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Claire-Fontaine and the Chapelle de Courbefosse in Fougerolles-du-Plessis
Visorando Member
9.08 mi
+440 ft
-413 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fougerolles-du-Plessis (Mayenne)
A very pleasant walk, starting with two lakes, followed by wide, straight paths through wooded countryside, before continuing along the circular western route with unobstructed views as you walk alongside a small stream. Along the way, you’ll see some beautiful country houses and two small chapels.
The sunken lanes of La Dorée
7.05 mi
+541 ft
-528 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Dorée (Mayenne)
The Mayenne is a land of pastures where plots of land remain small. There are numerous sunken lanes here, and you are invited to explore several of them.
One slight drawback: due to their nature, there is no continuity. Walkers will therefore have to accept walking some distances on tarmac roads.
Along the Airon from Landivy
11.43 mi
+466 ft
-489 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Landivy (Mayenne)
With one foot in Normandy and one in Brittany, this trail offers some truly stunning views. After taking in the panoramic scenery, you’ll wind your way through the shaded paths along the Futaie Valley.
As far as Mausson Castle, staying within the Bazouge region
4.24 mi
+318 ft
-305 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Landivy (Mayenne)
Tree-lined paths running alongside a river lead to the château. The return route mainly follows a winding path through the fields.
From Pontmain to Pont Dom Guérin
3.14 mi
+141 ft
-151 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Pontmain (Mayenne)
This route takes you into the Parc des Oblats and its arboretum, then along a shaded path by the water’s edge leading to Mausson Castle, which is privately owned but can be admired from the outside. Pontmain is an important place of pilgrimage to Our Lady of Pontmain, who appeared to several children on 17 January 1871.
Le Tertre de Montécot to Le Teilleul
7.05 mi
+630 ft
-640 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Teilleul (Manche)
A small hill in the Mortainais region can be explored from Le Teilleul via a unique path, an ancient pilgrimage route once used by pilgrims coming from Burgundy. From the top of this hill, the view stretches towards Domfront and Mortain.
The Morinais route
8.25 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Louvigné-du-Désert (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Several quarries dot this route. Whether they are still in operation, such as the Morinais quarry, or partly overgrown with vegetation, they all seem to still echo with the hammering sounds of decades past.
The granite quarried here was used for roadworks, by funeral firms, and also in local architecture. The mysterious beauty of the Morinaye manor house and the typical rural houses in the villages you will pass through bear witness to this.
The Pouillé Copse in Larchamp
6.64 mi
+299 ft
-302 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Larchamp (Mayenne)
Unnoticeable to the hiker, this route has a unique feature: the waters encountered in the south feed into the Atlantic basin, whilst those in the north flow towards the English Channel.
It does, however, offer the chance to explore a site where woodworking was, for several centuries, the primary industry.
Landscapes and colours in the Monthault region
4.74 mi
+371 ft
-387 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Monthault (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Monthault Rock is a place where two faiths coexist: come and discover some Celtic legends which, thanks to the presence of distinctive rocks, have endured through the centuries, with the Chapel of Notre-Dame – the final stop on a Way of the Cross through the woods – as its neighbour.
Fougères Forest - The Old Castles and the Cordon des Druides
3.19 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Landéan (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short hike in the Fougères National Forest, through varied landscapes, culminating in a beautiful megalithic alignment, the Cordon des Druides.
Route developed and maintained by the ONF.
Fougères Forest – Les Celliers de Landéan
3.54 mi
+102 ft
-105 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Landéan (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short walk in the Fougères State Forest, exploring an ancient 12th-century underground passage, whilst hopping over the Ruisseau de Clairdouet.
Route developed and maintained by the ONF.
Le Relais des Vallées in La Chapelle-Janson
8.13 mi
+650 ft
-623 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-Janson (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Beautiful sunken lanes, hedgerow-lined countryside, patches of woodland, open countryside and quiet country lanes with very little traffic, offering views over the lush green valleys. A glimpse of the local heritage: the 16th-century Manoir de la Lande.
The Barenton Heritage Orchard
0.37 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
0h 10
Easy
Departure from Barenton (Manche)
A very, very short walk to discover Normandy’s arboricultural heritage and the various ways in which local fruit is utilised. You’ll stroll through the heritage orchard and then into old buildings once used for processing. Numerous information boards line this informative trail.
Fougères Forest - La Pierre Courcoulée
1.88 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Landéan (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A very short walk in the Fougères National Forest, on the site of an ancient oppidum and to see a dolmen dating from the Neolithic period.
The Bois Février in Fleurigné
6.40 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Fleurigné (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Two separate circular loops in the countryside around Fleurigné. Peace and quiet, greenery, shade and tranquillity are the hallmarks of these independent circular loops.
Via La Belle Eau from Mortain-Bocage
6.97 mi
+810 ft
-807 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mortain (Manche)
Although "Belle Eau" is the name of a hamlet located at the northernmost point of this route, hikers will be amazed from the outset by the water gushing through the rocks in magnificent waterfalls. The route continues along wide paths, often bathed by runoff water from the various branches of the Cance, and ends on a high note with the panorama offered at altitude 314, famous not only for its small chapel but also for the battles that took place there in August 1944.
The Chemin Mélouin in the Fougères Forest
6.91 mi
+351 ft
-367 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Fougères State Forest is rich in Druidic sites: the Carrefour de la Serpe d’Or, the Cordon des Druides and the remains of the covered walkway at La Pierre Courcoulée. This route invites you to rediscover another aspect of the past, one closer to our own time: the Gate-sel and the Chemin Mélouin, a key route for smuggling in the Middle Ages between Brittany and the Kingdom of France.
Around Fougères via Laignelet
5.34 mi
+413 ft
-400 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Follow theGR®34through the countryside along sunken paths to reach the small village of Laignelet. Then, head into the Fougères Forest amongst the alders, firs and other tree species, following wide, natural paths to return to the starting point along the Ruisseau de Groslay via an educational trail showcasing the different tree species.
The forest and the northern districts of Fougères
5.30 mi
+305 ft
-295 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine)
After very quickly leaving the city’s noise behind whilst walking alongside the Ruisseau de Groslay and its arboretum, the walker enters the forest, where natural paths and well-maintained forest lanes combine, eventually crossing a residential area before returning to the starting point.
The Garenne Route north of Fougères
5.82 mi
+276 ft
-299 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Although this route is mainly through suburban areas, it nevertheless offers some very interesting sections along sunken lanes or on a wooded hill, providing a magnificent view of the lower town of Fougères and the surrounding countryside.
From Nançon to Groslay via the Fougères Forest
5.72 mi
+305 ft
-302 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine)
An easy walk that combines the pleasures of the forest with the tranquillity of the riverbank.
As well as the majestic “Jumeaux”, it offers the chance to discover various species of trees, with information provided along the arboretum path.
The mills of Gastines and Fumeçon
7.70 mi
+423 ft
-420 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vautorte (Mayenne)
There are only two old mills, no longer in operation, on this route, but it will also allow you to explore the woods and moors of the Gastinais region.
Panoramic views of Fougères Castle
3.12 mi
+305 ft
-312 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine)
An urban walk offering various panoramic views of Fougères Castle, the belfry, and the churches of Saint-Léonard and Saint-Sulpice.
Discovering Fougères, a medieval town
8.54 mi
+778 ft
-771 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine)
All the special features of the town of Fougères unfold before you throughout this urban walk: of course, you will walk around the castle with its 11 towers, but you will also discover it from the panoramic view of the Rocher Coupé or the Jardin Public. Speaking of gardens, the Parc des Orières, the Val Nançon and the Voie Verte are also on the programme. Finally, the upper town with its belfry, theatre and museums will allow you to explore the city centre.
The Fosse Arthour tour
5.26 mi
+433 ft
-410 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley (Manche)
This easy hike allows you to discover the Fosse Arthour. It is a geological fault called a cluse, which gives the landscape an exceptional appeal.
This cluse forms a narrow, 70-metre-deep gorge carved into a rocky ridge and strewn with large boulders on its sides. The area is ideal for walking and climbing.
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