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Fosse Arthour

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Fosse Arthour

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Fosse Arthour

Name: Fosse Arthour
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Location: Saint-Georges-De-Rouelley, Avranches, Manche, France

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1. La Fosse Arthour — loop in the Parc Naturel Régional et Géoparc Normandie-Maine

8.64km

02:21

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. La Sonce Stream – Fosse Arthour loop from Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley

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80m

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3. Pretty little lake – Fosse Arthour loop from Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley

8.27km

02:17

140m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Nicolas Vergnaud

March 16, 2023

70 meters deep, this gorge has many attractions. On the heights, you will find a superb panorama as well as a Calvary marking the highest point of the ridge. In the rocks, two legendary caves symbolize the chambers of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, hence the name Arthur Pit (Arthur). Below, the river having dug the gorge, the Sonce, is transformed into a waterfall. An artificial pond that was created to regulate the flow is also nearby. Not to mention the inn on the site, ideal for regaining strength after strolling around the site: aubergedelafossearthour.com

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David Lpx 📸

April 10, 2021

Among the many legends that animate the Mortainais, we share one with our Breton neighbors: those of the Arthurian myth. Because it is here, at the Fosse Arthour, that King Arthur and his wife Guinevere would rest. Two places in particular, on either side of the Sonce river, tell us this story.
According to Arthurian legend, and as the Normans tell it, Arthur and Guinevere decided to retire to the region, to live their last days, each living on his own, in caves still visible today.
However, Arthur was not allowed to visit the queen other than at sunset. But Arthur could not bring himself to do so and died when he fell into the ravine, precipitated by the genius of the Pit.
Guinevere's Room is across the river. Unlike Arthur's, the cave is still visible. Legend has it that after Arthur fell over the precipice, Guinevere threw herself into it.
Source: ot-montsaintmichel.com

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ludwig

February 22, 2024

Nice walk, especially in dry weather. The last 200 meters have to go through water. But definitely do it in the summer.

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