This 100% nature hike takes you through the Havre de la Vanlée, a veritable link between land and sea, and a favorite haunt of wintering shorebirds. Listen out for the songs of the Oystercatcher, the Silver Plover and the Whimbrel, which find food and shelter on the mudflats.
NOT TO BE MISSED
- Le Havre de la Vanlée (Natura 2000 protected site)
- Natural heritage
THINK OF THE FOOTPRINT YOU LEAVE
- Hold on to your dog as tightly as you would your helm
- Dispose of your garbage as carefully as you would shellfish
- Walk the marked trails while enjoying your freedom
PRACTICAL TIPS
- Refill your water bottle at one of our partners > gourdefriendly.green/
- Report a problem on the trails with SURICATE > sentinelles.sportsdenature.fr/
Le Havre de la Vanlée
Lieu Bricqueville-sur-Mer
Walking
GR®223
Practical information
Type of trail
Loop,GR
Markup
Red and white,Yellow
Starting point
Bricqueville-sur-Mer
113 Rte du Havre de la Vanlee
Ending point
Bricqueville-sur-Mer
113 Rte du Havre de la Vanlee
Hiker's tips
- Wear appropriate clothing for the route and the weather
- Make sure you take enough water
- Tell family or friends where you’re planning to go and make sure you take a fully charged mobile
- Protect nature: take your rubbish home with you, keep your dog on a lead and stay on the marked paths.
