Le Marronnier offers a stopover on the GR 36 (from La Manche to the Pyrenees). It's also an ideal stopover gîte, 4km from the greenway that passes through Pré-en-Paille and Javron-les-Chapelles and joins the Vélo Francette at Mayenne (towpath). You are in the Normandie-Maine regional nature park, 5km north of Saint Pierre des Nids. The gîte is located in the former school and adjoins the town hall.
On the ground floor, there is a large 44m² room that can accommodate up to 35 people, opening onto a fully-equipped kitchen (fridge, freezer, gas hob, oven, dishwasher, coffee maker and small electrical appliances), 1 separate toilet and a toilet with shower accessible for disabled people. Upstairs, 1 dormitory comprising a space with 8 beds, and 2 cells with 2 beds each. 1 separate toilet and a shower with double basin.
Cars can be parked along the street, leaving the courtyard free for visitors. In the courtyard, a toilet and washbasin area. A charcoal barbecue.
Shops: Saint-Pierre des Nids has all the shops you need. If you are a walker, you can have all your meals (including breakfast) delivered by the restaurant La Source, in La Ferrière-Bochard, 02 33 26 65 28, if ordered before your arrival.
You are very close to the Mont des Avaloirs, the Saint Cénéri le Gerei leisure centre, kayak station, tree climbing course... and the Saint Léonard des Bois leisure centre, each 10-12km away.
Very soon (2023), a new GRP will enable a long loop around Mont des Avaloirs. To be continued.
Overnight stays during the week: €15/per person/night.
Possibility of renting the room by the day: 180€/day (140€ in July-August).
The gîte can only be rented by 1 group or family at a time. Booking is therefore essential. The gîte cannot be shared.
Pets allowed.
Weekend stays: arrival 4pm and departure 4pm
Stay of 3 to 6 nights: arrival Saturday 4pm and departure Friday 8pm (example).