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Set off by bike from the Port of Le Mans on the Vélobuissonnière!
19 Mar 2025
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The Vélobuissonnière passes through the port of Le Mans and continues south along the Boulevard Nature.
The Vélobuissonnière is a cycling route through the countryside from Normandy to the Loire. Leaving Alençon, head for Saumur and the banks of the Loire for 240 km off the beaten track! An adventure in the heart of charming landscapes: the valleys of the Alpes Mancelles, the intimate rivers of the Sarthe or the Loir and small villages full of character..
Along the way, explore an unusual and historic heritage, from the half-timbered houses of the Plantagenet town of Le Mans to the esplanade of the château in Saumur, not forgetting Alençon and its lace, the apothecary in Baugé and the earthenware workshops in Malicorne-sur-Sarthe.
La Vélobuissonnière in figures:
- 240 km of countryside itinerary on quiet country roads and greenways
- 2 regions (Normandy and Pays de la Loire) and 3 départements crossed (Orne, Sarthe, Anjou)
- 2 linked Regional Nature Parks (Normandie-Maine and Loire Anjou Touraine)
- 4 UNESCO designations: Val de Loire, Alençon lace, traditional French horse riding, Normandie-Maine Geopark
- 11 outstanding towns and villages
© Maxime Guillon
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