Le Bailleul is a rural commune situated in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region, offering a setting for various outdoor activities. The area is defined by its rural charm and the gentle landscapes of the Sarthe Valley, including natural features like the Zone humide de l'Aunay. These environments provide opportunities for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts exploring Le Bailleul will find…
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4.3
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42
hikers
10.0km
02:35
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.6km
03:00
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.52km
01:10
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
riders
65.6km
04:39
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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12
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38.1km
02:28
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.5km
02:31
220m
220m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
riders
27.5km
01:53
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.7km
02:12
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.6km
02:40
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
19.0km
01:06
70m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
riders
80.4km
03:37
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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60.2km
02:41
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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60.8km
02:42
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
29.7km
01:18
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5
runners
10.8km
01:07
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.5km
01:12
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.7km
01:25
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.82km
01:02
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
49.9km
02:50
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.2km
01:52
150m
150m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42.2km
02:12
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
36.0km
02:14
110m
110m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Le Bailleul provides opportunities for various outdoor activities, including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 20 routes across these sports. Over 4,000 visitors have explored the area's trails.
A notable natural feature for hikers in Le Bailleul is the Zone humide de l'Aunay, a 16-acre (6.5-hectare) pedagogical walking space. This area includes a willow labyrinth, a teaching pond, an observatory, and a forest pond. The broader Sarthe Valley also offers opportunities for strolls along rivers and through villages.
The area around Le Bailleul offers several mountain biking trails with varying difficulty levels and distances. Examples include a 37-mile (59.4 km) loop from La Flèche and a 16-mile (25.9 km) loop from Malicorne-sur-Sarthe. The wider Sarthe Valley features an extensive network of 93 miles (150 km) of mountain bike trails. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Le Bailleul guide.
Le Bailleul is situated along La Vélobuissonnière (V44), a 149-mile (240 km) cycling route that crosses the Sarthe department. This route offers opportunities for touring cyclists to explore the countryside and villages. The rural landscape of Le Bailleul and the surrounding Sarthe Valley provides picturesque settings for both road cycling and touring. Specific routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Le Bailleul and Cycling around Le Bailleul guides.
The Zone humide de l'Aunay provides a suitable location for leisurely walks and educational exploration. It includes recreational facilities such as picnic tables and games, making it appropriate for families. The general rural character of Le Bailleul also offers gentle landscapes for easy strolls.
Le Bailleul features 27 routes on komoot, which have been explored by more than 4,000 visitors. These routes have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars. The community has contributed over 380 ratings for the various trails.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for outdoor activities in Le Bailleul. These include Hiking around Le Bailleul, MTB Trails around Le Bailleul, and Road Cycling Routes around Le Bailleul. Additional guides cover Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Le Bailleul is mairielebailleul72.fr. The general phone number for the Mairie of Le Bailleul is 02 43 45 82 78. These resources can provide further local information.
Trails in Le Bailleul generally feature rural landscapes, characteristic of the Haut-Anjou sarthois region. This includes gentle terrain, often passing through countryside, villages, and along river environments. The Zone humide de l'Aunay offers a wetland environment with specific pedagogical features.
Le Bailleul offers several routes suitable for jogging. The rural environment and gentle landscapes provide a setting for running activities. Specific jogging routes can be found in the Running Trails around Le Bailleul guide.
Le Bailleul is a rural commune located in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region. It is characterized by its authentic rural charm and the gentle landscapes of the Sarthe Valley. The area is part of the Haut-Anjou sarthois, also known as Maine angevin.

