Hiking and mountain biking
A route for everyone
Morning
Randonnée « Le sentier de Bellevue »
Located on the southern slopes of the Corniche de Pail, the walk from the start of the market town near the little church in the tiny village of Crennes-sur-Fraubée promises a hike rich in magnificent panoramas of the surrounding countryside. This trail is a great way to discover the natural wealth of the Mont des Avaloirs region. There are a number of viewpoints to enjoy on this walk.
Practical information:
9,5km 2h15
Déjeuner
- Picnic in the village of Crennes-sur-Fraubée
Restaurants in the vicinity :
- La Sourderie à Villaines la Juhel: traditional cuisine with the option of takeaway
- Chez Nelly au Ham
- L’Escapade à Javron les Chapelles : offering tasty homemade dishes with simple, authentic products, on réservation
- Le Bon Accueil pizzeria-restaurantà Javron les Chapelles: possibility of takeaway
Après-Midi
Randonnée « Le sentier de la Chapelle de Bon Secours »
From the church of Villepail, with no less than 89% dirt tracks, follow the route. It follows the old Roman road that used to lead to Guacute; St-Léonard à Mayenne. Also in the Mont des Avaloirs region, don't miss the Egoutelles tower, a magnificent regional monument. Spread over two hectares, this site is in a former Armorican sandstone quarry and is teeming with rare and remarkably rich flora and fauna. Recognised as a natural area of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest, rare plant species, including carnivores, have been recorded here. As you follow the route, you will have the opportunity to discover the corniche de Pail and a short tour will allow you to admire the Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours. You will finish this hike with a route that ends with a pretty sunken path and a final côte that suddenly opens out onto the village of Villepail.
Practical information :
14km 3h45
Dîner
- Dîner à your rental Gîtes de France® Mayenne
Restaurant au Pays du Mont des Avaloirs :
- Le Relais des Avaloirs, traditional cuisine on site or takeaway Boulay-les-Ifs
Morning
Bike ride on the towpaths of the Vélo Francette.
The Vélo Francette travels the length and breadth of France with its peaceful, trouble-free routes. In Mayenne, the Vélo Francette offers 105km of routes along the Mayenne river. Away from the beaten track, these walks are ideal for families with children and for those who are not great sports enthusiasts. Peaceful and bucolic, discover the charm and beauty of the Mayenne department thanks to the towpaths of the Vélo Francette.
Déjeuner
- Picnic à a écluse étape along the towpath of your itinerary (numerous picnic areas are made available to you)
- There are numerous restaurants along your Vélo Francette or VéloScenie itineraries
Après-Midi
La VéloScenie links two emblematic places by a cycle route.
It offers 450km of cycling from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel. Today, the VéloScenie has widened its paths; a new green route has been created with the conversion of the Alençon – Pré-en-Pail – Saint-Samson – Rives d’Andaine railway line. Cyclists, runners and walkers can now enjoy the 44.1km route between Orne and Mayenne. A great way to enjoy the peaceful air and beauty of the Mayenne with its 17.3km of VéloScenie.
Set off to discover the history of France on the amusement trails, greenways, small signposted roads and forest paths illustrated by its most beautiful monuments!
Practical information :
√ Some of our Gîtes de France® hospices offer bike hire
Dîner
Dîner à votre hébergement Gîtes de France® Mayenne situé à deux pas des itinéraires cyclables ou au restaurant de l'écluse de la Benâtre, Le Beyel à Origné : plats locaux et de saisons.
