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Domfront Castle – The Sainte-Anne Hill loop from Domfront en Poiraie

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Domfront Castle – The Sainte-Anne Hill loop from Domfront en Poiraie

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Domfront Castle – The Sainte-Anne Hill loop from Domfront en Poiraie

04:22

52.4km

790m

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: March 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.51 km for 224 m

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726 m

Former fortification of Domfront

Highlight • Historical Site

Still on the veloscenie, this beautiful village offers us many opportunities to admire the heritage

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1.29 km

Domfront Castle

Highlight • Castle

Besieged by William the Conqueror in 1092, this castle has changed hands many times. The English, in 1417, occupied it during the winter months. It remained in English hands until the French recaptured it in 1450. The castle's fate was sealed when it served as a refuge for the Earl of Montgomery in 1574. He was beheaded the same year and the demolition of the castle was ordained in 1608. Witnesses to the construction of the castle, the ruins have stood the test of time and are still there today for you to enjoy.

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1.88 km

Tertre Sainte-Anne and the Legend of the Dragon

Highlight • Other

If you are looking for a place that combines nature, history and legend, you can visit the mound of Sainte Anne and the legend of the Dragon, a site perched near Domfront-en-Poiraie in Normandy. According to legend, around the year 1052, a fierce dragon lived in a pit called The Dragon Pit and terrorized the region. The lord of Domfront, William II Talvas, had to sacrifice a young victim every day to appease the beast. One day, his daughter Mabile was chosen by fate and was about to be devoured by the dragon. But a mysterious old man appeared on a rock overlooking the pit and made the sign of the cross, ordering the monster to disappear forever. The dragon flew away and fell into another pit called La Fosse-Tertière, where it died. You can discover this fascinating history by following a loop trail that connects Tertre Sainte-Anne and Tertre Chapon, where you will find information panels. You can also enjoy panoramic views of the countryside and the medieval town of Domfront from the top of the hill.

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1.97 km

The Sainte-Anne Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

A wooded natural site with a stone quarry. Many activities are possible around this site but the best way to discover it is, by far, to explore it on foot. Viewpoints and picnic areas will allow you to enjoy this highlight.

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16.8 km

Abbaye Notre-Dame de Lonlay

Highlight • Religious Site

Founded in the 11th century, the Benedictine abbey of Notre-Dame de Lonlay had a great influence in the region. Eight priories were attached to it, from Le Mans to Alençon via Domfront. At the architectural level, it presents a particularly interesting mixture of styles with its Romanesque transept and its Gothic heart.

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52.0 km

Domfront Municipal Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice simple campsite

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52.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

15.7 km

15.3 km

2.01 km

604 m

471 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

10.1 km

8.80 km

3.49 km

1.57 km

1.35 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Domfront Castle – The Sainte-Anne Hill loop from Domfront en Poiraie

Former fortification of Domfront

Domfront Castle

Tertre Sainte-Anne and the Legend of the Dragon

The Sainte-Anne Hill

Abbaye Notre-Dame de Lonlay

Domfront Municipal Campsite

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