Between Marchésieux and Saint-Martin-d'Aubigny, this tour takes in the Cotentin marshes and their exceptional wildlife (storks, curlews, etc.). You'll also discover the bocage and earthen houses typical of the marshes. Halfway along the route, you can take a break in the pleasant setting of the Etang des Sarcelles.
Les maisons en terre - Randonnée
Lieu MARCHESIEUX
Walking
Practical information
Type of trail
Loop
Markup
Yellow
Starting point
MARCHESIEUX
Parking de l'église
Ending point
MARCHESIEUX
| Elevation (m) | 16 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
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| Distance | 0 km | 0.3 km | 0.7 km | 1 km | 1.5 km | 1.7 km | 2 km | 2.4 km | 3.9 km | 4 km | 4.3 km | 4.9 km | 5.2 km | 5.7 km | 6 km | 6.4 km | 6.9 km | 7.4 km | 8.3 km | 8.4 km | 8.6 km | 8.8 km | 9.1 km | 9.2 km | 9.4 km | 9.7 km | 9.9 km | 10.1 km | 10.4 km | 10.7 km | 11 km | 11.5 km | 11.8 km | 12.2 km | 12.8 km | 13.1 km | 13.4 km | 13.7 km | 13.8 km | 14.1 km | 14.3 km |
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.
