Hike in the Orne Festival

Discover Orne on foot

Orne is a department with remarkably varied landscapes: green hedgerows of Domfrontais, hills and gorges of Normandy Switzerland, deep forests of Écouves and Andaines, romantic valleys of Perche, plains of Pays d'Auge and Pays d'Argentan. The Hike Festival invites you to discover this mosaic of landscapes through carefully selected and commented routes by local guides.

37 free and guided hikes

The Randos 61 program offers about thirty hikes spread across the entire Orne territory:

• Family hikes: 2 to 8 km, accessible to children and occasional walkers
• Intermediate hikes: 8 to 15 km, for regular walkers
• Sporty hikes: 15 to 25 km, for long-distance enthusiasts
• Nordic walking: supervised sessions to discover this dynamic discipline

Each hike is led by trained volunteers, often members of the FFRandonnée, who know their territory perfectly and passionately share the riches of the natural and historical heritage crossed.

Varied themes

The hikes are organized around themes that enrich the walking experience:

• Heritage: discovery of villages, churches, manors, and historical sites
• Nature and biodiversity: observation of local flora, birds, and ecosystems
• Gastronomy: hikes with tasting stops at producers
• History: memorial circuits, industrial and rural heritage

A unifying event for the territory

Coordinated by Tourisme 61 in partnership with the FFRandonnée Orne committee and tourist offices, the Hike Festival is a unifying event that mobilizes dozens of volunteers and partners. It contributes to the tourism promotion of Orne and the enhancement of its network of marked trails, among the densest in Normandy.

Registration is free but mandatory, as places are limited to ensure the quality of supervision and the conviviality of the groups.