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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.
Between Joganville and Montebourg
4.81 mi
+105 ft
-98 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Joganville (Manche)
A short, easy walk through the fields along paths lined with hedges.
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 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.
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.