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Fougères Castle
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The first castle of Fougères was built around the turn of the millennium to defend the north-eastern part of the border area of the Duchy of Brittany. Built at the crossroads of important trade routes, this primitive fortress had the main objective of monitoring the powerful neighbors and preventing their raids on Breton lands. To the north, Normandy belonged to the kings of England at the time.
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5.69km
01:36
120m
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Hike the Le Château Fougères – loop, an easy 3.5-mile route offering panoramic views of the medieval castle and historic town.
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05:12
1,020m
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A challenging 73.1-mile road cycling circuit west of Fougères, featuring 3330 feet of elevation gain and scenic country roads.
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03:47
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Elevation 100 m
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