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11 breathtaking viewsfrom the GR®223From Vanlée harbour to Champeaux
From north to south of the Destination

11 breathtaking views from the GR223

The star of the Grande Randonnée trails!

In the Destination Granville Terre et Mer area, from north to south, this hiking trail passes through the havre de la Vanlée, the pointe du Roc de Granville, the mouth of the Thar, the cliffs of Carolles and the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, offering breathtaking views along the way. This section of the GR®223 offers a wide variety of landscapes and atmospheres. Diversity is the watchword of this itinerary.

At a glance
#1

The submersible road

du havre de la Vanlée

With a coefficient of 93, this road is completely covered by water and the salt meadows disappear beneath the waves. At lower coefficients, you can admire the salt meadow sheep grazing in total freedom on the grasslands of the havre de la Vanlée.

#2

The dunes of Bréville-sur-Mer

Granville in the background

From the beach at Bréville-sur-Mer, the view of Granville and the Pointe du Roc is incredible, with the dunes in the foreground.

#3

The tip of Le Lude

in Donville-les-Bains

The pointe du Lude offers a bird’s-eye view of the Plat-Gousset, and if the conditions are right, you can watch the ballet of paragliders over Granville.

#4

La pointe du Roc

in Granville

The Pointe du Roc in Granville offers a 180° panoramic view of theChausey archipelago on a clear day.

#5

Saint-Nicolas-Plage

Panoramic view from rue de la Crête

The panoramic viewpoint before the beach at Saint-Nicolas offers a magnificent view all the way to the tip of Carolles.

#6

The beach at Saint-Pair-sur-Mer

All along the promenade dyke

The view from the beach at Saint-Pair-sur-Mer is magnificent, with the seawater swimming pool in the foreground and the 24-metre-high Loup turret in the distance. This maritime beacon was built in 1862 and is recognisable by its black and red stripes.

#7

The mouth of the Thar

in Kairon

The mouth of the Thar at Kairon, where land meets sea, freshwater meets saltwater. Depending on the season and the tide, you can see a multitude of bird species, as well as surfers and stand-up paddle boarders enjoying the pleasures of the water.

#8

The Verchu path

in Kairon

The Chemin du Verchu in Kairon offers beautiful views over the hedged farmland and fields, where horses and cows enjoy uninterrupted views of the sea.

#9

The port of Le Lude

in Carolles

The port of Le Lude in Carolles: its name is misleading, as the port of Le Lude is not home to any boats! However, this wild, natural ‘port’ was once used by Jersey smugglers to unload their goods in good weather and at night, out of sight.

#10

The Vauban hut

de Carolles

The Vauban hut at Carolles – a lookout post set up in the 17th century – is a reference to the military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707), who was commissioned by Louis XIV to fortify the French coast against the English threat. It offers a breathtaking view of Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay.

#11

The Vauban hut

de Champeaux

Its little sister, the Champeaux hut, is more difficult to get to, but also offers magnificent views over the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and Saint-Jean-le-Thomas.

Route details

North and south sections of the GR®223
Walks and hikes

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