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Domfront Castle – Andaines Forest loop from Domfront en Poiraie

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Domfront Castle – Andaines Forest loop from Domfront en Poiraie

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Domfront Castle – Andaines Forest loop from Domfront en Poiraie

05:52

89.8km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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481 m

Domfront Municipal Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice simple campsite

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3.37 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 motivate the cyclists who travel the Véloscénie in the direction of the west!

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46.4 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 near Domfront-en-Poiraie in Normandy. According to legend, around the year 1052, a fierce dragon lived in a pit called The Dragon Pit and terrorized the region. The lord of Domfront, William II Talvas, had to sacrifice a young victim every day to appease the beast. One day, his daughter Mabile was chosen by fate and was about to be devoured by the dragon. But a mysterious old man appeared on a rock overlooking the pit and made the sign of the cross, ordering the monster to disappear forever. The dragon flew away and fell into another pit called La Fosse-Tertière, where it died. You can discover this fascinating history by following a loop trail that connects Tertre Sainte-Anne and Tertre Chapon, where you will find information panels. You can also enjoy panoramic views of the countryside and the medieval town of Domfront from the top of the hill.

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47.4 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 the French recaptured it in 1450. The castle's fate was sealed when it served as a refuge for the Earl of Montgomery in 1574. He was beheaded the same year and the demolition of the castle was ordained in 1608. Witnesses to the construction of the castle, the ruins have stood the test of time and are still there today for you to enjoy.

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47.8 km

Domfront Castle Plateau

Highlight • Other

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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48.0 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 today, the city organizes every other year the "Medieval", various activities which remind tourists of the history of the region.

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63.9 km

Gione riverbed.

Highlight • Other

Combine history, legend and nature, by stopping at the Le lit de la Gione dolmen in Juvigny-sous-Andaine. This ancient megalithic monument is said to be the home of an evil fairy named La Gione, who harassed the region's peasants until they trapped her with a frying pan. You will be able to admire the enormous blocks of stone that form the dolmen and imagine the stories that surround them.

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72.1 km

Andaines Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Other

This forest of pines, oaks and beeches is said to have seen the birth of Lancelot du Lac, knight of the Round Table. The Bonvouloir stone tower offers a wide panorama of the forest. The Vallée de la Tour pond, the Villiers gorges, the Saint-Antoine chapel and the Hippolyte oak, oldest of the forest, are points of interest for hikers.

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89.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.0 km

29.1 km

6.61 km

5.97 km

2.28 km

1.72 km

109 m

Surfaces

48.1 km

21.3 km

9.77 km

9.72 km

785 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

13°C

7°C

76 %

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Domfront Castle – Andaines Forest loop from Domfront en Poiraie

Domfront Municipal Campsite

Véloscénie Greenway towards Mont Saint-Michel

Tertre Sainte-Anne and the Legend of the Dragon

Domfront Castle

Domfront Castle Plateau

Domfront — Medieval Town

Gione riverbed.

Andaines Forest

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