Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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738 m

Redon

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Redon is a small historic town full of charm. It is located at the crossroads of the western waterways with the Nantes-Brest canal, and the Channel-Ocean link. The Grand’Rue is lined with elegant half-timbered houses.

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5.58 km

Towpath of the Nantes to Brest Canal

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Here you cycle on the old towpath along the Nantes-Brest canal. You can see swans floating on the water.

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10.3 km

Green Slate Gravel Path

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I was always fascinated by the green colour of the slate, which was chosen here as fine gravel for the road surfaces

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30.1 km

Melneuf lock

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Here, the lock and the spillway are separated by an island, which adds to the charm of the place. Picnic table.

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31.0 km

Beautiful scenery along the Nantes-Brest canal

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Very pleasant passage along the canal from Nantes to Best. Track well laid out and practicable by all.

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44.5 km

Paudais lock

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The twelfth lock you will see when leaving Nantes

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67.5 km

L'Isac - super wide and aquatic plants

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The bank formation looks special.
Aquatic plants grow like carpets on both sides.

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89.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.3 km

4.98 km

3.87 km

1.97 km

944 m

571 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

77.1 km

7.58 km

3.86 km

944 m

179 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 2 May

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