Fontaine Saint-André à L'Orée-d'Écouves

de fr

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.

Details

n°59345765
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
–
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.24 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 299 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 289 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,178 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 879 ft
Downloads
Open in the mobile app
Download GPX GPX
Download PDF PDF

Photos

A lovely, lush landscape
View of Butte Chaumont
Saint André Fountain
GR route

Description of the walk

Park at Carrefour des Arcis.

(S/E) Take the Voie Romaine (GR®36) to the left (north-west) until you reach the road.

(1) Continue along the Grande Randonnée path which runs alongside this road to the right, heading towards the Route du Moulin (second right at elevation 272). Then take a small path to the left; a few metres below is the Fontaine Saint-André.

(2) Return to the Route du Moulin and follow it to the left. Take the first track on the right (GR®22). Follow this up to a stony path.

(3) Turn left (east) and follow this path, which offers little shade. You are now on the GR®36; follow it alongside plot 322.

(4) Take the first path leading uphill to the right (Sommière des Étangs) and walk alongside plots 320, 323 and 325.

(5) Turn left between plots 325 and 326. When you reach a fork after 300 m, head diagonally right towards the path.

(6) Head straight on between plots 349 and 351 for 100 m until you reach a fork. Turn right and follow the trail route.

(7) At the bottom of the descent, turn right onto the GR®, heading towards the Carrefour des Arcis. On your left, you’ll discover a beautiful view of the Butte Chaumont.

(8) Continue until you return to the Carrefour des Arcis. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 948 ft - Carrefour des Arcis
  2. 1 : mi 0.73 - alt. 919 ft - Road. GR22 - GR36
  3. 2 : mi 1.04 - alt. 879 ft - Fontaine de Saint-André (L'Oree-d'Écrouves)
  4. 3 : mi 1.25 - alt. 981 ft - Stony path. GR36
  5. 4 : mi 1.6 - alt. 1,040 ft - Plot 320
  6. 5 : mi 2.05 - alt. 1,086 ft - Sommière des étangs
  7. 6 : mi 2.43 - alt. 1,030 ft - Path
  8. 7 : mi 2.79 - alt. 1,030 ft - Bottom of the descent
  9. 8 : mi 2.98 - alt. 994 ft - Panoramic view of Butte Chaumont
  10. S/E : mi 3.24 - alt. 948 ft - Carrefour des Arcis

Notes

Table de pique-nique au Carrefour des Arcis.

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.

Downloads
Open in the mobile app
Download GPX GPX
Download PDF PDF

Other walks in the area

Walking Circular discovery loop in the Écouves Forest

Visorando Member
Boucle découverte en Forêt d'Écouves
↔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.

Walking The Avaloirs viewpoint from the Champfrémont chapel

Visorando Member
Le belvédère des Avaloirs depuis la chapelle de Champfrémont
↔8.37 mi ↗+843 ft ↘-833 ft ◔4h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Champfrémont (Mayenne)
The goal of this hike, which can be done as a circular or round trip, is none other than the highest point in western France, at... 416 metres above sea level. From the viewpoint that has been built there, you can enjoy a 360° panorama and, on a very clear day, you can see the silhouette of Mont Saint-Michel, about a hundred kilometres away.

Walking Circular route starting from the Mont des Avaloirs viewpoint

Tourist office
Boucle au départ du belvédère du Mont des Avaloirs
↔4.54 mi ↗+479 ft ↘-479 ft ◔2h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Pré-en-Pail (Mayenne)
A hike starting from the iconic Mont des Avaloirs viewpoint, offering a beautiful route through the Multonne forest. Before or after the hike, be sure to climb the 108 steps of the building for an exceptional 360° view and, as you ascend, discover the brightly coloured street art by Seb Toussaint, a Franco-British graffiti artist. Route of the Mont des Avaloirs Community of Communes.

Walking Discovery trail around the Mont des Avaloirs Reserve in Pré-en-Pail

Tourist office
Parcours découverte du tour de la Réserve Mont des Avaloirs à Pré-en-Pail
↔5.18 mi ↗+604 ft ↘-614 ft ◔2h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Pré-en-Pail (Mayenne)
Immerse yourself in nature at the heart of the Mont des Avaloirs Regional Nature Reserve! At 416 metres high, Mont des Avaloirs, the highest point in western France, takes you to the summit of the Armorican Massif. You are in the heart of the Normandy-Maine Regional Nature Park and Geopark. On the poor soil of Armorican sandstone, the dominant habitats are heathland and deciduous woodland. In this gentle, low-lying landscape, you’ll also find meadows, peat bogs and scree slopes. Current inventories list over 2,000 species, several of which are heritage species such as the European Nightjar and the Montagu’s Harrier. Numerous routes set off from this particularly well-preserved natural environment, dotted with magnificent sites. This trail offers a total immersion in nature, with themed stops to trace the thread of history, discover the wildlife and flora, and understand how the landscapes have evolved. Along the way, new views unfold!

Walking From Héloup to Saint-Germain-du-Corbéis

Visorando Member
D'Héloup à 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.

Walking The Écouves Forest

Visorando Member
La Forêt d'Écouves
↔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).

Walking Circular route from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois to Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei

Visorando Member
Boucle de Saint-Léonard-des-Bois à Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei
↔9.86 mi ↗+1,257 ft ↘-1,253 ft ◔5h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois (Sarthe)
This hilly route between Saint-Léonard-des-Bois and Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei will introduce you to these two typical towns in the Alpes Mancelles, as well as unique landscapes and places.

Walking Circular nature trail around Lignières-la-Carelle

Visorando Member
Boucle nature autour de Lignières-la-Carelle
↔5.24 mi ↗+46 ft ↘-46 ft ◔2h 25 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Lignières-la-Carelle (Sarthe)
This beautiful walk is accessible to all and can be enjoyed with the family. You will be enchanted by its natural beauty as you follow the paths through the commune (90% dirt tracks and 10% tarmac). You can admire the Manoir de la Juisselerie and many other points of interest. It is not uncommon to encounter squirrels, foxes, deer and other animals. Best done between April and October as it gets wet when it rains heavily.

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.