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View from Roc au Chien – Domfront Castle loop from Saint-Fraimbault

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View from Roc au Chien – Domfront Castle loop from Saint-Fraimbault

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View from Roc au Chien – Domfront Castle loop from Saint-Fraimbault

04:26

72.2km

660m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 55.5 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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28.6 km

View from Roc au Chien

Highlight • Viewpoint

This natural Armorican sandstone belvedere offers a very pretty view of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne. At your feet you see an impressive scree stand.

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29.4 km

Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Lake, Normandy

Highlight • Lake

This small town is located in the heart of the Normandy-Maine regional natural park and around a small lake formed by the La Vée river. Bagnoles-de-l’Orne is the only spa resort in the North-West of France.

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30.8 km

Saint-Ortaire Priory

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This priory is a religious site with another chapel which is in the neighboring barn. This barn became a chapel because it served to house two statues of Saints Ortaire …

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54.9 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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55.3 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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55.4 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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55.9 km

Domfront Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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67.5 km

Old watermill on the Varenne

Highlight • Monument

72.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.6 km

3.53 km

2.30 km

894 m

592 m

255 m

102 m

Surfaces

64.5 km

6.08 km

845 m

534 m

271 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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View from Roc au Chien – Domfront Castle loop from Saint-Fraimbault

View from Roc au Chien

Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Lake, Normandy

Saint-Ortaire Priory

Former fortification of Domfront

Domfront — Medieval Town

Domfront Castle Plateau

Domfront Castle

Old watermill on the Varenne

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