Mortain / St-Hilaire-du-Harcouët
Begin this stage by visiting the enchanting site of the waterfalls on the Cance River. Then set off on a lovely, peaceful stage leading you through several small towns… plus you also pass in front of several former train stations.
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Stage description
You won't need to pedal much to leave Mortain on a gentle slope via the recommended route (shown in purple on the map), which takes you past the waterfalls. Smooth and very wide, this stage leads you past several former train stations as well as restored level-crossing guards' houses.
Take care on the D977 road, which serves as the link to reach Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët.
Not to be missed:
- Mortain petite et grande cascade, two waterfalls well worth the detour. Go to the spot where the Cance River drops c.20m, before joining the SĂ©lune River a few kilometres further on.
- Climb to the little chapel of Saint-Michel de Mortain to admire the pretty views and even get a glimpse of the Mont Saint-Michel in the distance on clear days.
- How cider products and calvados liqueur are made can be discovered in a fun manner at the Domaine du Coquerel, an estate that has produced AOC calvados since 1937, and which is located directly along the greenway at Milly.
- Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët: for its cathedral-sized church and Le Prieuré lakes.
On the map, activate the to discover nearby services and points of interest.
Food and drink en route
- Mortain: with many shops and a market on Saturday mornings on Place des Arcades.
- Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët: with many shops and a market on Wednesday mornings on Place Delaporte and on Place de l'Hôtel de ville.
Bike repair
- Intercycle Flers, Flers.
- Wareega, Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët.
- VélO'naturel, Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët.
- La Caisse à Vélo (mobile), repairer covering the Bagnoles-de-l'Orne–St-Hilaire-du-Harcouët section. +33 6 58 77 12 01
Consult the list of all the bike repairers along or near the route.
Nearby train stations
- Vire station (Paris–Granville line), accessible by following the greenway on the Vélomaritime route for 43 km.
See our article on reaching the veloscenic cycle route for more information on options for travelling with a bicycle.
