La Ferrière-Bochard: Hiking, orchards and motorsport

La Ferrière-Bochard combines nature and hiking connections with an orchard business and a motocross circuit. If you are looking for hotels, you can plan your stay around the main focus of your trip: a hike, a cellar visit arranged in advance, or an interest in regional nature and cultural topics.

Natural areas and hiking connections

The Natura 2000 site “Vallée du Sarthon et affluents” (FR2502015) is a Special Area of Conservation covering part of the municipality. Its designation was established by ministerial order of 8 April 2016. The site name therefore refers to part of the municipality, not its entire area. La Ferrière-Bochard is in the Orne section of the Les Alpes Mancelles tourism area. A study dated 28 May 2025 also places the municipality within the Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park. This brings together a tourism-area classification and a connection to a natural park.

The GR®36 passes through La Ferrière-Bochard. The GRP Tour de la Mayenne profonde is also relevant when planning a hike: the circular route is 170 kilometres long, and the municipality is among the places listed along it. The full circular route is listed as 170 kilometres long. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

Biotope protection on the Sarthon

The biotope protection area FR3800310 “Rivière le Sarthon et ses affluents” is intended to protect brown trout, freshwater pearl mussels, white-clawed crayfish and bullhead.

Fruit growing and cellar visits

The Verger de la Daguenèterie gives fruit growing a prominent place. The business is designated for its organic production. It includes 8 hectares of orchards with more than 20 varieties of apples and pears. The area describes the extent of the orchards, while the number of varieties reflects the diversity of the fruits mentioned. The business welcomes visitors to its cellar by appointment and presents its products there. If you plan to visit, arrange an appointment in advance. This lets you plan a visit to the orchard as a separate focus alongside a hike.

Motorsport and culture

The Circuit Motocross Des Sources is located in La Ferrière-Bochard. An official motocross event was held there on 31 May 2026. The programme included the categories “Espoirs 85cc under 12 years”, “Espoirs 85cc over 12 years”, Motocross and MX Vétéran Normand. If you want to plan your stay around a race, check the specific event dates. In the Espoirs categories, twelve years marks the age boundary.

Another cultural and historical point of interest is the Parc du château de la Ferrière. It is listed in La Ferrière-Bochard as a cultural and historical site and is not protected. This provides an additional way to understand the area, alongside its hiking trails, fruit growing and motorsport.

Discover more destinations: Crouttes, Saint-Nicolas-Des-Bois, Montabard, La Forêt-Auvray, Saint-Aubin-d'Appenai, Corbon, Dame-Marie, Mortagne-Au-Perche.

For the broader travel overview: Orne.