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Picauville walks
In the Picauville marshes
Tourist office
8.60 mi
+108 ft
-102 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Picauville (Manche)
Picauville is surrounded by two rivers, the Ouve to the south and the Merderet to the east, and forms a peninsula in winter when the marshes are ‘white’. It rises to an altitude of 29 metres. The suggested route runs alongside the marshes before heading into the bocage along sunken lanes or ‘chasses’.
Woodland and the Senelle Valley
Visorando Member3.60 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Prétot-Sainte-Suzanne (Manche)
A picturesque family walk along country lanes, sunken paths and forest trails. Best undertaken outside of rainy periods, as water may pool on some paths.
The Mount of Doville
7.57 mi
+512 ft
-538 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Doville (Manche)
Starting from the village of Doville, this half-day hike offers exceptional views of the mountains, marshes and Channel Islands, punctuated by passages through wooded paths and a large plateau of bare moorland populated by gorse.
The old stones of Mont Castre
4.28 mi
+292 ft
-289 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Lithaire (Manche)
Climb to the top and travel through the centuries. This former stone quarry, converted into a lake, offers a pleasant stroll through the heart of the bocage. You will pass along the old railway tracks, now greenways. You will also pass along the old path taken by the wagons that brought stones to Lithaire station for transport to Paris and its major construction projects. Around the pond, you will see the old castle, the old church and the remains of a Neolithic alleyway. Don't miss the 180° view of the surrounding area.
From the church to the Carentan lock
3.49 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Carentan (Manche)
During this walk, you will discover Carentan, a town with architectural heritage dating from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
Around the port of Carentan
4.12 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Petitville (Manche)
Marina tower. Passage through the lock and the two bell towers.
The Old Sea Wall at Brévands
4.91 mi
+75 ft
-82 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Brévands (Manche)
Set off to explore Brévands, a picturesque little village in the Baie des Veys at the heart of the polders, rich in built and natural heritage. Walk along the dirt tracks, follow the Douve river and admire the typical buildings of the area.
Around Quineville
5.16 mi
+131 ft
-141 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Quinéville (Manche)
A lovely walk between the sea and the countryside along paths and small roads. You will discover the ruins of the Saint-Michel de Lestre Chapel overlooking the small Sinope valley.
As you walk around the charming little port, you will pass by the floodgates.
Between land and marsh -1-
5.33 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Montmartin-en-Graignes (Manche)
This route allows us to experience a walk along a towpath and reach the land overlooking the marsh.
The Millières moors
3.80 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Millières (Manche)
Set off to explore the rich diversity of the Landes region around Lac des Bruyères. Discover the two types of heathland – open and pine-wooded – as you stroll around this former sandpit, now a popular spot for family walks.
On the land of the Trappist monks of Bricquebec
5.60 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bricquebec (Manche)
A walk to discover Bricquebec and the countryside around the Trappist abbey.
Bois des Roches from Rocheville
5.23 mi
+413 ft
-413 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Rocheville (Manche)
This walk around Rocheville gives pride of place to paths and small roads. It passes through the Bois de la Grande Roche, the Bois de la Petite Roche and its covered walkway, which are real curiosities in the area. There are many passages through woods or forests, which are fairly sheltered from the sun and allow you to discover a slightly wilder side of the Cotentin. Some passages can be a little damp depending on the season, and hiking boots are recommended to prevent slipping.
Between land and marsh -2-
8.63 mi
+108 ft
-105 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montmartin-en-Graignes (Manche)
This route is an addition to the route entitled: Between Land and Marsh -1-.
On the edge of the marsh
6.04 mi
+207 ft
-213 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Montmartin-en-Graignes (Manche)
Taking the new paths created by the land consolidation in Montmartin-en-Graignes, this route allows you to explore the countryside on the edge of the marshes. It offers some beautiful views.
Between land and sea in Morsalines
4.73 mi
+292 ft
-289 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Morsalines (Manche)
Circular via the coastal path facing Saint-Vast-la-Hougue, then through the countryside overlooking the bay.
Alternating between quiet country roads and shaded paths.
Two imposing churches, those of Morsalines and Grenneville, take us back to the days when the bay was the scene of naval conflicts.
Lindbergh Dunes - Portbail Harbour
5.13 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Lô-d'Ourville (Manche)
On the west coast of the Cotentin, from wild dunes to cultivated dunes, you will encounter a wide variety of environments in a largely unspoilt area. At the edge of the dunes, overlooking the harbour of Portbail, the trail offers magnificent views.
The Foliata trails
5.44 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from La Feuillie (Manche)
This walk alternates between hedgerow paths, country lanes and forest sections, making for a pleasant, partly shaded stroll, ideal in summer. The final path, recently upgraded, leads to the lake whilst offering a lovely view of the wet heathland and La Feuillie church.
La Pointe du Banc
4.93 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain-sur-Ay (Manche)
This walk invites you to discover the fine sandy beaches of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay as well as its wild dunes. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the harbour.
The mielles of Créances
5.29 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Créances (Manche)
This walk takes you on a journey of discovery through the harbour of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay and the Créances dunes, renowned for their foreshore, salt meadows and mielles – market garden plots nestled in the hollows of the sand.
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and Tatihou Island
6.64 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue (Manche)
A short stroll around the charming port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. Crossing to Tatihou Island and visit to Vauban's fortifications. Although less popular than the neighbouring departments of Brittany, the English Channel offers equally wonderful landscapes that are less populated but wild and varied. If you are in the area, don't hesitate to discover this region, especially its marshes and the headlands and cliffs of the Cotentin Peninsula.
River and bocage around Le Vast
4.50 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Vast (Manche)
This route, marked with fun information signs along trails, gravel paths and small roads, allows you to discover the historical and natural heritage of this commune crossed by the River Saire.This route was inspired by a project by the Cotentin Permanent Centre for Environmental Initiatives.
Les Romains et les Calvaires au départ de Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin
11.49 mi
+240 ft
-243 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin (Manche)
Ce territoire, facilement accessible de la côte et de l'intérieur du Cotentin par des chemins de grande randonnée constitue un trait d'union géographique entre Saint-Lô, la capitale du cheval et Coutances, Pays d'art et d'Histoire. C'est un territoire vallonné qui comprend de nombreuses zones humides (marais). Il est traversé par la voie romaine (D 535) qui reliait Abrincae, nom romain d'Avranches et Alauna, Valognes.
Route des Bonnes Gens from Le Mesnilbus
7.25 mi
+400 ft
-417 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Mesnilbus (Manche)
In the Middle Ages, its name meant ‘small farmstead in the middle of the woods’. In 1792, its inhabitants refused to accept the change of regime brought about by the Revolution. Following a dispute with the king’s recruiter (who demanded more soldiers), the population rebelled, and the parish was removed from the register of parishes in France. The church was devastated, and the bells and the lords’ lead coffins were melted down.
The harbour of Geffoses and the dunes of Pirou
7.04 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pirou (Manche)
A varied hike that starts in a nature reserve with bird observatories. You then stroll pleasantly through the countryside, mostly on shaded paths. The end of the hike takes place by the sea and on the dunes overlooking it.