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Lac du Gast – The forest stage loop from Saint-Sever

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Lac du Gast – The forest stage loop from Saint-Sever

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Lac du Gast – The forest stage loop from Saint-Sever

05:21

19.4km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.06 km

The roadside cross

Highlight • Other

In the middle of the forest of Saint-Sever, at the crossroads of the old Roman roads Falaise-Granville and Vieux-Avranches, a cross has been erected by individuals to guide travelers. Its five-sided granite base indicates the directions.

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3.33 km

Étang de Coulanges

Highlight • Lake

Well hidden in the forest of Saint-Sever, between the Tranchée de la Garde Bourgeoise and the
Vissière forest road, the Coulanges pond is only accessible on foot or by mountain bike. If fishing is prohibited there, a dike makes it possible to retain the water and to obtain a beautiful view of the body of water. A forest shelter and a picnic area have been set up to take advantage of this haven of peace.

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7.32 km

Gast Dam

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Following the drought of 1976 and in order to regulate the course of the Siena, the Gast dam was built in 1987.

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7.63 km

Lac du Gast

Highlight • Lake

This drinking water reserve, located 2 km from the source of the Sienne, covers 66 hectares. About 16,000 m3 of water are withdrawn every day to meet the demand for drinking water.

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12.7 km

The Hermitage

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12.9 km

Hermitage Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

This chapel was built in the 16th century in the heart of the forest. Nestled in a hedge of shrubs, a cross from the 13th century is said to be the oldest in the region. A place open to all, the Monastery has been welcoming a community of Carmelite Sisters since 1984. Opening on request at the town hall.

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17.5 km

The forest stage

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This leisure park and unusual accommodation offers common areas with free access to walks and the discovery of the forest heritage. An acrobatic course in the
trees, accessible from 1.20 m, and a restaurant are also available.

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18.8 km

Abbey Church of Saint-Sever

Highlight • Religious Site

(Open on request at the town hall) Classified as a historical monument in 1881, the abbey church of Saint-Sever is one of the most beautiful jewels of religious architecture in the Bocage Normand. The isolation of the bell tower astonishes the visitor. The Gothic-style abbey church was built in the 13th century. On the route do not miss the gardens of the abbey.

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19.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.60 km

6.51 km

5.20 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

4.46 km

2.70 km

840 m

466 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

13°C

8°C

42 %

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Lac du Gast – The forest stage loop from Saint-Sever

The roadside cross

Étang de Coulanges

Gast Dam

Lac du Gast

The Hermitage

Hermitage Chapel

The forest stage

Abbey Church of Saint-Sever

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