Outdoor activities to try

Hiking
The best way to see la Manche is on foot! The GR®223 hiking trail, themed walks and practical advice: organise your next hike.
Hiking in la Manche
La Manche by bike
More than 1 200 km of cycle routes and 230 km of greenways allow you to discover the la Manche differently. Whether you’re an amateur or a seasoned cyclist, with a road bike, a mountain bike or a gravel bike, prepare to be surprised.
Cycling
All the routes
Distance, route map, elevation, unmissable spots and level of difficulty: find all the routes for walking, cycling, mountain biking or horse riding.
Circular walks and trails
Horse riding
La Manche is an equestrian land. Trot or gallop along the beaches, cross the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, or explore the paths through the Norman bocage countryside, all on horseback.
Horse riding in la Manche
Nautical activities
With more than 670 km of coastline, la Manche has plenty of activities on offer. Surfing, sand yachting, paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, windfoiling, coasteering: take your pick!
Watersports
Sporting events
The Diabolik de Ragnar, the Barjo, the Enduro des Sables... Whether you’re an accomplished athlete, looking for new challenges or an amateur runner, test yourself at one of the different sporting events organised in la Manche.
The sporting events