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Vassy walks
The Tortillon Valley
Visorando Member
5.43 mi
+322 ft
-328 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Vassy (Calvados)
This short, family-friendly route takes you along the Tortillon valley from the town of Vassy in Calvados.
Around Clairefougère
3.16 mi
+194 ft
-187 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Clairefougère (Orne)
The route passes along both sides of the Diane valley and offers a view of the canton of Tinchebray from Sainte-Radegonde Chapel.
Clarafilisecrémontins Route
5.40 mi
+449 ft
-440 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Clairefougère (Orne)
‘The Clarafilisecrémontins walk’, starting from the village of Clairefougère, takes you through both communes, following routes such as the Chemin du Moulin, Grippe-Chat and the old railway line, and climbs almost as far as the wind turbines.
Along the River Noireau from Montsecret
5.06 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montsecret (Orne)
The walk begins in the village of Montsecret. After passing the highest point, the streams flowing into the Noireau will lead you towards Les Vaux in the Noireau valley, bringing you closer to Mont Secret… via Vieux-Saint-Pierre.
The Mont de Cerisy nature trail
1.30 mi
+144 ft
-151 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Cerisy-Belle-Étoile (Orne)
A short, mainly woodland walk that can be undertaken with very young children. The route is mainly through woodland, with several fine trees that catch the eye. The top of the castle tower (accessible) and a viewing point offer fine panoramic views of the Normandy countryside.
Around Mont Secret
4.37 mi
+640 ft
-650 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Montsecret (Orne)
Circling Mont Secret with an off-centre start at the car park near L’Aufrairie, this more challenging route climbs towards Mont de Cerisy along the section belonging to the commune of Montsecret. Between two hills, will Mont Secret perhaps reveal itself?
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.
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.
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.
Mont Pinçon in Le Plessis-Grimoult
4.39 mi
+302 ft
-308 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Le Plessis-Grimoult (Calvados)
Hike around Mont-Pinçon, the highest point in the Calvados department, best known for its radio and television transmitter. Along the way, you will see traces of the Roman presence and discover that, in August 1944, it was also the site of a fierce tank battle during the liberation of France.
The Souleuvre valley as seen from Bény-Bocage
4.57 mi
+430 ft
-453 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Bény-Bocage (Calvados)
A walk with a fair bit of elevation gain offering superb views over the Souleuvre valley. Wooded hills, forest and lovely open plains. You won’t come across many people, but you will see cows and sheep.
In the footsteps of the cloutiers in Saint-Cornier-des-Landes
3.33 mi
+226 ft
-226 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cornier-des-Landes (Orne)
This trail is linked to the local history and artisanal heritage of the village, which was once a centre for the traditional craft of nail-making. The trail winds through the typical landscapes of the Normandy bocage and offers visitors the chance to discover the village’s historical heritage.
The Beny-Bocage circular route via the Souleuvre Viaduct
5.24 mi
+479 ft
-456 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Bény-Bocage (Calvados)
A pleasant, shaded path with little foot traffic. Ideal for families, with a lovely break at the Souleuvre Viaduct site. Large picnic area with toilets, children’s play equipment, a sensory garden and bar-restaurants.
On the heights of Roucamps
5.60 mi
+367 ft
-358 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Roucamps (Calvados)
A pleasant hike that allows you to rediscover cornflowers and poppies. A pleasant walk through the forest.
