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Domfront Castle – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from Domfront en Poiraie

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Domfront Castle – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from Domfront en Poiraie

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Domfront Castle – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from Domfront en Poiraie

05:58

91.9km

910m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.35 km

Véloscénie Greenway towards Mont Saint-Michel

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A pleasant passage in the shade of the trees which line the towpath.

The signs "Mont Saint-Michel" start to flourish here at the edge of the path, in order to …

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40.0 km

Domfront Castle

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Besieged by William the Conqueror in 1092, this castle has changed hands many times. The English, in 1417, occupied it during the winter months. It remained in English hands until …

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40.4 km

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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40.6 km

Domfront — Medieval Town

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The village of Domfront, which today hosts 3500 inhabitants, was a medieval city rich in history.

Half-timbered houses, superb mansions and the fortified wall surround the 12th century keep.

Even …

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48.8 km

Weir of Les Forges de Varenne

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A weir to provide water to the historic ironworks.

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66.9 km

Gione riverbed.

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Combine history, legend and nature, by stopping at the Le lit de la Gione dolmen in Juvigny-sous-Andaine. This ancient megalithic monument is said to be the home of an evil …

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70.7 km

Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Lake, Normandy

Highlight • Lake

This small town is located in the heart of the Normandy-Maine regional natural park and around a small lake formed by the La Vée river. Bagnoles-de-l’Orne is the only spa resort in the North-West of France.

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74.2 km

Andaines Forest

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This forest of pines, oaks and beeches is said to have seen the birth of Lancelot du Lac, knight of the Round Table. The Bonvouloir stone tower offers a wide …

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91.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.5 km

20.7 km

4.77 km

2.52 km

2.11 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

65.4 km

12.7 km

6.65 km

6.17 km

953 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

28°C

16°C

26 %

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Domfront Castle – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from Domfront en Poiraie

Véloscénie Greenway towards Mont Saint-Michel

Domfront Castle

Domfront Castle Plateau

Domfront — Medieval Town

Weir of Les Forges de Varenne

Gione riverbed.

Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Lake, Normandy

Andaines Forest

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