Veloscenic : Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel cycle route
Rémalard / Mortagne-au-Perche
Admiring old manors and mills, you meander along a greenway through the heart of the Perche area on this stage, enjoying the most peaceful of atmospheres.
Gradients and elevation
Ascents: 95m
Descents: 17m
Lowest point: 125m
Highest point: 203m
Slope breakdown
0.51km gentle descent (-5% to -1%)
20km flat (-1% to 2%)
0.51km climb (2% to 5%)
Road types
21km (100%) of cycle paths
- Cycle path
- Routes reserved for cyclists and pedestrians (greenways, cycle tracks, towpaths), separated from cars for maximum safety.
- Shared road
- Quiet minor roads with little traffic (unless otherwise stated in the stage details). Shared with cars (stay alert).
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
- Provisional
- Section on a road or cycle path awaiting better-quality facilities (see stage details).
Surface
8km (39%) of smooth surface
13km (61%) of rough surface
- Smooth
- Asphalt, tarmac or smooth concrete. Optimal comfort.
- Rough
- Fine gravel, compacted stabilised surface or worn tarmac. Less comfortable, vibrations possible.
- Natural
- Dirt, grass, roots or stones. Under 5%: short sections with little impact. Higher percentage: route suited to mountain or gravel bikes only.
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
Stage description
The cycling is pretty smooth along most of the greenway from Rémalard to Mortagne-au-Perche. Arriving at Mortagne-au-Perche, a steep link lasting a bit over 1km leads you to the centre of town.
Not to be missed:
- The Manoir de Courboyer, 7km from the greenway via Boissy-Maugis, is home to the Maison du Parc Naturel Régional du Perche, where you can learn a great deal about this magnificent area.
- The Basilique Notre-Dame de La Chapelle-Montligeon, nicknamed "the cathedral in the fields", impresses by its size. Located a few kilometres beyond our cycle route, to reach it, follow the signposted circuit, "Dites-le avec des fleurs".
- AOP (or PDO) cidre du Perche marks itself out from its neighbouring Norman and Breton ciders by its distinctive flavour. Stop for some at the Ferme de la Maison Ferré, located along the route, or purchase local juices and ciders in the delicatessens in Mortagne-au-Perche.
- The Manoir de la Vôve isn't open to the public, but can be admired by riding a few hundred metres along the D256 road, just before Corbon.
- Mortagne-au-Perche is a fine little town designated a Petite Cité de Caractère® thanks to its remarkable historical, cultural and natural heritage.
On the map, activate the to discover nearby services and points of interest.
Food and drink en route
- Rémalard-en-Perche: food and drink stores and a market on Monday mornings on Place de Gaulle.
- Boissy-Maugis: producers' market on Sunday mornings.
- Courgeon: the Café de la place, a typical little French country café, promises cyclists a warm welcome.
- Mortagne-au-Perche: numerous food and drink stores and a market on Saturday mornings on Place Notre-Dame.
Bike repair
- Perche Bike, Nogent-le-Rotrou.
- Peugeot Garage du Valdieu, Saint-Langis-lès-Mortagne.
- Autour des Rayons (mobile repair service, Nogent-le-Rotrou – Alençon section). +33 7 88 99 79 45
- Ere-Cycle (mobile repair service, Nogent-le-Rotrou – Alençon section). +33 6 79 16 56 22. Monday to Saturday, by appointment.
Consult the list of all the bike repairers along or near the route.
Nearby train stations
- Nogent-le-Rotrou station
- Condé-sur-Huisne station
See our article on reaching the veloscenic cycle route for more information on options for travelling with a bicycle.
