Chérencé-Le-Héron, a commune located in the Manche department of Normandy, France, presents a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. The region is characterized by lush bocage, tranquil lakes, dense forests, and winding river valleys. This environment supports several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, and more, providing a setting for exploring the Norman countryside.
Outdoor activities in Chérencé-Le-Héron include exploring 3 routes across various disciplines. More than 1,000 visitors have shared their experiences,…
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Average rating
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1.5
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21
riders
50.9km
03:49
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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22
riders
56.5km
04:22
820m
820m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5
riders
47.0km
03:30
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(4)
11
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(2)
23
hikers
12.3km
03:22
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
hikers
4.23km
01:09
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
hikers
6.70km
01:50
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
46.6km
02:00
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
54.8km
02:34
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
riders
10.6km
00:31
120m
110m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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12
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
riders
47.7km
03:37
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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12
riders
39.6km
03:06
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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7
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
runners
8.15km
00:53
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
runners
6.56km
00:42
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
14.0km
01:28
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
runners
10.0km
01:03
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Chérencé-Le-Héron offers opportunities for Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, and Jogging. The region's diverse landscape, characterized by bocage, lakes, forests, and river valleys, supports these activities.
Komoot users have explored 3 routes in Chérencé-Le-Héron, with over 1,000 visitors sharing their experiences. These routes have an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 stars.
The bocage countryside around Chérencé-Le-Héron is suitable for road cycling. The broader Manche department offers an extensive network of cycle routes. Specific routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Chérencé-Le-Héron guide.
The region's relief, particularly the nearby Sée valley, provides mountain biking opportunities with circuits ranging from 3 miles (5 km) to 43 miles (70 km). Forest paths and varied terrain throughout the bocage also offer suitable conditions. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Chérencé-Le-Héron guide.
Hiking trails in Chérencé-Le-Héron traverse forest paths, lake shores, and the bocage landscape. Notable routes include the "Promenade de l'Ermitage aux observatoires du Lac du Gast" and "Balade autour de l'Étang de Coulanges." More trails are available in the Hiking around Chérencé-Le-Héron guide.
The region's unspoilt landscapes and connection to the broader Manche department's cycle network make it suitable for touring cycling. The Manche department features over 745 miles (1,200 km) of cycle routes and 143 miles (230 km) of greenways. Information is available in the Cycling around Chérencé-Le-Héron guide.
The area is characterized by lush bocage, serene lakes like Lac du Gast and Étang de Coulanges, and dense forests. Meandering river valleys, including those of the Bieu and Airou, also contribute to the natural appeal.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Road Cycling Routes around Chérencé-Le-Héron, MTB Trails around Chérencé-Le-Héron, Cycling around Chérencé-Le-Héron, Hiking around Chérencé-Le-Héron, and Running Trails around Chérencé-Le-Héron.
The terrain around Chérencé-Le-Héron is part of the bocage countryside, featuring a mix of hedges, woodlands, and varied relief. This landscape provides diverse conditions suitable for road cycling, mountain biking, and touring cycling.
The Mairie (Town Hall) of Chérencé-Le-Héron can be contacted by phone at +33 2 33 50 06 05. General information is also available through the commune's page on the Service Public website.

