Under the hill, in the rock: the Saint-Adrien chapel

Country lanes and forest paths take you to the semi-troglodytic Saint-Adrien chapel, passing through the village of Belbeuf where you can admire the castle and its polygonal dovecote.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.94 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 204 m
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    Descent: - 208 m

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    Highest point: 150 m
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    Lowest point: 7 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the town hall in Saint-Aubin-Celloville.

(S/E) At the car park exit, turn left onto Rue De La Mairie and continue to the crossroads. Turn left onto Rue d'Incarville and continue to the calvary.

(1) Cross the road and take the grassy path opposite. Walk alongside the pony club on your left. At the first intersection, take the left-hand path, then take the next path on the right. When you reach a road, turn left immediately and walk past the bus shelter on your right.

(2) Turn onto the first path on the right and continue along this path. Pass a farm on your left and you will reach a small road. Cross it and continue along the path until you reach the next road.

(3) Take the path on the right opposite. It has a signpost and GR® markings. Reach the edge of the forest, pass a bench on your right and go down the forest path. At the bottom, ignore theGR® which branches off to the left. Turn right, following the signs on a small signpost. Continue to the next signpost, which indicates a left turn.

(4) Go up to the left, then just before the edge of the woods, continue to the right. Walk between the fences bordering the grassland until you reach the crossroads.

(5) Turn left and continue to the first houses. Find a small path leading off to the left. Turn into this small path (not shown on the IGN map). This path runs alongside the hedge of a house on the right and a field fence on the left.

At the end, continue along Rue Chemin du Sainfoin until you reach the first street on the right, Rue Pasteur. Turn left and continue for a few metres. Take a sharp right turn into Rue De Vide Gousset and continue to the end of the street.

(6) Follow theGR® signs on the post at the entrance to the small skate park on your left. Pass the village hall on your left. At the crossroads, turn right. After passing the town hall, cross the street to see the polygonal dovecote and the castle. Continue slightly to the right, with your back to the castle, to reach the church, which is visible after passing through the wooden porch.

(7) Cross Rue des Canadiens again and take Rue Aux Sœurs opposite. Turn right at the third street, at the stop sign. Continue along this street until the bend. Take the path on the left that runs alongside the houses on the right. Pass the last house. Look for theGR® sign.

(8) Turn left onto the forest lane. Continue along this marked forest path to reach the hill. Walk past a large sign on your right. Ignore theGR® coming from the left and continue straight ahead. Climb the hill to its highest point, where an old electricity pole stands. Continue along the small path, facing the bend in the Seine, until you reach the next GR® signpost.

(9) Turn left towards the conifer grove and reach a fence.

(10) Turn right. Follow the fence on your left. Descend this steep path to the RD6015 departmental road.

Make a small detour to the right onto the RD6015 to see the semi-troglodytic chapel, about 50 metres from the crossroads.

Retrace your steps, cross the bridge over Le Becquet and turn left.
Climb the lane that continues along the path through the woods until you reach a paved road.

(11) Continue to the left, ignoring theGR® trail that branches off to the right. Take the first path on the right that branches off to the left in front of the Incarville pond.
Join the street and follow it to the right until you reach the intersection.

(12) Turn onto the second street on the right and then follow a small pond on your left. Turn left at the corner and continue straight ahead on the path that enters the woods. Go down to the Y-junction. Follow the right-hand path, which then climbs up to the left.

At the end, take the path on the right in front of the picnic table. Continue to the Moulin pond, then turn left into Rue de La Mairie. Take the first alley on the left to reach the town hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 139 m - Car park at the town hall in Saint-Aubin-Celloville
  2. 1 : km 0.76 - alt. 141 m - Path opposite the calvary
  3. 2 : km 1.95 - alt. 148 m - Path on the right
  4. 3 : km 2.61 - alt. 149 m - Path to the right, signpost
  5. 4 : km 3.53 - alt. 98 m - Climb up to the left opposite the post
  6. 5 : km 4.15 - alt. 147 m - Turn left at the crossroads
  7. 6 : km 5.51 - alt. 144 m - On the left, skate park and GR signpost
  8. 7 : km 6.04 - alt. 136 m - Opposite Rue aux Soeurs
  9. 8 : km 7.16 - alt. 132 m - Turn left into the forest
  10. 9 : km 8.48 - alt. 70 m - Turn left towards the conifers
  11. 10 : km 8.6 - alt. 65 m - On the right, at the edge of the fence on the left
  12. 11 : km 10.37 - alt. 128 m - End of the GR, continue straight ahead
  13. 12 : km 10.8 - alt. 136 m - On the right, there is a small signpost pointing in the opposite direction
  14. S/E : km 11.94 - alt. 139 m - Car park at the town hall in Saint-Aubin-Celloville

Notes

This circuit can be extended to 20 km by combining it with the "Vers la mare du Moulin" hike starting from Quévreville-la-Poterie, following the WPT (10) to (15) from the latter.

Worth a visit

The semi-troglodytic Saint-Adrien Chapel is located below the highest point of the hill (9).
An exhibition of paintings and sculptures is held there every last week of September.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 24 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 9077752

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did this hike in early February, I didn't meet anyone, some muddy sections.
It's a shame that the chapel at Saint Adrien is closed.
But it's a lovely walk, I recommend it.

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MagTour
MagTour

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, varied hike, alternating between meadows and forest.
In summer, it is ideal because the climbs are shaded by the forest.
Very pleasant coffee stop at the bar in Elbeuf.
Superb views of the Seine.
Highly recommended hike.

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ldominique 66420
ldominique 66420

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The highlight of the hike is the magnificent view of the Seine from the top of the rock.
Otherwise, the start of the hike is a bit monotonous

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fil61
fil61

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike, no difficulty, it is not possible to go to the chapel, the owner just before does not allow access except in September, when there are painting exhibitions.

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GOGO
GOGO

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short hike with no significant difficulty and a variety of landscapes.

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papou76
papou76

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant hike

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Gofi
Gofi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice hike. A bit of tarmac when crossing Belbeuf

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PasMai
PasMai

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice route, but the section through Belbeuf isn't interesting and adds a lot of tarmac to the journey... a shame.

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Lelia
Lelia

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice hike

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olivT76
olivT76

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello, very beautiful hike. We preferred to start from Saint Adrien and begin with the coast. The landscapes are very varied. The route is very reliable. The descent to Saint Adrien at the end of the hike should be done in dry weather. There is a rutted path with a steep slope covered in loose stones and roots. We will do it again. Well done for this route.

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massouille 06
massouille 06

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello
A magnificent hike... but be aware that the steep path from point 10 onwards is really steep. We did it in dry weather and still slipped frequently despite using walking sticks. Difficult in dry weather, so it's probably useful to know that this descent is likely to be dangerous in wet weather. When you want to do this magnificent hike, you have to weigh up the stunning views against safety!

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Mapi763007276
Mapi763007276

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very interesting route due to its diversity, a little difficult at the end to reach the "post" hill because of some hesitation in reading the map at point 8.
Point 10: steep and best avoided in wet weather as it is slippery even when dry (we rolled down the scree).:
But we had a lovely afternoon and will definitely do this route again, avoiding the steep path LOL
Thanks for the route!

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RPME
RPME

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This is a pleasant hike with varied, rolling landscapes.
The GPS route is accurate and easy to follow. The description is comprehensive.
Thank you for your work and for making these walks available.

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pmayeur
pmayeur

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

It is a pleasant hike with varied landscapes.
The route is accurate (we only followed the GPS to complete the hike).
After reviewing it, we can say that the description is also very accurate.
Well done, thank you for your work and follow-up.

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FACHERIS76
FACHERIS76

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike, the site is superb.

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