Tour of the Mont des Avaloirs (Mayenne, Orne, Sarthe)

Starting from Pré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson, the trail begins with the ascent of Mont des Avaloirs, the highest peak in the Armorican Massif, then winds through forests and heathland towards Saint-Pierre-des-Nids, at the gateway to the Alpes Mancelles. Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei, nestled in a bend of the Sarthe River, is one of the most beautiful villages in France. Following the river gorges, you reach the rugged and wild landscapes of Saint-Léonard-des-Bois, then Villaines-la-Juhel, a town steeped in the tradition of hemp cultivation. Through the rural charm of Javron-les-Chapelles, hikers discover the poetic beauty of the Mayenne bocage. The route meanders between apple orchards and sunken lanes, then climbs towards Couptrain, traversing a rolling landscape of pastures and wetlands. This complete tour, at the crossroads of Mayenne, Orne and Sarthe, offers a striking contrast of landscapes.

Around Avaloirs Mount (Mayenne, Orne, Sarthe)

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Tour of the Mont des Avaloirs (Mayenne, Orne, Sarthe) 1

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Distance: 101km, Elevation maximum: 415m, Elevation minimum: 105m, Elevation gain uphill: 1667m
IGN Maps: 1616SB - LA FERTÉ-MACÉ PRÉ-EN-PAIL CARROUGES. 1617SB - VILLAINES-LA-JUHEL SAINT-PIERRE-DES-NIDS ALPES MANCELLES.

Nearby paths:
Tour of the Mont des Avaloirs (Mayenne, Orne, Sarthe) 10 GR®22 Mont Saint-Michel trail
GR®36 From Channel to Pyrenees
GR®235 From La Touzeliere to La Vallee de la Flotte (Sarthe)
GR®365 From La Chapelle-Janson (Ille-et-Vilaine) to Durtal (Maine-et-Loire)

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.