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Normandy

View of the Sarthe River – Castle of the Dukes of Alençon loop from Alençon

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France
Normandy

View of the Sarthe River – Castle of the Dukes of Alençon loop from Alençon

Easy

6

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View of the Sarthe River – Castle of the Dukes of Alençon loop from Alençon

01:35

6.16km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

338 m

Château des Ducs d'Alençon

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Alençon is the capital of the Orne department and lies on the southern edge of Normandy. It was once very famous for its lace and was therefore known throughout Europe. …

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2

1.05 km

View of the Sarthe River

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3

1.50 km

Saint Leonard's Church

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The Saint-Léonard church takes its name from the hermit Saint Léonard de Vandoeuvre. The latter, born at the end of the 5th century, left his family to serve God and …

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4

1.59 km

St. Leonhard

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5

3.98 km

The castle of the Dukes of Alençon is an old fortified castle, from the end of the 12th century. Its remains stand in the heart of the French commune of …

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6

4.23 km

Old Granary

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7

4.60 km

Basilica

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8

4.72 km

Alencon

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6.16 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

1.37 km

659 m

321 m

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

2.32 km

235 m

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Monday 3 August

30°C

18°C

55 %

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