Walks and Hikes in Normandy near Rouen
- March 5, 2026
Nature and Awakening Landscapes in Normandy Caux Vexin
In March, Normandy is an explosion of green sprinkled with daffodils, primroses, crocuses, and blooming hawthorn; bluebells in the woods will soon follow. Nature comes back to life in wetlands such as here, at the Marais des Communaux.
We invite you to explore these magnificent landscapes by car, bike, on foot, or on horseback.
Have you heard of the Bovary Route? This itinerary of over 60 km can be done by car or by bike (a good level is required) and allows you to discover places connected to Gustave Flaubert and the novel Madame Bovary. Other cycling routes are also listed on the rando.intercauxvexin website.
The sections of the Véloroute des Thermes offer wonderful scenery for a journey between châteaux, gardens, and farms. Along the way, we invite you to stop at the Jardin des sculptures and enjoy nature awakening around the sculptures of Jean-Marc de Pas.
For more athletic visitors, the area features 20 mountain bike trails, available on the rando.intercauxvexin website.
On foot, the region offers more than 20 circular walking routes listed on rando.intercauxvexin. A stamp booklet is associated with these trails, allowing you to collect gifts at our tourist office in Buchy (badges, water bottles, picnic kits, etc.).
Two major long-distance routes cross the area: the GR210, following in the footsteps of the Chasse-Marée from Rouen to Dieppe, and the Chemin du Mont-Saint-Michel (Amiens Route).
On horseback, the Bois-Guilbert Pony Club and the Val Saint Pierre Equestrian Tourism Centre invite both children and adults to explore the forests. For a more advanced experience, the Ecuries des Vallées offer, in a breathtaking setting, riding lessons on Haute École horses.