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Les Grandes-Ventes walks
From Père Antoine to Saint-Paterne through the Eawy Forest
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5.53 mi
+354 ft
-367 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Les Grandes-Ventes (Seine-Maritime)
A three-hour walk amongst the tall beech trees. The route passes two landmarks typical of the Eawy Forest: a remarkable beech tree, known as the ‘Hêtre du Père Antoine’, and a pond, the ‘Mare de Saint-Paterne’. An easy route in all seasons, as the off-track alternative has no muddy sections.
Torcy le Grand- Les Brehoulles
11.87 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,299 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Torcy-le-Grand (Seine-Maritime) (Seine-Maritime)
Hike in the magnificent Eawy forest.
Mainly the Basses and Hautes Brehoulles and Hoquet mountain ranges.
Pass by the Rêves de Bisons bison farm, where with a little luck you may catch a glimpse of these magnificent animals.
La Valouine
8.34 mi
+869 ft
-843 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vaast-d'Équiqueville (Seine-Maritime)
Hike to discover the fortified farm of La Valouine, a listed historical monument built in 1602.
The route largely follows route 23, the "Circuit des Antipodes", and the red and yellow marked long-distance hiking trail.
Between forest and valley in Mesnil-Follemprise
6.81 mi
+548 ft
-541 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mesnil-Follemprise (Seine-Maritime)
This hike starts in the small Brayon village of Mesnil-Follemprise and takes you through the Eawy forest, where you will discover a magnificent view of the Béthune valley. You will see two manor houses along the Green marked route, which corresponds to route no. 8.
At the edge of the Eawy Forest in Ardouval
6.36 mi
+325 ft
-318 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Ardouval (Seine-Maritime)
During this hike, you will cross the village of Ardouval along narrow roads. Then, it will take you to the Eawy Forest to the Val Ygot V1 site. The return trip will be via Pommeréval, where you are sure to encounter horses.
The forest and ponds of Saint-Hellier
4.70 mi
+404 ft
-390 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hellier (Seine-Maritime)
This walk will take you through the charming village and past the ponds of Saint-Hellier, nestled on the banks of the Varenne River. It will lead you into the Forêt Domaniale d'Eawy, which overlooks the village.
Eawy Forest, Site V1 of the Val Ygot
9.69 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,024 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ardouval (Seine-Maritime)
A long walk through the magnificent Eawy Forest with its remarkable beech trees. The walk begins with a visit to the Val Ygot V1 site, a remnant of the Second World War, followed by a walk along the Limousin Forest Road, which runs through the forest for 14 km.
The Fourchet d'Orival circular trail in the Eawy Forest
4.16 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hellier (Seine-Maritime)
Circular hike in the Eawy Forest between Orival and Le Châtelet, following beautiful, well-marked forest tracks. Beech trees, more beech trees, but one of the most beautiful beech forests in France. Ideal for a short outing for experienced hikers or a longer hike for beginners. Very easy access via the wide and pleasant D154 country road.
Route des jacinthes dans le Bois de Pimont
12.31 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,171 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dampierre-Saint-Nicolas (Seine-Maritime)
A walk to explore the Eawy Forest, which in spring is covered in a beautiful, fragrant blue carpet of hyacinths. Best done before forestry work alters the flora in this part of the forest.
Bois de Pimont (Eawy Forest), Avenue Verte
8.11 mi
+430 ft
-427 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dampierre-Saint-Nicolas (Seine-Maritime)
Walk in the Bois de Pimont, a small part of the Eawy Forest.
A forest of magnificent beech trees, including the Martine Beech.
Return via the Béthune Valley, following the Avenue Verte, a former railway line linking Dieppe to Forges.
Short route at La Chaussée
3.83 mi
+171 ft
-167 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from La Chaussée (Seine-Maritime)
A route comprising 70 per cent tracks and pine forest, featuring a carpet of bluebells in April, followed by a field of apple trees in bloom.
Eawy Forest for young and old around Saint-Étienne Chapel
2.90 mi
+243 ft
-243 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Rosay (Seine-Maritime) (Seine-Maritime)
This is a short, easy route along beautiful forest roads, allowing you to discover all the facets of the Eawy Forest: beech trees, flora, trails, clearings, curiosities, woodcuts, wetlands and picnic areas. It is an ideal outing for a family walk, with parents, young children and elderly grandparents. A shorter version is also possible.
Eawy Forest Les Ventes Saint Rémy
8.80 mi
+358 ft
-338 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Ventes-Saint-Rémy (Seine-Maritime)
Short hike in the heart of the Eawy forest.
This educational hike starts at the Jardin du Roi de Rome. It passes through the Chemin des Écoliers. This circuit allows you to discover around thirty different species of trees. We will also discover the Carcahoux.
The walk will take us to the Puits Merveilleux, and we will cross the Allée des Limousins.
Please note: the path between the (1) and (2) has practically disappeared, so you will have to go off-trail, but keep heading north.
Saint-Aubin-le-Cauf – Torcy-le-Petit – the Eawy Forest
12.58 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,037 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Aubin-le-Cauf (Seine-Maritime)
A lovely walk through the Varenne ponds. Pass through Torcy-le-Petit to enter the Eawy Forest. Return to Saint-Aubin-le-Cauf via the Béthune Valley.
In the countryside around Douvrend
3.98 mi
+410 ft
-413 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Douvrend (Seine-Maritime)
Douvrend, between Londinières and Envermeu: Normandy. A peaceful little walk amongst Normandy cows and Blonde d’Aquitaine cattle. Crosses three charming little bridges over the Eaulne. A short climb (130m).
16th-century church.
Arques-la-Bataille Castle and the Varenne ponds
10.37 mi
+787 ft
-768 ft
5h 25
Easy
Departure from Arques-la-Bataille (Seine-Maritime)
The hike takes you to the ruins of Arques-la-Bataille Castle, where you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the three valleys below thanks to its privileged location.
You can also visit the small village of Martigny, with its beautiful houses, priory and rivers.
This hike ends with a visit to the Varenne ponds and the Arques-la-Bataille water sports centre.
Arques-la-Bataille, its ponds, the forest
11.48 mi
+1,017 ft
-997 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Arques-la-Bataille (Seine-Maritime)
This hike allows you to visit the ruins of Château d'Arques and enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the three surrounding valleys thanks to its privileged location.
Pass by the Varenne ponds and the superb Pont de Pierre bridge. Return via the Arques Forest and its magnificent beech trees.