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Suisse Normande walks
Orne valley around Clécy
Visorando Member
6.16 mi
+906 ft
-922 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Clécy (Calvados)
A superb walk to discover the Normandy bocage and the Orne valley.
This hike takes in "le pain de sucre", "les rochers de la Houle" and "les rochers des parcs".
Les Roches d'Oëtre and La Forêt-Auvray
13.10 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,247 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Mesnil-Villement (Calvados)
A beautiful hike offering views of the Roches d'Oëtre, the village of La Forêt-Auvray, the banks of the Orne and the Normandy countryside.
This hike is a slightly longer variation of the "Around La Forêt-Auvray" hike.
You can start the hike at La Fouillerie (the option chosen for the description) or at La Forêt-Auvray.
The granite trail at La Roche d'Oëtre
5.49 mi
+617 ft
-591 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne (Orne)
If there were a paradise for hiking, the Roche d'Oëtre Sensitive Natural Area and the Rouvre Gorges would certainly be well placed! A listed site and Sensitive Natural Area in the Orne department, La Roche d'Oëtre, located in the heart of the Normandy Mountains, is a must-see site and a meeting place for lovers of wild nature and hiking.
The Val Roy
6.20 mi
+525 ft
-509 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ouffières (Calvados)
Ouffières welcomes you to a large square beautifully decorated with flowers. You can then set off to discover magnificent stone houses before following the Orne River as it winds its way through the Swiss Normandy.
The Orne Valley
10.76 mi
+1,444 ft
-1,447 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Goupillières (Calvados)
The Orne valley, upstream from the city of Caen.
This circuit invites you to discover both banks of the Orne River north of Thury-Harcourt.
Description and route slightly out of date in places, see reviews for alternatives
The Rocks of Brisevieille
5.96 mi
+879 ft
-899 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Pommeraye (Calvados)
Circuit starting from La Pommeraie, a small authentic village in Suisse Normande, whose name comes from the word pomme (apple). In autumn, there are many chestnut trees.
Beneath the Monts d'Ancre
8.22 mi
+883 ft
-869 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hamars (Calvados)
A very pleasant walk through the undergrowth, with the sound of small streams flowing through this magnificent forest. Lots of mushrooms in season.
The Moulin du Fay
6.83 mi
+820 ft
-830 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cauville (Calvados)
Swiss Normandy: valleys, springs, streams, fir trees, small villages – everything you need to have a great day out and come home tired.
In the Normandy countryside around Clécy
5.68 mi
+850 ft
-837 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Clécy (Calvados)
This is a fairly easy hike, mostly on country roads with virtually no traffic.
Return via the Clécy viaduct and along the Orne.
This hike can be done in the morning, with a stop for lunch at one of the open-air cafés along the Orne.
Chapel of Bonne Nouvelle
6.37 mi
+951 ft
-935 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Esson (Calvados)
Hiking in Suisse Normande. With blue skies, you can discover the beautiful valleys.
I recommend a visit to the Bonne Nouvelle Chapel, which is open during the day and offers the opportunity to leave messages.
The Chemin du Roy in Pont-d'Ouilly
6.39 mi
+948 ft
-948 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pont-d'Ouilly (Calvados)
From the banks of the cool Val la Hère stream, you will climb to the heights of Plainville and Bourg d'Ouilly, where the view is remarkable.
The Coupe-Gorge stream in Mutrécy
7.08 mi
+318 ft
-318 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mutrécy (Calvados)
This hike mainly follows the Coupe-Gorge stream, which runs through the Grimbosq forest. It is a very pleasant walk in autumn as it follows a small path that is rarely used by walkers.
Walk to the Saint-Joseph Chapel in Saint-Bénin
6.14 mi
+807 ft
-797 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Thury-Harcourt (Calvados)
From Thury-Harcourt to the Chapel of Saint Joseph.
On these paths, you will find uphill and downhill undergrowth, theGR®36and the Chapelle Saint-Joseph.
Circular des Rochers des Parcs
4.23 mi
+676 ft
-676 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Bô (Calvados)
This is a fairly easy hike, with beautiful panoramic views of the Orne and the surrounding countryside throughout. An iconic site in Suisse Normande, the Rochers des Parcs are also a mecca for rock climbing.
The Baize Valley
4.54 mi
+489 ft
-492 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Rapilly (Calvados)
The starting point of this route will charm you with its beautiful landscapes. You will set off to explore a valley where clear, fast-flowing streams run through often wooded slopes. As you hike, you will discover unique landscapes where emotion guides your steps.
The Val stream and its mills between Bonnoeil and Saint-Germain-Langot
9.16 mi
+554 ft
-554 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bonnœil (Calvados)
Good footing and good eyesight are required for this hike...
The name Bonnoeil probably comes from "bonus" or "bonos" and "ialo", meaning "good field" or "good clearing". The rich soil is an asset in this region, where nursery growers cultivate the fertile land watered by numerous streams and rivers, along the banks of which stand old mills (only the mill in the village of Saint-Germain-Langot is still in operation).
Between Vaux and Val de Druance around Lénault
6.57 mi
+663 ft
-663 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lénault (Calvados)
A walk passing through Lénault, St-Jean-le-Blanc, Marsangle and the Notre-Dame-de-Pitié chapel.
Meslay circular route via the pond
6.77 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Meslay (Calvados)
This route in Suisse Normande takes you through hills and the Orne valley, crossing streams and allowing you to admire beautiful green landscapes and stone buildings.
Route de Sainte-Honorine-du-Fay via Trois-Monts
7.79 mi
+620 ft
-600 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Honorine-du-Fay (Calvados)
Come and discover the diversity of the landscapes from Sainte-Honorine-du-Fay to Trois-Monts, enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside, let yourself be lulled by the gentle music of the streams and enjoy the calm of the Orne valley.
The Grimbosq forest at the start of Mutrécy
5.01 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Mutrécy (Calvados)
A pleasant hike, starting from Mutrécy, crossing the Caen plain and the Grimbosq Forest in turn. Please note that the final climb may prove difficult for some.
From Espins to the Moulin du Traspy
4.28 mi
+440 ft
-459 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Espins (Calvados)
Hike around the village of Espins. Come and discover the history of this charming commune through its hamlets and the Moulin du Traspy mill. On the way, don't miss the village of Moncel, built on the side of a valley.
Grimbosq Forest, starting from La Petite Bichotte
3.52 mi
+272 ft
-279 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Grimbosq (Calvados)
A pleasant and enjoyable stroll through the Grimbosq communal forest, owned by the city of Caen.
Meeting the Fairies of the Baligot Rocks
6.52 mi
+758 ft
-748 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Proussy (Calvados)
The Fairies of the Baligot Rocks still have their legend, which has never ceased to be popular in Proussy. They lived in the Fairy’s Hole, on the side of a high rocky escarpment that rises at the edge of the Druance, on the road from Condé to Pontécoulant.
Route des Brosses in Meslay
5.98 mi
+299 ft
-302 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Meslay (Calvados)
A lovely, very pleasant country walk through fields and woods starting from Meslay.
Route de la Vignonnière
3.75 mi
+591 ft
-610 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Sallen (Calvados)
"The territory of Saint-Martin-de-Sallen is one of the most rugged in the department. Sandstone, ancient schist and marble form its bedrock." (A de Caumont 1-165)
Around Les Loges-Saulces
7.70 mi
+492 ft
-492 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Les Loges-Saulces (Calvados)
A day out in the Swiss Normandy region. Beautiful scenery along well-signposted paths.
Grimbosq Forest from the Sainte-Anne car park
5.83 mi
+377 ft
-381 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Grimbosq (Calvados)
A walk through the forest on easy paths, featuring an educational trail and a tour of the wildlife park.
Circular route through the Grimbosq Forest starting from the Pont du Coudray
9.80 mi
+797 ft
-787 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Amayé-sur-Orne (Calvados)
Set off from the Pont du Coudray for a short circular route through the Grimbosq Forest, starting with a stretch across the plateau.
On the outskirts of Swiss Normandy
4.91 mi
+338 ft
-338 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Caine (Calvados)
Discover the charms of the wooded countryside on the edge of Swiss Normandy, stroll along its shaded paths, follow and cross its streams, and be captivated by its architectural and rural heritage.
The meandering trail in Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne
3.94 mi
+407 ft
-423 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne (Orne)
Hike through woods, countryside, villages and rivers, from Roches d'Oëtre to Méandre de Rouvrou. From Roches d'Oëtre, follow a well-marked path that will take you through the meanders of La Rouvre.
Nature trail in Craménil
Association / Club / Walk leader4.29 mi
+354 ft
-364 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Craménil (Orne)
The organisations Familles Rurales Briouze, Environnement et Vie en Pays de Briouze and the municipality of Craménil have put together a family trail for you to discover the flora, fauna and typical landscapes of our bocage. Some sections are damp, so make sure you wear sturdy shoes!