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France
Normandy
Alençon
Saint-Bômer-Les-Forges

Weir of Les Forges de Varenne – Château de Flers loop from Saint-Bômer-les-Forges

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France
Normandy
Alençon
Saint-Bômer-Les-Forges

Weir of Les Forges de Varenne – Château de Flers loop from Saint-Bômer-les-Forges

Moderate

5.0

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Weir of Les Forges de Varenne – Château de Flers loop from Saint-Bômer-les-Forges

04:53

76.6km

450m

Cycling

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: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.64 km

Weir of Les Forges de Varenne

Highlight • Monument

A weir to provide water to the historic ironworks.

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2

8.87 km

Loading Point With Old Locomotive

Highlight • Monument

3

9.04 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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19.8 km

Château de Flers

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Flers Castle in Villeneuve-d'Ascq is a 17th century castle surrounded by a beautiful park with an artificial lake and a forest. You can explore the castle museum, which displays paintings, …

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38.8 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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51.7 km

Along the Varenne

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Beautiful, calm track to follow along the Varenne.

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61.0 km

Old watermill on the Varenne

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8

70.3 km

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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76.6 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

28.8 km

4.93 km

3.61 km

921 m

480 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

29.8 km

5.15 km

3.94 km

111 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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