Carrefour du Chêne au Verdier – Sherman tank loop from Arçonnay

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Carrefour du Chêne au Verdier – Sherman tank loop from Arçonnay

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Carrefour du Chêne au Verdier – Sherman tank loop from Arçonnay

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47.1km

370m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 21.9 km for 22 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.53 km

Footbridge over the Sarthe and park

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20.5 km

Carrefour du Chêne au Verdier

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Remarkable crossroads of the Ecouves forest with its sculpted giant sequoia.
The latter, victim of lightning, was condemned to disappear.
It was decided to give it a second life, in …

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21.9 km

Several accesses are available to reach this white wooden cross looming above your head. Nevertheless arduous, this short ascent leads to serenity once you reach the top where you can descend by beautiful mountain bike paths

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26.6 km

Sherman tank

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This Sherman tank was part of the 2nd armored division of General Leclerc.It belonged to the Roumianzoff detachment that had just liberated Alençon ... It was destroyed at a place …

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32.2 km

Necropolis of St Nicolas des bois "Les Gateys

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The Gateys National Cemetery is a French military cemetery located in Saint-Nicolas-des-Bois.
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Address: 81 L'Ermitage, 61250 Saint-Nicolas-des-Bois
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This memorial, located in the heart of the Écouves Forest, contains …

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42.8 km

Castle of the Dukes of Alençon

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The castle of the Dukes of Alençon is an old fortified castle, from the end of the 12th century. Its remains stand in the heart of the French commune of …

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43.1 km

Saint Leonard's Church

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The Saint-Léonard church takes its name from the hermit Saint Léonard de Vandoeuvre. The latter, born at the end of the 5th century, left his family to serve God and …

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