Ecouves national forest

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.

Bourse national forest

This former royal forest became a state run national forest in 1868. Its boundaries were eventually formalised in 1875 and today it covers more than 1190 hectares.

National Forestry Office
Office National des Forêts
Agence régionale Basse-Normandie
36, rue Saint Blaise
61000 Alencon
Tél. : 02 33 82 55 00
ag.basse-normandie@onf.fr

 

Perseigne National Forest

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
Office National des Forêts
Agence régionale Pays-de-la-Loire
10 bis, rue Sarrazin - BP 32027
44020 Nantes cedex 1
Tél. 02 40 73 79 79
ag.nantes@onf.fr