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Carrouges Castle – Bonvouloir Tower loop from La Pallu

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Carrouges Castle – Bonvouloir Tower loop from La Pallu

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Carrouges Castle – Bonvouloir Tower loop from La Pallu

09:01

145km

1,360m

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: June 18, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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33.9 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 Alençon in the Orne department, in the Normandy region. During the Revolution, the remaining buildings of the castle were transformed into a prison, a function which it retained until 2010. The castle is classified as a historic monument.

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63.8 km

Carrouges Castle

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Seven centuries of history. Carrouges was first in the 14th century a stronghold of the Hundred Years War (dungeon). It became a stately home in the 15th century (Blosset wing), augmented in the 16th century by an entrance gatehouse considered to be the first witness to Renaissance architecture in Normandy. Once again fortified at the time of the Wars of Religion (western bastion), its function as a prestigious residence was confirmed by the construction at the end of the 16th century of two "classic" wings and the stairs which serve them by the architect François Gabriel.

Famous hosts. The Lords of Carrouges received King Louis XI in 1473 then Catherine de Medici and her retinue in 1570.

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69.4 km

Notre-Dame de Lourdes chapel in Lignières-la-Doucelle

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The chapel of Notre-Dame de Lourdes, known as the Calvary, was built in 1860 in white stone.

Nevertheless, the building would currently need a restoration to find all its splendor.

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93.7 km

Bonvouloir Tower

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Classified Historical Monument, it is the last vestige of the castle of the same name.
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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98.3 km

Forest

110 km

Domfront Castle Plateau

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On the castle plateau you can enjoy a wide view in almost all directions. Early in the morning there are no tourists yet, but it already smells like fine croissants. Ideal possibility for a first or second breakfast.

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111 km

Domfront — Medieval Town

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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 today, the city organizes every other year the "Medieval", various activities which remind tourists of the history of the region.

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120 km

Andaines Forest

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This forest of pines, oaks and beeches is said to have seen the birth of Lancelot du Lac, knight of the Round Table. The Bonvouloir stone tower offers a wide panorama of the forest. The Vallée de la Tour pond, the Villiers gorges, the Saint-Antoine chapel and the Hippolyte oak, oldest of the forest, are points of interest for hikers.

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130 km

Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Lake, Normandy

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This small town is located in the heart of the Normandy-Maine regional natural park and around a small lake formed by the La Vée river. Bagnoles-de-l’Orne is the only spa resort in the North-West of France.

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135 km

La Fief

Forest

145 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

107 km

21.8 km

5.61 km

3.67 km

2.87 km

2.32 km

1.33 km

Surfaces

115 km

17.7 km

10.6 km

1.87 km

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Carrouges Castle – Bonvouloir Tower loop from La Pallu

Castle of the Dukes of Alençon

Carrouges Castle

Notre-Dame de Lourdes chapel in Lignières-la-Doucelle

Bonvouloir Tower

Domfront Castle Plateau

Domfront — Medieval Town

Andaines Forest

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