The Val Saint Martin Trail

This is the first in a series of running routes for trail enthusiasts, offering beautiful views. The route takes between 30 and 50 minutes to complete.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.47 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 206 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 204 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 135 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 10 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the fitness centre next to Holophane.

(S/E) From the fitness centre, head towards the Chemin du Grand Rang. Follow the path for about 100 metres.

(1) Just before the bridge, take a small path on the left that climbs up to the bridge, then head towards the car park on the other side of the road at the start of the GR®.
Follow theGR® trail, which passes above the cliffs of Val Saint Martin, to the Chemin de la Fontaine.

(2) Turn left onto Chemin de la Fontaine and head towards the junction with Route du Val Saint Martin.

(3) Turn right, then 50 metres further on, turn left towards Muids. About 80 metres further on, turn left onto the path leading to the Seine.

(4) Turn left and follow the Seine along the towpath. You will reach the Hôpital Saint-Jacques.

(5) After the hospital, cross a small bridge over a river and take the road on the left. At the intersection, cross the road and continue along the path opposite.

(1) Pass under the bridge at the start and turn right into the car park near the fitness centre (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 15 m - Fitness centre next to Holophane
  2. 1 : km 0.25 - alt. 13 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 2.71 - alt. 20 m - Chemin de la Fontaine
  4. 3 : km 3.02 - alt. 17 m - Val Saint-Martin
  5. 4 : km 3.36 - alt. 11 m - Towpath - Seine [la]
  6. 5 : km 4.87 - alt. 13 m - Saint-Jacques Hospital
  7. S/E : km 5.47 - alt. 15 m - Fitness centre next to Holophane

Notes

A challenge sheet will be available in the gym for you to fill in with your time.
You may want to bring walking sticks and some water.

 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

4.4 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 27303734

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The first climb is quite steep for young children, but after that it's a perfect walk

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User 25903457

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Lack of information about the route during the first half of the hike!
Best regards

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BOURNIS
BOURNIS

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

For this route, you need to be equipped with good shoes and walking sticks are a plus. Good training for athletes, a little tough for occasional hikers.

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Modeliste76
Modeliste76

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Deserves its classification as a hike with medium difficulty.

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Nutstreck
Nutstreck
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Definitely the most picturesque route in the area! A magnificent path along the cliffs, overlooking views of Les Andelys and the Seine, beautiful Norman houses... it has everything! Add to that the charm of Le Petit Andelys, which you can explore before or after your walk, and this hike is a must for anyone who wants to enjoy the region while getting their feet wet!

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Llo91
Llo91

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with magnificent views of the Seine, some lovely climbs and descents, and the start from the small bridge is feasible even if it is a little surprising.

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jajakiki
jajakiki

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very good, except for the start, which indicates a passage that is now impossible.
It would be better to indicate the start of the hike at the car park at the foot of the cliff.

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mansourik
mansourik

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We had trouble finding the ramp onto the bridge because the slope was so steep and it was impossible to get onto the bridge without building up momentum.
Then we had a very nice walk with some elevation changes. The first part of the walk was much nicer with a view of the Seine, then the walk in the forest was also nice, but we could hear the noise of the cars too much.
Finally, the last part of the hike was a simple walk along the Seine.
Thank you very much for the detailed description.
There are no markings, so refer only to the description and the map.

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lalifou
lalifou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful parish-specific to Brittany walk. With a little bit of difficulty. I slipped twice. Not particularly suitable for pushchairs. Very beautiful views. Two hours on foot. Thank you for the map and explanations. Impeccable.

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benoitrando
benoitrando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant little route that I did in addition to the Venables route, which is only a few kilometres away.

Thanks to Laurent Lescaut for this route.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Hello everyone
Waypoints have been added to this hike to help you find your way around.

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red_panda
red_panda

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 26, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The first part of the hike (in the forest) is very pleasant (even though I found myself in the middle of a hunting party...), the second part along the Seine a little less so, but perhaps the weather wasn't ideal that day.

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