Mont Doville

Mont Doville is a 129-meter (423 ft) summit made of Armorican sandstone rising above marshland in Normandy. The mountain sits within a regional nature park that protects the flat wetlands surrounding it.

The mountain became a battleground in early July 1944 when American forces attacked German defensive positions during the Normandy campaign. The fighting lasted several days and marked a turning point in the liberation of the region.

The mountain holds reminders of how people once lived and worked here, with a ruined mill, an old guardhouse, and a chapel scattered across its slopes. These structures tell stories about the different communities who made use of this place over time.

A marked walking trail circles the mountain and takes roughly an hour and a half to complete, with information panels placed along the route. Parking is available near the starting point, and the path is generally accessible to visitors throughout the year.

On clear days, visitors can spot the Channel Islands from the summit, making it one of the few places on the mainland where this distant view is possible. The outlook also sweeps across the flat marshlands and rolling hills surrounding the area.

Location: Manche

Elevation above the sea: 129 m

Made from material: sandstone

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=5016601

GPS coordinates: 49.32669,-1.56408

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:32