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Ryes walks
From Ryes to the artificial port of Arromanches
Visorando Member
8.91 mi
+344 ft
-318 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ryes (Calvados)
Starting from Ryes, this route combines small country lanes in the Bessin plain, the sea and history. It will introduce you to several facets of this agricultural and tourist region through its beaches and its turbulent history, the scale of which is illustrated by the remains of the artificial port of Arromanches.
From Tracy to Manvieux via the greenway
3.97 mi
+203 ft
-180 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Tracy-sur-Mer (Calvados)
A short, easy walk offering views of the Bessin coast between Arromanches and Manvieux. You will have a commanding view of Arromanches and its artificial harbour and walk along the coastal cliffs. But be careful not to get too close to the cliffs as there is a risk of collapse.
Circular via Vaux-sur-Seulles from Esquay-sur-Seulles
4.15 mi
+210 ft
-174 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Esquay-sur-Seulles (Calvados)
This short walk between two villages in Bessin will allow you to discover the beautiful Normandy countryside. It is not particularly difficult. It mainly follows footpaths or farm tracks and a few roads with little traffic. Only the 150 m section on the D153 is a little busier.
Asnelles loop in Arromanches
7.23 mi
+466 ft
-440 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Calvados
This short walk will allow you to discover Asnelles, a small coastal village, and Arromanches, a small seaside town with its artificial harbour, where traces of the D-Day landings are still clearly visible. You will walk along the coast and even cross the beach. You can visit the Asnelles shortbread biscuit factory, the Arromanches museum and admire the landscape overlooking the sea and the port. The return journey will take you along the paths of the Normandy countryside with a glimpse of the coastline.
Les Hauts de Bazenville
7.21 mi
+115 ft
-121 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Villiers-le-Sec (Calvados)
Stroll through the Bessin region of Normandy. Pass through villages steeped in history.
From Bayeux to Vaux-sur-Aure
5.94 mi
+112 ft
-105 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vigor-le-Grand (Calvados)
Starting from Bayeux, you will reach the pretty Aure valley, the romantic site of the church of Vaux-sur-Aure, the Haizerie farm and its ice creams, and the orchards of the Fumichon farm. You will return via the country paths of Bessin.
Aure Circular Loop
4.26 mi
+102 ft
-118 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bayeux (Calvados)
This easy circular walk takes you from Bayeux to Vaux-sur-Aure along the Aure valley. Very pleasant and relaxing scenery on the outskirts of Bayeux. Very little walking on roads.
Bayeux and its surroundings
7.81 mi
+138 ft
-115 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bayeux (Calvados)
The route follows footpaths and cycle paths in Bayeux Intramuros, the botanical garden and the stadium, paths outside Bayeux and recently built wooden footbridges to cross a marshy area.
Around Nonant
8.04 mi
+272 ft
-285 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Nonant (Calvados)
Circuit starting from the village of Nonant, passing through several villages such as Martragny, Vaux and Carcagny with views of several castles and manor houses.
Between Ver-sur-Mer and Asnelles: beach, dunes, marshes, memorial...
8.89 mi
+167 ft
-161 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ver-sur-Mer (Calvados)
From Ver-sur-Mer to Asnelles via the Gold Beach seafront between the dunes, beach and marshes.
Return through the Normandy countryside overlooking the beach, via the villages of Asnelles, Meuvaines and Asnelles and the British memorial which pays tribute to the 22,442 liberators who fell under British command during the Battle of Normandy (opening in 2021).
Saint-Loup and Ranchy from Pont Roch
6.64 mi
+230 ft
-207 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Loup-Hors (Calvados)
A mixed route, alternating between paths and roads, and presenting no difficulty.
On the marsh at Amblie
4.94 mi
+207 ft
-200 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Amblie (Calvados)
Enjoy a pleasant walk along the Seulles Valley and through the surrounding countryside.
The Thue Valley
6.02 mi
+171 ft
-164 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Secqueville-en-Bessin (Calvados)
Set off to explore the Thue Valley: Secqueville-en-Bessin, with its 11th-century church, fortified farms and white houses, and military cemetery. The bell tower of Secqueville dominates the horizon, watching over the Thue Valley, where the white houses of Bessin nestle.
Around the Clos Verger
5.63 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Fresne-Camilly (Calvados)
Starting from Fresne-Camilly, walk along the edge and then along the Thue valley, from Cainet to Bout de Haut near Amblie, then return, enjoying the unobstructed view of the countryside in this part of the Caen plain.
Beach and marshes between Graye-sur-Mer and Ver-sur-Mer
4.73 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Graye-sur-Mer (Calvados)
Graye-sur-Mer beach was part of the Juno Beach sector during the landings on 6 June 1944. It was liberated by Canadian troops.
The return journey from Ver to Graye takes you partly through marshland sheltered behind a narrow strip of dunes.
Circular around Fontaine-Henry
5.10 mi
+240 ft
-243 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Fontaine-Henry (Calvados)
Route around Fontaine-Henry Castle. Halfway between the city of Caen and the D-Day beaches, Fontaine-Henry Castle overlooks the green valley of the Mue. Its vertiginously high roofs tower above the centuries-old trees in the park and crown a richly sculpted façade combining 15th- and 16th-century styles.
Serge Saint route: Thaon - Basly - Colomby - Anisy
10.29 mi
+315 ft
-341 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Thaon (Calvados)
This circular route connects four small Norman villages: Thaon, Basly, Colomby-sur-Thaon and Anisy. The main attraction of this circular route is the opportunity to see Serge Saint's sculptures installed in these locations. Some parts of the route across the plain may seem long.
From Chiromme to La Mue
6.02 mi
+98 ft
-89 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lasson (Calvados)
This walk passes through villages with striking architecture and also crosses rural areas along the Chiromme and the Mue.
Circular around Cairon
4.52 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Cairon (Calvados)
This walk passes through villages with remarkable architecture and also crosses rural areas along the Vey and Mue rivers.
