Family cycling trip through the Orne countryside

With castles, treasure hunts, farm visits and Normandy product tastings, your children will adore discovering the colourful Orne countryside by bicycle! Here is our route suggestion:

Day 1: From Flers to Domfront (23 km)

From Flers go down the gentle slope to Domfront, crossing the Varenne river and the numerous sites that testify to the area's rich mining heritage. Take an educational break at the Varenne Forge !

Then, a short distance from the Greenway, take a quick excursion to Champsecret Farm to taste the delicious raw milk camembert.

Thus satisfied, you will gently arrive in the small medieval town of Domfront.

For families:

Visit and product tasting at Champsecret Farm - Read more (in French)

J. Damase

Day 2 : From Domfront to Torchamp and back (12 km + 14 km)

After a relaxing stay at the Hotel de France labelled Accueil Vélo, we suggest continuing the Vélo Francette towards Torchamp.

This village is the ideal departure point for the "P’tit Tour" circuit (14 km) (leaflet available at Domfront Tourist Office), which travels through the heart of the Domfront countryside with panoramic views, the leisure base, pear orchards and cider producers.

Stop off at Yonnière Farm, to discover all the secrets of Poiré Domfront (perry)(AOP) and pear juice!

Go back towards Domfront where you can dine in the heart of the medieval town (Bistrot St Julien, L’Echauguette, Le Grand Gousier, etc.)

For families:

Torchamp nature centre - Read more
Pear juice tasting at Yonnière Farm - Read more (in French)

J. Damase - La Vélo Francette

Day 3 : Visit of Domfront and return to Flers (23 km)

Before getting back on your bike, time for a warm-up on foot! To explore the medieval town of Domfront, there are numerous options:

- the 3 "Monts et Marches" trails (download the app!)
- a family discovery of the town with the treasure hunt booklet (1€ from the Tourist Office)
- visits on your own to the castle, town and churches (printable documents)

After a revitalising picnic on the banks of the Varenne, it is already time to leave! Did you know that you are cycling along a former railway track?
If you fancy a snack break, let your children discover the megalithic bridge at le Châtellier.

For families:

The treasure hunt in the streets of Domfront - Read more
The castle and medieval town of Domfront - Read more
The fun visit with the Discover Domfront app, with theatrical scenarios, games and quiz questions - Download (in French)