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Route du Moulin à Ver
Tourist office
6.86 mi
+594 ft
-600 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ver (Manche)
For a long time, the hydraulic power of watercourses was harnessed, and mills served as landmarks for water-related activities along the rivers. In Ver, on the River Sienne – a coastal river renowned for hosting large migratory fish (Atlantic salmon, sea lamprey and eel) – the weir at the Moulin de Ver was removed in 2010 to facilitate their passage.
Entre Sienne et Bérence
10.28 mi
+817 ft
-801 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gavray (Manche)
Ce bourg d'environ 1500 habitants charme par ses constructions de caractère et le dynamisme de ses habitants. Le parcours de randonnée vous mènera vers les méandres des deux rivières qui serpentent sur le territoire, la Sienne et la Bérence, qui font le bonheur des randonneurs comme des pêcheurs de salmonidés.
Around L’Airou
7.43 mi
+607 ft
-600 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Mesnil-Rogues (Manche)
This walking trail winds through a steep-sided valley rich in architectural heritage: mills, a manor house, a castle, etc.
You’ll also be taken back in time as you discover traces of the writer Rémy de Gourmont’s time here.
Walk along the banks of the Sienne near the Moulin Fouleur
Visorando Member2.41 mi
+187 ft
-184 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Gavray (Manche)
A walk through the bocage. You’ll start by following the River Sienne along a narrow forest track. You’ll then leave this track to climb up to the top of the small hill overlooking the river, reaching a little chalet at the highest point.
Whale route
7.19 mi
+709 ft
-722 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Denis-le-Gast (Manche)
This picturesque little village, nestled in the heart of the Sienne Valley, will enchant you with its peaceful setting and lush greenery. Its few houses, built from local stone, surround the church. You will notice that the slopes of this valley are covered with beech trees, whose hard, uniform wood is used in carpentry and cabinetmaking, as well as simply for firewood.
The Sainte-Suzanne Chapel in Hudimesnil
3.19 mi
+131 ft
-108 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Hudimesnil (Manche)
A short walk for the whole family, starting from the village of Hudimesnil. You can enjoy the park, which is ideal for picnics with its ponds and children's playground.
The Balconies of the Sienne
7.89 mi
+778 ft
-768 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sourdeval-les-Bois (Manche)
Situated in the heart of the Coutances countryside, the village of Hambye overlooks the surrounding area with a landscape of extensive hedgerows which, as you follow the route, provide a stunning natural backdrop to the abbey ruins and offer a valuable insight into the landscapes of the Normandy valleys, with meadows—some of which are wet at the valley floor—and woodland on the slopes.
Short circular around Coudeville-sur-Mer
3.70 mi
+171 ft
-174 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Coudeville-sur-Mer (Manche)
Just 3 km from the coast, this route takes us through the Normandy countryside, mainly along paths and trails.
Towards Notre-Dame de Hambye Abbey
9.40 mi
+906 ft
-922 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hambye (Manche)
Between Sienne and Hambyotte, this route invites you to discover the Normandy countryside via numerous sunken lanes where, in the meadows that line them, Prim'Holstein cows, originally from Holland, mingle with Normande cows, the region's emblematic breed. At the end of the route, Hambye Abbey awaits you with its13th-century chapter house.
On the way to La Lucerne Abbey
12.78 mi
+620 ft
-620 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Lucerne-d'Outremer (Manche)
From the Saint-Jacques district, very close to La Haye-Pesnel but in the commune of La Lucerne d’Outremer, you reach Le Mesnil-Drey and then the former Abbey of La Lucerne through the forest of the same name... and, zigzagging through the hedgerows of La Rochelle-Normande, you come to the Pelotin car park on the site of the old station.
Le Havre de la Vanlée between beaches, dunes and salt marshes
7.00 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bréhal (Manche)
At the mouth of the small coastal river La Vanlée, a hike close to the sea and its vast horizons. The route alternates between passages through the dunes, the salt marshes where salt-meadow sheep graze, and the beach.
Via Saint-Martin le Vieux
6.45 mi
+98 ft
-108 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bréhal (Manche)
After a short walk along the sea, discover the Normandy countryside, dunes and marshes as you turn off onto small country roads.
Along the way, you will encounter a few reminders of the past, as well as curious donkeys, sheep and even a small stream hidden in the greenery...
Bricqueville-sur-Mer
8.57 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bréhal (Manche)
Between the dunes and the marshes, you can explore the surroundings along quiet country lanes and deserted paths: fields and pastures, hamlets where you’ll come across old stone houses adorned with pretty flowers, and abandoned barns where nature is reclaiming its rightful place.The charm is (alas) all too often marred by the recent appearance of large, contemporary houses, some of which are rather pretentious.
The Vanlée stream and harbour
10.86 mi
+167 ft
-174 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Coudeville-sur-Mer (Manche)
The Vanlée is a short 16 km river in Normandy which, before flowing into the English Channel, irrigates a 10-hectare marsh, the Havre de la Vanlée, classified as a natural heritage site since 1988. Covered with salt meadows, grasslands and salt marshes, it is crossed by a submersible road that is covered during high tides. Some 150 species of birds have been recorded there. There are also sheep and rabbits!
Between Montmartin and Regnéville through the countryside and the harbour of La Sienne
10.86 mi
+318 ft
-335 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montmartin-sur-Mer (Manche)
Appreciated for its tranquillity and beauty, the town of Regnéville-sur-Mer is one of the most beautiful villages in Normandy. Strongly marked by its maritime past, it is pleasant to explore the various hamlets that make it up: Grimouville, Urville, Incleville, Le Rey, etc. Discover the whole town, its history and its treasures.
Route du Mont César
7.09 mi
+213 ft
-220 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montmartin-sur-Mer (Manche)
As you walk this route, it is the tranquillity that strikes you first. You can wander through the coastal bocage at your own pace whilst exploring the treasures to be found along the way.
Short circular from Hauteville-sur-Mer
4.44 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Hauteville-sur-Mer (Manche)
A varied hike that alternates between paths and small country roads and coastal trails, with beautiful views and attractive heritage buildings along the way.
Between the sea and the countryside in Hauteville-sur-Mer
8.09 mi
+128 ft
-144 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hauteville-sur-Mer (Manche)
Keep your eyes peeled as you explore this magnificent route, where stunning panoramic views await you! With the Channel Islands on the horizon and sheep grazing by the wayside, this walk is the perfect way to enjoy the coastline and its surroundings.
The Gruel Mill
3.28 mi
+180 ft
-210 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Orval (Manche) (Manche)
Starting from the medieval church in Orval, a short walk along sunken paths and a quiet country lane leads to an old mill on the River Soulles.
Mills and locks from Orval
8.31 mi
+335 ft
-358 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Orval (Manche) (Manche)
This idyllic route winds through the commune of Orval, surrounded by the River Sienne and its tributary, the Soulles. The route offers beautiful views of the bocage and the town of Coutances, and allows you to discover unspoilt, rich natural surroundings.
The Dunes of Annoville and Le Havre de la Vanlée
5.22 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Annoville (Manche)
A hike that starts in the middle of the dunes near the sea and goes to Le Havre de la Vanlée, the beautiful mouth of this river in the English Channel. The return journey is further inland and, in hot weather, offers welcome shade.
La vallée de la Soulles à Montpinchon
7.34 mi
+620 ft
-620 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montpinchon (Manche)
De cet endroit, nommé le Mont, vous apprécierez la vue imprenable sur la commune et ses environs, dominés par la cathédrale gothique de Coutances. Le sentier vous mènera derrière le Château de Cerisy-la-Salle, devenu Centre Culturel International. Toutes les cultures s'y rencontrent chaque année lors de colloques très prisés.
The Saint Pairais
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.99 mi
+157 ft
-148 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pair-sur-Mer (Manche)
This short walk will take you around Saint Pair sur Mer, alternating between different types of paths/small roads and landscapes, including bocage, town and shopping areas, allowing you to discover the surrounding area.
On the final circular loop of the Sienne
13.49 mi
+266 ft
-243 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Orval (Manche) (Manche)
Starting from the Pont de la Roque, the route runs as close as possible to the Havre de Regnéville (the mouth of the River Sienne) before climbing slightly at Montmartin and Montchaton. Along the way, there are superb views of the Sienne valley, the Havre de Regnéville and the Pointe d’Agon. No fewer than four beautiful old churches, as well as charming hamlets, complete the picture.
Route des 3 Valleys in Coutances
7.41 mi
+610 ft
-594 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Coutances (Manche)
Coutances, the historic former capital of the Cotentin, offers a contrasting spectacle of countryside almost within the city. This hike takes you through the outskirts of the town, winding its way through the three valleys that surround it, each with its own lazy river. Half on land and half on roads or alleyways, the urban passages allow you to discover a small part of Coutances' heritage, despite the industrial area that spoils the pleasure a little, but you quickly forget about that.
The stirrup
4.29 mi
+249 ft
-256 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pair-sur-Mer (Manche)
The Étrier is a route that takes you through the countryside of Lower Normandy. Slightly undulating, with hedgerows, meadows and pastures – this is the landscape and atmosphere of this walk, not forgetting Kairon Church at the start.
Les Herbus de la Sienne and Le Havre de Regnéville
6.51 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Regnéville-sur-Mer (Manche)
After an initial section in the Cotentin countryside, the route continues across grasslands, home to salt marsh sheep, along the River Sienne and its mouth.
Seaside getaway from Jullouville to Carolles and Kairon
6.06 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Jullouville (Manche)
An easy walk along the seafront, best enjoyed in summer and in good weather.
Can be adapted to suit the circumstances by alternating between the beach and the coastal path...
Between land and sea, starting from Jullouville
9.13 mi
+696 ft
-686 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Jullouville (Manche)
With steps to climb or descend, and fairly rugged coastal paths offering magnificent views of the bay, this route—which begins with a few kilometres of tarmac on quiet country lanes—allows you to enjoy, in the second half, magnificent views of the Normandy countryside and then the Cotentin coast.
The Lude Valley
1.04 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Carolles (Manche)
A round trip to the sea following the Lude, a small river which flows into the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. Its valley is said to have been created by the Archangel Saint Michael, who, whilst fighting the dragon, is said to have struck it with his sword so powerfully that he carved a deep gash into the rock.