Les Pieux is a region in the Cotentin Peninsula of Normandy, France, offering a varied landscape for outdoor activities. Its coastline features sandy beaches, dunes, and rugged cliffs, while inland, the scenery transitions into the verdant Normandy bocage, a traditional landscape of hedged farmland. This blend of coastal and rural environments provides diverse terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Les Pieux provides a range of outdoor…
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Average rating
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4.7
(12)
39
hikers
23.0km
06:15
320m
320m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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126
hikers
16.9km
04:36
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51
hikers
11.6km
03:06
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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61
hikers
9.19km
02:32
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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145
riders
48.5km
03:09
590m
590m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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33
riders
49.0km
03:36
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38
riders
8.53km
00:34
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13
riders
13.2km
00:52
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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147
riders
45.9km
02:06
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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55
riders
55.3km
02:32
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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58
riders
46.4km
02:14
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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57
riders
36.9km
01:43
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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93
runners
16.9km
01:56
240m
240m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.1
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31
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

33
runners
10.5km
01:13
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
runners
9.78km
01:06
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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5.0
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26
riders
35.4km
02:57
520m
520m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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32
riders
38.1km
02:57
470m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
riders
10.5km
00:46
140m
140m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
riders
65.6km
05:00
870m
870m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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21
riders
90.3km
06:10
1,390m
1,390m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
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44.3km
02:52
380m
380m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4
riders
125km
08:48
1,760m
1,760m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
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11
riders
66.3km
03:42
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Les Pieux offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features over 200 routes across these sports, catering to diverse interests and skill levels.
Les Pieux is characterized by its coastal landscapes, featuring sandy beaches, dunes, and rugged cliffs overlooking the English Channel. Inland, the region transitions into the Normandy bocage, a traditional landscape of hedged farmland and charming hamlets.
A prominent hiking route is the Sentier des Douaniers (GR 223), an 80-kilometer (50-mile) coastal path exploring varied shorelines. Many specific hiking routes are available, ranging from coastal walks to inland trails. More details can be found in the Hiking around Les Pieux guide.
Les Pieux is suitable for both road and touring cyclists, with routes traversing green bocage landscapes and picturesque villages. The wider La Manche area offers over 750 miles (1,200 km) of cycle routes. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Les Pieux and Cycling around Les Pieux guides.
Yes, Les Pieux provides numerous trails for jogging and running, including sections of the Sentier des Douaniers. These routes offer diverse terrains, from coastal paths to inland green spaces. Information on specific routes is available in the Running Trails around Les Pieux guide.
There are over 200 routes available on komoot for Les Pieux across various sports. These routes have been explored by more than 3,500 visitors, contributing to an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars.
The Sentier des Douaniers (GR 223) is an 80-kilometer (50-mile) coastal path in the Les Pieux region. It allows exploration of the varied shoreline, moving between coves, capes, dunes, and cliffs, offering diverse scenery.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Les Pieux, including Hiking around Les Pieux, Road Cycling Routes around Les Pieux, and Running Trails around Les Pieux. Guides for touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking are also available.
Official information about Les Pieux, including tourism and local activities, can be found on the Mairie (Town Hall) website. The official website is lespieux.fr.
The main contact phone number for the Mairie of Les Pieux is 02 33 87 50 00. This number can be used for inquiries regarding local administration and services.
Yes, Les Pieux offers trails suitable for mountain biking and gravel biking. The region's diverse terrain, including inland green spaces and rolling hills, provides options for these activities. Refer to the MTB Trails around Les Pieux and Gravel biking around Les Pieux guides for more information.
The Les Pieux coastline features a variety of natural elements, including sandy beaches like Sciotot, dramatic dunes, and rugged cliffs. These offer views of the English Channel and, on clear days, the Channel Islands.

