At the heart of the Norman bocage, This new greenway makes you cross the Marais du Grand Hazé, largest marshy area in the department (200 hectares) which shelters rich fauna and flora, Original and often very rare.


In grais, A large number of dragonflies occupy the site of the Lande Foret pond, And droseras (carnivorous plants) flourish on the peat bog.


The Ferté-Macé leisure center offers a moment of relaxation to young and old.


You finish in Bagnoles de l'Orne Normandie and enter the state forest of the Andaines. Nestled in the heart of the massif, The priory St Ortaire, pilgrimage site, You will cure pain thanks to the ritual of healing stones. Treat yourself to a getaway in the heart of the thermal station and discover its thermal baths, Its Belle Epoque district, its casino and lake, the arboretum and the castle then the rock to the dog, Culminating point in the city.


Throughout the route, You can find, During this festive day, Many craft and cultural activities, Tastings ...


In Bagnoles de l'Orne, Musical entertainment and refreshment bar will be offered Place du Marché (behind the Tourist Office) from 3:00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (La Buvette is set up by the association of parents of students at the arrival of hikers).


Detailed day program:

• Briouze:

Departure from the animation in the station car park.

Hours: 12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Information 02 33 62 20 10


• Le Ménil-de-Briouze:

Implementation of animations in the level of Arthan:

- Wooden games by the festival committee

- Presentation of the various craftsmen of the town (FUSTIER, Haras etc.)

Hours: 1:00 p.m.-16:30

Information 02 33 66 06 47


• Lonlay-le-Tesson:

Implementation of a Lonlay-le-Tesson photo exhibition as well as a sale of drinks and cakes (at the crossroads near the town).

Hours: 1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Information 06 33 79 86 97


• Grais:

Highty public entertainment "La Passion du Bois", Exit of the greenway towards the Lande Forest pond:

- Wood sculptor

- pruning by the MFR of Pointel

- Animation by the Leroy sawmill

Hours: 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Information 06 88 96 99 60


• Beauvain:

In agreement with the municipality of Beauvain, The Beauvain Histoire et Patrimoine association will offer a folk musical animation with a team of 5 to 10 musicians if the weather allows at the Pont des Aulnays.

Hours: 2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Information 02 33 37 04 59


• La Ferté-Macé:

On the station forecourt, Sale of pancakes, Musical animation with the La Chapelloise fanfare, Presence of the association Les Amis des Games et des Amis du Bocage Ornais.

Hours: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Information 02 33 37 38 10


• Bagnoles de l'Orne Normandie:

Market place, Behind the tourist office. A musical entertainment will be offered and a refreshment bar will be set up by the APE at the arrival of hikers.

Hours: 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Information Tourist Office 02 33 37 85 66 or 02 33 30 73 95