Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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1.67 km

Saint Michael's Chapel

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Perched on its rocky outcrop at an altitude of 323 meters, the site of the little chapel offers a panorama as far as the gates of Maine and Brittany. You …

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1.69 km

glorious view from view point by petite abbeye

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a must see..

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1.69 km

Mortain Viewpoint

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Located just behind the chapel, this belvedere offers a panoramic view of the whole region. You can admire in the distance the Mont St-Michel which sits in the middle of its bay.

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10.1 km

Viewpoint at Rocher Brulé

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10.3 km

Saint-Vital Chapel

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The Chapel of St. Vital (XIXth century) was built in the presumed location of the cave of the hermit St. Vital, former chaplain of Count Robert de Mortain, half-brother of …

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10.6 km

Rest area at the foot of the Petite Cascade

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Unlike its big sister, the Petite Cascade de Mortain is, as its name suggests, much smaller. It is a tufa waterfall and is a very attractive place to spend time. …

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10.7 km

Needle Rock

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At the bottom of the site of the small waterfall rises the Aiguille de la Cance or Needle Rock. This superb rock, 27 meters high, and which can be walked …

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

2.70 km

1.99 km

320 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.99 km

2.14 km

1.89 km

1.79 km

238 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saint Michael's Chapel

glorious view from view point by petite abbeye

Mortain Viewpoint

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Saint-Vital Chapel

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