Port-Rhingeard Lock – Briacé lock loop from Quelaines-Saint-Gault

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Port-Rhingeard Lock – Briacé lock loop from Quelaines-Saint-Gault

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Port-Rhingeard Lock – Briacé lock loop from Quelaines-Saint-Gault

03:38

50.2km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.61 km

Old Pumping Windmill

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Very beautiful ironwork, reminiscent of Jules Verne, Eiffel, and therefore steampunk

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9.00 km

View of the Château de la Valette

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Château de la Valette in Houssay is a 16th century castle located on the banks of the Mayenne River and offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. You can admire …

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30.5 km

Oppidum du Port du Salut

Archaeological Site

31.7 km

Port-Rhingeard Lock

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The Mayenne is punctuated by several locks on this section. The port-Rhingeard lock was built in 1872 to replace a mill that had been there since the 15th century.

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36.1 km

Briassé Lock

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L'Ecluse de Briacé is a historic site on Mayenne, where you can enjoy a picturesque hike along the canal.

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36.6 km

Towpath along the Mayenne River

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The towpath along the Mayenne is full of nature, magnificent views, bridges and locks. You will certainly like this section of the towpath.

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38.8 km

Guinguette Le Beyel

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One of the many guinguettes along the Vélo Francette route.

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50.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

19.0 km

3.68 km

1.30 km

680 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

14.1 km

9.34 km

7.17 km

1.05 km

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

15°C

9°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Port-Rhingeard Lock – Briacé lock loop from Quelaines-Saint-Gault

Old Pumping Windmill

View of the Château de la Valette

Port-Rhingeard Lock

Briassé Lock

Towpath along the Mayenne River

Guinguette Le Beyel

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