Montfort-Le-Gesnois, a region in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, offers diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. The area features the scenic Huisne Valley with its wooded hills, expansive forests, and unique natural environments including sandy soils and dry moorlands. This varied terrain provides a suitable setting for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, gravel biking, and more.
Montfort-Le-Gesnois provides a wide array of outdoor activities, with more than 100 routes…
58
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4.3
(27)
Average rating
489
People visited

4.3
(4)
35
hikers
13.7km
03:39
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
11
hikers
4.83km
01:18
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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7
hikers
12.6km
03:20
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
hikers
4.59km
01:14
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
(5)
31
riders
40.5km
02:45
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
90.9km
07:02
640m
640m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

13
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
23
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
(1)
25
riders
56.6km
04:11
400m
400m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

21
riders
39.7km
02:57
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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5
riders
35.9km
02:10
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
20.0km
01:18
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(3)
38
riders
82.5km
05:06
490m
490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
63.2km
04:36
490m
490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
37.4km
02:54
250m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
84.7km
06:06
650m
650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
44.4km
01:45
210m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
116km
04:54
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

8
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
72.8km
02:55
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3
runners
10.5km
01:06
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
15.5km
01:38
80m
80m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
13.0km
01:25
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
6.04km
00:38
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Montfort-Le-Gesnois offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Hiking, and Jogging. The region features diverse landscapes such as the Huisne Valley, forests, and unique sandy soils. More than 120 routes are available, with an average rating of 4.39 stars from over 5,000 visitors.
Montfort-Le-Gesnois provides mountain bike trails for various skill levels. A notable route is the 21-mile (34 km) "Circuit VTT de Montfort-le-Gesnois," an easy loop starting at the historic Pont Romain. Other itineraries explore forests and rural landscapes. For more options, see the MTB Trails around Montfort-Le-Gesnois guide.
The region offers road cycling routes through flat river valleys and undulating sections. A historical option is the 62-mile (100 km) "Circuit 1906," which follows the route of the first Automobile Club de France Grand Prix. The area also connects to broader networks like "La Vélobuissonnière" (V44). Explore more routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Montfort-Le-Gesnois guide.
Montfort-Le-Gesnois is known for its gravel biking routes, which traverse the Huisne valley, wooded hills, and areas with unique sandy soils. Routes vary in difficulty from moderate to challenging, including options like the "Cool section – Champagné Mill loop" (51 miles / 82.2 km). The region also hosts events such as the "6h Gravel Montgesnoises." Find more details in the Gravel biking around Montfort-Le-Gesnois guide.
Montfort-Le-Gesnois offers various hiking trails that explore its natural beauty and historical sites. Trails lead through the Huisne Valley, forests, and past charming villages and châteaux. The Espace Naturel Sensible des Sittelles provides a unique ecological backdrop with sandy soils and dry moorlands. For specific routes, consult the Hiking around Montfort-Le-Gesnois guide.
Montfort-Le-Gesnois offers routes suitable for families, particularly for touring cycling and easy mountain biking. The 21-mile (34 km) "Circuit VTT de Montfort-le-Gesnois" is an easy loop. The broader Sarthe department also features cycle tourism routes designed for all experience levels, including well-maintained greenways.
Key natural features include the Huisne Valley with its wooded hills and the historic Pont Romain. The Espace Naturel Sensible des Sittelles is a former quarry with unique sandy soils and dry moorlands. Surrounding forest areas and lakes, such as those near the Étangs de Loudon, also offer scenic points of interest.
Montfort-Le-Gesnois is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 5,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region features 127 routes across various sports, which have an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Montfort-Le-Gesnois, covering various sports. These include MTB Trails, Road Cycling Routes, Touring Cycling, Gravel Biking, Hiking, and Running Trails.
The official website for the Mairie (town hall) of Montfort-Le-Gesnois is www.montfortlegesnois.fr. The phone number for the Mairie is +33 2 43 54 06 06. For broader tourism information in the area, the Communauté de communes Le Gesnois Bilurien can be contacted at +33 2 43 54 80 40.
Montfort-Le-Gesnois is an ideal destination for cycle tourism, with routes designed for all experience levels. Long-distance routes like "La Vélobuissonnière" (V44) and the "Loir Valley cycling route" pass through or near the area. These itineraries allow cyclists to explore tranquil river valleys, forests, and well-maintained greenways. The Cycling around Montfort-Le-Gesnois guide provides more information.

