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Manche walks
The Jobourg Nose
Visorando Member
6.22 mi
+902 ft
-902 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Jobourg (Manche)
The natural site of the Nez de Jaubourg and the path along its cliffs offer magnificent views of the sea, the west coast of the Cotentin peninsula and the Channel Islands. This loop offers a superb route along the cliff path and through the hedged farmland dotted with charming hamlets.
Cap de la Hague
7.01 mi
+331 ft
-315 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Auderville (Manche)
Easy hike: no significant elevation gain, just enough to enjoy some nice views.
Le Grouin du Sud and the Priory of Saint-Léonard from Genêts
7.19 mi
+194 ft
-180 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Genêts (Manche)
In the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, a hike mainly along the coastal path with an almost permanent view of the bay and the Mont. From the tip of the Grouin du Sud, the spectacle of the rising tide is superb. A loop inland allows you to visit the beautiful and moving Romanesque chapel of the Prieuré Saint-Léonard.
Omonville-la-Rogue: in the land of Millet and Prévert
8.14 mi
+797 ft
-791 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Omonville-la-Rogue (Manche)
A tour of the land of Millet (you know... L'Angélus, Les Glaneuses, paintings of rural life in the 19th century) and Prévert. Hamlets and villages typical of the northern Cotentin region. Take theGR®223, a fairly high customs path, which allows you to discover the Cherbourg harbour, jagged cliffs, cormorants drying themselves on the islets of Hablet, the abandoned Cotentine farm, the ruins of a medieval fort and finally a bird's eye view of the small port of Le Hâble. A hike to remember!
The Lude Valley and the Vauban Cabin from Carolles
3.13 mi
+456 ft
-427 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Carolles (Manche)
A short hike along the sea in a protected environment and with beautiful views of the bay of Mont Saint Michel.
The Gatteville Lighthouse
5.22 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Barfleur (Manche)
This walk follows theGR®223from the Port of Barfleur to the Havre de Gattemare, passing by the Gatteville Lighthouse. The return journey is partly inland, rejoining theGR®223at the Havre de Crabec and returning to the starting point.
Cap de Flamanville loop
6.24 mi
+600 ft
-600 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Flamanville (Manche)
Magnificent coastal path to discover the semaphore, the cliffs of Cap de Flamanville and the large sandy beach of Sciotot. Return via the landscaped park opposite the castle.
Lindbergh Dunes - Portbail Harbour
5.13 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Lô-d'Ourville (Manche)
On the west coast of the Cotentin, from wild dunes to cultivated dunes, you will encounter a wide variety of environments in a largely unspoilt area. At the edge of the dunes, overlooking the harbour of Portbail, the trail offers magnificent views.
The Vallée des Moulins, Mondrée beach and the two ports at Fermanville
7.71 mi
+358 ft
-354 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Fermanville (Manche)
Between woods and the seaside, this hike requires waterproof shoes after rain (risk of mud).There is little elevation gain but a variety of terrain: a section of paved road, a coastal path and a sandy section.
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.
The Hatainville Dunes
8.29 mi
+735 ft
-709 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Barneville-Carteret (Manche)
Starting from the port of Barneville, set off to explore the Dunes of Hatainville, an exceptional and unspoilt natural area. The route is enhanced by two orientation tables located on hilltops offering beautiful views of the coast.
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Cliff loop in La Hague
10.76 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,296 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Auderville (Manche)
A beautiful loop passing through three of the most beautiful sites in La Hague.
This beautiful route offers views of Goury and its lighthouse, Cap de la Hague with its stone walls, the superb Baie d'Ecalgrain surrounded by moors, and the cliffs of Nez des Voidries and Jobourg, offering magnificent views of the sea as far as the Channel Islands. The route continues through the bocage, dotted with pretty hamlets, and ends with a panoramic finish.
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and Tatihou Island
6.64 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue (Manche)
A short stroll around the charming port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. Crossing to Tatihou Island and visit to Vauban's fortifications. Although less popular than the neighbouring departments of Brittany, the English Channel offers equally wonderful landscapes that are less populated but wild and varied. If you are in the area, don't hesitate to discover this region, especially its marshes and the headlands and cliffs of the Cotentin Peninsula.
On the Viking Coast
9.10 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Barfleur (Manche)
After the first part of the walk along the coast between Barfleur and Pointe de la Loge, the route continues through the countryside, where you can discover the beautiful church of Montfarville.
The Manoir du Tourp and the coastal path starting from Port du Hâble
4.38 mi
+427 ft
-417 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Omonville-la-Rogue (Manche)
Hike showing different aspects of this northern part of La Hague. Port, beautiful coastal landscapes, typical village and paths through the woods, a manor house that was a former seigneurial farm inthe 16th century.
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.
Tour of Grande-Île in Chausey
3.44 mi
+105 ft
-102 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Granville (Manche)
Chausey Island (more specifically La Grande Île) is a must-see for tourists visiting La Manche and the surrounding area. This route allows you to explore the island on a pleasant and comprehensive walk.The island itself is exceptionally beautiful and wild. The surrounding seascapes are also stunning. It is said that at high tide there are as many islands visible as there are weeks in the year (52) and at low tide as many as there are days in the year (365).
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.
Loop in the triangle: Le Rozel, Mielle de Sciotot, Cap du Rozel
5.57 mi
+420 ft
-410 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Le Rozel (Manche)
A beautiful, easy hike between the seaside and the countryside with magnificent views, particularly those of Cap du Rozel overlooking Anse de Sciotot to the north and the long beach between Surtainville and Cap de Carteret to the south.
Pointe d'Agon
3.52 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Agon-Coutainville (Manche)
A short, refreshing walk between grasslands and dunes, with the sea never far away.
The Fosse Arthour tour
5.26 mi
+433 ft
-410 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley (Manche)
This easy hike allows you to discover the Fosse Arthour. It is a geological fault called a cluse, which gives the landscape an exceptional appeal.
This cluse forms a narrow, 70-metre-deep gorge carved into a rocky ridge and strewn with large boulders on its sides. The area is ideal for walking and climbing.
Brectouville route
5.47 mi
+328 ft
-325 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Condé-sur-Vire (Manche)
The hike is accessible to a wide range of people as there are no difficult sections.
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.
The Dior city
5.06 mi
+289 ft
-279 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Donville-les-Bains (Manche)
Discovery of the Upper Town of Granville and the childhood home of the fashion designer Christian Dior, transformed into a museum, starting from the Donville-les-Bains beach.
Panoramic views and nature reserve around Vauville
7.70 mi
+919 ft
-915 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vauville (Manche) (Manche)
This hike starts in the centre of the town and circles around it, offering beautiful views from several high points scattered along the route.
Vauban Cabin and Lude Valley from Saint-Jean-le-Thomas
7.01 mi
+636 ft
-633 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-le-Thomas (Manche)
Walk from Saint-Jean-le-Thomas to Cabane Vauban, along the coastal path and then back inland.
Circular Néville-sur-Mer via Gouberville
6.00 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Néville-sur-Mer (Manche)
This route offers two aspects of this commune. The first part takes you through the countryside along farm tracks, where you can admire the rich architecture dominated by the Manoir d'Imbranville and the church of Gouberville.
The second part is along the coast, where numerous blockhouses punctuate the coastal path.
Circular Port Racine
4.99 mi
+299 ft
-312 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain-des-Vaux (Manche)
Starting from the smallest port in France, this is a circular route without difficulty. A varied route, ranging from wild coastline to fields enclosed by low walls, a beautiful stone village and a wooded valley.
Discover Barfleur
2.00 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Barfleur (Manche)
This walk allows you to admire the two essential aspects of Barfleur that make it so rich and charming: the port and the architecture of its heritage (typical buildings and roofs).
Between land and sea in Morsalines
4.73 mi
+292 ft
-289 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Morsalines (Manche)
Circular via the coastal path facing Saint-Vast-la-Hougue, then through the countryside overlooking the bay.
Alternating between quiet country roads and shaded paths.
Two imposing churches, those of Morsalines and Grenneville, take us back to the days when the bay was the scene of naval conflicts.
The Old Sea Wall at Brévands
Tourist office
4.91 mi
+75 ft
-82 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Brévands (Manche)
Set off to explore Brévands, a picturesque little village in the Baie des Veys at the heart of the polders, rich in built and natural heritage. Walk along the dirt tracks, follow the Douve river and admire the typical buildings of the area.
The covered walkway and the three mills of Les Moitiers-d'Allonne
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.39 mi
+364 ft
-367 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Les Moitiers-d'Allonne (Manche)
This charming walk combines the Cotentin countryside (hedgerows, orchards, etc.) with a little historical heritage: wayside crosses (Romanesque period), tower mills (19th century) and a covered walkway (Neolithic period).
Duration: 2½ hours, no more!
Route From Coutainville to Pointe d'Agon
8.11 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Agon-Coutainville (Manche)
Pointe d'Agon is a magnificent protected natural area that you can explore on this route. On this site, which has been listed since 1989, you can gradually discover this exceptional area as you walk along the coastline and through the dunes covered with marram grass (perennial plants that grow in sandy soil).
Market gardening countryside and seaside around Montfarville
5.27 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Montfarville (Manche)
This route around Montfarville offers two very different aspects. Thanks to a microclimate, the countryside is dotted with vegetable fields and beautiful stone houses. The route also follows the rocky coastline lined with beautiful beaches. At the start or finish, don't miss a visit to the church.
Circular route between Fermanville and Cosqueville
8.40 mi
+328 ft
-338 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fermanville (Manche)
Between Fermanville and Cosqueville, this route between coastal and inland landscapes will allow you to discover landscapes and viewpoints that are less frequented than the more famous ones in the Vallée des Moulins or the coastal path between the two ports of Fermanville (Lévy and Pignot).
River and bocage around Le Vast
4.50 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Vast (Manche)
This route, marked with fun information signs along trails, gravel paths and small roads, allows you to discover the historical and natural heritage of this commune crossed by the River Saire.This route was inspired by a project by the Cotentin Permanent Centre for Environmental Initiatives.
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.
Via La Belle Eau from Mortain-Bocage
6.97 mi
+810 ft
-807 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mortain (Manche)
Although "Belle Eau" is the name of a hamlet located at the northernmost point of this route, hikers will be amazed from the outset by the water gushing through the rocks in magnificent waterfalls. The route continues along wide paths, often bathed by runoff water from the various branches of the Cance, and ends on a high note with the panorama offered at altitude 314, famous not only for its small chapel but also for the battles that took place there in August 1944.
Around Quineville
5.16 mi
+131 ft
-141 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Quinéville (Manche)
A lovely walk between the sea and the countryside along paths and small roads. You will discover the ruins of the Saint-Michel de Lestre Chapel overlooking the small Sinope valley.
As you walk around the charming little port, you will pass by the floodgates.
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.
Circular between sea and moorland, at Cap Lévy
7.19 mi
+446 ft
-433 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Fermanville (Manche)
Starting from Anse du Brick beach, this circular walk between the sea and the moors takes you to Cap Lévy, its fort and lighthouse, Port Pignot and Mondrée beach. The return route via the heights of Fermanville offers magnificent views of the cape, Anse du Brick and even the port of Cherbourg.
The Mount of Doville
7.57 mi
+512 ft
-538 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Doville (Manche)
Starting from the village of Doville, this half-day hike offers exceptional views of the mountains, marshes and Channel Islands, punctuated by passages through wooded paths and a large plateau of bare moorland populated by gorse.
From the church to the Carentan lock
3.49 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Carentan (Manche)
During this walk, you will discover Carentan, a town with architectural heritage dating from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
Cap de Flamanville and Anse de Sciotot
15.43 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,129 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Les Pieux (Manche)
A long walk through the Normandy countryside to reach the coast and the coastal path. You will pass by the Château de Flamanville, the Dolmen de la Pierre au Rey overlooking Cap de Flamanville and the beaches of Anse de Sciotot. At the top of the Roche à Coucou, you will have a beautiful view of the entire bay.
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...
The Saint-Benoit Fountain and Marie Ravenel's Mill
13.76 mi
+167 ft
-180 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Néville-sur-Mer (Manche)
A long walk between the sea and the marshes, then through the Normandy countryside, discovering a miraculous fountain and the beautiful watermill where the Norman poet Marie Ravenel lived.
The Saint Pairais
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.
Coastal path and countryside from Champeaux to Saint-Pair-sur-Mer
9.38 mi
+692 ft
-919 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Champeaux (Manche) (Manche)
Along the way, you will enjoy views of Mont Saint-Michel, the Vauban huts and the Lude Valley, passing through the valley of the painters, before heading back up into the countryside, passing through the marshes and the village of Kairon to arrive in the Beausoleil district of Saint-Pair.
More walks in Manche
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- Agon-Coutainville
- Annoville
- Auderville
- Barfleur
- Barneville-Carteret
- Bréhal
- Brévands
- Bricquebec
- Cance (rivière) - Affluent de la Sélune
- Carentan
- Carolles
- Champeaux (Manche)
- Cherbourg-Octeville
- Condé-sur-Vire
- Coudeville-sur-Mer
- Coutances
- Créances
- Donville-les-Bains
- Doville
- Fermanville
- Flamanville
- Gavray
- Genêts
- Gouville-sur-Mer
- Granville
- Gratot
- Hambye
- Hauteville-sur-Mer
- Herqueville (Manche)
- Hudimesnil
- Isigny-le-Buat
- Jobourg
- Jullouville
- La Feuillie
- La Lucerne-d'Outremer
- Le Mesnilbus
- Le Rozel
- Le Vast
- Les Moitiers-d'Allonne
- Les Pieux
- Lithaire
- Millières
- Montfarville
- Monthuchon
- Montmartin-en-Graignes
- Montmartin-sur-Mer
- Montpinchon
- Morsalines
- Mortain
- Muneville-le-Bingard
- Néville-sur-Mer
- Omonville-la-Rogue
- Orval (Manche)
- Picauville
- Pirou
- Pontorson
- Prétot-Sainte-Suzanne
- Quinéville
- Regnéville-sur-Mer
- Rocheville
- Saint-Brice (Manche)
- Saint-Denis-le-Gast
- Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley
- Saint-Germain-des-Vaux
- Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
- Saint-Hilaire-Petitville
- Saint-James
- Saint-Jean-le-Thomas
- Saint-Lô-d'Ourville
- Saint-Pair-sur-Mer
- Saint-Pierre-de-Coutances
- Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
- Sourdeval-les-Bois
- Urville-Nacqueville
- Vains
- Vauville (Manche)