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Castle of the Dukes of Alençon – Carrouges Castle loop from Ciral

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Castle of the Dukes of Alençon – Carrouges Castle loop from Ciral

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Castle of the Dukes of Alençon – Carrouges Castle loop from Ciral

06:10

99.8km

900m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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21.0 km

Castle of the Dukes of Alençon

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The castle of the Dukes of Alençon is an old fortified castle, from the end of the 12th century. Its remains stand in the heart of the French commune of …

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37.7 km

La Roche Mabile is a small village of barely 150 inhabitants, but the landscapes are worth seeing. Stone houses, small paths and hilly landscapes make La Roche Mabile a magnificent passage along the Véloscénie.

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49.6 km

Carrouges

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On the occasion of the veloscenie, I finished my first day here. You should know that Carrouges is a town located at an altitude of 320 meters, on the northern …

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50.9 km

Carrouges Castle

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Seven centuries of history. Carrouges was first in the 14th century a stronghold of the Hundred Years War (dungeon). It became a stately home in the 15th century (Blosset wing), …

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56.5 km

Notre-Dame de Lourdes chapel in Lignières-la-Doucelle

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The chapel of Notre-Dame de Lourdes, known as the Calvary, was built in 1860 in white stone.

Nevertheless, the building would currently need a restoration to find all its splendor.

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73.9 km

Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Lake, Normandy

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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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91.2 km

Impressive chapel - a beautiful place for a break

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The Notre-Dame chapel in Lignières-Orgères with its park-like garden is ideal for a break. Approaching from the east or south, you can see the first granite houses in this town and notice that you are slowly approaching Normandy or Brittany.

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99.8 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.5 km

14.3 km

2.87 km

2.06 km

1.29 km

1.08 km

666 m

Surfaces

81.4 km

14.3 km

3.44 km

241 m

214 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Castle of the Dukes of Alençon – Carrouges Castle loop from Ciral

Castle of the Dukes of Alençon

La Roche Mabile washhouse

La Roche-Mabile

Carrouges

Carrouges Castle

Notre-Dame de Lourdes chapel in Lignières-la-Doucelle

Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Lake, Normandy

Impressive chapel - a beautiful place for a break

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