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Normandy
Alençon
Écouves

Rendezvous crossroads – Sherman tank loop from Vingt-Hanaps

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Mountain biking trails
France
Normandy
Alençon
Écouves

Rendezvous crossroads – Sherman tank loop from Vingt-Hanaps

Hard

5.0

(1)

35

riders

Rendezvous crossroads – Sherman tank loop from Vingt-Hanaps

04:17

47.0km

940m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 8.41 km for 20 m

After 22.4 km for 22 m

After 29.9 km for 130 m

After 30.4 km for 760 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.98 km

Rendezvous crossroads

Highlight • Forest

An unmissable crossroads in the Ecouves forest!

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2

13.6 km

Croix Médavy

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Well-known arrival of the Alençon-Médavy race, this large crossroads promises you a sporting challenge whether by mountain biking, cycling or even on foot since this crossroads culminates at an altitude of over 400 meters.

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3

13.6 km

Sherman tank

Highlight • Historical Site

This Sherman tank was part of the 2nd armored division of General Leclerc.It belonged to the Roumianzoff detachment that had just liberated Alençon ... It was destroyed at a place …

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4

22.4 km

Madame's Cross

Highlight • Forest

Several accesses are available to reach this white wooden cross looming above your head. Nevertheless arduous, this short ascent leads to serenity once you reach the top where you can descend by beautiful mountain bike paths

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5

29.5 km

Carrefour du Chêne au Verdier

Highlight • Monument

Remarkable crossroads of the Ecouves forest with its sculpted giant sequoia.
The latter, victim of lightning, was condemned to disappear.
It was decided to give it a second life, in …

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30.0 km

Écouves XC in 3 Laps

Highlight • Trail

7

35.7 km

Several nice descents start from here towards l'Etang de Radon

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41.0 km

Ecouves forest

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47.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

11.3 km

7.16 km

124 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

12.8 km

6.29 km

4.90 km

3.62 km

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Sunday 1 November

11°C

4°C

26 %

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Comments

July 1, 2023,la diable d ecouves (pas terminée,panne batterie téléphone)😫
Super technical hike, I suck, single rocky slopes galore

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