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Méry-Corbon walks
Around the Bois Roger
Visorando Member
5.11 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Cléville (Calvados)
Our elders remember walking these often shady paths many times, which led to pastures and farms. Donkeys pulled carts along them at milking time, farmers drove their cattle up them from Croissanville, children in clogs used them to get to school or forgot to do so, and love blossomed there...
Circular Moult loop via the Bois de Saint-Gilles
5.58 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Moult (Calvados)
A very pleasant countryside route along the Muance river, taking in numerous wooded paths.
Circular loop between Moult and the Bois de Saint-Gilles
5.52 mi
+210 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Moult (Calvados)
Setting off from Moult, walk along the outskirts of Argences and then head up the Chemin des Crêtes. You’ll follow numerous wooded paths and round off this pleasant countryside route by walking alongside the River Muance.
Village and bocage in Beuvron-en-Auge
3.80 mi
+404 ft
-404 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Beuvron-en-Auge (Calvados)
Beuvron-en-Auge is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. With its half-timbered houses and old market hall, restaurants, cafés and artisans, it is a relaxing stopover in the heart of the bocage.
Route of the Cambremer Orchards and its surroundings
7.50 mi
+417 ft
-430 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cambremer (Calvados)
This circular route on dirt tracks and tarmac paths, some of which are very busy with vehicles (hence the need for caution), uses sections of trails, paths and roads shared with other walks, but much of the route is new. The route is generally very peaceful, with many valleys, hills, manor houses, stud farms and the village of Cambremer to visit at the end of the route for those who wish to do so.
Circular route around the Bellengreville marsh
5.18 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bellengreville (Calvados)
Hike around the Bellengreville-Chicheboville marsh, a remarkable wetland area, and along the way, discover some interesting architectural heritage.
In the countryside south of Dozulé
10.20 mi
+902 ft
-876 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Dozulé (Calvados)
For a walk in the countryside with a few hills in "trenches".
The Chemin des Saulniers in Sannerville
5.43 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Sannerville (Calvados)
Sannerville is the easternmost of the communes in Caen-la-Mer. This village, which was completely razed to the ground in 1944, is now influenced by Caen’s population growth whilst remaining in the countryside, which gives it a quality of life much appreciated by its residents. Sannerville lies on the edge of the Pays d’Auge.
Churches, town halls and apple trees from Beaufour-Druval
4.03 mi
+289 ft
-292 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Beaufour-Druval (Calvados)
Circular route with ups and downs in a hilly landscape. Suitable in all weathers as it is entirely on quiet tarmac roads. Along the way, you will see pretty town halls from the late 19th century and three churches, with a special mention for the one in Druval!
In the Robehomme marshes
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).
From Saint-Sylvain to Soignolles via the Grand and Petit Fauces
5.11 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sylvain (Calvados)
A beautiful and pleasant walk through fields and woods, starting from Saint-Sylvain, offering the chance to appreciate an architectural heritage just waiting to be discovered.
Hilly countryside in Douville-en-Auge
4.64 mi
+358 ft
-338 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Douville-en-Auge (Calvados)
Magnificent valleys, apple trees in bloom in spring, springs. These are some of the things you will be able to admire on this rugged route.
Circular around the Arpents du Soleil
4.02 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Vendeuvre (Calvados)
No, it's not a mirage: those neatly aligned rows climbing up the hill are part of a 5-hectare vineyard. Les Arpents du Soleil, which was reborn in 1995, will give your hike an unusual feel and a touch of the south.
Sallenelles Bay from Bréville-les-Monts
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.
Around Gonneville-en-Auge via Sallenelles
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.
Between the countryside and woods around Boissey
6.35 mi
+492 ft
-472 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Boissey (Calvados) (Calvados)
An autumn or winter hike, although not very practicable after heavy rain, to enjoy the view over the plain.
The Marais de la Dives
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.
Along the water from Ranville
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.
The Orne around the Gros Banc
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
Sallenelles Bay, Orne estuary
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.
Merville-Franceville loop
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.
Sallenelles Bay and the Merville-Franceville dunes
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!
Between land and sea in Merville-Franceville-Plage
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).
Bourgeauville
8.30 mi
+722 ft
-738 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bourgeauville (Calvados)
A superb hike west of Beaumont-en-Auge in Calvados
Walk around the Gros Banc Bird Reserve
2.09 mi
+10 ft
-13 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Merville-Franceville-Plage (Calvados)
A family walk around the Gros Banc Bird Reserve. You’ll be able to see and photograph various types of birds, admire Orne Bay and explore the Redoute de Merville (a former 17th-century military building).
La Butte Clara in Glanville
5.16 mi
+551 ft
-554 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Glanville (Calvados)
Crossing streams and valleys, this route offers a wide variety of landscapes and, at the end of the route, near the church, a beautiful view of Beaumont-en-Auge and the surrounding hills.
Circular loop around Ouistreham
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.