Hiking trails and practical information
The GR® 22 long-distance hiking trail passes through Saint-Maurice-Lès-Charencey. At 109.4 km, this four-day crossing route provides a clear framework for planning a multi-day hike. The distance and duration refer to the crossing route as a whole. The GR® 22 and its northern variant pass through quiet countryside where forests, valleys and bocage (hedgerow country) alternate.
The Les fossés du Roy route also passes through Saint-Maurice-Lès-Charencey. It can be completed on foot or by mountain bike. Compared with the GR® 22, the choice between two modes of travel is the main consideration here; for the long-distance trail, the four-day crossing is the defining framework. This makes it possible to choose a route that suits your preferred format.
Line 416 is a public transport connection between Saint-Maurice-Lès-Charencey and L'Aigle. Routes and timetables may change; check the latest information before your trip.
Camping de la Poste
Camping de la Poste has 21 pitches and welcomes campers and motorhomes all year round. The pitches are spacious, separated by hedges and equipped with electrical hookups. There is also a motorhome area for emptying and refilling water.
Facility operations and availability may change. Before your trip, check whether the site is accepting guests and whether the facilities you need will be available during your stay.
Saint-Maurice Church and its building history
Saint-Maurice Church has Romanesque origins and was remodelled at the end of the Middle Ages. The current bell tower was probably built in place of an older tower and belongs to a building phase that can be dated to 1821. Several building phases are therefore evident: the Romanesque origins, the remodelling at the end of the Middle Ages and the later phase represented by the bell tower.
The nave comprises four bays and ends in a semicircular apse. The choir preserves three small round-headed openings made of composite Grison stone. The bays divide the nave into sections; the apse forms its semicircular end. This brings the overall layout into relation with individual details in the choir.
An aisle flanks the church and opens onto the nave through a series of large pointed arches. The coats of arms of Chartres, Alençon, Mortagne and Verneuil can be seen on the beams. The small round-headed openings in the choir and the large pointed arches between the aisle and nave offer a concrete comparison of architectural forms. The routes offer active exploration, while the church offers a look at building history. For your travel planning, you can compare two distinct focuses: the landscape character of the GR® 22 and the architectural details of the church building.
Discover more destinations: Les Champeaux, Tessé-Froulay, Belfonds, L'aigle, Cahan, Crouttes, Lonlay-L'abbaye, Heugon
For the overview of the wider area: Orne.
