La VéloWestNormandy : du Viaduc de la Souleuvre à Villers-Bocage

In the heart of the Normandy Bocage, set off on a one-hour barefoot walk through a landscaped garden featuring 6,000 plants, 60 different materials, along a 500-metre path, with three water crossings – including one over a suspension footbridge and another over a semi-circular arch bridge spanning a koi carp pond – all set against the backdrop of the Normandy countryside, at the foot of the Souleuvre Viaduct. Your feet rediscover different textures as you walk along the path. Children and their parents can enjoy a lovely stroll that awakens all the senses. Amidst the flowers, plants and ponds, you’ll discover a miniature version of Mont Saint-Michel, as well as the Porte Horloge in Vire and an apple press. A garden inspired by nature, featuring many grasses – some over 2.00 metres tall – and a few rare species of plants and trees, such as a handkerchief tree, A Normandy-themed area featuring elements from the region, including brassware, pottery, granite, a wine press, and miniature replicas of local landmarks: the Porte Horloge in Vire and Mont Saint-Michel set in a water feature, and a second water feature with various types of water lilies....and the sensory trail featuring 50 different materials.

A track sled to enjoy alone or by two, whatever the season, a landscaped garden with bare-footed path, a 9-zipline forest trail, two high acrobatic trails, totally secured with nets, including one trail for families (age 3 up). Varied catering solutions including country fare in a new, heated building, an ice-cream/pancake/waffle stand and a small tourist train, free play area and, of course, bungee jumping, giant swing and zipline to ensure you enjoy a great show… so many good reasons to come to the Souleuvre viaduct with the whole family, for a fun-filled day.

Activities for all, in an exceptional setting For over 35 years, Skypark Normandie by AJ Hackett has been offering sensational experiences in the heart of the Souleuvre valley, in a protected natural site unique in Normandy. There's an activity to suit everyone: the Skybridge and its glass balcony suspended above the void, the giant zip line, the giant swing, the bungee jump and the pendular jump, a fluid and accessible aerial experience, to be enjoyed alone or with friends. The site is fully equipped for a full day's outing, whether you've come for the adrenalin, the discovery or just to enjoy the ride: picnic tables, snack bar/bar, relaxation area, children's play area, hiking trails and viewpoints over the valley. An ideal place to share with family and friends. Entrance and parking are free all year round, on both sides of the valley. A viaduct steeped in history The Souleuvre viaduct was built between 1887 and 1889, according to plans attributed to Gustave Eiffel, to enable the Caen-Vire railway line to cross the valley. Disused after the Second World War, it was given a new lease of life in the late 1980s. In 1988, AJ Hackett discovered the site, whose configuration reminded him of the Kawarau River in New Zealand. The first bungee jumps took place in November 1990, making the Souleuvre viaduct the very first permanent bungee jumping site in France, and an emblematic venue for thrill sports.