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Pays de la Loire

L'Épau Abbey – Prairie House loop from Le Mans

Pays de la Loire

L'Épau Abbey – Prairie House loop from Le Mans

Moderate

4.6

(13)

57

riders

L'Épau Abbey – Prairie House loop from Le Mans

02:27

30.7km

130m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 254 m

After 23.0 km for 122 m

After 30.5 km for 254 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.78 km

Passerelle des Vendéens

Highlight • Bridge

3.16 km

L'Huisne

Lake

4.98 km

Lac des Sablons

Lake

4

6.00 km

L'Épau Abbey

Highlight • Monument

Founded in 1229, the Royal Abbey of Epau is a fine example of Cistercian architecture. Its interior is worth visiting, with its vaulted ceilings and arched windows. The thick stone walls give an idea of the history of the place.

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5

8.24 km

Prairie House

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The Arche de la Nature is a vast natural space located near Le Mans. Among its various places of interest, we find the Maison de la prairie, composed of a vegetable garden and a farm.

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6

8.64 km

Mountain View

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7

11.2 km

The crossroads

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8

11.8 km

Cool section

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to have fun under the trees

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9

15.5 km

2 jump

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be sure not to have anyone in front of you

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10

19.0 km

Bois de Changé – Les Étangs Chauds

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Paradise for great gravel rides

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B

30.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

5.43 km

3.96 km

1.44 km

1.39 km

654 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

6.01 km

1.22 km

773 m

134 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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