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Saint-Didier-Sous-Écouves

Croix Médavy – Sherman tank loop from Saint-Didier-sous-Écouves

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France

Normandy

Alençon

Saint-Didier-Sous-Écouves

Croix Médavy – Sherman tank loop from Saint-Didier-sous-Écouves

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Croix Médavy – Sherman tank loop from Saint-Didier-sous-Écouves

02:25

27.1km

410m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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Bus stop

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2.51 km

Magnificent road with a beautiful view over the Sarthon valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

To the north of L'Orée-d'Écouves, this place takes up the name of the town perfectly. Located on the edge of the Écouves forest, on a pretty tree-lined road, it offers superb landscapes over the surrounding countryside.

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7.35 km

Le signal d'Écouves

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The signal d'Écouves, at an altitude of 413 m, is the highest point in Normandy and the second highest peak in the Armorican Massif.
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8.09 km

Écouves Forest

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The Écouves national forest is located in the Normandy-Maine Regional Natural Park. It is home to abundant game, sessile oaks, beeches and Scots pines, over 15,000 hectares.

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8.94 km

Croix Médavy

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Well-known arrival of the Alençon-Médavy race, this large crossroads promises you a sporting challenge whether by mountain biking, cycling or even on foot since this crossroads culminates at an altitude of over 400 meters.

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8.94 km

Sherman tank

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This Sherman tank was part of the 2nd armored division of General Leclerc.It belonged to the Roumianzoff detachment that had just liberated Alençon ... It was destroyed at a place …

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27.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

9.46 km

6.46 km

Surfaces

18.6 km

3.37 km

3.20 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

19°C

11°C

46 %

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Croix Médavy – Sherman tank loop from Saint-Didier-sous-Écouves

Magnificent road with a beautiful view over the Sarthon valley

Le signal d'Écouves

Écouves Forest

Croix Médavy

Sherman tank

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