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View of the Normandy Coast – Saint-Germain-sur-Ay Beach loop from Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

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View of the Normandy Coast – Saint-Germain-sur-Ay Beach loop from Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

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View of the Normandy Coast – Saint-Germain-sur-Ay Beach loop from Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

04:09

16.4km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.01 km

Salt marshes

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Incredibly beautiful stretch at low tide. Sea asparagus grows here, which can also be eaten raw.

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2.54 km

View of Le Havre (bay)

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2.65 km

The dunes of the Pointe du Banc

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Very beautiful dunes

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3.00 km

View of the Normandy Coast

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Nice little hike in St. -Germain-sur-Ay on the Cotentin Peninsula. The region is part of the Parc Naturel Regional de Marais du Cotentin

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4.36 km

Fermes Marines du Noroît Seafood Vending Machine

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Self-service machine that is regularly replenished with fresh seafood. The mussels are highly recommended. Card payment possible.

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4.39 km

Small bar, live music at weekends in summer

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8.51 km

Oyster Farms in Parc Naturel Régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

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Only accessible at low tide.

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8.67 km

Saint-Germain-sur-Ay Beach

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16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

2.47 km

2.06 km

856 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

2.60 km

1.88 km

1.08 km

358 m

159 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 22 May

28°C

16°C

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View of the Normandy Coast – Saint-Germain-sur-Ay Beach loop from Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

Salt marshes

View of Le Havre (bay)

The dunes of the Pointe du Banc

View of the Normandy Coast

Fermes Marines du Noroît Seafood Vending Machine

Small bar, live music at weekends in summer

Oyster Farms in Parc Naturel Régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

Saint-Germain-sur-Ay Beach

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