GR®223 - Sciotot - Hatainville

This stage covers 18 km. At the start of this section, you’ll walk along the dunes by the huge beach in Sciotot bay. The swell and the strong waves here make it a paradise for watersports enthusiasts. If you’d like to try surfing, head to Sciotot Surf School (open from 31 March to 30 November).

The GR®223 then heads inland to the Château du Rozel before going back towards the sea. After walking past Camping Le Ranch, head uphill to reach Le Rozel headland. The dirt path on this section is steeper. At the top, admire the fantastic sea view with all the different shades of blue!

Next, you’ll have a view of Surtainville beach. Before you get there, you’ll go past the archaeological site of Le Rozel, where several digs have been conducted over the last few years. This site of national interest tells the story of the Neanderthal people who lived here 80 000 years ago.

After this short historical break, you’ll arrive in Surtainville. The path takes you through this little seaside town. On the way, you’ll see a pond and the ruins of Saint-Ergouêfle chapel.

From Surtainville to Baubigny, the coastal path heads into the dunes for 3 km. Then from Baubigny to Hatainville, the path leads away from the sea, but don’t miss the view of Flamanville headland.