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What if you decided to take advantage of some of our tours to learn a little more about the Alpes Mancelles?
From nature to geology to art, you’ll be surprised by the richness of our territory.

Walks

in the middle of nature

Coteau des Vignes vineyardsCoteau des Vignes vineyards
©Coteau des Vignes vineyards|OTAM
Coteau des Vignes trailIn Fresnay-sur-Sarthe

About 2km – Difficulty: medium, slight gradient – Duration: approx. 1h

Discover this privileged area where biodiversity and natural heritage have been preserved. This Sensitive Natural Area protected by the Sarthe department will delight young and old alike, with nature and animals to discover. This site offers a fantastic view on the Sarthe river and the Petite Cité de Caractère of Fresnay-sur-Sarthe.

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Grand Tour Du Domaine Du Gasseau 1 RotatedGrand Tour Du Domaine Du Gasseau 1 Rotated
©Grand Tour Du Domaine Du Gasseau 1 Rotated|Domaine du Gasseau
"Grand tour du Gasseau" interpretation trailin Saint-Léonard-des-Bois

About 2.8km – Difficulty: medium – Duration: approx. 1h
Take a stroll through the woods of the Domaine du Gasseau in Saint-Léonard-des-Bois!
Along this 3-kilometer interpretation trail, you’ll discover the history of the Domaine, as well as the animal and plant species that inhabit it, thanks to a number of informative panels (only in french).

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Vanupieds trail at Domaine du GasseauVanupieds trail at Domaine du Gasseau
©Vanupieds trail at Domaine du Gasseau|OTAM
Vanupieds trail in the Domaine du GasseauIn Saint-Léonard-des-Bois

This astonishing themed trail is for you to discover barefoot! – Duration: 10 mins

Discover the Vanupieds trail at Domaine du Gasseau: walk barefoot on some fifteen different natural materials and discover the sensations they provoke.
No shoes allowed!

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A dragonfly on the banks of the SartheA dragonfly on the banks of the Sarthe
©A dragonfly on the banks of the Sarthe|S. Lira - PHS
Dragonfly trail in the Domaine du GasseauIn Saint-Léonard-des-Bois

About 1900m – Difficulty: easy – Duration: 45 mn
Flamboyant insects of wetlands known to all, dragonflies nevertheless remain intriguing. The Dragonfly Trail, which runs along the banks of the Sarthe river, will introduce young and old alike to the secret world of the river and offer a glimpse of the life that inhabits aquatic environments.
Themes: the river and its inhabitants, small aquatic creatures, the scree…..

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La Voie Verte Haute Sarthe Alpes MancellesLa Voie Verte Haute Sarthe Alpes Mancelles
©La Voie Verte Haute Sarthe Alpes Mancelles|OTAM
Haute Sarthe Alpes Mancelles greenwayBetween Chérancé and Les Mées

5.2km – Difficulty: easy – Hiking loops along the Voie Verte

The Chérancé / Les Mées greeway follows the old railway line. Over 5 km of the route, which extends from Les Mées to Mamers, are ideal for hiking. Over 17 km are therefore available for walkers to discover the beautiful surrounding countryside.

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To accompany you on some of your natural walks!
Discover the

heritage

Sphinx RockSphinx Rock
©Sphinx Rock|OTAM
"Histoires géologiques" trailIn Saint-Léonard-des-Bois

About 10 km – Steeply sloping circuit – Duration: approx. 3h

Two loops to be walked successively or independently forming a 10-kilometer trail that will take you back up the ladder of time. Following the pebbles of the Saint-Léonard-des-Bois paths, you’ll climb the peaks of the Alpes Mancelles and discover a few eventful episodes in a geological history spanning nearly 600 million years.

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Auberge des Peintres in Saint-Céneri-le-GéreiAuberge des Peintres in Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei
©Auberge des Peintres in Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei|OTAM
"Saint-Céneri sur le motif" trailIn Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei

About 10 km – Frequent gradients – Total time: 3h approx

For over two centuries, the Alpes Mancelles have been a magnet for nature lovers. Follow in the footsteps of the artists who came before us, and contemplate motifs and works of art along the way. Departing from the Auberge des Sœurs Moisy, a ten-kilometre star circuit will introduce you to this village.

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Saint-Christophe-Ségrie interpretation trailSeThe Saint-Christophe-Ségrie interpretation trail
©Saint-Christophe-Ségrie interpretation trail|OTAM
Interpretation trailBetween Ségrie and Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet

4.5 km – Difficulty: easy – Start: former Ségrie railway station

This 4.5 km-long former railway line between Ségrie and Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet has been converted for hiking, horse-riding and mountain biking. To help you discover the richness of our territory, it is lined with panels recounting local history, architecture, fauna, flora …

Discover the Ségrie/Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet interpretation trail
To accompany you on some of your heritage walks!
Take a stroll through

the Alpes Mancelles