Beginning in Falaise and concluding in Jumièges, this new 265 km equestrian trail called in French ” La Chevauchée du Pays d’Auge à la Seine ” meanders through the scenic Pays d’Auge, connecting to the Seine. It follows the charming Risle Valley, guiding horse riders through landscapes dotted with historic stud farms, where horses truly reign supreme.
On this route, horse riders can explore trails that lead to some of the region’s most iconic attractions, including Falaise Castle, Orbec with its charming Orbiquet spring, Broglie and the picturesque Charentonne Valley, the historic Abbey of Bec-Hellouin, the tranquil Montfort-sur-Risle forest, and Aizier, where riders can enjoy breathtaking views of the River Seine. The journey also takes in the Brotonne forest and Jumièges Abbey.
Thanks to the well-connected network of major equestrian trails, riders can now leisurely make their way from Seine-Maritime to the stunning Bay of the Mont-Saint-Michel.
Stages of the horseback trail
Explore the technical details and GPX tracks for the 10 stages of this route by clicking on the links below:
- Stage 1: Falaise – Perrières (11 km)
- Stage 2: Perrières – Le Billot (29 km)
- Stage 3: Le Billot – Notre-Dame-de-Courson (22 km)
- Stage 4: Notre-Dame-de-Courson – Orbec (28 km)
- Stage 5: Orbec – Broglie (20 km)
- Stage 6: Broglie – Serquigny (24 km)
- Stage 7 a (Cavaliers): Serquigny – Le Bec-Hellouin (25 km)
- Stage 7 b (Attelage): Serquigny – Saint-Victor-d’Épine (26 km)
- Stage 8 a (Cavaliers): Le Bec-Hellouin – Manneville-sur-Risle (26 km)
- Stage 8 b (Attelage): Saint-Victor-d’Épine – Manneville-sur-Risle (30 km)
- Stage 9: Manneville-sur-Risle – Sainte-Croix -sur-Aizier (27 km)
- Stage10: Sainte-Croix-sur-Aizier – Jumièges (28 km)
A 265 km route dedicated to gentle horse riding, surrounded by the beauty of nature.