From Lake Sillé-le-Guillaume to Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet

A walk to discover (or rediscover) the countryside of northern Sarthe and the Sillé-le-Guillaume national forest.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet to Lake Sillé-le-Guillaume

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.16 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 459 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 712 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 912 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 427 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Sillé-le-Guillaume (72140)
  • ⚑
    Start: N 48.209377° / W 0.134002°
  • ⚑
    End: N 48.232137° / E 0.036104°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1617SB, 1618SB, 1717SB, 1718SB
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Description of the walk

(S) Car park at the Forêt campsite.

Red and white markings ofthe GR®36

Leave the car park heading south, then take the path that runs alongside the pond.
After the racecourse on the right, turn left onto the access road to the campsite.

(1) Before the campsite entrance, follow the path to the right. It heads east, running alongside the Étang des Molières. Cross the D105 and continue along the path opposite.
At the end of the path, turn left and continue on the left.

Unmarked

(2) Leave theGR® by continuing straight ahead. At the crossroads, keep slightly to the right onto a straight forest track and continue in the same direction.

(3). Turn right onto the Route Forestière de la Jument Blanche and follow it to the end.

(4) Continue to the right onto the Route Forestière du Genet. Cross the D310 and continue straight on along the Route Forestière du Chêne aux Trois Seigneurs.

Red and white markings forthe GR®36

(5) The Route Forestière du Chêne aux Trois Seigneurs joins theGR®36and heads east-southeast for several kilometres, becoming the Route Forestière de Pommereuil.

(6) At the end of the forest road, continue straight ahead along the track. Cross the Ruisseau du Pas du Chat until you reach a T-junction.

(7) Turn left and keep to the right to reach the Pas du Chat Forest Road, which you should follow to the right.
At Bas Pommereuil, head left and continue to Les Tuileries.
Cross the junction and continue north-east to Les Grandes-Tuileries.

(8) Take the path on the right, then the road on the right.
At the wayside shrine, ignore the road on the left and take the next one on the left heading south-east, then continue to the left.

No signposting

(9) TheGR® continues to the right. Turn left and at the Fork in the road take the right-hand path.

(10) Turn right towards the Mare à Feu then left onto the road. After 150m, follow the road on the right. It heads due east. Continue right along Rue de la Reine Berthe as you enter Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet.

Follow the D21 on the left to reach the church car park (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 758 ft - Car park at the Forêt campsite
  2. 1 : mi 0.98 - alt. 764 ft - Path on the right
  3. 2 : mi 1.77 - alt. 837 ft - Straight ahead
  4. 3 : mi 2.6 - alt. 853 ft - Turn right
  5. 4 : mi 3.63 - alt. 856 ft - Turn right
  6. 5 : mi 4.71 - alt. 827 ft - Junction with the GR – straight ahead
  7. 6 : mi 6.31 - alt. 646 ft - Go straight on to the end of the road
  8. 7 : mi 6.77 - alt. 525 ft - Path on the left
  9. 8 : mi 7.93 - alt. 446 ft - Path on the right
  10. 9 : mi 9.18 - alt. 571 ft - Turn left
  11. 10 : mi 9.69 - alt. 564 ft - Turn right
  12. E : mi 11.16 - alt. 489 ft - Church car park

Notes

Return route of the circular route – to view the outbound route: From Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet to Lake Sillé-le-Guillaume

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.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
phd.gauthier
phd.gauthier

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Day two of a lovely weekend outing!

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jpl29
jpl29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello

This route is excellent and varied; it’s my local area and I go horse riding a lot.

I’d suggest a slight variation to avoid a bit of the road: at a place called La Croix des Bercons, turn right

following the GR to reach the railway line via La Croix de Clermont, then cross the A-road, take the railway line

northwards and take the first road on the left to reach St Christophe below the castle; the other route isn’t bad

either, with its Roussard-style houses

Enjoy the walk

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