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Saint-Léonard-des-Bois – Castle of the Dukes of Alençon loop from Mieuxcé

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Saint-Léonard-des-Bois – Castle of the Dukes of Alençon loop from Mieuxcé

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Saint-Léonard-des-Bois – Castle of the Dukes of Alençon loop from Mieuxcé

03:19

52.4km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 37.5 km for 296 m

After 42.5 km for 114 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.9 km

Chapel of the Entrance of Saint-Léonard-des-Bois

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Pretty village of the Alpes Mancelles, starting point for many hikes or bike rides

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12.0 km

Bridge and view of the sartheet Saint léonard

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Very nice little place, nicely designed with lots of flowers.

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12.2 km

Saint-Léonard-des-Bois

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Among the first tourist offices in France, initially created to promote the 24 Hours of Le Mans!

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43.6 km

Alençon is the capital of the Orne department and lies on the southern edge of Normandy. It was once very famous for its lace and was therefore known throughout Europe. There is evidence of the existence of the city of Alençon as early as Roman times. In the 11th century, when the Normans secured their duchy to the south, the first fortified settlement was built here. This was later followed by the construction of a mighty castle. The city really achieved economic prosperity around 1650 when Madame La Perrère invented an original lace. It was in no way inferior to the Venetian lace known at the time, but it was considerably cheaper to buy. With the support of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, a royal factory was founded. As a result, more than 8,000 people worked in lace production. The "Point d'Alençon" lace was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.

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44.1 km

Castle of the Dukes of Alençon

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The castle of the Dukes of Alençon is an old fortified castle, from the end of the 12th century. Its remains stand in the heart of the French commune of Alençon in the Orne department, in the Normandy region. During the Revolution, the remaining buildings of the castle were transformed into a prison, a function which it retained until 2010. The castle is classified as a historic monument.

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45.2 km

Footbridge over the Sarthe and park

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52.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.3 km

3.17 km

3.16 km

1.12 km

453 m

179 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

12.9 km

616 m

476 m

309 m

144 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Friday 15 May

14°C

3°C

36 %

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Saint-Léonard-des-Bois – Castle of the Dukes of Alençon loop from Mieuxcé

Chapel of the Entrance of Saint-Léonard-des-Bois

Bridge and view of the sartheet Saint léonard

Saint-Léonard-des-Bois

Château des Ducs d'Alençon

Castle of the Dukes of Alençon

Footbridge over the Sarthe and park

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