Mortain-Bocage

The town of Mortain is located in the extreme south-east of the Manche department, at the crossroads of Pays de la Loire, Brittany and Lower Normandy.

It constitutes an important center of attraction due to this crossroads situation.

Mortain is also one of the 14 gate towns of the Normandy-Maine Regional Nature Park and is labeled Station Verte.

It is crossed by major cycling routes including La Véloscénie, La Vélomaritime and La VéloWestNormandy and has equipment to accommodate cyclists, namely: bike boxes with electrical outlets, inflation station, secure lockers.

Municipality	Mortain-Bocage
Postcode	50140
Tourism label
Latitude	48.6492220 (N 48° 38’ 57”)
Longitude	-0.9415460 (W 0° 56’ 30”)
Altitude	From 70m to 327m
Surface area	62.63 km²
Population	3139 inhabitants
Density	50 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Saint-Lô (62 km, 1:04)
Insee code	50359
Intercommunality	CA Mont-Saint-Michel-Normandie
Department	Manche
Region	Normandy

Le Neufbourg	1.6 km (3 min)
Romagny Fontenay	2.5 km (5 min)
Saint-Barthélemy	4 km (5 min)
Saint-Clément-Rancoudray	5.7 km (9 min)
Juvigny les Vallées	9.5 km (11 min)
Brouains	10.2 km (12 min)
Barenton	10.4 km (9 min)
Sourdeval	10.9 km (12 min)
Ger	12.9 km (13 min)
Beauficel	13 km (17 min)
Lapenty	13.2 km (18 min)
Le Fresne-Poret	13.2 km (18 min)
Perriers-en-Beauficel	15.2 km (17 min)
Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley	15.2 km (13 min)

The Saint-Evroult collegiate church (13th century). Self-guided tours of the Saint-Evroult collegiate church and its Treasury.
The Saint-Michel chapel, the Memorial in honor of American soldiers (battle of August 1944), the orientation table, hill 314.
The Rocher de l'Aiguille (site of climbing), the Petite Cascade, the Rocher Brûlé and the Saint-Vital chapel.
The Great Waterfall.

Natural sites	Forest of Mortain

Markets in the evening on Wednesdays on the castle square with musical entertainment, producers, crafts.
The Tain-Tam Arts on Thursday evening in July and August in the pool garden: concert, craft exhibition, local market, catering and refreshments on site.
Guided tours around tales and legends, the little chapel or the collegiate church in July-August (programme at the tourist office).
Braderie / garage sales on the 3rd Saturday of July.
Christmas market on the 3rd Saturday of November.

Visite Guidée : la Contre-Attaque et le Bataillon Perdu par Mayriam Bierjon-Gerbaud

On 25 april 2024
Mortain, Place du Château
After a quick tour of the town center to understand the appeal of this small town on the edge of Normandy at the end of the Second World War, Myriam will take you to Hill 314, sadly and painfully famous for the Allies, but which also saw the defeat of Hitler ? S Counter-Attack in August 1944. - Free admission no reservation required 3 pm ? 17h - Meet at the parking lot, Place du Château call 07 86 00 92 99 bierjon.myriam@neuf.fr

Visite Guidée : "Contes et Légendes à Mortain-Bocage : Promenons-Nous Dans les Bois"

On 9 may 2024
Mortain, Place du Château
While enjoying a walk between majestic Armorican sandstone walls, dense forest and powerful streams, let yourself be carried away into the wonderful world of Mortainais tales and legends. Through stories of fairies, devils, goddesses, hermits and goblins, we'll open the door to the imaginary world of the men and women who lived in the mighty County of Mortain. Meeting point at the parking lot in front of the château. Please bring walking shoes. Duration : 2 hours. Places limited. Ages 6 and up. Prices 10 ? adults / 7 ? - from 26 years / 5 ? - 8/18 years old. Visit guaranteed with a minimum of 6 people at the start. Reservations required. Tickets available at tourist information offices or online at https://reservation.ot-montsaintmichel.com. Information from the Mortain-Bocage office : 02 33 59 19 74.

Randonnée Pédestre Avec RandoCAMus

On 13 may 2024
Mortain, Place du Marché
Organized by the Mortain-Bocage RandoCAMus association. Circuit from the Noireau valley to Cerisy-Belle-Etoile. 7 km. - Meeting at 1.30pm at Place du Jumelage in Mortain for carpooling (carpoolers are asked to contribute to the cost of the journey). - Contact : Nicole Antoine 06 83 07 10 92.

Randonnée Pédestre Avec RandoCAMus

On 26 may 2024
Mortain, Place du Marché
Organized by the Mortain-Bocage RandoCAMus association. Circuit de l'effet Andaine et Gione à La Chapelle d'Andaine. 18 km. - RV at 9:00 am on the Place du Jumelage in Mortain for carpooling (a contribution to road expenses is requested from carpoolers). - Contact : Daniel Guérin 02 33 59 20 34

Commémoration du 80e Anniversaire de la Bataille de Mortain en Normandie, Ville Martyre, Avec Participation de la 30éme Brigade Garde Nationale US

From 8 to 9 june 2024
Rue de la Petite Chapelle
On June 8,2024, the town of Mortain-Bocage will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Mortain, in the presence of the U.S. Army 30th D.A., the U.S. National Guard, the French Navy, veterans' families and the younger generation of Mortain residents, who will carry the message of peace. - Screening of short films and the American film "Heroes of old Hickory", parade through the town center, commemoration at the battle site, meal and fireworks,

Randonnée Pédestre Avec RandoCAMus

On 10 june 2024
Mortain, Place du Marché
Organized by the Mortain-Bocage RandoCAMus association. Circuit des herbus en toute liberté in Le Val Saint-Père. 12 km. - Meeting at 1.30pm at Place du Jumelage in Mortain for carpooling (carpoolers are asked to contribute to the cost of the journey). - Contact : Patrick Chemin 02 33 59 01 28.

Randonnée Pédestre Avec RandoCAMus

On 23 june 2024
Mortain, Place du Marché
Organized by the Mortain-Bocage RandoCAMus association. Circuit de l'Orne à La Rouvre à Le Mesnil-Villement. 20 km. - RV at 9:00 am on the Place du Twinning in Mortain for carpooling (carpoolers are asked to contribute to the cost of the journey). - Contact : Claudine DESGRANGES 02 33 59 21 32.

Balade Pédestre Mortainaise en Soirée

On 2 july 2024
Organized by the Mortain-Bocage Animations association. - 8:00 pm : walking tour of Mortain-Bocage. Meeting point at the Bion village hall parking lot. Circuit between 7 and 9 km. Free admission. - Contact : Thérèse Desserouer 02/33/59/02/53 or 06/89/60/77/19.

Visite Guidée : "Contes et Légendes à Mortain-Bocage : Promenons-Nous Dans les Bois"

On 11 july 2024
Mortain, Place du Château
While enjoying a walk between majestic Armorican sandstone walls, dense forest and powerful streams, let yourself be carried away into the wonderful world of Mortainais tales and legends. Through stories of fairies, devils, goddesses, hermits and goblins, we'll open the door to the imaginary world of the men and women who lived in the mighty County of Mortain. Meeting point at the parking lot in front of the château. Please bring walking shoes. Duration : 2 hours. Places limited. Minimum age 6. Visit guaranteed with a minimum of 6 people at the start. Booking essential. Tickets available at tourist information offices or online at https://reservation.ot-montsaintmichel.com.

Légendes et Nature aux Cascades de Mortain

On 19 july 2024
The succession of waterfalls enclosed in a canyon creates a particularly cool atmosphere, favoring the presence of exceptional flora, but unsuspected at first glance. Discover this biodiversity and the legends of devils and undines that have marked the area.

The Lande Mouton bog in Saint-Clément-Rancoudray.
The Pré Maudit bog in Gathemo.
The Sée mill in Brouains.
The ceramics museum in Ger.
The granite park-museum in Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie.
The perry museum in Barenton.
The Arthour Pit in Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley.
The Heritage Villages of Neufbourg, Brouains, Vengeons, Saint-Cyr-du-Bailleul.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Rival'karting	Sports sensations	16 € to 24 €	Le Neufbourg (2.2 km)
Flight over Mont Saint-Michel Bay by Ultralight Trike or Autogyro – 20 mins	Sports sensations	100 €	Le Val-Saint-Père (34 km)
Flight over Mont Saint-Michel Bay on Ultralight Trike or Autogyro – 30 mins	Sports sensations	140 €	Le Val-Saint-Père (34 km)
Rail bike hire on the old Caen-Flers railway line	Entertainment	23 € to 84 €	Saint-Pierre-du-Regard (38 km)
Private spa in a tropical environment	Well-being	60 € to 150 €	Bagnoles de l'Orne Normandie (40 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Around Lande Pourrie	Car itinerary	Easy	4:00	Saint-Cyr-du-Bailleul (14 km)
Variant of GR 22 by Brécey	Hike	Easy	3:15	Reffuveille (15.7 km)
Pays Domfrontais	Cycling itinerary	Intermediate	5:00	Soucé (29 km)
Crossing of Mont-Saint-Michel Bay	Hike	Intermediate	3:30	Le Mont-Saint-Michel (42 km)

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