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Domfront Castle – Les Forges de Varenne loop from Domfront en Poiraie

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Domfront-En-Poiraie

Domfront Castle – Les Forges de Varenne loop from Domfront en Poiraie

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Domfront Castle – Les Forges de Varenne loop from Domfront en Poiraie

05:34

82.2km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.6 km for 145 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.37 km

Domfront — Medieval Town

Highlight • Historical Site

The village of Domfront, which today hosts 3500 inhabitants, was a medieval city rich in history.

Half-timbered houses, superb mansions and the fortified wall surround the 12th century keep.

Even …

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2

1.88 km

Domfront Castle

Highlight • Castle

Besieged by William the Conqueror in 1092, this castle has changed hands many times. The English, in 1417, occupied it during the winter months. It remained in English hands until …

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3

38.2 km

Tertre Sainte-Anne and the Legend of the Dragon

Highlight • Other

If you are looking for a place that combines nature, history and legend, you can visit the mound of Sainte Anne and the legend of the Dragon, a site perched …

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4

39.6 km

La Voie verte

Highlight (Segment) • Other

A very nice part of the Vélo Francette between Flers and Domfront.
This shady path runs along the Varenne and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
Do not miss the visit of the Forges on your way! Free entry.

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5

45.8 km

Les Forges de Varenne

Highlight • Historical Site

The "Forges de Varenne" Park welcomes you to a very old industrial area dated 16th century which installations are listed Historical Monuments. The vestiges of this iron and steel unit, …

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6

46.0 km

Weir of Les Forges de Varenne

Highlight • Monument

A weir to provide water to the historic ironworks.

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7

51.3 km

Loading Point With Old Locomotive

Highlight • Monument

8

51.4 km

Old Le Chatellier Station

Highlight • Historical Site

This is not a former crossroads, but the old Le Chatellier railway station. This station was used for loading iron ore from the St Clair mines.

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B

82.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

16.3 km

14.7 km

7.09 km

4.22 km

550 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

26.5 km

14.2 km

2.22 km

658 m

262 m

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Friday 23 October

15°C

8°C

98 %

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