Bonvouloir Tower – Bagnoles-de-l'Orne loop from Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
Bonvouloir Tower – Bagnoles-de-l'Orne loop from Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
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Bonvouloir Tower – Bagnoles-de-l'Orne loop from Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
02:33
56.6km
470m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 9, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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39.6 km
Bonvouloir Tower
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Erected in 1485 and more than 26 meters high, it is also known as the "Bonvouloir lighthouse", its situation having enabled many soldiers lost in the vicinity to find their way.
If you see anything other than a simple tower, don't blush. Because its eminently phallic shape is wanted. It is due, according to legend, to the will of Lord Hugues de Tessé to thank the source of Bagnoles for his youth and renewed vigor, as well as his numerous descendants. A legend itself very linked to that of the discovery of the source of Bagnoles.
Indeed, Sire Hugues de Tessé had an old horse, Rapide. The latter, old and worn out, was no longer of any use to him but as he was very attached to him, rather than killing him, he chose to abandon him in the forest of Andaines.
So what was his surprise to find him dashing a month later.
Intrigued, he then gets on it and quickly leads him to the source. He bathes there too, and finds his youth but also his vigor. He thus engendered very numerous descendants.
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47.6 km
The Baths
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48.5 km
The station
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48.5 km
Belle-Époque villas
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48.9 km
Casino de Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
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49.0 km
Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Lake, Normandy
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50.3 km
Saint-Ortaire Priory
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55.4 km
Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
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56.6 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
49.4 km
6.17 km
689 m
214 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
43.9 km
12.6 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (230 m)
Lowest point (110 m)
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Thursday 16 July
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15°C
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