On the Via Turniacensis in Maisoncelles

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The village of Maisoncelles, described as a ‘street village’, has developed linearly along the road linking Bouloire to Tresson and Écorpain, running perpendicular to the Ruisseau de l’Étangsort. Although difficult to date precisely, the imposing Church of Notre-Dame, possibly dating back to the Romanesque period, is undoubtedly the oldest building in the village. You can, however, see typical rural features from theThird Republic, such as the public pump at the foot of the church. Heading towards the cemetery, you will see on the right the old communal washhouse, recently converted to welcome walkers, and further up, a former school recognisable by its two-storey structure and brick window frames.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.48 mi
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    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 82 ft
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    Descent: - 82 ft
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    Highest point: 558 ft
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    Lowest point: 466 ft
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Village of Maisoncelles

Description of the walk

Start at the old wash house.

(S/E) Near the old wash house, take the gravel path and walk past the school.

(1) Once on the road, turn left then left again towards Écorpain. Continue for 300 metres and turn left towards La Blottière.

(2) Pass through this hamlet and arrive at a crossroads.

(3) Turn right then continue straight on along the grassy path. You’ll reach the D90; cross it.

(4) Take the first path on the left. Cross the D90 again, then take the path opposite for 1 km to reach the woods.

(5) Turn left onto Chemin du Pelotoir and head back to the junction you passed on the way out.

(3) Take the CR15 on the right until you reach Route de Coudrecieux.

(6) Turn left, go round the bends, then at the mast, head down to the right into the sunken lane. Ford the Étangsort, go round the woods and join the D34.

(7) Cross the road and take the path opposite to reach the D90 and head back to the village on the left. At the end, turn right, then left to reach the village wash house (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 476 ft - Old wash house
  2. 1 : mi 0.07 - alt. 482 ft - Route
  3. 2 : mi 1.06 - alt. 525 ft - La Blottière
  4. 3 : mi 1.16 - alt. 525 ft - Junction of the two circular loops
  5. 4 : mi 1.52 - alt. 522 ft - D90, CR15
  6. 5 : mi 2.73 - alt. 558 ft - Wood
  7. 6 : mi 3.96 - alt. 522 ft - D90
  8. 7 : mi 4.93 - alt. 495 ft - D34
  9. S/E : mi 5.48 - alt. 476 ft - Old wash house

Notes

Map and full route description available in the Guide Rando du Perche Sarthois (50 routes). On sale at Perche Sarthois tourist offices for €10.

Worth a visit

  • Notre-Dame Church with sundial.
  • Old wash house.

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