Manor houses and dolmens from the priory of Sainte-Gauburge

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.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.14 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 174 m
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    Descent: - 175 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 211 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 121 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from Saint-Cyr-La-Rosière, hamlet of Sainte-Gauburge-de-la-Coudre. Car park next to the Perche Ecomuseum

(S/E) From the priory, turn left then take the road on the right until you find a turning on the left.

(1) Turn left, passing in front of Les Hauts Royaux and then La Gadoisière. At the grove, turn 90° to the left and continue to the next fork.

(2) Follow the slightly sloping path to the right, pass La Lasse and arrive at the D211.

(3) Continue to the right and follow the road carefully until you reach the entrance to the hamlet of Les Rondelières.

(4) Turn right towards Le Chêne, then follow Chemin de La Page. This is a steep, sunken path on the edge of the woods, leading to a main road. Continue to the right.

(5) At the next crossroads (elevation 198), turn right again, pass La Buchère, then at the corner of the field, take a sharp left turn. Join a road.

(6) Follow the road uphill to the Pierre Procureuse car park located at the intersection.

(7) Follow the path that leads to the dolmen.

(8) Return by the same route to the car park at the intersection.

(7) Take the path on the left.

(9) Continue straight ahead on the stony path of La Tour du Sablon, go down the small, very steep path that opens up and then go straight ahead. Cross the hamlets of Bois Sentier and then Grippe Denier.

(10) At the crossroads, continue to the left. Pass La Vaubraie and reach La Rosière farm, which you will go around on the left. Descend following the La Rosière valley. Leave the La Rosière valley to reach the hamlet of La Filochère on the right. Take the tarmac road and join the fork at the hamlet of Les Rieux. Cross the road, first turning right then left, and walk a few metres to the sunken path on the left.

(11) Continue right towards Angenardière.

(12) From the 16th-century Angenardière manor house, return to the start of the sunken lane.

(11) Take this small sunken path on the right, which leads back to the Sainte-Gauburge Ecomuseum, passing close to the small hamlet of Valangelier (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 155 m - Priory of Sainte-Gauburge
  2. 1 : km 1.17 - alt. 162 m - Hauts Royaux
  3. 2 : km 3.51 - alt. 158 m - Fosse au Chat
  4. 3 : km 4.15 - alt. 160 m - La Pécullière
  5. 4 : km 5.21 - alt. 168 m - Champ Vert
  6. 5 : km 6.3 - alt. 198 m - Fork in the road, turn right.
  7. 6 : km 7.82 - alt. 175 m - Road, on the left
  8. 7 : km 8.22 - alt. 205 m - Car park
  9. 8 : km 8.51 - alt. 211 m - Dolmen de la Pierre Procureuse
  10. 9 : km 8.96 - alt. 204 m - Tour du Sablon
  11. 10 : km 9.87 - alt. 159 m - Gripe Grenier
  12. 11 : km 12.54 - alt. 144 m - Fork in the sunken lane
  13. 12 : km 12.81 - alt. 160 m - Manoir de l'Angenardière
  14. S/E : km 14.13 - alt. 152 m - Priory of Sainte-Gauburge

Notes

An easy 14 km route with little elevation gain.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Namaspamus
Namaspamus
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We completed this route on a warm, sunny day
It was pleasant because there was plenty of shade and the sunken lanes were beautiful. There were interesting sights along the way, such as a manor house and a dolmen, so overall it was very enjoyable despite a few sections on tarmac (it is possible to create alternative routes)
A beautiful hike

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Zox
Zox

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The directions on paper are correct but could be improved; fortunately, the map is reliable!
No markings on the trail.

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Methy187
Methy187

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A really enjoyable hike.
A pleasant stroll through varied scenery.
A bit of road walking, but there was virtually no traffic (we only passed three vehicles during the entire hike).
Some sections can be muddy if it has rained recently.
In terms of points of interest, only the Angenardière manor house and the dolmen are worth seeing.

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PasMai
PasMai

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route, very well signposted

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FM6
FM6

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The start of the route is not very interesting, but the second part (from the Dolmen onwards) is much prettier and more varied. An easy route that can be enjoyed by the whole family (but not with a pushchair). Some muddy sections if it has rained recently.

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auvray014
auvray014

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nothing to criticise. Very good.

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