“It is never said enough that what we can do best for those who love us, is to be happy.”
Émile-Auguste Chartier
The circuits of Saturday 5 August
Without leaving the regional park of the Perche and its national forests, you will make a significant incursion into the department of Eure-et-Loire. Those with most endurance will press on to Fontaine-Simon and may be tempted by a nautical teleski session on the lake…
The road routes
THE EAST SIDE OF THE PERCHE: AN INCURSION INTO EURE-ET-LOIR
After reaching Soligny and the Grande Trappe abbey, where you can admire the new pond and its nautical installations, you will cross the forest of the Perche and La Trappe and take the 18th century roundabout, l’Etoile Du Perche where 8 roads converge: make sure you follow the right signpost! You will pass through Bresolettes and its protected site open to visitors. From Lignerolles to Tourouvre, you can visit three three museums. Then you will leave the Perche for the Ouche country whose history was forged by the river crossing it: the Risle. You will enjoy relaxing places: in Aube, where you can visit the museums of the Comtesse de Ségur and the Grosse Forge, in Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois, beside the pond and near the ruins of the abbey, or in Saint-Sulpice-sur-Risle, to discover the Bohin factory, still in operation, which has perpetuated the pin and needle tradition in France for over 180 years.
5 circuits of 48, 79, 103, 134 or 158 km to choose from
• Departure: Km 0, Place de la République
• Reception and lunch points at Randonnai and l’Aigle
The mountain bike trails
AN EXPEDITION IN A GALLIC FOREST
Singletracks galore, descents and climbs to make you dizzy, the local mountain bike club invites you to its favourite playground. Impressive views, passing sometimes through beautiful private sites as a bonus!
2 circuits of of 33 or 50 km to choose from
• Appointment at 9 am in Randonnai
Discovery cycle tours
TOUROUVRE: THE CANADIAN ADVENTURE
These last 2 cycle-treks will of course leave you a lasting memory of percheron landscapes. All morning you will follow the banks of the Huisne, dotted with castles and manors. The day will continue with a visit to a traditional cider maker and a walk in the “Jardin François” gardens, classified "Jardin remarquable". The visit to the Ecomusée du Perche which closes in the afternoon will offer you the opportunity to bring a piece of the Perche back home: its shop offers many local products.
Circuit 1 - 14 km: The Huisne valley, manors and landscapes
• Departure at 8 am in Boissy-Maugis
• Stops: Manoir de la Vove
Circuit 2 - 23 km: The Perche, gardens and local trades
• Departure at 8 am at Préaux-du-Perche
• Stops: Church of Préaux-du-Perche, Château de L’Hermitière, church of Gémages, the mill of Gémages, the “Pierre Procureuse” stone, L’Angenardière
• Visits: the “Jardin François”, traditional cider factory, Écomusée du Perche
Les excursions pédestres
Vous allez randonner sur le site de la forêt domaniale du Perche et de la Trappe. Le massif du Perche est constitué d’une futaie de chêne sesille alors que celui de La Trappe est composé essentiellement de peuplement résineux du à une exploitation massif jusqu’au XIX e siècle. Aux abords du carrefour de l’étoile du perche vous pourrez admirer le magnifique chêne de l’étoile haut de ses presque 300 ans
Tous les parcours seront fléchés permettant une randonnée à allure libre avec bénévoles
Départ en car à 9 h - parking rue Montcacune (à 300 mètres du village fédéral, derrière la mairie)
1 seul Circuit :
Randonnée à Randonnai > 12,2 km
retour en car vers Mortagne- départ entre 15 h 30 et 17 h
Coach excursions
DISCOVERING CHARTRES
The day of discovery will begin with a guided tour of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in the city of Chartres, located in the Beauce plain on a rocky promontory that circles the Eure. This triple masterpiece, featuring architecture, statuary and stained glass windows of the 12th and 13th centuries, has been a spiritual centre for 800 years. The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The beginning of the afternoon will be devoted to an enjoyable ride on a little train in the lower town of Chartres on the banks of the Eure which includes a guided tour of the medieval streets with picturesque names. There will then be free time in the city.
• Departure at 9 am from the car park rue Montcanune
• 10 am: Guided tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral
• 12 am: Free time for lunch
• 2 pm: A fun ride in a small train in the lower town of Chartres on the banks of the river Eure
• End of the day around 6 pm and return to Mortagne
THE 24H OF LE MANS RACING CIRCUIT & CITY OF LE MANS
Direction the Sarthe. The day begins with a visit of the old town of Le Mans in a little train, where you can discover the “Cité Plantagenêt” in comfort, its cobbled lanes lined with timber-framed houses and Renaissance hotels, and the Saint Nicolas district. After the lunch break, head for the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit. A guided tour of the refueling stands, the race administration and the press room will be proposed and you will go along a section of the circuit including the famous straight line of the Hunaudières. You will then be invited to a guided tour of the 24H museum which houses the vehicles that forged the reputation of the 24 Hours of Le Mans; The history of a century of automobile development and progress!
• Departure at 9 am from the car park rue Montcanune
• 10 am: Visit of the “Cité Plantagenêt” in a little train
• 12 am: Free time for lunch
• 2 pm: the 24 Heures of Le Mans racing circuit
• 3:30 pm: 24 hours museum
• Day ends around 6 pm and return to Mortagne
The closing evening
To close this federal week in style, we invite you to the closing dinner (by reservation) which will be hosted by Guillaume and followed by a dance to which you are all invited.
• Dinner, musical entertainment, dance…