Discover Saint-Manvieu-Bocage

When planning a trip to Saint-Manvieu-Bocage, you can choose from a range of activities: the Les Balcons de la Dathée hiking trail, cycling routes and activities at the Base de loisirs de la Dathée. If you’re looking for a hotel, it helps to first organise your itinerary. Would you like to plan a hike with a view, choose a cycling route or spend time by the water? The specific points of reference vary depending on what you have in mind.

Hiking with views of Lac de la Dathée

Les Balcons de la Dathée is a hiking trail in Saint-Manvieu-Bocage that is approximately 7.8 kilometres long. The average walking time is about two hours. The trail starts at Golf de la Dathée and offers numerous views of the lake and the surrounding bocage landscape. The distance and time together provide an approximate planning guide: the distance is an estimate, and the walking time is an average, not a fixed duration. Check the latest route details before setting out.

Cycling routes and points of reference

Circuit 4, “Vers le lac de la Dathée,” is a 21.7-kilometre cycling route with 347 metres of elevation gain that passes through Saint-Manvieu-Bocage. Distance and elevation gain are two separate points of reference for planning your ride. On Circuit 4, Moulin de Saint-Manvieu-Bocage is stop 85. La Verdoyante also leads to Saint-Manvieu-Bocage. These are different points of reference for choosing a route: Circuit 4 is described by its distance and elevation gain, while La Verdoyante leads to Saint-Manvieu-Bocage. Signage and conditions may change; check them before your ride.

Activities at Lac de la Dathée

Lac de la Dathée is a 43-hectare body of water, located 8 kilometres from Vire. Paddling is possible at the Base de loisirs de la Dathée. The base also rents canoes and kayaks, pedal boats, stand-up paddleboards and catamarans. If you’re planning to use a specific type of boat, check its availability in advance, as rental offerings may change. Swimming is prohibited at Lac de la Dathée; check this rule again before your visit. This clearly distinguishes the activities available on the water: paddling is possible, but swimming is not.

Planning excursions for your stay

The information about the hiking and cycling routes cannot be compared in terms of time required. For Les Balcons, an average walking time and an approximate distance are provided; for Circuit 4, the distance and elevation gain are given. At the lake, the key distinction is that paddling is allowed but swimming is prohibited. When looking for hotels in Saint-Manvieu-Bocage, you can use the excursion that matters most to you as a point of reference for your stay.

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For the regional travel overview: Calvados.