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The granite trail at La Roche d'Oëtre
Visorando Member
5.49 mi
+617 ft
-591 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne (Orne)
If there were a paradise for hiking, the Roche d'Oëtre Sensitive Natural Area and the Rouvre Gorges would certainly be well placed! A listed site and Sensitive Natural Area in the Orne department, La Roche d'Oëtre, located in the heart of the Normandy Mountains, is a must-see site and a meeting place for lovers of wild nature and hiking.
The Bresolettes clearing
4.32 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bresolettes (Orne)
A trail in the heart of the Perche Regional Nature Park, in the Bresolettes Forest Glade Regional Nature Reserve.
Étang de la Herse lake at the start of Bellême
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.18 mi
+525 ft
-522 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Bellême (Orne)
A lovely walk in the beautiful Bellême national forest, where you can admire the Étang de la Herse lake and its fountain.
Circular in the Réno Valdieu forest
14.34 mi
+883 ft
-896 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-Montligeon (Orne)
A lovely walk, mostly on good paths, which allows you to visit a magnificent forest, admire a few ponds and pass by some religious buildings. The only difficulty is the length.
The Charentonne ponds
6.86 mi
+374 ft
-354 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois (Orne)
A lovely, easy walk along well-marked paths. It offers a beautiful route from one pond to another.
Please note: avoid during hunting season.
Between town and country in Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
3.91 mi
+131 ft
-144 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Bagnoles-de-l'Orne (Orne)
A beautiful walk that runs alongside the Village du Cheval and then enters the forest via a path offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. It then crosses the Saint-Ortaire priory and returns to the centre of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, passing by the lake and the casino on the way back to the car park.
The secret of Les Genettes
3.46 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Les Genettes (Orne)
This hike, known mostly only to locals, is a little gem for a relaxing walk with friends or as a couple. There are lots of animals along the way, including wild animals, but also donkeys, Percheron horses, sheep and goats.
The Iron Route - Discovering the mining region of Orne
8.01 mi
+568 ft
-564 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Ferrière-aux-Étangs (Orne)
During this hike, you will discover surprising mining remains: iron mine shafts, calcination furnaces from before and after 1938, and a mining town.
The hike begins along a Way of the Cross that will take you to the Calvary of Mont Brûlé.
The hike winds through the undergrowth and follows a few sections of road.
During your journey, you will discover a castle and an old watermill nestled in a green setting.
Village of Gemages at the start of the Chêne Vert
4.87 mi
+453 ft
-440 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Le Theil (Orne) (Orne)
A hike through woods, sunken paths and hills that will introduce you to the Même valley, a panoramic view of Saint-Germain-de-la-Coudre and the church of Gemages. Along the way, you will admire the charming village of L'Hermitière, its castle and its church perched proudly on a hill.
From Héloup to Saint-Germain-du-Corbéis
6.56 mi
+223 ft
-253 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Héloup (Orne)
A lovely Sunday stroll, starting along the edge of the forest with views of the valley.
The hills of Ceton
10.90 mi
+781 ft
-771 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ceton (Orne)
Taking beautiful sunken paths, over hill and dale, you will discover magnificent panoramic views of the Cétonais countryside and be amazed by its diversity: woods, meadows, hedgerows and cultivated fields.
Manor houses and dolmens from the priory of Sainte-Gauburge
8.78 mi
+571 ft
-574 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-la-Rosière (Orne)
Starting from the 13th-century priory of Sainte-Gauburge, this route leads along sunken paths to the Dolmen de la Pierre Procureuse, the site of several legends, then passes in front of a feudal motte at the Tour du Sablon and several fortified farms, before reaching the Angenardière manor house.
The Écouves Forest
12.12 mi
+653 ft
-669 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-près-Sées (Orne)
Hike in the Sées region offering panoramic views of Sées Cathedral, then continuing along the Écouves Forest. Pass through typical villages and enjoy some lovely surprises for animal lovers (donkey farm, animal park).
Circular discovery loop in the Écouves Forest
3.03 mi
+377 ft
-387 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-des-Bois (Orne) (Orne)
This short route is ideal for those who want to explore the Écouves Forest without undertaking a long hike.
This route does not present any particular difficulties. It crosses part of the fitness trail before reaching the Verdier crossroads and continuing on to the top of the Rocher du Vignage.
From Tourouvre to Mortagne-au-Perche
16.23 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,083 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Tourouvre (Orne)
This hike is the fifth stage of an eight-day, 220 km route, the Tour des Collines du Perche.
The hike takes a long detour via Autheuil and the Réno-Valdieu forest before heading towards Mortagne-au-Perche, one of the three historic capitals of the former province of Perche.
All around Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois
3.98 mi
+200 ft
-177 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois (Orne)
A leisurely walk along good country lanes.
Huisne Valley and the hills of Val-au-Perche
11.52 mi
+787 ft
-778 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Theil (Orne) (Orne)
Lush green valleys, steep hillsides, majestic panoramas, sunken lanes and their gnarled pollarded trees are all part of this beautiful countryside walk, which crosses the wide Huisne valley and takes you through the villages of Mâle and La Rouge.
The Priory of Sainte-Gauburge, starting from L’Hermitière
14.55 mi
+935 ft
-935 ft
7h 30
Moderate
Departure from L'Hermitière (Orne)
Following the sunken lanes of the Perche and the rolling hills, the route passes through the village of Gemages, the Angenardière Manor and the Priory of Sainte-Gauburge with its Ecomuseum. The return journey to L’Hermitière takes you through the Bois des Baronnières, which overlooks Le Theil.
Forges de Varennes and La Nocherie via the Voie Verte and footpaths
5.05 mi
+184 ft
-197 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bômer-les-Forges (Orne)
A picturesque circular route with no navigation difficulties, ideal for families. The route mainly follows the Flers-Domfront Greenway, passes by the Château de Varenne and its old forges, then climbs up a path towards the Manoir de la Nocherie. It rejoins the Greenway after crossing the Varenne at the Moulin de la Nocherie ford to return to the start.
The Perche region and its hills as seen from Rémalard
14.04 mi
+945 ft
-945 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Rémalard (Orne)
This walk through the Rémalard countryside will allow you to discover the Perche landscapes: hills, woods, streams, traditional houses and châteaux.
Route des Étangs starting from Tourouvre au Perche
17.00 mi
+653 ft
-656 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Tourouvre (Orne)
Mountain bike route alternating between forest tracks, narrow single tracks and a few sections of forest roads.
You’ll discover the Trappe Forest and its magnificent lakes.
Mansonnière Cave
3.83 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bellou-sur-Huisne (Orne)
A lovely walk along a former railway line, converted into a footpath and cycle route, through charming rolling countryside, then along paths and small tarmac roads with beautiful views over the Huisne Valley.
Around Mont Secret
4.37 mi
+640 ft
-650 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Montsecret (Orne)
Circling Mont Secret with an off-centre start at the car park near L’Aufrairie, this more challenging route climbs towards Mont de Cerisy along the section belonging to the commune of Montsecret. Between two hills, will Mont Secret perhaps reveal itself?
La Grande Trappe Abbey Circular Route
5.22 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Genettes (Orne)
The Abbey walk is the perfect summer walk as you are sheltered from the sun by the trees for most of the route, with magnificent hundred-year-old trees along the way, absolute tranquillity and plenty of greenery.
Perche heritage in Saint-Cyr-le-Rosière
7.40 mi
+413 ft
-417 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-la-Rosière (Orne)
A countryside trail exploring the built heritage of the Perche region and its gems, notably the hamlet of Saint-Gauburge and its priory, the Manoir de l'Angenardière, the Manoir des Chaponnières, and the hamlet of Clémencé. Discover exceptional buildings constructed from cut stone and finished with lime plaster coloured with local sand.
From Mâle to the outskirts of Ceton
8.80 mi
+764 ft
-758 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Orne
Through sunken lanes, hedgerows and woods, discover the landscapes of the Perche region as far as Ceton, the Jambette Valley and the Huisne Valley.
Grand Hazé Marshes
4.47 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Briouze (Orne)
A family walk in the largest wetland area in the Orne department. Located in the Houlme region, at the heart of the Normandy bocage, the Grand Hazé is a landscape of 200 hectares of ponds, peat bogs, reed beds and peaty woods.
In the footsteps of the Comtesse de Ségur
6.82 mi
+200 ft
-197 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Aube (Orne) (Orne)
This route takes you through the Aube countryside, along paths and through woods to discover Les Nouettes and the Château de la Comtesse de Ségur.
Route Orange in Sainte-Honorine-la-Guillaume
5.54 mi
+417 ft
-410 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Honorine-la-Guillaume (Orne)
A refreshing walk in the heart of Suisse Normande, through dense woods, sunken paths, alongside small streams and across farmland. Some lovely climbs to give your calves a good workout. The paths are very easy to walk on, well-maintained and marked in orange.
La Fosse Arthour in all its splendour
9.61 mi
+587 ft
-600 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rouellé (Orne)
Passing through a marshland to discover this natural wonder – a gorge over 70 metres high, carved out by a river which, at this point, is more like a torrent – come and explore the Sonce and walk a short section ofthe GR® trail that links France’s two most spectacular sites: Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.
Walk from Mahéru to Château de Fay
3.23 mi
+299 ft
-318 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Mahéru (Orne)
A walk offering a wide variety of environments and terrain (woodland, country lanes, sandy paths, etc.) as well as some steep climbs, rewarded with beautiful views.
The Saint-Sulpice-sur-Risle area
8.79 mi
+236 ft
-240 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-sur-Risle (Orne)
A pleasant walk through meadows and woods, mostly on very good paths.
The meandering trail in Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne
3.94 mi
+407 ft
-423 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne (Orne)
Hike through woods, countryside, villages and rivers, from Roches d'Oëtre to Méandre de Rouvrou. From Roches d'Oëtre, follow a well-marked path that will take you through the meanders of La Rouvre.
Around the Signal d’Écouves
Local authority
4.44 mi
+348 ft
-338 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Bouillon (Orne)
Starting from the Croix-Médavy crossroads, this route follows mainly forest paths. You’ll discover the highest point in Normandy (the Signal d’Ecouves – 413 m), situated in the commune of L’Orée d’Écouves. Picnic tables and a barbecue are available for walkers at the Croix de Médavy crossroads (start and finish).
Woods and hills in the Saint-Évroult area
10.89 mi
+696 ft
-696 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois (Orne)
An easy walk along wide paths and small, tarmac-surfaced roads with very little traffic. Best avoided during the hunting season as the public path runs through private woodlands used for hunting. Numerous signs warn of this, and on this section it is not possible to leave the suggested route.
Please note the necessary change from point (9) due to changes in the terrain on 16 September 2019.
Route de l'Iton in Bonsmoulins
2.70 mi
+46 ft
-49 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Bonsmoulins (Orne)
An easy walk around the village of Bonsmoulins, crossing the Iton and passing in front of the old station. Wear waterproof footwear in wet weather.
Cécile Crossroads and Fontenai Ponds
5.12 mi
+390 ft
-410 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Fontenai-les-Louvets (Orne)
This route, suitable for everyone, offers beautiful views of the countryside around Fontenai-les-Louvets, including the Écouves Forest and the Fontenai Ponds, and also features some interesting sites: a bread oven restored by the Foksa association, and a section ofthe GR®36 trail.
The Chapelle du Cerisier in Domfront-en-Poiraie
7.71 mi
+561 ft
-531 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Domfront (Orne) (Orne)
The landscapes and views to the east serve as a reminder that the Alpes Mancelles are not far away. Consequently, some sections involve elevation changes which may present a few difficulties for those who are not used to them.
At the (5), do pop into the Chapelle du Cerisier for a short break.
From La Perrière to Saint-Germain-de-la-Coudre via Igé
17.09 mi
+951 ft
-1,214 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from La Perrière (Orne)
This walk is one of two variants of the seventh stage of an eight-day, 220-km route, the Tour des Collines du Perche.
After leaving La Perrière, the walk enters the Bellême national forest, emerges to the south into very hilly countryside and arrives in the village of Vaunoise with its Cenomanian cuesta terrain. After Igé, the route continues along quiet country lanes, then some very beautiful sunken paths.
The Étang Chiot lake in Longny-au-Perche
3.57 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Longny-au-Perche (Orne)
This is an easy circular loop starting from Longny-au-Perche, which follows a small road and shaded paths.Étang Chiot is not a pond but the name of a stream and a hamlet!
The Genettes countryside circular loop
5.86 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Les Genettes (Orne)
Circular walk that mainly follows paths or country lanes, with relatively few tall trees, perfect for enjoying the sunshine. Streams, stony paths, fields and little-known tracks.
The Forgotten Path of the Genettes
6.93 mi
+180 ft
-174 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Les Genettes (Orne)
Paths lined with hedgerows, open spaces, wooded sections, a few roads, a picnic area, a car park; and, above all, sections unknown to the general public.
Around Mahéru
10.60 mi
+945 ft
-945 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Mahéru (Orne)
A lovely, unpretentious walk through charming, rolling countryside. There are many old houses, often beautifully restored.
The route follows very narrow tarmac roads and wide paths through fields or woods. In places, however, it consists of simple, narrow footpaths.
Fontaine Saint-André à L'Orée-d'Écouves
3.24 mi
+299 ft
-289 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-des-Bois (Orne) (Orne)
Ce circuit en forêt d'Écouves sur les GR®36 et GR®22, accessible à tous, offre une belle vue sur la Butte Chaumont à partir du Carrefour des Arcis. Il propose aussi un détour par la Fontaine Saint-André.
From Saint-Germain-de-la-Coudre to Nogent-le-Rotrou
17.44 mi
+1,299 ft
-1,280 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Germain-de-la-Coudre (Orne)
This walk is the eighth and final stage of an eight-day, 220km route, the Tour des Collines du Perche.
Setting off from Saint-Germain-de-la-Coudre, you will first pass through the Bois de la Bretèche, situated on a plateau on the left bank of the Huisne, which you will cross at Le Theil. The route, offering plenty of panoramic views, will take you to Nogent-le-Rotrou at the foot of Château Saint-Jean. All that remains then is to walk through the historic districts of Le Pâty.
Panoramic view over the Téné meadow.
4.93 mi
+354 ft
-377 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Orne
This route offers panoramic views of the Huisne valley on the outskirts of Nogent-le-Rotrou.
Circular route from Longny-au-Perche to Étang du Chevreuil via Rainville
7.09 mi
+436 ft
-427 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Longny-au-Perche (Orne)
A hike that combines villages, plains and forests. Without any particular difficulties, this hike is suitable even in wet weather. It can also easily be done by bike and with the family.
The spur at Bellême
4.50 mi
+344 ft
-338 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Bellême (Orne)
Discover Bellême, a Petite Cité de Caractère® (Small Town of Character), on this tour that highlights its rich heritage. Bellême charms visitors with its unique architecture, where the harmony between limestone and ochre and pink sand plaster, typical of Perche-style buildings, gives this town its incomparable charm.
Mortagne-au-Perche – Bellême, alternative route via Mauves-sur-Huisne
14.60 mi
+627 ft
-709 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Mortagne-au-Perche (Orne)
This section is a variant of the Tour des Collines du Perche. It links Mortagne-au-Perche to Bellême, both of which are former historic capitals of the Perche region. The first part of the route follows the old Alençon–Condé-sur-Huisne railway line, which has been converted into a greenway and now forms part of the Paris–Le Mont Saint-Michel cycle route.
You will then reach Bellême mainly via some very beautiful natural paths and very short stretches of tarmac.
The Mont de Cerisy nature trail
1.30 mi
+144 ft
-151 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Cerisy-Belle-Étoile (Orne)
A short, mainly woodland walk that can be undertaken with very young children. The route is mainly through woodland, with several fine trees that catch the eye. The top of the castle tower (accessible) and a viewing point offer fine panoramic views of the Normandy countryside.
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