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Ouistreham walks
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.
Between Colleville-Montgommery and Hermanville-sur-Mer.
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.
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
Between land and sea, starting from Colleville-Montgomery
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).
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!
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, 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.
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).
The Rosière marshes
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
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.
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.
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.
Circular route via Luc-sur-Mer
4.72 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Luc-sur-Mer (Calvados)
Enjoy the charms of Luc-sur-Mer, which will reveal its maritime and rural attractions to you.
In the countryside around Langrune-sur-Mer
3.35 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Langrune-sur-Mer (Calvados)
This short route, taking just over an hour, forms a circular route, partly along the cycle path, then continuing through the fields before discovering a fitness trail that takes us back along the fields and past La Capricieuse (campsite) to Luc-sur-Mer. The final stretch leads back to Langrune via a small footpath, then through a housing estate, so there are no major roads.
