Montmain (Seine-Maritime) walks

A short walk around the village. After crossing the forest, we will return via theGR® 25 to the village, passing in front of the small church.

A walk with varied landscapes: countryside, forests, abbey and the banks of the Andelle.

Starting from the Clos Démont housing estate, this 9 km hike will take you along various paths in La Neuville-Chant-d'Oisel. You can take a break at the pond on Rue Saint-Autin, in the Lotissement des Beaux Repaires park, or on the Promenade du Clos Démont. Along the way, you will also see the Château Jacques Anquetil. You can shorten this route at any time by taking Rue des Andelys towards the town hall.

This route is suitable for all levels as the outward and return journeys follow the same route, so you can turn back at any time! The starting point is near the Jonquemare pond in Neuville-Chant-d'Oisel. Passing through the Longboël forest, you will go through the Parc des Flotteaux, the Guinguette des Écluses, the dam and the Lac des Deux Amants.

There is nothing special to discover on this short route, just a breath of fresh air. Pass through the fields on the Franquevillais plateau, descend to the Lyons-la-Forêt road via the Sente des Hauts Bœufs to reach the village of Épinay. Then, climb up the path at the edge of the Bois des Chartreux towards Le Faulx, in the commune of Franqueville-Saint-Pierre.

This hike starts in the centre of the village and follows the Grande Randonnée trails that circle around the south.

A short hike in the Andelle Valley to discover its rich heritage. Two castles, an abbey and the remains of a spinning mill with striking architecture punctuate this route. Pretty wooded paths, particularly the one that runs along the walls of Bonnemare Castle, and the rolling countryside as you leave Douville-sur-Andelle, add to the charm of this walk.

This is a very pleasant walk through charming little villages where you can admire magnificent thatched cottages and other typical Norman houses, or pass through the village of Fontaine-sous-Préaux where the Robec river has its source. You will also pass through woods where you can enjoy a little shade when it is hot. Be careful on the few fairly steep climbs and descents and on some paths that can be very muddy in wet weather (this is Normandy, after all!).

A short, peaceful walk on the outskirts of Rouen, perfect for getting some fresh air and sunshine. Most of the route passes through fields. There are a few sections of tarmac roads and paths, but this is the price you pay for discovering some very charming villages and hamlets.

A beautiful circular walk starting from Ry, in the heart of the Crevon valley. The route first passes through the charming village, then along paths lined with meadows and hedgerows. The route then joins Saint-Denis-le-Thiboult, offering pretty views of the Normandy countryside and a very peaceful atmosphere. The paths alternate between shady undergrowth and open passages, pleasant in all seasons. The return to Ry is gentle, with a few slight climbs that pose no particular difficulty. An accessible, varied hike, ideal for enjoying the peace and quiet and rural heritage of the region.

A beautiful circular walk starting from Ry, a charming Norman village, offering a pleasant mix of country lanes, woodland paths and quiet roads. The route crosses the Crevon Valley, with green landscapes typical of the Pays de Bray. The passage through Martainville-Épreville is a highlight of the walk, thanks in particular to the view of the Château de Martainville, a remarkable Renaissance building surrounded by its park. The paths alternate between shaded sections and more open areas, ideal for enjoying the peace and quiet and rural panoramas.

Starting from the pretty village of Ry, where the Crevon river meanders, this hike through the rolling countryside offers beautiful views.The route takes you through hamlets and woods, with river crossings adding extra charm to this route.

After admiring Vascœuil Castle and its dovecote, the path will take you into the Lyons National Forest with some noticeable changes in elevation before descending to the village of Les Hogues via the Saint-Mathurin spring. The return journey via Perruel follows the Andelle river, offering peaceful landscapes.

Country lanes and forest paths take you to the semi-troglodytic Saint-Adrien chapel, passing through the village of Belbeuf where you can admire the castle and its polygonal dovecote.

Hike on two sides of the Robec, woods, meadows, plains and villages.

A pleasant short hike of about ten kilometres along the banks of the Andelle and the Seine. Crossing the Léry Poses outdoor recreation centre and on the banks of Biotropica.

Circuit around the water: lakes, ponds and river. This walk begins by crossing the Seine via a footbridge that passes over the locks and the Poses dam. It then goes around the Lac des Deux Amants and the Lac du Mesnil, where numerous birds, including waterfowl, add to the charm of these lakeside landscapes. Finally, the return to the banks of the Seine takes you past splendid houses built from local stone and faces the chalk cliffs.

Very small roads and paths through the plains and, more rarely, through the woods, allow you to discover this splendid part of the Norman Vexin.Villages with pretty churches, preserved rural dwellings and unspoilt countryside guide this hike.The valleys of the two rivers, Le Héron and L'Héronchelles, surrounded by magnificent hills, offer splendid panoramic views.Horizons stretching as far as the eye can see open up repeatedly during this hike.