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The Chapelle des Costils in Roncey
Tourist office
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.
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.
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.
Walk around Lengronne
Visorando Member2.87 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.
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
2.41 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.
La Galaisière – Le Gris Caillou via La Quinarderie
2.61 mi
+213 ft
-200 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Coutances (Manche)
A lovely walk around Coutances and the La Soulles stream.
Galaisière-La Cognerie-Les Ponts-Nicorps-Aquascole
6.36 mi
+486 ft
-492 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Coutances (Manche)
Hiking around Coutances No. 10.A lovely walk around the River La Soulles.This short walk takes us along paths and small local or district roads on a journey through the valley and hillsides of one of Coutances’ three rivers, the Soulles, in the villages to the south-east of Coutances.The route passes by some very pretty local stone houses (or outbuildings from old farms).
Route des 3 Valleys in Coutances
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.41 mi
+610 ft
-594 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Coutances (Manche)
Coutances, the historic former capital of the Cotentin, offers a contrasting spectacle of countryside almost within the city. This hike takes you through the outskirts of the town, winding its way through the three valleys that surround it, each with its own lazy river. Half on land and half on roads or alleyways, the urban passages allow you to discover a small part of Coutances' heritage, despite the industrial area that spoils the pleasure a little, but you quickly forget about that.
The Balconies of the Sienne
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.
The Gruel Mill
3.28 mi
+180 ft
-210 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Orval (Manche) (Manche)
Starting from the medieval church in Orval, a short walk along sunken paths and a quiet country lane leads to an old mill on the River Soulles.
Mills and locks from Orval
8.31 mi
+335 ft
-358 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Orval (Manche) (Manche)
This idyllic route winds through the commune of Orval, surrounded by the River Sienne and its tributary, the Soulles. The route offers beautiful views of the bocage and the town of Coutances, and allows you to discover unspoilt, rich natural surroundings.
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.
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.
On the final circular loop of the Sienne
13.49 mi
+266 ft
-243 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Orval (Manche) (Manche)
Starting from the Pont de la Roque, the route runs as close as possible to the Havre de Regnéville (the mouth of the River Sienne) before climbing slightly at Montmartin and Montchaton. Along the way, there are superb views of the Sienne valley, the Havre de Regnéville and the Pointe d’Agon. No fewer than four beautiful old churches, as well as charming hamlets, complete the picture.
Route de la Fée from Gratot
7.43 mi
+210 ft
-220 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gratot (Manche)
This walking route offers a route combining history and nature. You’ll pass by some exceptional monuments and walk through a picturesque setting. For lovers of nature and historic buildings, Gratot is a little haven of peace on the outskirts of Coutances.
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.
Route des Bonnes Gens from Le Mesnilbus
6.93 mi
+384 ft
-381 ft
3h 30
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.
Route circular around the Ay starting from Ancteville
12.22 mi
+433 ft
-436 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ancteville (Manche)
To the north of Coutances, the three villages through which this route passes offer a peaceful walk through the heart of the bocage.
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.
Muneville-le Bingard Mill Trail
4.49 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Muneville-le-Bingard (Manche)
Starting from the village mill, set off to explore the sunken lanes of Muneville-le-Bingard. Some of the sunken paths were reopened by volunteers from the Bocage et Patrimoine Munevillais association in 2024. A few paths are maintained by volunteers, depending on their availability, and the grass may be a little high at certain times of the year.
La route de l'herbette à Muneville-le-Bingard
5.27 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Muneville-le-Bingard (Manche)
Set off to explore the sunken lanes of the Muneville countryside. The ‘Route de l’Herbette’ winds through the countryside along numerous sunken lanes, passing through landscapes of meadows and heathland. Some of the sunken lanes were reopened by volunteers from the ‘Bocage et Patrimoine Munevillais’ association in 2021 and 2022.
