"Lose the car and use your legs!"

The green route between Falaise and Damblainville has everything you could whish for : security, nature, activity, and civility. Open to all at no cost, this trail permits, in complete security and excellent practical conditions, the cohabitation of "foot activities" (walking, hiking, jogging) with cycling (bicyle, mountain bike, etc) and horseback riding (and even other activities !)

Starting at the Aquatic Center, the green Route Falaise Damblainville is a multi-activity course situated on 7 kilometers of the ancient Falaise-Morteaux footpath.

Historic :

The green route traces the ancient "iron trail" of Falaise -Morteaux COuliboeuf until 1987, there was a trainstation in Falaise. A destination for travelers and transported goods until 1954, only this final function was used until the station's close. It operated as a simple branch of the Caen-Tour at Morteaux Couliboeuf line, but it was equally possible to reach Paris via Mezidon-Canon line. The part of this branch leading between the village and 4 stops into Damblainville was purchassed by the general SNCF Council. The rails were retired and a wilderness organization was opened. Parking and picnic areas were installed. On a course reaching almost 7 km, the ancient iron trail has been transformed into the green route.

Definition of the green Route :

It is a concept much larger than a simple biking path, the green path is open to all modes of non motorized transportation and people on horseback, within the framework of tourism, leisure, and trips for the local population. The green route touches a large variety of people and participants and is characterized above all by its high degrees of security and accessibility.

A new way to think about transportation :

The development of green routes corresponds with the general public's interest in those means of transport that are more both fresh and friendly associated with environmental movements. This development has been bolstered by the rising popularity in cyclotourisme and questions the validity of motorized means of transport.

A code of good conduct :

1- Control your speed

2- Horseback riders, keep your mounts at a walking pace

3- Be attentive and cautious at intersections

4- Signal your eventual approach to other travelers

5- Keep dogs on leashes

6- Respect the route's infrastructure (trails, bridges, etc..)

7- Don't litter. Maintain clean conditions