Putanges-Pont-Ecrepin: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Orne separates the historic settlements of Putanges and Pont-Écrépin. The roots of Putanges-Pont-Écrépin date back to the 13th century.

Those considering Putanges-Pont-Écrépin as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

Putanges developed around ironworking; a forge had been in operation there since the reign of Henry II. In the Middle Ages, Pont-Écrépin developed as a centre of hatmaking, clothmaking and tanning.

The church of Pont-Écrépin stands on a rock and overlooks the entire area.

Nature

Vegetation-covered banks line the Orne, which flows gently towards Rabodanges.

At Lac de Suisse Normande, boat trips, free supervised swimming in July and August, electric boat hire, water skiing, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding and fishing are available. The wider area around Lac de Suisse Normande offers numerous routes for hiking, cycling, mountain biking and trail running.

Orientation

Le Grand Huit is a hiking trail in Putanges-Pont-Écrépin. Its starting point is at the town hall square in Putanges and was expressly chosen arbitrarily.

The Val d'Orne Tourist Office is located at 1 Grande Rue in Putanges-Pont-Écrépin and offers a busy and varied programme of cultural and sporting events.

Other places: Écouché, Bazoches-Sur-Hoëne, Sainte-Honorine-la-Guillaume, Montabard, Semallé, Saint-Julien-Sur-Sarthe, Le Château-D'almenêches, Berd'huis

To the higher-level travel overview: Orne.