.50 mi
+417 ft
-430 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cambremer (Calvados)
This circular route on dirt tracks and tarmac paths, some of which are very busy with vehicles (hence the need for caution), uses sections of trails, paths and roads shared with other walks, but much of the route is new. The route is generally very peaceful, with many valleys, hills, manor houses, stud farms and the village of Cambremer to visit at the end of the route for those who wish to do so.
Between the countryside and woods around Boissey
6.35 mi
+492 ft
-472 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Boissey (Calvados) (Calvados)
An autumn or winter hike, although not very practicable after heavy rain, to enjoy the view over the plain.
Tour of the stud farms in Les Monceaux
6.38 mi
+515 ft
-515 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-des-Ifs (Calvados)
It's so pleasant to stroll along the paths and trails of the valleys... The hike follows the rhythm of the stud farm's horses, allowing you to fully enjoy the green and relaxing landscapes.
Around the Bois Roger
5.11 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Cléville (Calvados)
Our elders remember walking these often shady paths many times, which led to pastures and farms. Donkeys pulled carts along them at milking time, farmers drove their cattle up them from Croissanville, children in clogs used them to get to school or forgot to do so, and love blossomed there...
Circular around the Arpents du Soleil
4.02 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Vendeuvre (Calvados)
No, it's not a mirage: those neatly aligned rows climbing up the hill are part of a 5-hectare vineyard. Les Arpents du Soleil, which was reborn in 1995, will give your hike an unusual feel and a touch of the south.
Village and bocage in Beuvron-en-Auge
3.80 mi
+404 ft
-404 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Beuvron-en-Auge (Calvados)
Beuvron-en-Auge is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. With its half-timbered houses and old market hall, restaurants, cafés and artisans, it is a relaxing stopover in the heart of the bocage.
Circular Moult loop via the Bois de Saint-Gilles
5.58 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Moult (Calvados)
A very pleasant countryside route along the Muance river, taking in numerous wooded paths.
Circular loop between Moult and the Bois de Saint-Gilles
5.52 mi
+210 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Moult (Calvados)
Setting off from Moult, walk along the outskirts of Argences and then head up the Chemin des Crêtes. You’ll follow numerous wooded paths and round off this pleasant countryside route by walking alongside the River Muance.
Panoramic view of the Oudon
7.93 mi
+715 ft
-728 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from L'Oudon (Calvados)
Take care when crossing the woods, as the flora and fauna here are best observed in silence, before continuing along the Oudon valley, which winds peacefully through the pastures.
Churches, town halls and apple trees from Beaufour-Druval
4.03 mi
+289 ft
-292 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Beaufour-Druval (Calvados)
Circular route with ups and downs in a hilly landscape. Suitable in all weathers as it is entirely on quiet tarmac roads. Along the way, you will see pretty town halls from the late 19th century and three churches, with a special mention for the one in Druval!
In the countryside south of Dozulé
10.20 mi
+902 ft
-876 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Dozulé (Calvados)
For a walk in the countryside with a few hills in "trenches".
Semi-urban circular loop around Lisieux
5.72 mi
+358 ft
-361 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Lisieux (Calvados)
A walk that takes you around the town, passing through as many green spaces as possible and following its main waterways. A few steep hills for the fitter walkers!
Circular route around the outskirts of Lisieux
8.60 mi
+531 ft
-525 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lisieux (Calvados)
Around Lisieux, taking paths and a short stroll through the town to discover its green spaces and various trails.
Circular walk in the Monne Valley starting from Les Autels-Saint-Bazile
3.78 mi
+371 ft
-371 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Les Autels-Saint-Bazile (Calvados)
A circular loop along the sunken paths of the Pays d’Auge, a landscape typical of Normandy. Descend into the Monne valley, following the path of the old tannery mill and the leat (which no longer exist). Climb up another valley along another sunken path before crossing a forest… A few damp sections, a steep descent and a lovely climb.
The valley of the church at Les Autels-Saint-Bazile
5.81 mi
+417 ft
-446 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Les Autels-Saint-Bazile (Calvados)
Starting from the town hall in Les Autels-Saint-Bazile, you’ll walk on level ground through a forest along a dirt track, then down a small sunken path leading to the little church at Les Autels-Saint-Bazile (listed as a historic monument). You’ll cross the River Monne, passing pastures dotted with apple trees and half-timbered houses, before heading back up a picturesque sunken path
Circular route around the Bellengreville marsh
5.18 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bellengreville (Calvados)
Hike around the Bellengreville-Chicheboville marsh, a remarkable wetland area, and along the way, discover some interesting architectural heritage.
From Saint-Sylvain to Soignolles via the Grand and Petit Fauces
5.11 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sylvain (Calvados)
A beautiful and pleasant walk through fields and woods, starting from Saint-Sylvain, offering the chance to appreciate an architectural heritage just waiting to be discovered.
Around Fervaques and Auquainville
10.77 mi
+650 ft
-646 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fervaques (Calvados)
This route is a double circular route around the commune of Fervaques.
In the heart of the Torquesne bocage
6.25 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Torquesne (Calvados)
Along the hedges and paths, will you discover a twisted oak tree? The name of the village of Torquesne means "twisted oak". In Normandy, as in Picardy, the sound "che" was pronounced "ke", so "chêne" (oak) was pronounced "kene", hence "Torquesne". Let's go! In search of the oak tree...
Around Ouilly-le-Vicomte, Hermival-les-Vaux and Fauguernon
12.60 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,089 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Ouilly-le-Vicomte (Calvados)
Hike north of Lisieux that will take you to Hermival-les-Vaux around the river "La Paquine" with some steep climbs....
Circular around La Paquine
5.24 mi
+650 ft
-650 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Rocques (Calvados)
A lovely walk with views of the green Paquine valley.
The Pays d’Auge, amidst horses and apple trees
9.19 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bellou (Calvados)
Apple trees, horses, valleys and forests line this walk through the bocage, not forgetting a short detour to admire the Manoir de Bellou and another to Livarot to sample its cheese.
Hilly countryside in Douville-en-Auge
4.64 mi
+358 ft
-338 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Douville-en-Auge (Calvados)
Magnificent valleys, apple trees in bloom in spring, springs. These are some of the things you will be able to admire on this rugged route.
Clarbec
7.86 mi
+610 ft
-604 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Clarbec (Calvados)
A hilly walk in the heart of the Pays d'Auge countryside.
In the Robehomme marshes
4.30 mi
+112 ft
-102 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bavent (Calvados)
A pleasant, peaceful walk through the lovely Robehomme marshes. Lovely views of the horizon. There is a bit of road, so it’s not ideal for dogs, although there is little traffic (except on the D224).
Fontaine d'Épaney Washhouse Circular Route
5.91 mi
+203 ft
-217 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Épaney (Calvados)
A walk through the Falaise plain along well-maintained dirt tracks. From the higher ground, you can see the distant horizon. Limestone buildings, Saint-Martin Church, the Épaney pond and the Fontaine wash house, where you can have a picnic.
Bourgeauville
8.30 mi
+722 ft
-738 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bourgeauville (Calvados)
A superb hike west of Beaumont-en-Auge in Calvados
Around Saint-Hymer
7.43 mi
+692 ft
-699 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hymer (Calvados)
A very pleasant hike, offering views of the countryside and undergrowth.
In the footsteps of Pascal
4.61 mi
+331 ft
-331 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hymer (Calvados)
An exceptional site, Saint-Hymer, with its ancient priory—once a centre of Jansenism—charms all walkers. This circular walk, set in lush, wooded surroundings, ends at the square where the church, the cemetery (where Mère Denis is buried), the inn and the wash house are located.
La Butte Clara in Glanville
5.16 mi
+551 ft
-554 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Glanville (Calvados)
Crossing streams and valleys, this route offers a wide variety of landscapes and, at the end of the route, near the church, a beautiful view of Beaumont-en-Auge and the surrounding hills.
Around Beaumont-en-Auge
7.72 mi
+774 ft
-774 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-en-Auge (Calvados)
A very beautiful hike in the countryside with a few slopes.
In the footsteps of Laplace
3.96 mi
+420 ft
-433 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-en-Auge (Calvados)
It was in Beaumont-en-Auge that the physicist and mathematician Pierre-Simon Laplace was born. From his statue, you can enjoy the view over the Touques valley.
Pierrefitte-en-Auge and Saint-Hymer
9.31 mi
+623 ft
-607 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pierrefitte-en-Auge (Calvados)
Hike starting from Pierrefitte-en-Auge and passing through Saint-Hymer.
The Marais de la Dives
12.22 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cabourg (Calvados)
After strolling through the streets of the famous Balbec and exploring its beautiful beach, set off to discover the marshes of the hinterland. In spring, they sparkle with golden irises and are perfumed by the myriad hawthorn flowers so dear to Proust.
Around Gonneville-en-Auge via Sallenelles
12.63 mi
+177 ft
-207 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Gonneville-en-Auge (Calvados)
Leaving Gonneville-en-Auge, in the countryside, follow the Bay of Sallenelles and the River Orne. You will then pass the Merville Batteries.
Sallenelles Bay, Orne estuary
11.00 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Merville-Franceville-Plage (Calvados)
Discover the bird sanctuary, the bay and the banks of the Orne. Return through gently rolling countryside, then via Franceville beach.
Between land and sea in Merville-Franceville-Plage
5.54 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Merville-Franceville-Plage (Calvados)
Starting from Merville-Franceville-Plage, enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside and the marshes, but also soak up the seaside atmosphere of this renowned seaside resort. Along the way, you will discover the architectural and, above all, historical heritage, notably the Merville Battery, a key site of the June 1944 landings (9th Battalion of the6th Airborne).
Merville-Franceville loop
5.33 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Merville-Franceville-Plage (Calvados)
Take a lovely coastal path and watch the local and migratory birds, pass by the Redoute de Merville, built in 1760 under Louis XVI based on plans by Vauban, walk along the beach, climb up to the Atlantic Wall coastal battery, cross the horse parks with foals depending on the season, stroll through the countryside... this is what you will discover on this hike. Don't forget your binoculars.
The hike should be done when the tidal coefficient is below 80.
Sallenelles Bay and the Merville-Franceville dunes
3.47 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Merville-Franceville-Plage (Calvados)
A superb walk starting in Sallenelles Bay, where you can spot numerous birds, continuing through the dunes of Merville-Franceville and along the beach. You might even be lucky enough to spot a seal!
An easy walk with no uphill sections.
Best done during the week for a quieter experience and at low tide to make sure you don’t get your feet wet!
Walk in Falaise
2.84 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Falaise (Calvados) (Calvados)
This family walk allows you to discover the town of Falaise, its castle and its ramparts. It is accessible to most people.
You will discover all of the ramparts surrounding the town as well as the main gates and monuments.
Walk around the Gros Banc Bird Reserve
2.09 mi
+10 ft
-13 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Merville-Franceville-Plage (Calvados)
A family walk around the Gros Banc Bird Reserve. You’ll be able to see and photograph various types of birds, admire Orne Bay and explore the Redoute de Merville (a former 17th-century military building).
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