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France
Normandy
Argentan
Messei

The furnaces of Butte Rouge – Restaurant Côm à la maison loop from Messei

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Normandy
Argentan
Messei

The furnaces of Butte Rouge – Restaurant Côm à la maison loop from Messei

Moderate

16

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The furnaces of Butte Rouge – Restaurant Côm à la maison loop from Messei

03:47

48.9km

590m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.2 km for 228 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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34.1 km

The furnaces of Butte Rouge

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These are the last stone and brick calcination kilns in Normandy. They were part of the La Ferrière-aux-Etangs iron mine, which was in operation until 1938.

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34.4 km

The ovens were used to calcine or enrich iron ore. This significantly reduced the weight, making the ore easier to transport. The ovens were built in 1901 and were in use from 1903 to 1938.

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39.2 km

Restaurant Côm à la maison

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Ideal restaurant for a stopover. Beautifully located on the lake.

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48.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

15.2 km

13.9 km

1.74 km

1.67 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

22.5 km

10.6 km

10.2 km

3.48 km

1.63 km

482 m

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Friday 9 October

16°C

9°C

21 %

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