Tour of the Balconies of the Sée River (Manche)
In the heart of the Normandy bocage, the trail begins in Brécey, a market town with a rich agricultural past. The route climbs towards Notre-Dame-de-Livoye and La Chaise-Baudouin, revealing open panoramas over the Sée Valley. Nature reigns supreme here, among sunken lanes lined with centuries-old hedges and apple orchards. Crossing Coulouvray-Boisbenâtre, the highest point of the route, hikers immerse themselves in a peaceful forest atmosphere—a sanctuary of preserved biodiversity where roe deer and birds of prey can sometimes be spotted. Local heritage is revealed in Saint-Pois through its granite houses and rural churches. Descending towards Cuves, the murmur of the river grows closer, recalling the historical importance of the mills that once dotted its banks.
The Sée Valley, nicknamed the "Valley of 100 Mills," is a ribbon of greenery winding from Sourdeval to the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay. Its history is linked to hydraulic power, which enabled paper mills and forges to rise since the Middle Ages. This industrial heritage is preserved at the Sée Mill Ecomuseum. The Sée is also one of France's most renowned coastal rivers for Atlantic salmon runs. The landscapes transform from wooded gorges to wet meadows, far from the coastal crowds, where the whisper of the water tells of centuries of activity.
Distance: 63km, Maximum altitude: 292m, Minimum altitude: 28m, Total ascent: 1261m
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It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring the FFRandonnée topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.
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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.
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