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France
Pays de la Loire
Le Mans
Yvré-L'Évêque

L'Épau Abbey – Arche de la Nature loop from Abbaye Royale de l'Épau

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Road cycling routes
France
Pays de la Loire
Le Mans
Yvré-L'Évêque

L'Épau Abbey – Arche de la Nature loop from Abbaye Royale de l'Épau

Moderate

1.0

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27

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L'Épau Abbey – Arche de la Nature loop from Abbaye Royale de l'Épau

02:05

47.7km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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After 855 m for 52 m

After 19.2 km for 313 m

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Bus stop

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355 m

L'Épau Abbey

Highlight • Monument

Founded in 1229, the Royal Abbey of Epau is a fine example of Cistercian architecture. Its interior is worth visiting, with its vaulted ceilings and arched windows. The thick stone walls give an idea of the history of the place.

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878 m

Arche de la Nature

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L'Arche de la Nature is a vast natural park of 450 hectares located on the outskirts of Le Mans. Trails, rivers, lakes and forests to discover.

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1.31 km

Beautiful road through the forest

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice road!

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19.3 km

Menhir de la Bergère

Highlight • Monument

This menhir, as its name suggests, was used by shepherds to protect their sheep. It was damaged in a tractor accident in 2008, which caused the stone to deteriorate. So …

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47.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

1.77 km

242 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.7 km

3.70 km

241 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 23 July

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