bandeau de paysage du Domfrontais

Itineraries

Poiré route

From Domfront, in the Orne, to Barenton, in the Manche, a sign-posted route takes you through an area of hedgerows, with its quickset hedges and tall pear trees, and to the farm gate of the producers who welcome you onto their farms to find out about poiré and other local produce.

La véloscénie cycle route

This new cycle route connects the Ile-de-France with Mont Saint Michel, via the Chevreuse valley, Chartres and its cathedral, the Perche, the Maine and the hedgerow landscape of Normandy. Large sections along old, disused railway tracks are linked to quiet country lanes and suitable for all ages and abilities. Perfect for families and outings with friends.

More information can be found at veloscenie.com

The GR 22

From the Ile-de-France to Mont Saint Michel, the GR 22 starts in the Rambouillet forest and crosses the south of Normandy via the Perche and the Bocage, before arriving at Mont Saint Michel, which can be seen for about 10 km from different points before arriving at this historical monument.

More information can be found at gr-infos.com

Lancelot of the Lake circuit

Created about 30 years ago, this circuit takes you through the countryside between the Bocage and the forest, to discover of the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. More information is available from the local tourist offices.