Updated on 19 October 2020
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Whether you’re looking for a gentle countryside stroll, a self-guided tour or a full-on hike, Normandy is home to an amazingly extensive network of walking and hiking trails through a range of beautiful landscapes. Browse our all of these trails below based on your location, preferred duration and difficulty level.
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Le vallon de la Capricieuse
Stretching over 33 hectares, from Douvres-la-Délivrande to the seafront at Luc-sur-Mer, the Capricieuse valley has a greenway that follows the Capricieuse stream
A real green artery by the sea, this accessible walk, 2.5 kilometres long (5 kilometres round trip), follows the stream of the Capricieuse. We invite you to follow this peacefully flowing stream. During this walk, meet the friendly inhabitants of the Capricieuse. Sheep, horses and donkeys welcome you and approach you as you pass. As you pass by the shared orchard, enjoy the smell of the fruit trees in bloom. Once you reach the end of the valley, you arrive at the waterfront. This greenway follows the former route of the railway line linking Caen to Courseulles-sur-Mer from 1875 to 1950.
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Starting point
14530 Luc-sur-Mer
Waypoints
1 Departure point
It is recommended for people with reduced mobility because of the steep slope at the very end of the route. Possibility of stopping before and turning back.
2 Steep slope at the end of the route
Very steep slope at the end of the route requiring the help of a guide. Possibility of turning back as the slope is at the end of the path.