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Percy (Manche) walks
The Balconies of the Sienne
Tourist office
7.89 mi
+778 ft
-768 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sourdeval-les-Bois (Manche)
Situated in the heart of the Coutances countryside, the village of Hambye overlooks the surrounding area with a landscape of extensive hedgerows which, as you follow the route, provide a stunning natural backdrop to the abbey ruins and offer a valuable insight into the landscapes of the Normandy valleys, with meadows—some of which are wet at the valley floor—and woodland on the slopes.
Towards Notre-Dame de Hambye Abbey
9.40 mi
+906 ft
-922 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hambye (Manche)
Between Sienne and Hambyotte, this route invites you to discover the Normandy countryside via numerous sunken lanes where, in the meadows that line them, Prim'Holstein cows, originally from Holland, mingle with Normande cows, the region's emblematic breed. At the end of the route, Hambye Abbey awaits you with its13th-century chapter house.
Whale route
7.19 mi
+709 ft
-722 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Denis-le-Gast (Manche)
This picturesque little village, nestled in the heart of the Sienne Valley, will enchant you with its peaceful setting and lush greenery. Its few houses, built from local stone, surround the church. You will notice that the slopes of this valley are covered with beech trees, whose hard, uniform wood is used in carpentry and cabinetmaking, as well as simply for firewood.
Walk along the banks of the Sienne near the Moulin Fouleur
Visorando Member2.41 mi
+187 ft
-184 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Gavray (Manche)
A walk through the bocage. You’ll start by following the River Sienne along a narrow forest track. You’ll then leave this track to climb up to the top of the small hill overlooking the river, reaching a little chalet at the highest point.
Entre Sienne et Bérence
10.28 mi
+817 ft
-801 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gavray (Manche)
Ce bourg d'environ 1500 habitants charme par ses constructions de caractère et le dynamisme de ses habitants. Le parcours de randonnée vous mènera vers les méandres des deux rivières qui serpentent sur le territoire, la Sienne et la Bérence, qui font le bonheur des randonneurs comme des pêcheurs de salmonidés.
The Chapelle des Costils in Roncey
6.89 mi
+427 ft
-440 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Roncey (Manche)
This village, with a population of over 800, is a typical example of post-war reconstruction and was largely destroyed during the Second World War. On 29 July 1944, the day the village was liberated during Operation Cobra, several thousand German soldiers were surrounded in this pocket, with the village of Roncey at its centre.
Walk around Étang de Coulanges
2.06 mi
+161 ft
-161 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sever-Calvados (Calvados)
A very easy walk, suitable for all seasons. The pond, the edge of the forest and small forest paths are the highlights of this walk.
Les Champs Boullot from Domjean
Local authority4.64 mi
+217 ft
-233 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Domjean (Manche)
A easy route with lovely views, sunken paths and plenty of shade.
La Jacre Route
3.60 mi
+282 ft
-272 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Domjean (Manche)
A easy route along very pleasant sunken paths.
Walk around Lengronne
2.87 mi
+125 ft
-121 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Lengronne (Manche)
A short stroll through the countryside of southern Manche to breathe in the sea air, which mingles with the scent of freshly cut grass and humus.
La vallée de la Soulles à Montpinchon
7.34 mi
+620 ft
-620 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montpinchon (Manche)
De cet endroit, nommé le Mont, vous apprécierez la vue imprenable sur la commune et ses environs, dominés par la cathédrale gothique de Coutances. Le sentier vous mènera derrière le Château de Cerisy-la-Salle, devenu Centre Culturel International. Toutes les cultures s'y rencontrent chaque année lors de colloques très prisés.
Route du Moulin à Ver
6.86 mi
+594 ft
-600 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ver (Manche)
For a long time, the hydraulic power of watercourses was harnessed, and mills served as landmarks for water-related activities along the rivers. In Ver, on the River Sienne – a coastal river renowned for hosting large migratory fish (Atlantic salmon, sea lamprey and eel) – the weir at the Moulin de Ver was removed in 2010 to facilitate their passage.
Around L’Airou
7.43 mi
+607 ft
-600 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Mesnil-Rogues (Manche)
This walking trail winds through a steep-sided valley rich in architectural heritage: mills, a manor house, a castle, etc.
You’ll also be taken back in time as you discover traces of the writer Rémy de Gourmont’s time here.
Walk from the Ermitage to the Lac du Gast observation points
2.37 mi
+102 ft
-105 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sever-Calvados (Calvados)
This walk takes you along a forest track and past the shores of Lac du Gast.
Brectouville route
5.47 mi
+328 ft
-325 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Condé-sur-Vire (Manche)
The hike is accessible to a wide range of people as there are no difficult sections.
Condé-sur-Vire - Pont-Farcy via the greenway
23.78 mi
+417 ft
-394 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Condé-sur-Vire (Manche)
A beautiful route in the heart of nature, along the Vire river, very quiet and very pleasant.
Sey Mill from Trelly
9.32 mi
+262 ft
-269 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Trelly (Manche)
Along the banks of the Sienne, you’ll enjoy this route, which takes you along numerous shaded paths. What’s more, your route is dotted with relics of the past: wayside crosses, a chapel, an old village and even an old mill. An unmissable walk in the Coutances area.
Tour of Lake Dathée
3.60 mi
+49 ft
-46 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Manvieu-Bocage (Calvados)
A walk around Lake Dathée, ideal for families.
On the way to La Lucerne Abbey
12.78 mi
+620 ft
-620 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Lucerne-d'Outremer (Manche)
From the Saint-Jacques district, very close to La Haye-Pesnel but in the commune of La Lucerne d’Outremer, you reach Le Mesnil-Drey and then the former Abbey of La Lucerne through the forest of the same name... and, zigzagging through the hedgerows of La Rochelle-Normande, you come to the Pelotin car park on the site of the old station.
Les Hauts de Monthuchon
6.29 mi
+499 ft
-512 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Monthuchon (Manche)
Perched on a granite outcrop at an altitude of 176 m, the village offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area, particularly of Coutances and its cathedral. In the evening, on a clear night, you can make out seven lighthouses.
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