Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles is a commune situated in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in north-western France. This area is characterized by its tranquil rural setting, nestled within the historical province of Perche and close to the Parc Naturel Régional du Perche. The landscape features a mix of forest-crowned hills, green valleys with hedged slopes, sunken lanes, rivers, and scattered apple orchards, providing diverse terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking,…
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13
hikers
10.0km
02:40
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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hikers
6.64km
01:41
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.61km
01:40
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
hikers
12.6km
03:21
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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38
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60.5km
02:29
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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31.3km
01:17
170m
170m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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45.4km
01:51
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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47.2km
02:22
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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26
riders
57.2km
04:32
710m
710m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.8km
02:34
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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102km
07:53
1,120m
1,120m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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65.8km
04:57
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5
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37.6km
02:18
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41.9km
03:26
400m
400m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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13.9km
01:09
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
68.1km
04:01
440m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
runners
10.4km
01:06
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.89km
00:44
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
13.5km
01:26
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.6km
01:32
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
riders
34.0km
02:07
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40.9km
02:38
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
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38.9km
02:34
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The region's diverse landscape provides varied routes for different interests and fitness levels.
Yes, Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles features hiking trails. One notable circuit, 'Un trésor architectural caché,' is approximately 3.4 miles (5.5 kilometers) long and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. More information can be found in the Hiking around Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles guide.
Road cycling routes are available in Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles, utilizing the region's varied terrain of hills, valleys, and hedged lanes. Cyclists can explore options detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles guide.
Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles offers trails suitable for jogging and running. The landscape, characterized by green valleys and sunken lanes, provides diverse paths for runners. Further details are available in the Running Trails around Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles guide.
Yes, mountain biking opportunities exist in Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles, leveraging the region's varied topography. Information on suitable routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles guide.
Routes in Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles have an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on feedback from approximately 125 users who have shared their experiences.
More than 2,600 visitors have explored and shared their experiences of outdoor activities in Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles on komoot. This indicates a community of active users in the area.
The region is characterized by forest-crowned hills, green valleys with hedged slopes (bocage), sunken lanes bordered by hedges, rivers, ponds, meadows, and scattered apple orchards. It is situated within the Pays du Perche Sarthois and near the Parc Naturel Régional du Perche.
Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles features historical sites, including its 12th-century church. This church contains notable 18th-century altarpieces and 16th-century bas-reliefs, adding a cultural dimension to outdoor excursions.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking around Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles, Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles, and Running Trails around Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles. Guides for touring cycling and mountain biking are also available.
The local administration (Mairie) in Saint-Jean-Des-Échelles can be contacted by phone at +33 2 43 93 23 10. The email address is mairie-saint-jean-des-echelles@wanadoo.fr.

