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Domfront-En-Poiraie

Fosse Arthour – Domfront Castle loop from Domfront en Poiraie

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France
Normandy
Alençon
Domfront-En-Poiraie

Fosse Arthour – Domfront Castle loop from Domfront en Poiraie

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4.0

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Fosse Arthour – Domfront Castle loop from Domfront en Poiraie

05:01

77.6km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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3.50 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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28.1 km

Fosse Arthour

Highlight • Gorge

70 meters deep, this gorge has many attractions. On the heights, you will find a superb panorama as well as a Calvary marking the highest point of the ridge. In …

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47.4 km

Tertre Sainte-Anne and the Legend of the Dragon

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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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48.4 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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48.8 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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49.3 km

Former fortification of Domfront

Highlight • Historical Site

Still on the veloscenie, this beautiful village offers us many opportunities to admire the heritage

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49.6 km

Domfront — Medieval Town

Highlight • Historical Site

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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57.9 km

Weir of Les Forges de Varenne

Highlight • Monument

A weir to provide water to the historic ironworks.

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77.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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46.8 km

22.0 km

3.96 km

2.56 km

1.49 km

860 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

20.9 km

3.71 km

3.47 km

394 m

184 m

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Highest point (270 m)

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