Tour of the Grand Val d'Aconville

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Date of your route : Aug 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route, especially in summer as it is very shaded. Relatively accessible for those new to long-distance hiking, like me. As mentioned in previous comments, the duration is closer to 2½ hours.
The elevation gain is manageable (between points 3 and 4), but make sure you have good shoes for the descent on the rocks just before point 5.
It's a shame that the section that follows the GR between points 6 and 7 is so monotonous... but it's not unpleasant nonetheless.
I found the descriptions relatively well done and in any case the route is perfectly marked.
Thank you.

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The walking time is automatically calculated based on a speed of 3.5 km/h.
The actual time is closer to 2 hours 30 minutes.
Thank you for your suggestions.

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

At the start of October, with glorious weather, we went on a lovely 2½-hour hike...

It might be worth updating the following points:
(3) When you reach the top and the path widens, ignore the path branching off to the left.
(4) As you leave the woods, stay on the path to cross the clearing, then, before the houses, turn left
the path that runs alongside these houses.

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Hello
Could you tell me what changes you suggest for (4) and (8)?

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Date of your route : Mar 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Directions 4 and 8 are not specific enough
Hiking time given as 3½ hours.
It took me 2½ hours, extending the route by 2 to 3 km...

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It's done.

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Hello,

Link to Meerkat

Suricate

See you soon

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Hello Ovil
On 1 July 2021, all the markings mentioned in the report were clearly visible.
It would appear that this is no longer the case!
Please feel free to use the SURICATE website (see the ‘Practical Information’ section) to report this issue.
Registration and use are very quick and easy. I’ve used it several times (environment, safety, markings, etc.). We get a response every time and, as far as markings are concerned, problems are resolved relatively quickly. Let’s not forget that it’s volunteers who look after all the marked trails in France!
Enjoy your future hikes!

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Date of your route : Jan 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A walk starting from Vernon, having previously completed the route known as "from Bonnières to Vernon via Giverny" in cold, misty weather,
From Vernon to point 6, our starting point, we follow the Seine along a wide concrete path.
We made the same mistakes as the previous hiker.
We turned too early before the small bridge (point 7); I was misled by a sign on a tree reading “Mountain bike turn-off 300 metres”. The path we took led to the bottom of Rue de la Vallée. This is another way to reach Blaru.
I also took the path opposite a green transformer with yellow flowers on it, before realising fairly quickly that I was on the wrong track.
I didn’t see any signposts between Blaru and the green transformer. All the electricity poles look new; they’ve probably been replaced and the signposting hasn’t been updated.
Indeed, the stony descent (point 4) is a bit tricky, especially at the end of the day at this time of year when the sun is setting and the mist is thickening.

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Hello Jojo78
As soon as I read your comments, I found them rather hard to understand.
But as nobody is perfect, I’ve just been on this walk today with some friends.

You note:
In section 3, there is a transformer and a first path that turns right and goes up into the woods. However, you should have taken the next path.
I noted:
(3) Just before a high-voltage substation, turn right onto the GR® 26, which climbs quite steeply. Ignore a path branching off to the left.
For your information, the markings for a GR (Grande Randonnée) are white and red. On the ground, there is a mark on an electricity pole indicating that you should turn right, and just opposite the high-voltage substation there is a white and red cross on the back of a road sign indicating that the GR does not follow the road and that you must therefore turn right.

You will then note:
In section 8 of the description, it’s not easy to find your way as there are no markings.
I wrote:
(8) Go under it on the right towards Bonnières GR®26 15km (sign). Watch your head!
and just before (7): … Continue along this GR® until you come to a small bridge.
The small bridge is clearly visible, particularly its metal railings. There is a GR marker just before the bridge. There are two options: carry on straight ahead or turn right. Just before passing under the bridge, there is indeed a wooden sign with the directions I mentioned.
Kind regards

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Date of your route : Apr 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

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