This circuit will take you to the heart of the Seine estuary, to discover the marine flora and fauna along the beach. You will then enter the heart of the Calvados countryside and discover magnificent viewpoints! Pay attention to the tide times!
| Department | Calvados |
|---|---|
| Departure municipality | Cricqueboeuf |
| Outing type | Hike |
| Difficulty | Athletic |
| Duration | 4:30 |
| Recommended period | from january to december |
| Kilometres | 15 km |
| Change in altitude | 323m |
The starting point of this hike is the parking lot in front of the church of Cricqueboeuf.
The departure is from the church of Cricqueboeuf. You take the path that leads to the sea. At the end of the car park, take the small staircase that leads to the beach.
The 2nd path on your right will lead you to the village of Pennedepie. Take the first left and cross the river. Continue straight until you reach the road. Go behind the town hall then turn right towards the village.
Just before the river, take the Chemin des Mesliers on your left. Continue straight on to the village of Barneville-la-Bertran.
Once at the top, turn left then take the dirt road on your right (at the top of the stairs). At the intersection, turn right and take the chemin de la forge which leads you to the church.
After the town hall, take Chemin de la Moulière on the right. At the next intersection, turn left onto Chemin Bochard then turn right after the Costil fountain. Climb the hill then descend to the right to regain the Chemin de la Moulière which you follow to the left.
At the bottom, at the Virgin, turn left. Cross the river then take the chalet path on your right.
Take Chemin des Héroults on your left, then Chemin des Quatre Nations on your right. Cross the D62 and at the end of the path turn left towards Chemin du Petit Paris. At the crossroads, continue straight ahead then climb. Once at the top, turn right and descend to your starting point.
