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Pays de la Loire
Mayenne
Saint-Calais-Du-Désert

Mont des Avaloirs viewpoint – Sherman tank loop from Saint-Calais-du-Désert

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Road cycling routes
France
Pays de la Loire
Mayenne
Saint-Calais-Du-Désert

Mont des Avaloirs viewpoint – Sherman tank loop from Saint-Calais-du-Désert

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3

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Mont des Avaloirs viewpoint – Sherman tank loop from Saint-Calais-du-Désert

03:58

80.5km

920m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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6.17 km

Le Comptoir

Highlight • Cafe

Super grocery store with local products and on-site catering

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11.8 km

Mont des Avaloirs viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located in Mayenne, Mont des Avaloirs is the highest point of the Armorican massif. It is part of the Normandy-Maine Regional Natural Park and enjoys the status of a Global Geopark.
The belvedere, built in 1994 and covered with a magnificent colorful fresco, painted in 2019 by the Franco-British artist Seb Toussaint.
It offers a 360° view of all the surrounding forests and peaks.

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15.9 km

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption: A Symbol of the Catholic Faith in Antananarivo

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption is a Catholic religious building located in the Avironimamo district of Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, an event that commemorates Mary's elevation to heaven after her death.

Construction of the church began in 1872 and was completed in 1877. It was designed by French architect Émile Lafon, who also designed other important buildings in Antananarivo, such as the Church of Saint Peter and the Lycée Gallieni.

The church was built on the site of an old chapel that had been built in the early 19th century.

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption is a remarkable example of neo-Gothic architecture in Madagascar. It is built of cut stone and has an imposing façade with two twin towers. The interior of the church is decorated with colorful stained glass windows and a pipe organ.

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption is an important tourist site in Antananarivo. It is open to the public and offers a breathtaking view of the city.

In addition, the church is an important place of worship for the Catholic community of Madagascar. It regularly hosts masses and religious events.

Here are some reasons why the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption is an interesting place to visit:

Its neo-Gothic architecture is unique in Madagascar.
The interior of the church is beautifully decorated.


The church offers a breathtaking view of the city.
It is an important place for the Catholic community of Madagascar.
The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption is a symbol of the Catholic faith in Antananarivo. It is a must-see for all visitors to the Malagasy capital.

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29.7 km

Saint Martin Church

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This church is Romanesque in style (12th or 13th century) and was renovated during the Gothic period. Thus, on one side of the nave, there are semicircular arches and on the other, pointed arches.
The bell tower dates from the 18th century.


The church has a massed plan. The chevet is flat. The sacristy is attached to the chevet. The square bell tower, topped with an octagonal dome, is located on the south facade.
On one side of the nave, there are bays.
The portal opens under the bell tower. It is decorated with an ogee arch and a coat of arms.

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35.9 km

Château les vignes

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46.8 km

Carrefour du Rendez-Vous

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Crossroads where several roads, travel paths, hiking have come together.

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51.2 km

Sherman tank

Highlight • Historical Site

This Sherman tank was part of the 2nd armored division of General Leclerc.It belonged to the Roumianzoff detachment that had just liberated Alençon ... It was destroyed at a place called "Gateys" by an anti tank gun of the 9th Panzerdivision was hidden in the Ecouves forest ....

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51.6 km

Écouves Forest

Highlight • Forest

The Écouves national forest is located in the Normandy-Maine Regional Natural Park. It is home to abundant game, sessile oaks, beeches and Scots pines, over 15,000 hectares.

Its highest point is the Écouves signal, which rises to an altitude of 413 meters. It is the highest peak in Normandy.

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80.5 km

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78.3 km

1.08 km

489 m

439 m

242 m

Surfaces

53.8 km

26.5 km

242 m

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