Ménil-Gondouin, a region in the Orne department of Normandy, is situated within the diverse landscapes of the wider "Suisse Normande" area. This geographical setting provides a varied terrain characterized by hilly areas, granite and puddingstone cliffs, and winding rivers. The natural environment, including forests, river valleys, and traditional hedged farmland, makes Ménil-Gondouin suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
Ménil-Gondouin offers a variety of routes across several sports, catering…
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Average rating
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7
riders
46.1km
02:20
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
125km
05:39
1,240m
1,240m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
riders
49.1km
02:29
750m
750m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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19
riders
59.0km
02:53
890m
890m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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2
riders
8.92km
00:44
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
29.8km
02:00
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
32.8km
02:06
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
riders
38.8km
02:45
690m
690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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88
runners
27.1km
03:23
640m
640m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

43
runners
17.5km
02:10
440m
440m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
9.07km
01:05
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
22.1km
02:38
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
hikers
4.85km
01:25
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18
hikers
12.8km
03:33
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18
hikers
13.1km
03:36
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
hikers
6.31km
01:44
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
124km
10:05
2,180m
2,180m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
32.7km
02:41
600m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
20.6km
01:46
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

8
riders
26.2km
02:22
510m
510m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ménil-Gondouin offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Touring cycling. The region's diverse landscapes, part of the 'Suisse Normande' area, provide varied terrain for these sports. Komoot users have rated activities in Ménil-Gondouin an average of 4.54 out of 5 stars.
Ménil-Gondouin is a suitable base for hiking, with trails exploring forests, river valleys, and traditional hedged farmland. The broader 'Suisse Normande' region features natural sites like the Marais du Grand Hazé and the Rouvre Gorges. More information on hiking can be found in the Hiking around Ménil-Gondouin guide.
The roads around Ménil-Gondouin are suitable for cycling, offering routes with varying elevations. These routes cater to different fitness levels on mostly well-paved surfaces. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Ménil-Gondouin guide.
Yes, Ménil-Gondouin provides several running circuits for joggers. These trails offer different distances and difficulty levels to explore the local countryside. A specific jogging route is available, and further options are detailed in the Running Trails around Ménil-Gondouin guide.
While specific mountain biking trails within Ménil-Gondouin are not detailed, the surrounding 'Suisse Normande' region is recognized for its mountain biking potential. This area offers varied terrain, including hilly areas and rocky outcrops. Consult the MTB Trails around Ménil-Gondouin guide for more information.
The region features diverse natural landscapes, including the Marais du Grand Hazé, a 200-hectare wetland with ponds and peat bogs. Nearby, the Rouvre Gorges and La Roche d'Oëtre offer scenic beauty and geological interest. Lake Rabodanges, the largest lake in Lower Normandy, is also in the vicinity.
Outdoor activities in Ménil-Gondouin have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from 612 users. More than 4,500 visitors have explored the region using komoot.
More than 4,500 komoot users have visited Ménil-Gondouin to explore its outdoor activities. These visitors have contributed to an average rating of 4.54 stars for the region's routes.
Komoot offers several guides for Ménil-Gondouin, covering various sports. These include guides for Hiking, Road Cycling, Running, Mountain Biking, and general Cycling.
Ménil-Gondouin is notable for its 'living and speaking church,' the Église Saint-Vigor. This historical site features frescoes and scriptures created by Abbé Victor Paysant between 1873 and 1921. It is considered a 'Christian museum' due to its distinctive decorations.
The official contact for Ménil-Gondouin is through its Mairie. The Mairie's phone number is +33233357417. Additional information may be available on the Mairie's website, which is intramuros.org/menil-gondouin.

