Crouttes is a region nestled in the heart of the Pays d'Auge in the Orne department of Normandy, France. Its landscape is characterized by picturesque, undulating rural terrain, offering panoramic views from elevated positions above the valley. The area's natural charm is shaped by the Monne river and smaller streams, providing a varied backdrop for outdoor pursuits. This makes Crouttes suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
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5.0
(2)
18
hikers
6.29km
01:49
160m
160m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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21
hikers
17.4km
05:00
400m
410m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
8.43km
02:26
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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7
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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32
riders
50.6km
02:58
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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14
riders
47.7km
03:49
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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16
riders
19.8km
01:10
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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22.4km
01:29
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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17
riders
41.2km
03:20
760m
760m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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11
riders
39.5km
02:55
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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54.8km
04:11
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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11
riders
24.3km
01:18
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride.
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15
riders
54.1km
02:22
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9
riders
46.6km
02:00
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8
riders
72.8km
03:23
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
65.4km
02:49
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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10
runners
13.7km
01:35
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
7.80km
00:49
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
17.7km
02:05
440m
440m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

6
runners
6.59km
00:43
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Crouttes offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region features 16 routes across these sports. More than 900 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars for the available routes.
Crouttes is well-suited for hiking, boasting numerous marked trails that explore the scenic landscape and offer views of the Pays d'Auge countryside. Information and maps for these trails are available at the local tourist shelter. Komoot provides a dedicated guide for Hiking around Crouttes.
The Pays d'Auge region around Crouttes is conducive to cycling, offering rolling hills and rural roads for touring and road cycling. The Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park also encourages exploration by bike. Komoot features a general guide for Cycling around Crouttes.
The broader region around Crouttes, particularly the Pays d'Auge, offers an inviting environment for road cycling. Nearby Vimoutiers, 6 km (3.7 miles) from Crouttes, features road cycling routes of varying difficulty. Komoot provides a guide for Road Cycling Routes around Crouttes.
The Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park, located near Crouttes, offers opportunities for mountain biking. The undulating terrain of the Pays d'Auge also provides suitable conditions for off-road cycling. Komoot offers a guide specifically for MTB Trails around Crouttes.
Crouttes is characterized by its picturesque and undulating rural landscape, offering panoramic views from its elevated position above the valley. The natural charm is shaped by the Monne river and several smaller streams, including the Crouttes stream itself. The area also features unspoilt hills, forests, and hedgerows.
Crouttes is rich in traditional Norman architecture, with numerous half-timbered houses and distinctive troglodyte dwellings along its main street. The village is also notable as the baptismal place of Marie Harel, credited as the inventor of Camembert cheese. These elements provide a cultural dimension to explorations.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for outdoor activities in Crouttes. These include guides for Hiking around Crouttes, Cycling around Crouttes, Road Cycling Routes around Crouttes, MTB Trails around Crouttes, and Running Trails around Crouttes.
The routes in Crouttes are popular among outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 900 visitors having shared their experiences. The available routes have received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. There are 16 total routes recorded on komoot for the region.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Crouttes is www.mairie-crouttes.fr. This serves as a primary point of contact for the commune. For broader tourist information, the Communauté de Communes des Vallées d'Auge et du Merlerault can be contacted.
The phone number for the Mairie de Crouttes is 02.33.35.83.40. For broader tourist information in the area, the tourist office for the Communauté de Communes des Vallées d'Auge et du Merlerault can be reached at 02 33 67 19 41.
Yes, Crouttes offers opportunities for jogging and running. The region's scenic rural landscape provides suitable terrain for these activities. Komoot provides a guide specifically for Running Trails around Crouttes, featuring 3 routes.

