The Ecouves hills stretches almost 16km from east to west and 13km from north to south. These tree covered hills are the last geographical spur of the 'Massif Armoricain' range stretching eastwards towards the Parisian basin. The Ecouves forest looms nearly 200m over the farmland surrounding it, rising to 417m at its summit.
National Forestry Office
36, rue Saint Blaise
61000 ALENCON
Tél. 02 33 82 55 07
div.alencon@onf.fr
Covering over 5100 hectares, this hilly forested area is one of the largest in the Sarthe department. Its varied geography and vegetation have given rise to the many rambling routes available, including the route up to Perseigne Belvedere, the highest point in the Sarthe area.
National Forestry Office
13, avenue du Général de Gaulle
72013 LE MANS cedex
Tél. 02 43 24 44 70
sid.mans@onf.fr