Cotentin Peninsula hiking tour

DAY 1 : Arrival in Cherbourg

Cherbourg is a unique city: nicknamed the maritime gateway to the Cotentin region, it has 5 ports (fishing, military, yachting, cruising and commercial) and is home to the largest artificial harbour in the world. Its former Transatlantic Maritime Station now houses the aquarium and the Cité de la Mer museum, a visit not to be missed if you have a little time ! A stroll along the quays will also allow you to soak up the atmosphere of the city before the start of your hiking trip !

Night in Cherbourg.

DAY 2 : Cherbourg to Omonville la Rogue
Distance : 13 ou 19km

You start your journey either from the port of Cherbourg or, after a short taxi transfer, from the town of Landemer, where the GR 223 takes you through rocky coasts, cliffs and lush vegetation to the charming village of Omonville La Rogue and its Port du Hable for a well-deserved lunch break !

Further on, you will discover the magnificent Anse Saint Martin and the tiny Port Racine, the smallest port in mainland France !

Nuit in Omonville la Petite or Port Racine.

DAY 3 : La Hague headland loop
Distance : 8km / 20km

Today, you will discover "Little Ireland" and follow the GR to the Goury lighthouse, at the extreme west of the Pointe de la Hague, which watches over ships passing through the dangerous waters of the Raz Blanchard, before discovering Ecalgrain Bay and the more rugged terrain of the nez de Jobourg, a rocky promontory jutting out into the ocean ! One thing is certain, you will be amazed throughout the day !

Night in Omonville la petite

DAY 4 : Omonville la petite to Dielette
Distance : 14km / 18km

After a taxi transfer to Anse des Moulinets, you follow the GR 223 southwards and soon arrive in the charming village of Vauville. A little further on, you will discover the impressive panorama of the Biville dunes as well as the beach of Siouville, a very popular spot for surfers in the area !

Night in Dielette.

DAY 5 : Dielette to carteret
Distance : 17km

Departing from Cap de Rozel after a short transfer, you progress through sandy beaches and dunes to Surtainville, an ideal village for a coffee and/or lunch break, before reaching the seaside resort of Barneville Carteret, sheltered by the cape of the same name and an ideal place to recharge your batteries by the sea !

Night in Barneville Carteret. Travellers who have chosen the 7 days/6 nights option spend an extra day and night in Barneville Carteret.

DAY 6 : Barneville Carteret to Saint Germain sur Ay
Distance : 18km

From Port Bail, a small fishing village where the tides come and go, and where it is pleasant to wander through the narrow streets, the coastal path, as wild and peaceful as ever, takes you to the village of Saint Germain sur Ay.

Night in Saint Germain sur Ay

DAY 7 : Saint Germain sur Ay to Agon Coutainville
Distance : 18km

Your last day of the trip takes you on a walk to Agon Coutainville, passing by the Chateau du Pirou, one of the oldest and best preserved castles in Normandy. You will also be able to admire the extent of the oyster beds and the work of the oyster farmers at low tide !

Night in Agon Coutainville

DAY 8 : Agon Coutainville

DAY 9 : Agon Coutainville

Departure from Agon Coutainville after breakfast.

Our 15 years of experience has enabled us to build strong relationships with all our hotel partners. Some of them have become true friends and we have a real trust in them.

Their priority is to make your stay unforgettable and carefree.

And because everyone has their own budget, we offer you different categories of accommodation.

One thing is certain, from small family accommodation to large 5* hotels, a warm welcome is always reserved for Normandie Rando clients.

Because we organise sporting holidays, we attach great importance to breakfasts.

All the establishments we work with offer a varied and copious breakfast made up of fresh and local products.

Standard accommodation

You stay in small family-run 2* or 3* hotels.

The welcome is always friendly and the rooms simple but with all the comfort.

We know that a walking or cycling holiday requires a good rest between each stage and the bedding is always of high quality.

Comfort accommodation

You stay in 3* or 4* hotels.

The rooms are spacious and the hotel offers many services.

The bedding is of very good quality and the decoration is well thought out.

Luxury accommodation

You stay in a 4* or 5* hotel.

The establishments are often part of the historical heritage (old houses, castles...)

The rooms are very spacious and have all the necessary equipment.

The bedding is excellent.

Low season :  from January 1st to May 31 and from September 1st to December 31.   

7 days/6 nights tour :

Accommodation :
Standard accommodation starting from 765€
Single room supplement : 190€

Comfort accommodation starting from 995 €
Single room supplement : 290€

 Solo traveller : 120€ supplement

Group traveller (more than 4 persons) : 50€ discount

Departure everyday

9 days/8 nights tour

Accommodation
Standard accommodation starting from 1020 €
Single room supplement : 240€

Comfort accommodation starting from 1320€
Single room supplement : 380€

Solo traveller : 170€ supplement

Group traveller (more than 4 persons) : 80€ discount

Departure everyday

High season : from june 1st to august 31

7 days/6 nights tour

Accommodation
Standard accommodation starting from : 850€
Single room supplement : 210€

Comfort accommodation starting from : 1090 €
Single room supplement : 300€

Solo traveller : 120€

Group traveller (more than 4 persons) : 50€ discount

Departure everyday

9 days/8 nights

Accommodation
Standard accommodation starting from 1115 €
Single room supplement : 280€

Comfort accommodation starting from 1455€
Single room supplement: 390€

Solo traveller : 170€ supplement

Group traveller (more than 4 persons) : 80€ discount

Departure everyday

All prices, discounts and supplements are per person.
The list of hotels included in your stay is available on request via our contact form.

Included in the tour price :

• 6 or 8 nights in standard, comfort or luxury accommodation with breakfast and daily tourist taxes.
• 7 or 9 days of hiking.
• Luggage transfers in between each steps.
• Detailled tour explanations, advices...
• Travel documents : roadbook, detailled maps and GPX tracks (on demand)

Non included in tour price :

• Dinners, lunches and drinks.
• Entry fees and tickets for cultural and historical sites.
• Travel insurance.
• Single room supplement.
• High season supplement.

How to get there ?

Coming by train from Paris :

Train Paris - Cherbourg : around 3h15 (direct train)

Coming by car :

A13 to Caen, then N13 to Cherbourg (around 4h00 )
Free parking lot in Cherbourg

How to go back ?

Getting back to Paris by train : 

From Barneville Carteret

Taxi from Barneville Carteret to Valognes : 35 minutes
Then train Valognes-Paris : 3h00 (direct train)

From Agon Coutainville

Taxi from Agon Coutainville to Coutances : 15 min

Then Train Coutances-Caen ; Caen-Paris : 3h30 min