The GR de Pays “Tour du Bocage Virois” and the GR “Traces des fondeurs de cloches” pass through the Cambrian Poudingue pourpré cambrien site in Saint-Vigor-des-Monts.
Those choosing Saint-Vigor-des-Monts as their destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Hiking
The circular hiking trail “Sur les hauteurs de Saint-Vigor-des-Monts” begins at the church square in Saint-Vigor-des-Monts. It is marked in blue and is followed clockwise.
The Circuit des Bruyères (circuit 6) also begins in Saint-Vigor-des-Monts. It is classified as a moderately difficult hike.
Landscape
The Poudingue pourpré cambrien site is a small abandoned quarry in a conglomerate bed that forms a rise in the terrain. Some piles of blocks dating from the quarrying period are still visible. The Poudingue pourpré cambrien documents early Cambrian deposits associated with the erosion of the Cadomian mountain range.
The orientation table features three orientation panels illustrated with enamelled lava, which help hikers find their way around the bocage. The orientation table offers a view of the landscape.
Culture
Saint-Vigor-des-Monts Church dates partly from the 16th century. Inside the church, visitors can discover elaborately decorated gravestones.
The steps of the Calvaire Sainte-Marie-des-Monts are made from former gravestones. The calvary commemorates the reunification of the parishes of Saint-Vigor and Sainte-Marie-des-Monts in 1830.
The former bakery belonged to the former presbytery dating from 1722; it was completely renovated in 2002. The municipal bakery is open to visitors.
A bread festival takes place every year in May in Saint-Vigor-des-Monts.
Other places: Turqueville, Brainville, Cosqueville, Gouvets, Foucarville, Sainte-Marie-Du-Mont, La Mouche, Anneville-Sur-Mer.
