Briouze is a region located in the Orne department of Normandy, France, characterized by its diverse natural landscape. The area features the distinctive Normandy bocage, with its hedgerows and woodlands, alongside the tranquil Grand Hazé Wetlands Reserve. These varied environments provide a setting for outdoor pursuits, including several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Briouze offers a range of outdoor activities for exploring its natural surroundings. There are more than…
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Briouze offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features more than 30 routes across these sports.
Yes, Briouze provides several hiking opportunities, particularly around the Grand Hazé Wetlands. An easy 4.6-mile (7.44 km) loop, the "Sentier du marais du grand Hazé," is available, taking approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes to complete. More information can be found in the Hiking around Briouze guide.
The Grand Hazé Wetlands Reserve is a significant natural site near Briouze, classified Natura 2000, covering 200 hectares. It features diverse environments like ponds, peat bogs, and reed beds, home to unique flora and fauna. The site is actively maintained using Camargue horses and Scottish cattle.
Briouze offers numerous cycling routes, including touring, mountain biking, and road cycling options. The Velo'Bocages greenway is a dedicated path for exploring the area. For detailed routes, consult the Cycling around Briouze guide.
The Velo'Bocages greenway is a dedicated cycling path connecting Briouze to Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, spanning 13.7 miles (22 km). It is suitable for pedestrians, VTC, VTT, VAE, and horse riders, passing through the Grand Hazé Wetlands and near the leisure base of La Ferté-Macé.
The Velo'Bocages greenway is suitable for mountain bikes (VTT), and the varied terrain of the Normandy bocage, including woodlands, offers potential for mountain biking. Nearby areas like Bagnoles-de-l'Orne also provide various mountain bike circuits. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Briouze guide.
The Briouze region offers a mix of flat routes and paths with moderate elevation changes for road cycling. It is also part of La Véloscénie, a 280-mile (450 km) cycling route connecting Notre-Dame de Paris to Mont Saint-Michel. Specific routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Briouze guide.
Yes, Briouze offers routes suitable for beginners, such as the "Sentier du marais du grand Hazé" hiking loop, which is easy with minimal elevation gain. The Velo'Bocages greenway is also an accessible option for cyclists of varying skill levels.
There are 35 routes available on komoot for Briouze, covering sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. These routes have been explored by more than 3,000 visitors.
Routes in Briouze on komoot have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on feedback from over 270 users who have completed these routes.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Briouze, including those for Hiking, Cycling, MTB Trails, Road Cycling, Running, and Gravel Biking.
The Mairie de Briouze (Town Hall) can be contacted at 02 33 62 20 10. For tourist information, the local point of contact, part of Montagnes de Normandie Tourisme, can be reached at 02 33 62 81 50 or via email at mediatheque.briouze@flers-agglo.fr.

