The meanders of the Sarthe — loop in the Parc Naturel Régional and Géoparc Normandie-Maine

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France

Pays de la Loire

Mamers

Saint-Léonard-Des-Bois

The meanders of the Sarthe — loop in the Parc Naturel Régional and Géoparc Normandie-Maine

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The meanders of the Sarthe — loop in the Parc Naturel Régional and Géoparc Normandie-Maine

03:28

12.3km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 25, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional et Géoparc Normandie-Maine

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.83 km

Alpes mancelle viewpoint st léonard des bois

Highlight • Viewpoint

The forest at the top gives way to scree on the slopes. The view over Saint-Léonard-des-Bois is well worth the trek up to its 216-metre summit.

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6.32 km

Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei — Village and Stone Bridge

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The village of Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei developed from a 7th century hermitage and today has just over 100 inhabitants. It is classified among the most beautiful villages in France and is located …

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12.0 km

Rochers du Sphinx

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Sphinx rocks are made up of sandstone and are said to resemble the Sphinx of Giza. They were formed hundreds of millions of years ago. It's worth stopping briefly during your run if you need a break.

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.10 km

3.47 km

2.09 km

549 m

107 m

Surfaces

6.12 km

3.78 km

1.72 km

695 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

14°C

8°C

98 %

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Comments

June 25, 2022,Les méandres de la Sarthe 🇨🇵

The Normandy-Maine Regional Natural Park has existed since 1975 and extends over 164 communes in 4 departments. One of the most remarkable natural zones in the park are the "Alpes Mancelles", where the Sarthe river has dug itself so deep into the slate that peaks with proud heights of almost 220m have emerged😏
The hiking route "Les méandres de la …

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