GR®223A Cherbourg Balconies

From Douet-Piquot (Digosville) to Querqueville (Manche)

A spectacular variation of the Sentier des Douaniers (Customs Officers' Path), offering a unique panoramic view of Cherbourg harbor, the largest artificial harbor in the world. Starting at Douet-Piquot in Digosville, the route climbs to overlook the town and the Cotentin coastline before descending towards Querqueville. Historically, this path reflects the region's strategic military importance, with breathtaking views of the maritime forts and defensive structures built between the 18th and 19th centuries to protect the French coast. Hikers traverse a mosaic of wild heathland, small woods, and hedged plateaus, offering a striking contrast to the port activity below. Nature is preserved here, with flora typical of sea-sprayed ridge environments and diverse fauna nesting in the wooded areas surrounding the maritime city.

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GR®223A Cherbourg Balconies Hiking from Douet-Piquot (Digosville) to Querqueville (Manche) 1

GR®223A Cherbourg Balconies Hiking from Douet-Piquot (Digosville) to Querqueville (Manche) 2

GR®223A Cherbourg Balconies Hiking from Douet-Piquot (Digosville) to Querqueville (Manche) 3

Distance: 30,89km, Elevation maximum: 174m, Elevation minimum: 6m, Elevation gain uphill: 456m
IGN Maps: 1210OT - CHERBOURG-EN-COTENTIN / CAP DE LA HAGUE. 1310OT - CHERBOURG-EN-COTENTIN / POINTE DE BARFLEUR.

GR®223A Cherbourg Balconies Hiking from Douet-Piquot (Digosville) to Querqueville (Manche) 10 Nearby paths:
GR®36 From Channel to Pyrenees
GR®221 From Coutances (Manche) to Verneuil d'Avre et d'Iton (Eure)
GR®223 Normandy coast
GR®223B From Petite-Maresquiere to Pont de la Roque (Manche)

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.