GR®223 - Cherbourg-en-Cotentin - Omonville-la-Rogue

Get ready for 22 km from the town of Cherbourg to the wild paths of La Hague! Before heading off, enjoy a moment in Cherbourg, the biggest town in La Manche, to discover its unmissable sights. With the Cité de la Mer, Cherbourg umbrella factory, theatre, shops, museum, military port and artificial harbour, the town has plenty of activities and visits for you to enjoy. To start your hike, head to the west side of the swing bridge, then walk along Quai Alexandre III towards the north. Next, turn right towards the sailing school and Port Chantereyne. Then go behind the swimming pool and carry on towards Avenue de Cessart then Rue de l’Abbaye.

After the naval fire station, carry on towards the entrance to the Arsenal, then walk alongside the old fortifications. Next, go along the unmissable harbour for 2 km, taking the cycle path. Enjoy the fantastic sea views, then go round the naval training centre towards Querqueville. Follow the seafront, go past the campsite and the sailing school and continue towards Urville-Nacqueville. Head to the beach before carrying on along a path parallel to the sea until you reach the D45. You’ll arrive in Landemer, where the great views of the rugged coastline are well worth a short stop.
From Landemer, turn right onto a dirt track that leads to a car park, where you’ll have some wonderful sea views from Cap Lévi to the east to Omonville harbour to the west. Carry on along the GR®223, walking between the contrasting cliffs of La Hague. You can take a detour through Gruchy hamlet (20 minutes return), the birthplace of the painter Jean-François Millet. The house in which he was born is now a museum. Carry on along the coastal path to the car park in Quervière bay. After the ruins of the farm La Cotentine, head to the old fort. Go down the cliff to the harbour in Omonville-la-Rogue, the destination of this stage.

Bonus of this stage: the possibility of arriving at Cherbourg station.