Dingé, a region in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, is characterized by its verdant and hydrologically rich landscape. The area features the historic Ille-et-Rance Canal, the expansive Pond of Boulet, and the Rigole de Boulet, all contributing to a diverse natural environment. These features create varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, gravel biking, mountain biking, and more.
Dingé offers more than 40 routes across several sports like hiking, touring cycling, gravel biking, mountain biking,…
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Routes
4.7
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Average rating
567
People visited
3.3
(3)
42
hikers
15.5km
04:01
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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(36)
311
hikers
6.48km
01:39
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(8)
82
hikers
4.58km
01:10
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(4)
32
hikers
9.69km
02:28
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
runners
16.5km
01:53
60m
60m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
9.61km
01:00
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
10.0km
01:03
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
10.6km
01:14
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
riders
38.4km
02:45
250m
250m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
5.0
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16
riders
33.6km
02:30
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
3.8
(4)
19
riders
31.2km
02:08
140m
140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
3.5
(2)
18
riders
17.0km
00:59
80m
80m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(18)
132
riders
52.8km
02:38
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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53
riders
60.0km
03:17
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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25
riders
155km
08:16
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(9)
29
riders
59.1km
03:20
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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27
riders
112km
04:51
950m
950m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
26
riders
10.6km
00:27
50m
50m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
10
riders
30.7km
01:17
210m
210m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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8
riders
84.8km
03:39
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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32
riders
127km
07:40
870m
870m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
28.1km
01:51
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
22
riders
40.5km
03:06
320m
320m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
20
riders
38.9km
03:02
210m
210m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Dingé offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, gravel biking, mountain biking, road cycling, and jogging. The region features 45 routes across these sports, catering to diverse interests.
Key natural attractions in Dingé include the historic Ille-et-Rance Canal, featuring the impressive "Site des Onze écluses" (Eleven Locks). The 150-hectare Pond of Boulet and the Rigole de Boulet are also significant features, alongside the forests of Bourgouët and Tanouarn.
Dingé provides numerous marked hiking trails. Popular options include a loop around the Pond of Boulet and an interpretive trail along the Rigole de Boulet. Further details can be found in the Hiking around Dingé guide.
Yes, the Pond of Boulet features a moderate to easy hiking loop. The towpaths along the Ille-et-Rance Canal also offer flat and accessible terrain, suitable for leisurely walks and beginners.
Dingé is well-suited for touring cycling and gravel biking, primarily along the Ille-et-Rance Canal's greenways. Routes vary in difficulty, including options like the "Site des Onze écluses – Beauchet Tidal Mill loop." More routes are detailed in the Cycling around Dingé and Gravel biking around Dingé guides.
Yes, Dingé offers mountain biking routes, with terrain featuring woods and varying elevations. A "Mountain biking circuit in Pays de Rennes" is available, providing suitable conditions for technical rides. Consult the MTB Trails around Dingé guide for specific routes.
Yes, the Pond of Boulet offers opportunities for swimming and various water sports. A nautical base operates from March to November, providing facilities for water-based activities in a protected Natura 2000 environment.
Komoot offers several guides for Dingé, including Hiking around Dingé, Cycling around Dingé, and Gravel biking around Dingé. Guides for mountain biking, road cycling, and running are also available.
Komoot routes in Dingé are popular, with more than 17,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The 45 available routes have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars.
The Rigole de Boulet is a 19th-century waterway originally built to supply the Ille-et-Rance Canal. It now serves as a local heritage treasure, winding through wooded landscapes with small heritage elements and an interpretive trail.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Dingé is https://dinge.fr/. This site provides general information about the commune.
Information on hiking trails can be found in topo-guides detailing circuits in the "Bretagne Romantique Sud" and "Nord" areas. The Hiking around Dingé guide also provides route details.