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Domfront Castle – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from La Baroche-sous-Lucé

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France

Normandy

Alençon

Juvigny-Val-D'Andaine

Domfront Castle – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from La Baroche-sous-Lucé

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Domfront Castle – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from La Baroche-sous-Lucé

08:42

133km

1,300m

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: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 91.4 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.4 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 …

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56.6 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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57.0 km

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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57.2 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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65.5 km

Weir of Les Forges de Varenne

Highlight • Monument

A weir to provide water to the historic ironworks.

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83.7 km

Dolmen dit le Lit de la Gione

Archaeological Site

91.6 km

Couterne Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Couterne is over 450 years old. Unlike most castles in France, this one has belonged to the same family (the Frotté family) since 1542. The current owner …

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109 km

La Fief

Forest

114 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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118 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 …

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133 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

90.2 km

28.0 km

6.47 km

3.55 km

2.36 km

2.29 km

782 m

Surfaces

90.7 km

17.8 km

13.8 km

9.47 km

1.63 km

167 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

24°C

12°C

31 %

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