© Xavier Lachenaud - Attitude MancheLa Route des Abbayes à cheval - Etape 1/5 : Abbaye de Cerisy-la-Forêt - Saint-Fromond
About
The Route of the Abbeys on Horseback is a 155 km long equestrian hiking route specially designed for riders where the tarred portions have been kept to a minimum To be discovered on the route: Cerisy-la-Forêt: abbey, jewel of Romanesque art, founded in 1032. 1 - Saint-Fromond: Norman Romanesque abbey founded in the 7th century. 2 - Towpath along the Vire river. Today, this path has been transformed into the Voie Verte (Green Way) on which you can walk in peace and quiet. 3 - Saint-Lô : National Stud 4 - Before leaving the towpath, stop at the Roches de Ham: exceptional panorama on the Vallée de la Vire. 5 - Hambye via the sunken lanes: 12th century Benedictine abbey situated on the banks of the Sienne river 6 - The Lucerne d'Outremer: a Premonstratensian abbey of Cistercian spirit, founded in 1143. 7 - The Haye-Pesnel, Dragey-Ronthon : country of the breeding of gallopers. Arrival : Bec d'Andaine : possibility from this point to cross the bay of Mont Saint-Michel on horseback, accompanied by a professional, and to finish your trip by visiting the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel.
From the tourism feed, updated 6 Jan 2026 by Manche Tourisme - Pôle Dév. Produits. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.
Questions dog owners ask
- Are dogs allowed at La Route des Abbayes à cheval - Etape 1/5 : Abbaye de Cerisy-la-Forêt - Saint-Fromond?
- Not known. The official listing says nothing about dogs, so ask before you go.
- Are there any dog-friendly restaurants near La Route des Abbayes à cheval - Etape 1/5 : Abbaye de Cerisy-la-Forêt - Saint-Fromond?
- Yes: Le Garage d'Eugène (14 km, dogs allowed), La Bacouette (1 km, not confirmed, ask first), Au Fil de l'Eau (12 km, not confirmed, ask first).
- Where is La Route des Abbayes à cheval - Etape 1/5 : Abbaye de Cerisy-la-Forêt - Saint-Fromond?
- 50680 Cerisy-la-Forêt, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.
Dog-friendly places nearby
- Parc des Sources d'ElleSaint-Germain-d'Elle · 10 kmDogs on a lead
- Pôle Hippique - Haras national de Saint-LôSaint-Lô · 13 kmDogs on a lead
© © Sabina Lorkin // Anibas Photography - Le Garage d'EugèneSaint-Lô · 14 kmDogs allowed
© Propriétaire - Normandy Victory MuseumCarentan-les-Marais · 22 kmDogs allowed
© Normandy Victory Museum
Data: DATAtourisme / Manche Tourisme - Pôle Dév. Produits, Licence Ouverte (Etalab 2.0). Source record