Exploring Perseigne

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Discover the charm of the Perseigne National Forest on the edge of the "Maine Normand".

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.82 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 331 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 335 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 794 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 512 ft
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Description of the walk

From the village of Ancinnes, take the Route de la Forêt to reach the Fontaine Pesée crossroads and park there.

(S/E) Take the Route Forestière d’Ancinnes to reach the Carrefour des Chandons.

(1) At the crossroads, turn right onto the lane between plots 177 and 183 (Ligne des Hantelles) until you reach the edge of the forest, where you join theGR® 22C.

(2) Follow it to the right as far as the hamlet of Legrun (boundary of plots 170 and 164).

(3) Do not take the road but turn right onto the Route Forestière de Livet.

(4) At the middle of plot 166 on the right, turn left between plots 159 and 160. At the end of plot 160, turn left and follow the edge of plot 156.

(5) Turn right at plot 157 and follow it on your left. At the end of this, turn right to reach Le Berry.

(6) At the exit, take the forest track on the right and head towards the Fontaine Pesée crossroads (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 758 ft - Fontaine Pesée crossroads
  2. 1 : mi 0.72 - alt. 774 ft - Chandons crossroads
  3. 2 : mi 2.38 - alt. 515 ft - GR 22C
  4. 3 : mi 3.09 - alt. 574 ft - A place called Legrun
  5. 4 : mi 4.52 - alt. 751 ft - Junction
  6. 5 : mi 5.22 - alt. 699 ft - Junction
  7. 6 : mi 5.77 - alt. 735 ft - The Berry
  8. 7 : mi 5.88 - alt. 751 ft - Take the forest road on the right
  9. S/E : mi 6.82 - alt. 758 ft - Fontaine Pesée crossroads

Worth a visit

The medieval town of Bourg-le-Roi.
The Alpes Mancelles.
The city of the Dukes of Alençon.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
3.4 / 5
benoitrando
benoitrando

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

There are very few landmarks on the ground; some plot numbers are no longer in place, which makes it difficult to find your way using the route description. In any case, the description is rather confusing once you’ve taken the Route forestière du Livet (it’s impossible to find your way without a satnav).

Thank you, jacqueslebouc, for this route

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Zeniperus
Zeniperus

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Although there are a few long, straight paths, there are also some more “wild” sections. Don’t forget your basket when it’s mushroom season

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sandrine Lesueur
sandrine Lesueur

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

To start with, take the forest track with the barriers until you reach the roundabout. After that, the signposting is clear.
A pleasant walk with several ditches to cross in wet weather.

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Stéphane Gauluet
Stéphane Gauluet

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

What’s the point of suggesting a walk that’s practically just a rectangle along forest paths… and, what’s more, is vastly overestimated in terms of time?

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lilinort
lilinort

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A rather uneventful walk, with long straight stretches through the forest; nothing of particular interest apart from the giant sequoia.
However, it’s a good walk to get back into shape after weeks off, a good length and without too much of an elevation gain.

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3790760
3790760
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Without GPS, I really just winged it on this walk via St-Rigomer. A pleasant walk all the same.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Hello
We have added waypoints to the description and on the map so that you can find your way around more easily.

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Ancinnes
Ancinnes

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 20, 2013
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

It’s a lovely route, one of many options in the Perseigne Forest.

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