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Ouffières walks
The Val Roy
Visorando Member
6.20 mi
+525 ft
-509 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ouffières (Calvados)
Ouffières welcomes you to a large square beautifully decorated with flowers. You can then set off to discover magnificent stone houses before following the Orne River as it winds its way through the Swiss Normandy.
The Orne Valley
10.76 mi
+1,444 ft
-1,447 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Goupillières (Calvados)
The Orne valley, upstream from the city of Caen.
This circuit invites you to discover both banks of the Orne River north of Thury-Harcourt.
Description and route slightly out of date in places, see reviews for alternatives
On the outskirts of Swiss Normandy
4.91 mi
+338 ft
-338 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Caine (Calvados)
Discover the charms of the wooded countryside on the edge of Swiss Normandy, stroll along its shaded paths, follow and cross its streams, and be captivated by its architectural and rural heritage.
Pray Mill and Brie Bridge
8.72 mi
+610 ft
-610 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Trois-Monts (Calvados)
If you're passing by on the Greenway, it's well worth a detour.
Walk to the Saint-Joseph Chapel in Saint-Bénin
6.14 mi
+807 ft
-797 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Thury-Harcourt (Calvados)
From Thury-Harcourt to the Chapel of Saint Joseph.
On these paths, you will find uphill and downhill undergrowth, theGR®36and the Chapelle Saint-Joseph.
Grimbosq Forest from the Sainte-Anne car park
5.83 mi
+377 ft
-381 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Grimbosq (Calvados)
A walk through the forest on easy paths, featuring an educational trail and a tour of the wildlife park.
Beneath the Monts d'Ancre
8.22 mi
+883 ft
-869 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hamars (Calvados)
A very pleasant walk through the undergrowth, with the sound of small streams flowing through this magnificent forest. Lots of mushrooms in season.
Grimbosq Forest, starting from La Petite Bichotte
3.52 mi
+272 ft
-279 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Grimbosq (Calvados)
A pleasant and enjoyable stroll through the Grimbosq communal forest, owned by the city of Caen.
Route de Sainte-Honorine-du-Fay via Trois-Monts
7.79 mi
+620 ft
-600 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Honorine-du-Fay (Calvados)
Come and discover the diversity of the landscapes from Sainte-Honorine-du-Fay to Trois-Monts, enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside, let yourself be lulled by the gentle music of the streams and enjoy the calm of the Orne valley.
From Espins to the Moulin du Traspy
4.28 mi
+440 ft
-459 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Espins (Calvados)
Hike around the village of Espins. Come and discover the history of this charming commune through its hamlets and the Moulin du Traspy mill. On the way, don't miss the village of Moncel, built on the side of a valley.
Route de la Vignonnière
3.75 mi
+591 ft
-610 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Sallen (Calvados)
"The territory of Saint-Martin-de-Sallen is one of the most rugged in the department. Sandstone, ancient schist and marble form its bedrock." (A de Caumont 1-165)
The Coupe-Gorge stream in Mutrécy
7.08 mi
+318 ft
-318 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mutrécy (Calvados)
This hike mainly follows the Coupe-Gorge stream, which runs through the Grimbosq forest. It is a very pleasant walk in autumn as it follows a small path that is rarely used by walkers.
The Grimbosq forest at the start of Mutrécy
5.01 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Mutrécy (Calvados)
A pleasant hike, starting from Mutrécy, crossing the Caen plain and the Grimbosq Forest in turn. Please note that the final climb may prove difficult for some.
Panoramic views of the pre-bocage landscape at Bonnemaison
5.54 mi
+413 ft
-407 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bonnemaison (Calvados)
Starting from Bonnemaison, walk through the meadows, make your way through the hedgerow countryside, descend into the Vingt-Bec valley, lined with woods, and discover the Valcongrain State Forest.
Chapel of Bonne Nouvelle
6.37 mi
+951 ft
-935 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Esson (Calvados)
Hiking in Suisse Normande. With blue skies, you can discover the beautiful valleys.
I recommend a visit to the Bonne Nouvelle Chapel, which is open during the day and offers the opportunity to leave messages.
The Ajon Valley
8.95 mi
+591 ft
-604 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Banneville-sur-Ajon (Calvados)
This circular route between the Ajon and Odon valleys offers an interesting visit to the Chapelle Saint-Clair and the Moulin d'Ajon.
Boulon in the Middle Ages - Heritage Trail
4.27 mi
+243 ft
-256 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Boulon (Calvados)
This heritage trail immerses you in medieval society alongside knights, monks and peasants.
In the 11th century, in the Cinglais region, Boulon was part of the powerful seigneury of RaoulI Taisson, who built the Château de Thuit there, the seat of seigneurial power. Between forest and heritage, the Boulon discovery trail reveals traces of this medieval past.
This trail is marked in blue with signs reading "Heritage Trail - Boulon in the Middle Ages".
Cinglais Forest starting from Boulon
5.70 mi
+374 ft
-358 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Boulon (Calvados)
A beautiful walk awaits you. It will introduce you to a forest world far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Located on the edge of the dry plains and the watered bocage, the Cinglais Forest, covering 1,475 hectares, is an example of a ZNIEFF-classified forest.
Circular walk along the River Orne from Amayé-sur-Orne
5.14 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Amayé-sur-Orne (Calvados)
You’ll reach the Orne valley through the woods, overlooking the Val de Maizet, before following the river to the Pont du Coudray to return to your starting point.
Circular route through the Grimbosq Forest starting from the Pont du Coudray
9.80 mi
+797 ft
-787 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Amayé-sur-Orne (Calvados)
Set off from the Pont du Coudray for a short circular route through the Grimbosq Forest, starting with a stretch across the plateau.
From the Pont du Coudray to the May-sur-Orne Quarries
5.61 mi
+102 ft
-105 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Clinchamps-sur-Orne (Calvados)
Here is an easy walk that will offer you lovely views of the Orne valley and its small tributaries. Part of the route follows the greenway (a former railway line).
Around Laize-Clinchamps via the mills
4.84 mi
+171 ft
-180 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Clinchamps-sur-Orne (Calvados)
A lovely walk along the small roads and paths around the village of Laize-Clinchamps. Several old mills can be seen along the banks of the River Laize in the Val de Laize and Val de May. There are some lovely houses built from Caen stone. You can have a picnic at the geological site (no tables provided).
Around Neuilly-le-Malherbe
3.58 mi
+233 ft
-246 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Vacognes-Neuilly (Calvados)
A short walk with a few climbs and lovely views over the Ajon Valley. Halfway along, there is a beautiful wash house where you can stop for a break.
The Guigne Valley starting from Vieux-la-Romaine
5.58 mi
+243 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Vieux (Calvados)
The legend of coal: for centuries, a stone in the commune of Feuguerolles intrigued many quarry workers. Black in colour, it became incandescent when burned. Thinking they had discovered precious "earth coal", wells were dug in the hope of finding a coal deposit. Unfortunately, the searches proved fruitless and were abandoned at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the coal of Feuguerolles is nothing more than a legend.
Around Le Locheur
5.12 mi
+318 ft
-315 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Le Locheur (Calvados)
Discover the magnificent village of Le Locheur from the leisure centre. An ideal outing for the whole family. Heritage sites to visit: Gothic church, wash houses, Arry Manor.
Route des Brosses in Meslay
5.98 mi
+299 ft
-302 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Meslay (Calvados)
A lovely, very pleasant country walk through fields and woods starting from Meslay.
Meslay circular route via the pond
6.77 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Meslay (Calvados)
This route in Suisse Normande takes you through hills and the Orne valley, crossing streams and allowing you to admire beautiful green landscapes and stone buildings.
The Moulin du Fay
6.83 mi
+820 ft
-830 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cauville (Calvados)
Swiss Normandy: valleys, springs, streams, fir trees, small villages – everything you need to have a great day out and come home tired.
Walk through the Tourmauville woods
5.23 mi
+197 ft
-177 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Gavrus (Calvados)
A beautiful and pleasant walk through fields and woods starting from Gavrus.
The Odon balconies
6.05 mi
+446 ft
-463 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Parfouru-sur-Odon (Calvados)
Between paths, plains and undergrowth, this hike will delight you with its scenery.
Like all hikes in the bocage, it is hilly with a good little climb.
The route is very well marked with yellow signs.
Mont Pinçon in Le Plessis-Grimoult
4.39 mi
+302 ft
-308 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Le Plessis-Grimoult (Calvados)
Hike around Mont-Pinçon, the highest point in the Calvados department, best known for its radio and television transmitter. Along the way, you will see traces of the Roman presence and discover that, in August 1944, it was also the site of a fierce tank battle during the liberation of France.
From Feuguerolles-Bully to the Guigne Valley
4.98 mi
+148 ft
-144 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Feuguerolles-Bully (Calvados)
During this route, enjoy not only the pleasure of a country walk in the bocage countryside, but also the bucolic charm of the Guigne valley. You can also appreciate an architectural heritage that is just waiting to be discovered.
The Greenway of Suisse Normande in Feuguerolles-Bully
4.56 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Feuguerolles-Bully (Calvados)
This hike will take you along the Voie Verte de la Suisse Normande (Greenway of Norman Switzerland) and the banks of the Orne river in the municipalities of Feuguerolles-Bully and Bully.
