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France
Normandy
Argentan
La Chapelle-Au-Moine

Domfront Castle – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from La Chapelle-au-Moine

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Normandy
Argentan
La Chapelle-Au-Moine

Domfront Castle – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from La Chapelle-au-Moine

Hard

5.0

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Domfront Castle – Weir of Les Forges de Varenne loop from La Chapelle-au-Moine

05:16

81.4km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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34.9 km

La Cour des Grands

Highlight • Cafe

Relaxing coffee break at this welcoming cafe, bar, grocery store. Good atmosphere and very friendly managers. Good products. Bike welcome. Thank you for this stop. I highly recommend !

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2

52.1 km

Véloscénie Greenway towards Mont Saint-Michel

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A pleasant passage in the shade of the trees which line the towpath.

The signs "Mont Saint-Michel" start to flourish here at the edge of the path, in order to …

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58.3 km

Tertre Sainte-Anne and the Legend of the Dragon

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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 …

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59.3 km

Domfront Castle

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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 …

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61.3 km

La Voie verte

Highlight (Segment) • Other

A very nice part of the Vélo Francette between Flers and Domfront.
This shady path runs along the Varenne and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
Do not miss the visit of the Forges on your way! Free entry.

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67.5 km

Les Forges de Varenne

Highlight • Historical Site

The "Forges de Varenne" Park welcomes you to a very old industrial area dated 16th century which installations are listed Historical Monuments. The vestiges of this iron and steel unit, …

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7

67.7 km

Weir of Les Forges de Varenne

Highlight • Monument

A weir to provide water to the historic ironworks.

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73.1 km

Old Le Chatellier Station

Highlight • Historical Site

This is not a former crossroads, but the old Le Chatellier railway station. This station was used for loading iron ore from the St Clair mines.

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81.4 km

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Bus stop

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37.4 km

36.3 km

2.97 km

1.74 km

1.61 km

1.31 km

Surfaces

39.2 km

37.5 km

2.87 km

1.31 km

448 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

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