Le Tanu is a commune situated in the Manche department of Normandy, France, characterized by its tranquil rural setting and distinctive bocage landscape of hedgerows and meadows. This area offers a green environment ideal for various outdoor pursuits, with its terrain shaped by river valleys like the Airou and Douquette. The region's natural features and network of paths provide opportunities for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
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146
hikers
10.2km
02:47
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.0km
03:19
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
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12.3km
03:22
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.5km
05:14
230m
230m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
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50.9km
03:49
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.8km
01:43
290m
290m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
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53.4km
02:22
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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11
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33.5km
01:29
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
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34.8km
01:38
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

8
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55.8km
02:31
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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11
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147km
08:53
860m
860m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
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40.3km
03:06
450m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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12
riders
39.6km
03:06
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
34.4km
02:09
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
runners
5.97km
00:37
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
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10.7km
01:17
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.11km
00:38
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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8.05km
00:50
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Le Tanu offers various outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, and jogging. The region features a tranquil rural setting with a distinctive bocage landscape. There are 4 routes available for exploration.
Yes, Le Tanu provides several hiking opportunities through its bocage landscape and river valleys. One notable route is the 'Champrépus loops through the Tanu hillsides and the Airou Valley,' an 11 km (6.8 mile) trail. More options are detailed in the Hiking around Le Tanu guide.
Le Tanu and the surrounding Manche department offer extensive cycling routes for touring, road cycling, and mountain biking. The region features over 1,200 km (745 miles) of cycle routes and 230 km (143 miles) of greenways. Guides like Cycling around Le Tanu and Road Cycling Routes around Le Tanu provide more information.
The broader Manche department, where Le Tanu is located, is equipped for mountain biking with diverse landscapes. While specific trails within the commune are not detailed, the region's network of paths supports MTB. Consult the MTB Trails around Le Tanu guide for options.
Le Tanu features the Romanesque Notre-Dame church, dating from the 12th century, located on the 'chemins du Mont Saint Michel.' The Guibel Viaduct, a historical railway bridge, is another point of interest. The Airou Valley offers scenic landscapes.
Yes, Le Tanu offers routes suitable for jogging and running. The rural landscape with its hedgerows and meadows provides a peaceful environment for these activities. More details can be found in the Running Trails around Le Tanu guide.
Trails in Le Tanu vary in difficulty. For instance, the 'Champrépus loops' hike is noted as easy, featuring hills and hedges. The broader regional cycling networks also offer circuits with varying difficulty levels, from green to black.
Le Tanu has seen more than 2,300 visitors share their experiences on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars, based on over 240 ratings. This indicates a positive reception from the outdoor community.
Le Tanu is characterized by its bocage landscape, an agricultural mosaic of small fields, woodlands, and hedgerows. The commune is also traversed by river valleys, including the Thar, Airou, and Douquette rivers, contributing to its green environment.
Komoot offers several guides for Le Tanu, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Le Tanu, MTB Trails around Le Tanu, Cycling around Le Tanu, Road Cycling Routes around Le Tanu, and Running Trails around Le Tanu.
The official website for Le Tanu's local administration is tanu.digital. For direct inquiries, the phone number is +33681176690. This information is for the Mairie (town hall).
Le Tanu is located approximately 24 km (15 miles) from Mont Saint-Michel, making it a convenient base for visiting this renowned site. The Romanesque Notre-Dame church in Le Tanu is situated on the historical 'chemins du Mont Saint Michel'.

