greenway Sillé le Guillaume - Fresnay sur Sarthe

New cycling project - greenway in Northern Sarthe

The Sillé-le-Guillaume – Fresnay-sur-Sarthe greenway will be a new setting for the slow tourism in Sarthe

In the north of the department of Sarthe, Pays de la Loire region, a new walking and cycling path a 19 km route is currently being created between Sille-le-Guillaume et Fresnay-sur-SartheBuilt on the former SNCF railway line, this future cycle track will cross eight municipalities: Saint-Remy-de-Sille, Crissé, Peze-le-Robert, Segria, Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet, Moitron-sur-Sarthe, Saint-Aubin-de-Locquenay et Fresnay-sur-Sarthe.
Designed for families, the parking for cyclists and lovers of VAEIt will offer a smooth and safe experience, far from roads with car traffic. compacted sand wearing course, wooden barriers and information boards will mark the route, guaranteeing comfort and safety for all users.

This greenway is conceived as an essential link in the departmental network of soft mobilitywhich will eventually reach 85 km. It will mainly come to connect to the Vélobuissonnière, major cycle route connecting Alençon to Saumur via Le Mans, Almost 250 km an adventure through hedged farmland, valleys, and charming villages. Eventually, a continuous route is planned all the way to Deauville, for a route of 400 km.

Following the path, you'll discover landscapes typical of northern Sarthe: the Sillé forest massif, lake ideal for swimming and water sports, the Fresnay-sur-Sarthe castle or the charming villages of Segria et Saint-Christophe-du-JambetA gourmet break or a picnic on the banks of the Sarthe reminds us here that nature reigns supreme.

Before you leave, think about Consult the map of the Sillé-le-Guillaume – Fresnay-sur-Sarthe greenway It will allow you to plan your ride, locate rest areas and connection points with other cycling routes. A wonderful invitation to take your time, with family, on two wheels.