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Merville-Franceville-Plage walks
Between land and sea in Merville-Franceville-Plage
Visorando Member 
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).
Sallenelles Bay, Orne estuary
Visorando Member 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.
Sallenelles Bay and the Merville-Franceville dunes
Visorando Member 
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!
Merville-Franceville loop
Visorando Member 
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.
Around Gonneville-en-Auge via Sallenelles
Visorando Member 
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.
The Orne around the Gros Banc
Visorando Member 
4.14 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Sallenelles (Calvados)
A birdwatching site of great beauty, the bay of the Orne estuary is now protected by the Conservatoire du Littoral. The Maison de la Nature, several observatories and a network of footpaths showcase this unmissable natural area.
Moderator's note See the review dated 21/02/2022: work in progress on this hike
Circular loop around Ouistreham
Visorando Member 
10.67 mi
+105 ft
-108 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ouistreham (Calvados)
This walk will allow you to discover various aspects of nature.
It begins in the nearby countryside, crossing a small wood and then a marsh.
It then continues for a long stretch along the Colleville Montgomery seafront promenade to the port and lighthouse at Ouistreham.
And to finish, the icing on the cake: a detour through a protected dune area, the Pointe du Siège, with the Orne estuary—a birdwatcher’s paradise—behind the sea wall.
Sallenelles Bay from Bréville-les-Monts
Visorando Member 
7.73 mi
+161 ft
-157 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bréville-les-Monts (Calvados)
From Bréville-les-Monts, set off to explore the surrounding countryside and discover a superb panorama of Sallenelles Bay; descend along the Orne and admire its estuary. Head back up towards Amfréville through the countryside and go around it to complete this walk in a circular fashion, symbolising infinity.
The Marais de la Dives
Visorando Member 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.
Between Colleville-Montgommery and Hermanville-sur-Mer.
Visorando Member 4.49 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Colleville-Montgomery (Calvados)
A short, easy and enjoyable walk in a place of remembrance, through marshland and woods. Start and finish near the sea. A lovely short circular walk.
In the Robehomme marshes
Visorando Member 
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).
Along the water from Ranville
Visorando Member 
5.76 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Ranville (Calvados)
Starting from Ranville, enjoy the surrounding countryside and walk to Amfreville. Then descend to the Marais de Cagny and follow the towpath along the Orne to return to the starting point.
Between land and sea, starting from Colleville-Montgomery
Visorando Member 
8.00 mi
+66 ft
-56 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Colleville-Montgomery (Calvados)
This walk will allow you to appreciate both the tranquillity of the marshes and the countryside, as well as the seaside atmosphere of the famous seaside towns. Along the way, you will discover the architectural and, above all, historical heritage of the towns of Colleville-Montgomery, Hermanville-sur-Mer and Ouistreham Riva-Bella, key locations in the June 1944 D-Day landings (Sword Beach).
The Rosière marshes
Visorando Member 
5.22 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Hermanville-sur-Mer (Calvados)
Starting from Hermanville-sur-Mer, enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside and marshes, but also soak up the seaside atmosphere of renowned seaside resorts. Along the way, you will discover the architectural and, above all, historical heritage of the towns of Hermanville-sur-Mer and Colleville-Montgomery, key sites of the June 1944 landings (Sword Beach).
The cliffs of Lion-sur-Mer
Visorando Member 
4.36 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Lion-sur-Mer (Calvados)
Under the cliffs, absolutely at low tide.
Fossils, shells and crustaceans for the view,
The surf, the cry of the seagulls, the wind for the ears,
Seaweed, algae, seaweed and iodine for the smell,
Salt, but perhaps a few mussels, cockles or periwinkles for taste,
Pebbles, sand between our fingers or skipping across the water for touch.
It's up to you to find another meaning for your hike.