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Saint-Lô-d'Ourville walks
Lindbergh Dunes - Portbail Harbour
Visorando Member
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 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.
Carteret circular walk via the customs officers’ path and the Hattainville dunes
5.70 mi
+417 ft
-400 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Barneville-Carteret (Manche)
A circular walk starting and ending on Carteret’s lively shopping street. A lovely walk offering varied scenery, between sea and land. Panoramic views over beaches and dunes. A walk through the dunes, with flora and fauna to admire. You can stop for a break at the foot of the ruins of St Germain’s Church.
Circular route around Hattainville and Les Moitiers-d'Alonne from Carteret
9.35 mi
+689 ft
-663 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Barneville-Carteret (Manche)
This long circular day-long loop (including breaks) combines the “urban” landscapes of the charming port of Carteret with coastal scenery, beaches and austere moorland, leading to the small village of Hattainville, then to Les Moitiers-d’Alonne, mostly along footpaths.With a few variations, this is a classic route for regulars at the seaside resort and local walking clubs!The Visorando app is recommended for the dunes
The Hatainville Dunes
8.29 mi
+735 ft
-709 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Barneville-Carteret (Manche)
Starting from the port of Barneville, set off to explore the Dunes of Hatainville, an exceptional and unspoilt natural area. The route is enhanced by two orientation tables located on hilltops offering beautiful views of the coast.
Updated in 2025: See Practical InformationGPS or the Visorando app are highly recommended!
Carteret circular via Les Mielles, the coastal path and the beach
3.70 mi
+463 ft
-479 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Barneville-Carteret (Manche)
This route follows the road, then crosses the village before taking sandy or stone paths with views of the Hatainville dunes, the cape, the old church, the lighthouse, the harbour, etc.
The covered walkway and the three mills of Les Moitiers-d'Allonne
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.39 mi
+364 ft
-367 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Les Moitiers-d'Allonne (Manche)
This charming walk combines the Cotentin countryside (hedgerows, orchards, etc.) with a little historical heritage: wayside crosses (Romanesque period), tower mills (19th century) and a covered walkway (Neolithic period).
Duration: 2½ hours, no more!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Loop in the triangle: Le Rozel, Mielle de Sciotot, Cap du Rozel
5.57 mi
+420 ft
-410 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Le Rozel (Manche)
A beautiful, easy hike between the seaside and the countryside with magnificent views, particularly those of Cap du Rozel overlooking Anse de Sciotot to the north and the long beach between Surtainville and Cap de Carteret to the south.
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.
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.
Cap de Flamanville and Anse de Sciotot
15.43 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,129 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Les Pieux (Manche)
A long walk through the Normandy countryside to reach the coast and the coastal path. You will pass by the Château de Flamanville, the Dolmen de la Pierre au Rey overlooking Cap de Flamanville and the beaches of Anse de Sciotot. At the top of the Roche à Coucou, you will have a beautiful view of the entire bay.
