Barenton / Mortain Veloscenic : Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel cycle route

Itinerary

A stage where you're almost entirely on greenways.

A bit further on, to reach Mortain, follow the well-signposted greenway (signs for La Vélomaritime, VéloWestNormandy, and Mortain). When you reach the D977 road, cross carefully. You’ll then have two options:
•    The recommended route (shown in purple on the map): slightly longer, but likely faster overall. It climbs gradually and takes you past the Cascades. This is the best option—scenic, gentle, and suitable even if you're carrying panniers or pulling a trailer.
•    The direct route via the D977: a recently built path serving the lower part of town, but it ends with a steep dirt path, including sections with a 20% gradient. This option is challenging and may be unrideable if your bike is loaded.

Links

A 3km-link joins Barenton to the greenway. Further along the greenway, there's an incline up a road to join Mortain itself.

Tourism Offices

Mortain : +33 2 33 59 19 74

Not to be missed

Barenton : Apple and Pear House (by the link) +33 2 33 59 56 22