Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 18, 2025

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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857 m

Domfront Castle Plateau

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On the castle plateau you can enjoy a wide view in almost all directions. Early in the morning there are no tourists yet, but it already smells like fine croissants. Ideal possibility for a first or second breakfast.

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1.23 km

Domfront Castle

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The castle and the city are magnificent, vestige of a great history.

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2.75 km

Tertre Sainte-Anne and the Legend of the Dragon

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If you are looking for a place that combines nature, history and legend, you can visit the mound of Sainte Anne and the legend of the Dragon, a site perched …

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10.2 km

Les Forges de Varenne

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The "Forges de Varenne" Park welcomes you to a very old industrial area dated 16th century which installations are listed Historical Monuments. The vestiges of this iron and steel unit, …

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10.4 km

Weir of Les Forges de Varenne

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A weir to provide water to the historic ironworks.

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15.7 km

Loading Point With Old Locomotive

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15.8 km

Old Le Chatellier Station

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This is not a former crossroads, but the old Le Chatellier railway station. This station was used for loading iron ore from the St Clair mines.

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24.1 km

La Voie verte

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A very nice part of the Vélo Francette between Flers and Domfront.
This shady path runs along the Varenne and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
Do not miss the visit of the Forges on your way! Free entry.

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29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

2.34 km

1.12 km

417 m

330 m

233 m

Surfaces

25.0 km

3.06 km

577 m

373 m

338 m

313 m

Elevation

Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Domfront Castle Plateau

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