Durdent Valley in Héricourt-en-Caux

Walk around the charming village of Héricourt-en-Caux, a small village with 700 inhabitants but well known for its shops, restaurants and the Durdent springs.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 117 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 120 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 129 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 48 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Héricourt-en-Caux (76560)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 49.695964° / E 0.696584°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1809OT, 1810SB, 1909OT, 1910SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Park in the stadium car park.

(S/E) With your back to the stadium, turn right towards the church and cross the Durdent.

(1) At the crossroads, cross the D131 at the pedestrian crossing and turn right towards Doudeville (D149).
Immediately afterwards, climb the steps on the left towards the church. Take the opportunity to stop and enjoy the view, noting the distinctive bell tower which stands alone near the church. Go around it and take the road that climbs up on your left.

Pass the cemetery on your right and continue. When the road turns left to serve the house on the left at the edge of the forest, follow the grassy path opposite towards the nurseries. Continue along this path, which first turns left then right before arriving at a farm shed (Beauval hamlet). Take the road on the right.

(2) At the crossroads, turn left towards Robertot. Cross the D106 with caution and continue straight on to the church.

(3) Turn right to go around it. At the T-junction, turn left and take the Trois Tisserands road. Leave a private road on your right and the road on your left and continue towards the valley to join the D53. Follow the latter to the right with caution for a good hundred metres.

(4) Take theGR®211Bon your left, which climbs towards the forest, and continue to the first houses.
Stay on theGR® trail, following the road for about 100 metres.

(5) At the first crossroads, turn right towards Manoir d'Auffay, then turn left at the crossroads.
Take a moment to admire this gem and its buildings. Pass close to them, then take the first road on the left, staying on theGR® 211.

(6) Turn right. At the end of the road, continue downhill via a small forest path that ends in sharp bends. Once at the bottom, head towards the church, then turn right at the crossroads. Next, carefully cross the D131 and continue straight ahead.

(7) At the T-junction, turn left and, after the houses, leave the road to follow theGR® on your left. A movable barrier prevents vehicles from passing. All you have to do now is follow the Durdent to the watercress bed.

(8) Cross the D106 with caution to take theGR® which climbs slightly into the forest opposite.
Continue along this path until you reach the first houses, where you will find yourself back on tarmac. At the next crossroads, go straight ahead, leaving a small road on your right and continuing on the same road, which makes a first turn left then right behind a house. You will reach the crossroads at Chapelle Saint-Riquier, which is on your right.

(9) Turn right, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and climb 50 metres with the school on your left.
Then take the Saint-Riquier path on the left and continue to the D149. Follow the road on the right.

(10) Cross over to take the ford just opposite. Walk slightly uphill, then take the path that descends to the edge of the woods on your left. Continue through the Durdent springs until you reach the D131.

(11) Turn left to pass in front of the car garage.

(1) Turn left again to return to the stadium car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 63 m - Stadium car park. Source of the > - Durdent (fleuve)
  2. 1 : km 0.28 - alt. 64 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 2.1 - alt. 117 m - Beauval hamlet
  4. 3 : km 2.95 - alt. 116 m - Robertot Church
  5. 4 : km 3.96 - alt. 82 m - GR211B
  6. 5 : km 5.09 - alt. 129 m - Head towards Manoir d'Auffay on the right.
  7. 6 : km 5.79 - alt. 115 m - Fork to the right
  8. 7 : km 6.83 - alt. 50 m - T-junction, left
  9. 8 : km 8.2 - alt. 59 m - D106
  10. 9 : km 9.86 - alt. 65 m - Saint-Riquier Chapel
  11. 10 : km 10.09 - alt. 64 m - Turn left towards the ford.
  12. 11 : km 10.86 - alt. 64 m - D131
  13. S/E : km 11.34 - alt. 63 m - Stadium car park

Worth a visit

Manoir d'Auffay: an episode of Claude Santelli's television series "Maupassant" was filmed in this manor house. This residence is private.

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

4.8 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 27444935

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I invite you to discover this journey

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papou76
papou76
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A very pleasant and refreshing hike under a beautiful blue sky. A varied and well-balanced route. 4.5/5

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Bertra
Bertra
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Superb hike to do in both directions. Very little difficulty. A slightly steep climb towards Robertot, but too flat gets boring 😉

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Marcheur 76
Marcheur 76

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and varied route.

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Philomena
Philomena

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant, combining culture and sport. Beautiful landscapes: river, old watercress bed, religious buildings, war memorials, civil constructions, etc.

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Haesaert Georges
Haesaert Georges

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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Bertra
Bertra

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route with the added bonus of the river at the end. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT 😉

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phildel27
phildel27

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk alternating between valleys and plateaus with a rich heritage...and a wonderful encounter with the watercress farmer!

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Xiorax
Xiorax

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk ending at the watercress beds and the durdent. A beautiful day in the sunshine.

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peyrotg
peyrotg
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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