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Hiking in Manche
Normandy,France
Manche is full of walking trails and hiking paths, close to the seaside as well as inland!
From the Cotentin Peninsula to the Vire Valley, passing by Mont-Saint-Michel and the D-Day landing beaches, find here some ideas for walking trips in Manche proposed by our community of hikers.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Manche
Hiking Trail
· La Manche
Walk outdoors in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
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Difficulty
easy
12.3 km
2:40 h
14 m
12 m
Nice route to do in Manche starting from the village of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay to discover the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Natural Park between the sea and the marshes.
Hiking Trail
· La Manche
France - [good for children] Hiking round trip around Étang du Mont Castre
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.5 km
0:43 h
77 m
86 m
Passing a playground, some nice viewpoints and ruins.
Hiking Trail
· France
Flamanville
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.8 km
1:58 h
222 m
222 m
Start and finish: car park at the cliff of Flamanville
Hiking Trail
· La Manche
Circular hike along the Golfe de Saint-Malo (Gulf of Saint-Malo) on September 19, 2025
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
11.1 km
2:43 h
325 m
325 m
Great hike above the Bay of Écalgrain with swimming opportunity
Hiking Trail
· La Manche
Nez de Jobourg
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
14.1 km
4:28 h
449 m
440 m
May 18, 2026
A fairly challenging hike along the cliffs of the Nez de Jobourg and the Baie d'Écalgrain
Hiking Trail
· La Hague (Manche)
Cape Le Hague
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.6 km
4:00 h
118 m
173 m
Cape Le Hague
Hiking Trail
· La Hague (Manche)
Jobourg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.7 km
3:53 h
361 m
291 m
Start and finish: car park at the cliff of Jobourg
Hiking Trail
· Port-Bail-sur-Mer
Walk around Portbail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.3 km
1:05 h
8 m
8 m
Made at low tide, this route allows you to discover Portbail between the seafront and the village. Enjoy a nice walk in this little corner of Normandy!
Hiking Trail
· La Manche
Poet's Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
16.2 km
4:27 h
290 m
289 m
May 19, 2026
Hike in the northern part of the Cotentin Peninsula. The trail pays tribute to the writer Jacques Prévert. Visitors can tour his home and explore a botanical garden.
Hiking Trail
· La Manche
Cap de Carteret and the Hatainville Dunes
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
11.6 km
3:20 h
163 m
163 m
May 20, 2026
Hike near Carteret to the picturesque beach huts, the old church ruins, and the dunes of Hatainville
Explore the Customs Officer's Path in Manche and many other great routes!
For hiking enthusiasts, here are the main routes crossing the Manche department:
- The GR® 22 - From Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel passing through the Vallée de la Sée with beautiful stages allowing you to discover notably Mortain-Bocage and Avranches;
- The GR® 223 - Customs Officer's Path also called the "Tour of Cotentin" which follows the coastal path of Manche from the Carentan canal to Mont-Saint-Michel (446 km);
- The GR® 221 connecting Coutances (Manche) to Pont d'Ouilly (Calvados) passing through the Vallée de la Vire and Saint-Lô surrounded by beautiful ramparts.
So many hiking routes in Manche to discover for a getaway and to fully recharge!
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