Panoramic views around Vironvay

An easy hike that starts along the banks of the Seine, where the reflections are magnificent, especially the typical bridge of Saint-Pierre-du-Vauvray.
Then, a very gentle climb into the forest leads to the village of Heudebouville and then the splendid panorama of Vironvay over the villages, hillsides, bridge, Château-Gaillard, meanders of the Seine, etc.
Along the way, there are frequent small panoramas for those who wish to linger and take in the view.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.99 km
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    Average duration: 4h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 145 m
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    Descent: - 141 m

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    Highest point: 141 m
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    Lowest point: 8 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the hiking trail car park on Rue de la Promenade du Vieux Puits in Saint-Pierre-du-Vauvray.

(S/E) At the car park exit, turn right and continue until the first street on the left, which you should follow to pass under the bridge over the railway line. At the crossroads, continue straight ahead along Rue du Bac until you reach the Seine.

(1) Turn right onto Quai de Seine and walk along the river on your left for 4.6 km, ignoring the paths and streets that branch off to the right.

(2) At La Ravine, just before the Priory of Lormais, turn right, following the yellow markings, onto a path that passes between houses, then go under the railway bridge marked in yellow and white. Continue straight ahead to climb the path into the forest, still following the yellow markings.
Continue along this path, which reaches the edge of the forest, until you reach a lane covered with grass in the centre. Walk along this lane until it becomes a fully paved road, which you should not take.

(3) Turn right onto the path, then turn left at the next path, which leads to Route de l'Ormais. Follow this road to the left for about 50 metres until you reach the nearby crossroads.

(4) Turn right (yellow markings on a tree on the left) and follow this street to the crossroads.

(5) Turn left to reach the centre of the village of Heudebouville. At the school, turn right to cross and take Rue du Manoir on the left. At the end of the street, turn right.

(6) After 150 metres, take a moment to admire the restoration of an old farmhouse, a market hall and a pond on your right. Continue to Rue de la Recette and turn right. Pass a calvary on your left and go to the end of the street.

(7) Turn left onto Rue de la Croix Roger, then take thefirst street on the right. At the crossroads, continue straight ahead and join a path that turns left a few dozen metres further on. At the crossroads, take the left-hand path, which leads back to Rue de la Croix Roger. Turn right and continue along this street, which becomes a path. Follow this path towards the Vironvay viewpoint until you reach a crossroads.

(8) Ignore theGR® which turns right, and continue straight ahead until you reach the first houses.

(9) Turn right onto the narrow path that passes behind the houses and follow it until you reach a small stone staircase. Go down and immediately turn left to quickly reach the viewpoint and orientation table.

(10) Before leaving this splendid viewpoint, we suggest you walk to Place des Tilleuls, passing in front of the beautiful stone and brick church with its unusual bell tower.

(11) Turn around, return to the path, go down it, pass the steps you descended on the way up, and continue straight ahead. Ignore the paths on the right and continue until you reach the railway line.

(12) Turn left onto theGR® trail, which runs alongside the railway line on the right-hand side (protected by a fence).
This path moves away from the railway line, veering to the left, climbs slightly and passes in front of an isolated house with numerous dogs. Continue until you reach a Y-junction.

(13) Turn right onto the grassy path and, facing the gates of the houses, turn right onto the narrow path. Continue to pass under the railway bridge and reach the banks of the Seine. Turn left, follow the Seine and retrace your steps in the opposite direction.

(1) Turn left onto Rue Du Bac, cross the road and pass under the bridge, at the end of which you should turn right to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 12 m - Car park on Rue de la Promenade du Vieux Puits
  2. 1 : km 0.29 - alt. 11 m - Quay - Seine [la]
  3. 2 : km 4.9 - alt. 11 m - La Ravine, path on the right between the houses
  4. 3 : km 6.64 - alt. 137 m - Turn right at the end of the grassy lane
  5. 4 : km 7.07 - alt. 123 m - On the right, street with yellow markings
  6. 5 : km 7.47 - alt. 129 m - Crossroads, left towards the centre of Heudebouville
  7. 6 : km 8.02 - alt. 139 m - Farmhouse, market hall and pond
  8. 7 : km 8.37 - alt. 136 m - On the left, Rue de la Croix Roger
  9. 8 : km 10.06 - alt. 126 m - Crossroads
  10. 9 : km 10.49 - alt. 126 m - Path on the right
  11. 10 : km 10.79 - alt. 119 m - Panorama and orientation table
  12. 11 : km 10.95 - alt. 128 m - Turn around at Place DesTilleuls
  13. 12 : km 11.77 - alt. 18 m - Turn left at the railway line.
  14. 13 : km 12.62 - alt. 20 m - On the right, grassy path
  15. S/E : km 13.99 - alt. 12 m - Car park on Rue de la Promenade du Vieux Puits

Notes

Between (5) and (7), the market hall can be used as a shelter, and there are picnic tables and benches on this green space.

(10) Bench at the Vironvay viewpoint.

Worth a visit

Saint-Pierre-du-Vauvray bridge.
Andé Castle.

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
TiboLapi
TiboLapi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike that follows part of the route called "Les coteaux d'Heudebouville", so there is certainly a way to combine the two for more experienced walkers

Thank you for sharing.

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Marie FERIHI
Marie FERIHI
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Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Difficulties in realising how far we had come before paying attention to the next signpost, lack of landmarks, we extended the route without knowing exactly where we had lost our way, probably along the Seine when we had to enter the forest, and yet we feel we followed the signs to the letter. More signs and descriptions would be needed to distinguish between places that look alike.

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Dimrando
Dimrando
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike! Superb panoramic views, well-marked paths, charming banks of the Seine...
Thank you to those who planned the route!
Be careful at point 2. It should be specified that you follow the yellow markings for a while when you leave the banks of the Seine.

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randoindiv
randoindiv
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route that takes three and a half hours, with a short break in Heudebouville and magnificent views in Vironvay. You need to be careful on the slightly steep descent, but it's no problem with good footwear.
Thank you for this beautiful route. Worth doing again.

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Maxou
Maxou
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Parish specific to Brittany hike. Easy. Very beautiful scenery. Worth doing again

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denise76
denise76
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with varied landscapes. Beautiful panoramic views where you can see the meandering Seine
A must-do

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Trollblaster
Trollblaster
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike, which starts on the banks of the Seine in the village and then climbs up the hillsides, where the view makes the hike really worthwhile.
The start of the hike may not be to everyone's taste, as you walk along the banks of the Seine, which can be dirty because the river carries a lot of plastic of all kinds. However, I liked the fact that between the Seine and the railway line, you also walk past small, picturesque holiday plots with caravans, small gardens and a veritable museum of garden figurines!
It's really the breathtaking view of the circular bends in the Seine that makes it worth the climb!

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DaDoRando14
DaDoRando14
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Small correction to the description: the location "La Ravine" is not indicated; you must follow the yellow markings (not GR) as soon as they appear on the path along the Seine, then turn right at the corner of the Prieuré de Lormais and go up into the woods, still following these yellow markings. (However, the GR markings are still indicated in the description!).
A beautiful hike offering stunning panoramic views of the circular Seine.

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Matchop
Matchop
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start in the valley is interesting, but it is especially when you get closer to the River Seine that this route really comes into its own.

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micheleperrot
micheleperrot
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The description of the hike is clear and precise. Remarkable landscapes.
Perfectly accessible for an average walker.
I recommend it...
Michèle from Rouen

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amandie
amandie
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hikes with very varied landscapes, beautiful views of the Seine.
Very easy level.
At point (2), we weren't paying enough attention and couldn't find the GR markings when we entered the forest after passing under the railway line, so we ended up walking 2 km further than planned. Keep a close eye out.

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yviso
yviso
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A superb hike with magnificent scenery. You will discover three villages with interesting, original houses and churches. This must be a pleasant route in any season. We were charmed by the sight of the River Seine making a circular course through peaceful countryside, surrounded by forests in all the colours of autumn.
The route description is clear and precise.
Thank you

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vandromme claude
vandromme claude
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Truly a beautiful panorama
A very beautiful walk
Claude

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Gofi
Gofi
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant and varied hike
Along the banks of the Seine, through forests, with beautiful views and little tarmac.
A lovely picnic spot behind the town hall in Heudebouville.
thanks to the author.
Best regards

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