Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois is a region situated within the "Alpes Mancelles" of the Normandy-Maine Regional Nature Park, characterized by a diverse landscape of sudden escarpments, rolling hills, and rocky promontories. The Sarthe river meanders through the area, contributing to its preserved natural environment and offering varied terrain suitable for outdoor pursuits. This geology creates an environment ideal for several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois offers more than 100 routes for outdoor…
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Average rating
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4.8
(98)
484
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(29)
156
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(98)
523
hikers
12.8km
03:35
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(5)
75
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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40
runners
6.54km
00:52
220m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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278
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
16.2km
02:04
410m
410m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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107
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
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93.6km
07:28
1,340m
1,340m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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22
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.5
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38
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.0
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27
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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64
riders
59.1km
04:54
860m
860m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

15
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
65.9km
04:34
690m
690m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
53.0km
04:10
760m
750m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5
riders
42.2km
03:19
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

6
riders
92.2km
06:10
1,000m
1,000m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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8
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
125km
06:05
1,110m
1,110m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
7
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region's diverse landscape, characterized by hills and the Sarthe river, provides suitable terrain for these pursuits. There are more than 160 routes available for exploration.
Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois features numerous footpaths and hiking trails, with 46 dedicated hiking routes recorded on komoot. These routes explore the unique geology of the Alpes Mancelles and the Sarthe river valley. For detailed information and route suggestions, consult the Hiking around Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois guide.
Yes, Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois is a popular destination for mountain biking, offering circuits with technical challenges through wooded areas and the gorges of the Sarthe. There are 21 mountain biking routes available on komoot. More information on these trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois guide.
The region provides routes for both touring cycling and road cycling. There are 26 touring cycling routes and 29 road cycling routes recorded on komoot. These routes often follow quiet roads, with some sections featuring steep ascents. Explore options in the Cycling around Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois and Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois guides.
Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois offers a range of routes suitable for various skill levels, including options that can be enjoyed by families. The diverse terrain allows for easier walks and rides, particularly along the Sarthe river. Specific routes can be filtered by difficulty on komoot to find suitable family-friendly options.
Key natural features include the Alpes Mancelles, characterized by its hilly and atypical landscapes, and the Sarthe River which meanders through the village. The Valley of Misery is a deeply incised valley with rocky bars and scree. Mont Narbonne offers panoramic views over the village and valley.
Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 4,400 visitors having explored its routes. The region features over 160 routes across various sports, which have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars from more than 500 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois, Running Trails around Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois, MTB Trails around Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois, Cycling around Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois, Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois, and Gravel biking around Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois.
For official information regarding Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois, visit the official website at saintleonarddesbois.fr. The local town hall (Mairie) can be contacted directly at +33 2 43 97 28 10 for further inquiries.
Yes, Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois offers 34 routes specifically for jogging. These trails provide varied terrain suitable for runners. For more details on these routes, refer to the Running Trails around Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois guide.
While Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois itself is characterized by hills around 700 feet (220 meters), the Mont des Avaloirs, located a few kilometers away, is the highest point of the Armorican Massif at 1,365 feet (416 meters). It offers a 360-degree panoramic view from its belvedere.

