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Sannerville walks
The Chemin des Saulniers in Sannerville
Visorando Member
5.43 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Sannerville (Calvados)
Sannerville is the easternmost of the communes in Caen-la-Mer. This village, which was completely razed to the ground in 1944, is now influenced by Caen’s population growth whilst remaining in the countryside, which gives it a quality of life much appreciated by its residents. Sannerville lies on the edge of the Pays d’Auge.
Along the water from Ranville
5.76 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Ranville (Calvados)
Starting from Ranville, enjoy the surrounding countryside and walk to Amfreville. Then descend to the Marais de Cagny and follow the towpath along the Orne to return to the starting point.
Circular route around the Bellengreville marsh
5.18 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bellengreville (Calvados)
Hike around the Bellengreville-Chicheboville marsh, a remarkable wetland area, and along the way, discover some interesting architectural heritage.
Sallenelles Bay from Bréville-les-Monts
7.73 mi
+161 ft
-157 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bréville-les-Monts (Calvados)
From Bréville-les-Monts, set off to explore the surrounding countryside and discover a superb panorama of Sallenelles Bay; descend along the Orne and admire its estuary. Head back up towards Amfréville through the countryside and go around it to complete this walk in a circular fashion, symbolising infinity.
From the Parc du Biez to the Plateau workers’ housing estate in Mondeville
3.73 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Mondeville (Calvados)
Discover Mondeville’s architectural heritage, particularly the workers’ housing estate of Le Plateau, starting from the Parc Municipal du Biez.
In the Robehomme marshes
4.30 mi
+112 ft
-102 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bavent (Calvados)
A pleasant, peaceful walk through the lovely Robehomme marshes. Lovely views of the horizon. There is a bit of road, so it’s not ideal for dogs, although there is little traffic (except on the D224).
Le Petit Lourdes in Hérouville-Saint-Clair
5.19 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Hérouville-Saint-Clair (Calvados)
An urban hike that allows you to discover neighbourhoods and architectural heritage that are too often overlooked.
Circular loop between Moult and the Bois de Saint-Gilles
5.52 mi
+210 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Moult (Calvados)
Setting off from Moult, walk along the outskirts of Argences and then head up the Chemin des Crêtes. You’ll follow numerous wooded paths and round off this pleasant countryside route by walking alongside the River Muance.
Circular Moult loop via the Bois de Saint-Gilles
5.58 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Moult (Calvados)
A very pleasant countryside route along the Muance river, taking in numerous wooded paths.
Around Gonneville-en-Auge via Sallenelles
12.63 mi
+177 ft
-207 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Gonneville-en-Auge (Calvados)
Leaving Gonneville-en-Auge, in the countryside, follow the Bay of Sallenelles and the River Orne. You will then pass the Merville Batteries.
The Orne around the Gros Banc
4.14 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Sallenelles (Calvados)
A birdwatching site of great beauty, the bay of the Orne estuary is now protected by the Conservatoire du Littoral. The Maison de la Nature, several observatories and a network of footpaths showcase this unmissable natural area.
Moderator's note See the review dated 21/02/2022: work in progress on this hike
Merville-Franceville loop
5.33 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Merville-Franceville-Plage (Calvados)
Take a lovely coastal path and watch the local and migratory birds, pass by the Redoute de Merville, built in 1760 under Louis XVI based on plans by Vauban, walk along the beach, climb up to the Atlantic Wall coastal battery, cross the horse parks with foals depending on the season, stroll through the countryside... this is what you will discover on this hike. Don't forget your binoculars.
The hike should be done when the tidal coefficient is below 80.
Sallenelles Bay and the Merville-Franceville dunes
3.47 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Merville-Franceville-Plage (Calvados)
A superb walk starting in Sallenelles Bay, where you can spot numerous birds, continuing through the dunes of Merville-Franceville and along the beach. You might even be lucky enough to spot a seal!
An easy walk with no uphill sections.
Best done during the week for a quieter experience and at low tide to make sure you don’t get your feet wet!
Sallenelles Bay, Orne estuary
11.00 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Merville-Franceville-Plage (Calvados)
Discover the bird sanctuary, the bay and the banks of the Orne. Return through gently rolling countryside, then via Franceville beach.
Circular loop around Ouistreham
10.67 mi
+105 ft
-108 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ouistreham (Calvados)
This walk will allow you to discover various aspects of nature.
It begins in the nearby countryside, crossing a small wood and then a marsh.
It then continues for a long stretch along the Colleville Montgomery seafront promenade to the port and lighthouse at Ouistreham.
And to finish, the icing on the cake: a detour through a protected dune area, the Pointe du Siège, with the Orne estuary—a birdwatcher’s paradise—behind the sea wall.
Between land and sea in Merville-Franceville-Plage
5.54 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Merville-Franceville-Plage (Calvados)
Starting from Merville-Franceville-Plage, enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside and the marshes, but also soak up the seaside atmosphere of this renowned seaside resort. Along the way, you will discover the architectural and, above all, historical heritage, notably the Merville Battery, a key site of the June 1944 landings (9th Battalion of the6th Airborne).
Walk around the Gros Banc Bird Reserve
2.09 mi
+10 ft
-13 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Merville-Franceville-Plage (Calvados)
A family walk around the Gros Banc Bird Reserve. You’ll be able to see and photograph various types of birds, admire Orne Bay and explore the Redoute de Merville (a former 17th-century military building).
Between land and sea, starting from Colleville-Montgomery
8.00 mi
+66 ft
-56 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Colleville-Montgomery (Calvados)
This walk will allow you to appreciate both the tranquillity of the marshes and the countryside, as well as the seaside atmosphere of the famous seaside towns. Along the way, you will discover the architectural and, above all, historical heritage of the towns of Colleville-Montgomery, Hermanville-sur-Mer and Ouistreham Riva-Bella, key locations in the June 1944 D-Day landings (Sword Beach).