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Le Mesnilbus walks
Route des Bonnes Gens from Le Mesnilbus
Tourist office
7.25 mi
+400 ft
-417 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Mesnilbus (Manche)
In the Middle Ages, its name meant ‘small farmstead in the middle of the woods’. In 1792, its inhabitants refused to accept the change of regime brought about by the Revolution. Following a dispute with the king’s recruiter (who demanded more soldiers), the population rebelled, and the parish was removed from the register of parishes in France. The church was devastated, and the bells and the lords’ lead coffins were melted down.
Les Romains et les Calvaires au départ de Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin
11.49 mi
+240 ft
-243 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin (Manche)
Ce territoire, facilement accessible de la côte et de l'intérieur du Cotentin par des chemins de grande randonnée constitue un trait d'union géographique entre Saint-Lô, la capitale du cheval et Coutances, Pays d'art et d'Histoire. C'est un territoire vallonné qui comprend de nombreuses zones humides (marais). Il est traversé par la voie romaine (D 535) qui reliait Abrincae, nom romain d'Avranches et Alauna, Valognes.
Les Hauts de Monthuchon
6.29 mi
+499 ft
-512 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Monthuchon (Manche)
Perched on a granite outcrop at an altitude of 176 m, the village offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area, particularly of Coutances and its cathedral. In the evening, on a clear night, you can make out seven lighthouses.
Muneville-le Bingard Mill Trail
Visorando Member
4.49 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Muneville-le-Bingard (Manche)
Starting from the village mill, set off to explore the sunken lanes of Muneville-le-Bingard. Some of the sunken paths were reopened by volunteers from the Bocage et Patrimoine Munevillais association in 2024. A few paths are maintained by volunteers, depending on their availability, and the grass may be a little high at certain times of the year.
La route de l'herbette à Muneville-le-Bingard
5.27 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Muneville-le-Bingard (Manche)
Set off to explore the sunken lanes of the Muneville countryside. The ‘Route de l’Herbette’ winds through the countryside along numerous sunken lanes, passing through landscapes of meadows and heathland. Some of the sunken lanes were reopened by volunteers from the ‘Bocage et Patrimoine Munevillais’ association in 2021 and 2022.
The Foliata trails
5.44 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from La Feuillie (Manche)
This walk alternates between hedgerow paths, country lanes and forest sections, making for a pleasant, partly shaded stroll, ideal in summer. The final path, recently upgraded, leads to the lake whilst offering a lovely view of the wet heathland and La Feuillie church.
Galaisière-La Cognerie-Les Ponts-Nicorps-Aquascole
6.36 mi
+486 ft
-492 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Coutances (Manche)
Hiking around Coutances No. 10.A lovely walk around the River La Soulles.This short walk takes us along paths and small local or district roads on a journey through the valley and hillsides of one of Coutances’ three rivers, the Soulles, in the villages to the south-east of Coutances.The route passes by some very pretty local stone houses (or outbuildings from old farms).
The Millières moors
3.80 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Millières (Manche)
Set off to explore the rich diversity of the Landes region around Lac des Bruyères. Discover the two types of heathland – open and pine-wooded – as you stroll around this former sandpit, now a popular spot for family walks.
Route de la Fée from Gratot
7.43 mi
+210 ft
-220 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gratot (Manche)
This walking route offers a route combining history and nature. You’ll pass by some exceptional monuments and walk through a picturesque setting. For lovers of nature and historic buildings, Gratot is a little haven of peace on the outskirts of Coutances.
Route des 3 Valleys in Coutances
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.41 mi
+610 ft
-594 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Coutances (Manche)
Coutances, the historic former capital of the Cotentin, offers a contrasting spectacle of countryside almost within the city. This hike takes you through the outskirts of the town, winding its way through the three valleys that surround it, each with its own lazy river. Half on land and half on roads or alleyways, the urban passages allow you to discover a small part of Coutances' heritage, despite the industrial area that spoils the pleasure a little, but you quickly forget about that.
La vallée de la Soulles à Montpinchon
7.34 mi
+620 ft
-620 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montpinchon (Manche)
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.
Mills and locks from Orval
8.31 mi
+335 ft
-358 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Orval (Manche) (Manche)
This idyllic route winds through the commune of Orval, surrounded by the River Sienne and its tributary, the Soulles. The route offers beautiful views of the bocage and the town of Coutances, and allows you to discover unspoilt, rich natural surroundings.
The Gruel Mill
3.28 mi
+180 ft
-210 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Orval (Manche) (Manche)
Starting from the medieval church in Orval, a short walk along sunken paths and a quiet country lane leads to an old mill on the River Soulles.
The beach huts at Gouville-sur-Mer
11.46 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gouville-sur-Mer (Manche)
This route takes you along thePR®26in Gouville-sur-Mer, recommended by the Departmental Hiking Committee. It allows you to walk along the seafront and along beautiful paths through the bocage countryside.
The old stones of Mont Castre
4.28 mi
+292 ft
-289 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Lithaire (Manche)
Climb to the top and travel through the centuries. This former stone quarry, converted into a lake, offers a pleasant stroll through the heart of the bocage. You will pass along the old railway tracks, now greenways. You will also pass along the old path taken by the wagons that brought stones to Lithaire station for transport to Paris and its major construction projects. Around the pond, you will see the old castle, the old church and the remains of a Neolithic alleyway. Don't miss the 180° view of the surrounding area.
Le Vieil Agon and the Sienne estuary
3.76 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Agon-Coutainville (Manche)
A beautiful walk starting from Mare de l'Essay, through the stone houses of the old village of Agon and along the coastal path offering panoramic views of the Sienne estuary or Regnéville harbour.
From the church to the Carentan lock
3.49 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Carentan (Manche)
During this walk, you will discover Carentan, a town with architectural heritage dating from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
Around the port of Carentan
4.12 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Petitville (Manche)
Marina tower. Passage through the lock and the two bell towers.
Les Herbus de la Sienne and Le Havre de Regnéville
6.51 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Regnéville-sur-Mer (Manche)
After an initial section in the Cotentin countryside, the route continues across grasslands, home to salt marsh sheep, along the River Sienne and its mouth.
Between land and marsh -2-
8.63 mi
+108 ft
-105 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montmartin-en-Graignes (Manche)
This route is an addition to the route entitled: Between Land and Marsh -1-.
Between Montmartin and Regnéville through the countryside and the harbour of La Sienne
10.86 mi
+318 ft
-335 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montmartin-sur-Mer (Manche)
Appreciated for its tranquillity and beauty, the town of Regnéville-sur-Mer is one of the most beautiful villages in Normandy. Strongly marked by its maritime past, it is pleasant to explore the various hamlets that make it up: Grimouville, Urville, Incleville, Le Rey, etc. Discover the whole town, its history and its treasures.
On the edge of the marsh
6.04 mi
+207 ft
-213 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Montmartin-en-Graignes (Manche)
Taking the new paths created by the land consolidation in Montmartin-en-Graignes, this route allows you to explore the countryside on the edge of the marshes. It offers some beautiful views.
Woodland and the Senelle Valley
3.60 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Prétot-Sainte-Suzanne (Manche)
A picturesque family walk along country lanes, sunken paths and forest trails. Best undertaken outside of rainy periods, as water may pool on some paths.
Towards Notre-Dame de Hambye Abbey
9.40 mi
+906 ft
-922 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hambye (Manche)
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.
Pointe d'Agon
3.52 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Agon-Coutainville (Manche)
A short, refreshing walk between grasslands and dunes, with the sea never far away.
Short circular from Hauteville-sur-Mer
4.44 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Hauteville-sur-Mer (Manche)
A varied hike that alternates between paths and small country roads and coastal trails, with beautiful views and attractive heritage buildings along the way.
The Dunes of Annoville and Le Havre de la Vanlée
5.22 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Annoville (Manche)
A hike that starts in the middle of the dunes near the sea and goes to Le Havre de la Vanlée, the beautiful mouth of this river in the English Channel. The return journey is further inland and, in hot weather, offers welcome shade.
The Old Sea Wall at Brévands
4.91 mi
+75 ft
-82 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Brévands (Manche)
Set off to explore Brévands, a picturesque little village in the Baie des Veys at the heart of the polders, rich in built and natural heritage. Walk along the dirt tracks, follow the Douve river and admire the typical buildings of the area.
The Mount of Doville
7.57 mi
+512 ft
-538 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Doville (Manche)
Starting from the village of Doville, this half-day hike offers exceptional views of the mountains, marshes and Channel Islands, punctuated by passages through wooded paths and a large plateau of bare moorland populated by gorse.