Le Housseau-Brétignolles is a region situated within the Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine, characterized by its natural landscapes. The area features forests, hedgerows, and rolling countryside, with the Mayenne River flowing through the commune. This environment supports diverse wildlife and provides a setting for various outdoor pursuits, including several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, and more.
Le Housseau-Brétignolles offers numerous routes for outdoor activities. For those seeking things to do, the region…
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64
hikers
6.48km
01:42
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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61
hikers
5.51km
01:27
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45
hikers
9.11km
02:25
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
hikers
4.57km
01:13
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
riders
21.2km
01:19
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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48
riders
98.7km
06:28
670m
670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38
riders
53.1km
03:41
220m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
riders
28.5km
02:13
140m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
21.4km
02:32
260m
260m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
runners
4.92km
00:31
50m
50m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
9.18km
00:58
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
7.24km
00:48
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
riders
47.7km
03:39
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
31.2km
02:21
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
34.9km
02:33
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
riders
45.7km
03:12
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

8
riders
70.0km
03:05
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5
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69.8km
03:12
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5
riders
55.7km
02:24
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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6
riders
29.7km
01:43
270m
270m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
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53.5km
03:03
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
riders
48.7km
02:46
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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1
riders
25.8km
01:44
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Le Housseau-Brétignolles offers various outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region is situated within the Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine, providing a natural setting for these pursuits.
Hiking routes in Le Housseau-Brétignolles traverse forests, hedgerows, and rolling countryside. Information on specific trails can be found in the Hiking around Le Housseau-Brétignolles guide. The broader Mayenne department offers over 500 kilometers of marked hiking trails.
Yes, Le Housseau-Brétignolles provides routes for Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. Cyclists can explore greenways and more challenging trails. Detailed information is available in the Cycling around Le Housseau-Brétignolles guide.
Le Housseau-Brétignolles offers dedicated trails for jogging and running. The Coëvrons region, nearby, features 10 trail running courses ranging from 3.4 miles (5.46 km) to 33.2 miles (53.51 km). More details can be found in the Running Trails around Le Housseau-Brétignolles guide.
The broader Mayenne department, which includes Le Housseau-Brétignolles, offers marked trails catering to various difficulty levels, suggesting options for easier walks. Greenways are also available, which are generally suitable for leisurely tours and families.
The region features extensive forests, verdant hedgerows, and rolling countryside. The Mayenne River flows through the commune, adding to the scenic beauty. Historical sites like Lassey Castle and Bois Thibault Castle also add a cultural dimension to outdoor explorations.
Komoot offers several guides for the area, including Hiking around Le Housseau-Brétignolles, Cycling around Le Housseau-Brétignolles, and Running Trails around Le Housseau-Brétignolles. Guides for Road Cycling, MTB, and Gravel biking are also available.
Le Housseau-Brétignolles has been visited by more than 1,600 komoot users. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars, based on over 200 ratings.
Yes, mountain biking is a popular activity in the region. The Coëvrons hills, nearby, offer around 40 signposted trails for mountain biking. Specific routes can be explored through the MTB Trails around Le Housseau-Brétignolles guide.
The protected area of Le Housseau-Brétignolles is a habitat for diverse wildlife. This includes red squirrels, deer, and various rare birds such as hoopoes, honey buzzards, and kingfishers.
The official phone number for the Mairie (town hall) of Le Housseau-Brétignolles is +33243044181. The official website for the commune is lehousseau-bretignolles.fr.

