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France
Normandy
Alençon
Bagnoles-De-L'Orne-Normandie

View from Roc au Chien – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from Bagnoles-de-l'Orne

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Normandy
Alençon
Bagnoles-De-L'Orne-Normandie

View from Roc au Chien – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from Bagnoles-de-l'Orne

Hard

4.8

(4)

10

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View from Roc au Chien – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from Bagnoles-de-l'Orne

03:26

54.8km

500m

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 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1.77 km

View from Roc au Chien

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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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2

10.6 km

Hermitage Rock

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3

21.7 km

Weir of Les Forges de Varenne

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A weir to provide water to the historic ironworks.

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4

24.8 km

La Voie verte

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A very nice part of the Vélo Francette between Flers and Domfront.
This shady path runs along the Varenne and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
Do not miss the visit of the Forges on your way! Free entry.

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5

29.2 km

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 …

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6

31.5 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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31.6 km

Domfront — Medieval Town

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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.

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52.6 km

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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54.8 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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39.8 km

8.55 km

3.84 km

1.50 km

736 m

281 m

109 m

Surfaces

36.0 km

8.55 km

8.46 km

1.03 km

736 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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