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Les Pieux walks
Cap de Flamanville and Anse de Sciotot
Visorando Member
15.43 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,129 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Les Pieux (Manche)
A long walk through the Normandy countryside to reach the coast and the coastal path. You will pass by the Château de Flamanville, the Dolmen de la Pierre au Rey overlooking Cap de Flamanville and the beaches of Anse de Sciotot. At the top of the Roche à Coucou, you will have a beautiful view of the entire bay.
Loop in the triangle: Le Rozel, Mielle de Sciotot, Cap du Rozel
5.57 mi
+420 ft
-410 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Le Rozel (Manche)
A beautiful, easy hike between the seaside and the countryside with magnificent views, particularly those of Cap du Rozel overlooking Anse de Sciotot to the north and the long beach between Surtainville and Cap de Carteret to the south.
Cap de Flamanville loop
6.24 mi
+600 ft
-600 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Flamanville (Manche)
Magnificent coastal path to discover the semaphore, the cliffs of Cap de Flamanville and the large sandy beach of Sciotot. Return via the landscaped park opposite the castle.
Between the Normandy countryside and the sea from Diélette
4.96 mi
+364 ft
-377 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Flamanville (Manche)
A lovely little walk starting from the Diélette marina, allowing you to enjoy the countryside and the sea of the Cotentin Peninsula. It offers magnificent views.
The covered walkway and the three mills of Les Moitiers-d'Allonne
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.39 mi
+364 ft
-367 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Les Moitiers-d'Allonne (Manche)
This charming walk combines the Cotentin countryside (hedgerows, orchards, etc.) with a little historical heritage: wayside crosses (Romanesque period), tower mills (19th century) and a covered walkway (Neolithic period).
Duration: 2½ hours, no more!
On the land of the Trappist monks of Bricquebec
5.60 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bricquebec (Manche)
A walk to discover Bricquebec and the countryside around the Trappist abbey.
Panoramic views and nature reserve around Vauville
7.70 mi
+919 ft
-915 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vauville (Manche) (Manche)
This hike starts in the centre of the town and circles around it, offering beautiful views from several high points scattered along the route.
The Hatainville Dunes
8.29 mi
+735 ft
-709 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Barneville-Carteret (Manche)
Starting from the port of Barneville, set off to explore the Dunes of Hatainville, an exceptional and unspoilt natural area. The route is enhanced by two orientation tables located on hilltops offering beautiful views of the coast.
Updated in 2025: See Practical InformationGPS or the Visorando app are highly recommended!
Circular route around Hattainville and Les Moitiers-d'Alonne from Carteret
9.35 mi
+689 ft
-663 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Barneville-Carteret (Manche)
This long circular day-long loop (including breaks) combines the “urban” landscapes of the charming port of Carteret with coastal scenery, beaches and austere moorland, leading to the small village of Hattainville, then to Les Moitiers-d’Alonne, mostly along footpaths.With a few variations, this is a classic route for regulars at the seaside resort and local walking clubs!The Visorando app is recommended for the dunes
Bois des Roches from Rocheville
5.23 mi
+413 ft
-413 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Rocheville (Manche)
This walk around Rocheville gives pride of place to paths and small roads. It passes through the Bois de la Grande Roche, the Bois de la Petite Roche and its covered walkway, which are real curiosities in the area. There are many passages through woods or forests, which are fairly sheltered from the sun and allow you to discover a slightly wilder side of the Cotentin. Some passages can be a little damp depending on the season, and hiking boots are recommended to prevent slipping.
Carteret circular walk via the customs officers’ path and the Hattainville dunes
5.70 mi
+417 ft
-400 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Barneville-Carteret (Manche)
A circular walk starting and ending on Carteret’s lively shopping street. A lovely walk offering varied scenery, between sea and land. Panoramic views over beaches and dunes. A walk through the dunes, with flora and fauna to admire. You can stop for a break at the foot of the ruins of St Germain’s Church.
Carteret circular via Les Mielles, the coastal path and the beach
3.70 mi
+463 ft
-479 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Barneville-Carteret (Manche)
This route follows the road, then crosses the village before taking sandy or stone paths with views of the Hatainville dunes, the cape, the old church, the lighthouse, the harbour, etc.
The customs officers' path from Herquemoulin to Port Racine
11.14 mi
+869 ft
-1,352 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Herqueville (Manche) (Manche)
The path follows part of the GPR® to Ecalgrain Bay, then passes through the Faye tunnel (bring a torch) before descending to the GR®. This alternative route allows you to see the remains of a Second World War structure and offers a beautiful view of Goury and its remote location.
Circular route of the headlands via the GR®223
8.40 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,404 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Herqueville (Manche) (Manche)
From Herqueville to Nez de Jobourg via theGR®223and return via thePR® (yellow markings) through the hamlets.
La Hague de Millet starting from Urville-Nacqueville
9.07 mi
+784 ft
-781 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Urville-Nacqueville (Manche)
Starting from Urville-Nacqueville, a lovely walk that follows the customs officers’ path and theGR® 223 to explore the Hague de Millet, with beautiful views across the entire coast. You will then continue through the small, typical villages of the region.
Cherbourg harbour and surrounding countryside
7.28 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cherbourg-Octeville (Manche)
This hike allows you to discover the impressive Cherbourg harbour. It can be done on foot, but can also be a short family bike ride. The paths are accessible by bike everywhere and the route includes a large number of cycle paths. Despite the short distance, the climbs are not insignificant. The second part of the hike allows you to enjoy the relatively rural countryside and quaint corners around the town.
The Jobourg Nose
6.22 mi
+902 ft
-902 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Jobourg (Manche)
The natural site of the Nez de Jaubourg and the path along its cliffs offer magnificent views of the sea, the west coast of the Cotentin peninsula and the Channel Islands. This loop offers a superb route along the cliff path and through the hedged farmland dotted with charming hamlets.
Omonville-la-Rogue: in the land of Millet and Prévert
8.14 mi
+797 ft
-791 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Omonville-la-Rogue (Manche)
A tour of the land of Millet (you know... L'Angélus, Les Glaneuses, paintings of rural life in the 19th century) and Prévert. Hamlets and villages typical of the northern Cotentin region. Take theGR®223, a fairly high customs path, which allows you to discover the Cherbourg harbour, jagged cliffs, cormorants drying themselves on the islets of Hablet, the abandoned Cotentine farm, the ruins of a medieval fort and finally a bird's eye view of the small port of Le Hâble. A hike to remember!
The Manoir du Tourp and the coastal path starting from Port du Hâble
4.38 mi
+427 ft
-417 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Omonville-la-Rogue (Manche)
Hike showing different aspects of this northern part of La Hague. Port, beautiful coastal landscapes, typical village and paths through the woods, a manor house that was a former seigneurial farm inthe 16th century.
Circular Port Racine
4.99 mi
+299 ft
-312 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain-des-Vaux (Manche)
Starting from the smallest port in France, this is a circular route without difficulty. A varied route, ranging from wild coastline to fields enclosed by low walls, a beautiful stone village and a wooded valley.