Trail runners in the Écouves forest — ©Trail in the Écouves forest|Alençon Tourisme, Pascal Beltrami

Get moving Trail side

Every year, more and more of you are attracted to trail running. Are you a fan of this sporting activity, which combines running and immersion in nature? Just a few kilometres north of Alençon is the Massif d’Écouves trail station, and you’re bound to fall in love!

You don’t have to be an athlete, there are trails for all levels, from beginners to experienced runners. The important thing is to enjoy yourself!

Getting there

Not to be missed The Écouves Massif trail station

With 15,000 hectares, 8,200 of which are state-owned forest, the Écouves massif is an ideal setting for trail running and hiking ! The trails pass through a diversity of landscapes, including forest edges, rocky ridges and panoramic views over the plain and bocage of Normandy. As well as the trails, the resort has 4 training workshops to help you improve your technique.

Practice

The routes start from the commune of Radon, where a visitor centre with facilities is available on request.
On-site services: car park, covered and uncovered picnic areas, shower.

The station is open all year round, but it is advisable to consult the hunting calendar between September and March for safety reasons.

Access is free and pets are welcome.

In the Écouves state forest, the Office National des Forêts (ONF) manages plots of land located near several trail circuits. This action is part of the forest’s sustainable management cycle.

Please note that some trail routes may be temporarily closed or diverted.

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Project Normandie Destination Trail

Following interest from a number of regions, the “Normandie Destination Trail” project, led by Normandie Tourisme and co-financed by 6 partners (5 Normandy Departmental Agencies and Bagnoles de l’Orne Tourisme), is being put in place. It has 5 main objectives: to develop and promote trail activities in Normandy as a destination for local residents, future residents and tourists looking for a change of altitude.

So, beginners or experienced trail runners beware: Normandy offers you a vast playground for combining sporting activity with discovering the varied landscapes of our beautiful region!