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Oëtre Rock - Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne
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Oëtre Rock, Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne

Saint-Philbert-sur-OrneOrneNormandyNorthern FranceFrance
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Oëtre Rock

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About Oëtre Rock

Roche d'Oëtre is a 118-meter vertical cliff overlooking the wooded gorges of the Rouvre River, one of the most impressive natural viewpoints in Western France. The site sits within the Armorican Massif, part of Europe's oldest mountain range formed over 540 million years ago. Four hiking trails ranging from 15 minutes to 3 hours allow visitors to explore the gorges, ledges, and river meanders.

The Armorican Massif was once as tall as today's Alps. Over hundreds of millions of years, erosion reduced these ancient mountains to the gentle hills and dramatic rocky outcrops visible today at Roche d'Oëtre.

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Discover Roche d'Oëtre
2h

Discover Roche d'Oëtre

Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne

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Relaxed
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Public Transit
Free

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€32.00
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