Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson, a region in the Mayenne department of western France, is situated within the Normandy-Maine Regional Natural Park and holds Global Geopark status. The landscape features diverse terrain, including the Mont des Avaloirs, the highest point of the Armorican Massif, offering panoramic views. Other notable features include the heathlands of Corniche de Pail, extensive forests like Multonne, and a network of greenways. This varied environment provides opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
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Average rating
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4.6
(5)
16
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51
hikers
9.98km
02:47
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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9
riders
16.0km
01:05
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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193
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76.6km
04:56
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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95
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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113
riders
123km
07:53
1,050m
1,050m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.14km
00:31
70m
70m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

66
runners
26.6km
03:08
470m
470m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.06km
00:50
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.52km
01:02
160m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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133
riders
72.3km
06:10
1,120m
1,120m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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29
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

13
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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17
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46.7km
02:08
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
63.2km
02:57
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4
riders
40.7km
02:20
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42.8km
03:23
610m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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riders
106km
05:43
730m
730m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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15
riders
145km
08:04
1,090m
1,090m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 160 routes for these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars from over 4,000 visitors.
The Mont des Avaloirs is the highest point of the Armorican Massif, reaching 1,365 feet (416 meters). It provides a 360-degree panoramic view from its belvedere. The summit is also a significant stopover for migratory birds and features unique flora.
Yes, Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson is part of the 'La Véloscénie' route and offers greenways built on former railway lines. These paths provide pleasant, quiet linear routes through agricultural land. One section connects Pré-en-Pail to Mayenne, and another links Alençon to Pré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson, continuing towards Bagnoles-de-l'Orne.
The region offers numerous hiking trails for various fitness levels. Popular options include loops around the Corniche de Pail and the Mont des Avaloirs, with routes ranging from short 2.5-mile (4 km) paths to longer 12.5-mile (20 km) circuits. The GR® de Pays Tour du Mont des Avaloirs provides a longer trekking experience, with loops of 43 to 50 miles (70 to 80 km). Find more information in the Hiking around Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson guide.
Yes, the varied terrain of Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson, including forest trails and diverse environments within the Normandy-Maine Regional Natural Park, offers opportunities for mountain biking. These trails provide interesting challenges and scenery for off-road cycling. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson guide.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Cycling around Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson, Running Trails around Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson, MTB Trails around Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson, and Hiking around Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson. Guides for Road Cycling and Gravel biking are also available.
Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson is located within the Normandy-Maine Regional Natural Park, which also holds Global Geopark status. This park is characterized by preserved natural environments, including heathlands, deciduous woodlands, prairies, and peat bogs. It is home to over 2,000 species, including heritage species like the European Nightjar.
Yes, the region's many accessible paths and greenways, often with compacted sandy surfaces, are suitable for jogging. These routes offer scenic and safe options through varied terrain. More information can be found in the Running Trails around Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson guide.
The terrain in Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson is diverse, ranging from gentle, low-lying relief to the higher elevations of the Mont des Avaloirs. It features predominant heathlands, deciduous woodlands, prairies, peat bogs, and scree. Paths vary from easily accessible greenways to more challenging routes through forests and rural areas.
Yes, Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson offers routes suitable for road cycling. The region's network of roads provides opportunities for various road cycling experiences. Details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson guide.
Yes, the diverse landscape of Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson includes terrains suitable for gravel biking. Routes may combine paved sections with unpaved paths through forests and rural areas. Information is available in the Gravel biking around Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson guide.
The official website for the municipality of Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson is pre-en-pail-saint-samson.fr. The phone number for the town hall (Mairie) is +33 (0)2 43 30 26 60.

