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Bagnoles-De-L'Orne-Normandie

Les Forges de Varenne – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from Saint-Michel-des-Andaines

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France
Normandy
Alençon
Bagnoles-De-L'Orne-Normandie

Les Forges de Varenne – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from Saint-Michel-des-Andaines

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Les Forges de Varenne – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from Saint-Michel-des-Andaines

04:28

74.0km

530m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 50.6 km for 61 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

19.1 km

Briouze-Bagnoles Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

A beautiful greenway to reach the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne from the station.

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2

36.3 km

Old Le Chatellier Station

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3

41.8 km

Les Forges de Varenne

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4

42.0 km

Weir of Les Forges de Varenne

Highlight • Monument

A weir to provide water to the historic ironworks.

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5

45.1 km

La Voie verte

Highlight (Segment) • Other

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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6

50.4 km

Domfront Medieval Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Get away from the main road and leave time for. little explore of this interesting little town.

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7

50.6 km

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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8

61.2 km

Sainte-Geneviève Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

You might not think so at first glance, but this little chapel is an important place in Bagnoles-de-l'Orne. Erected in 1856 and destroyed in 1923, it was rebuilt in 1939 …

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65.0 km

Dolmen dit le Lit de la Gione

Archaeological Site

B

74.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

22.7 km

6.89 km

4.31 km

627 m

556 m

142 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

18.5 km

18.3 km

9.70 km

654 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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