Tour of Coutances to the Sea (Manche)

Starting from the episcopal city of Coutances, in the heart of the Cotentin peninsula, dominated by the bold spires of its Gothic cathedral, the route descends towards the Sienne River to cross the Pont de la Roque bridge. The landscape then opens onto the Regnéville harbor, a constantly shifting natural space where land and sea intertwine, leading hikers to the Agon Point Lighthouse. This solitary structure watches over a wild expanse of dunes and salt marshes, offering a 360-degree panorama of the Chausey archipelago on a clear day. Continuing up the coast, the route passes the seaside elegance of Coutainville and its Belle Époque villas. The walk continues towards Pirou, famous for its 12th-century fortified castle surrounded by a moat, a true jewel of Norman heritage. The path finally enters the bocage countryside of Muneville-le-Bingard before returning to Coutances.

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Tour of Coutances to the Sea (Manche) 2

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Distance: 70km, Elevation maximum: 167m, Elevation minimum: 7m, Elevation gain uphill: 349m
IGN Maps: 1212ET - LA HAYE DU PUITS / LESSAY. 1214ET - GRANVILLE / ILES CHAUSEY. 1313SB - SAINT-LO / COUTANCES.

Tour of Coutances to the Sea (Manche) 10 Nearby paths:
Tour of the Cotentin Peninsula (Manche)
GR®221 From Pont de la Roque (Manche) to Verneuil d'Avre et d'Iton (Eure)
GR®223 Normandy coast

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.