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La Route des Abbayes à cheval - Etape 5/5 : Abbaye de La Lucerne d'Outremer - Genêts Bec d'Andaine

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Start: 3 L'Abbaye, 50320 La Lucerne-d'Outremer Finish: 32 Route du Bec d'Andaine, 50530 Genêts La route des abbayes à cheval is a 155 km equestrian trail specially designed for riders, with asphalt sections kept to a minimum. To discover along the way: Cerisy-la-Forêt: abbey, a jewel of Romanesque art, founded in 1032. 1 - Saint-Fromond: Norman Romanesque abbey founded in the 7th century. 2 - Towpath along the Vire. Today, this path has been transformed into a Voie Verte (Green Way), where you can hike in complete peace and quiet. 3 - Saint-Lô: National Stud 4 - Before leaving the towpath, stop at Les Roches de Ham for an exceptional panoramic view of the Vire Valley. 5 - Hambye via les chemins creux: 12th-century Benedictine abbey on the banks of the river Sienne 6 - La Lucerne d'Outremer: Cistercian Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1143. 7 - La Haye-Pesnel, Dragey-Ronthon: home of galloping horses. Finish: Bec d'Andaine: from here, you can cross the bay of Mont Saint-Michel on horseback, accompanied by a professional, and finish your journey with a visit to Mont Saint-Michel Abbey.

From the tourism feed, updated 10 Feb 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 5/5 : Abbaye de La Lucerne d'Outremer - Genêts Bec d'Andaine?
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 5/5 : Abbaye de La Lucerne d'Outremer - Genêts Bec d'Andaine?
None confirmed yet. These may accept dogs, so ask before you go: La Table du Scion (6 km), Le Moulin de Beauchamps (8 km), Les Blins - Auberge et Guinguette de la Baie (8 km).
Are there any dog-friendly beaches near La Route des Abbayes à cheval - Etape 5/5 : Abbaye de La Lucerne d'Outremer - Genêts Bec d'Andaine?
Yes: Plage de Carolles (10 km, summer dog ban), Plage de la Pointe du Lude (14 km, dogs on a lead), Plage de Champeaux (11 km, not confirmed, ask first).
Where is La Route des Abbayes à cheval - Etape 5/5 : Abbaye de La Lucerne d'Outremer - Genêts Bec d'Andaine?
50320 La Lucerne-d'Outremer, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.

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Data: DATAtourisme / Manche Tourisme - Pôle Dév. Produits, Licence Ouverte (Etalab 2.0). Source record

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