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

Last updated: January 18, 2026

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1.46 km

Canal de Nantes à Brest

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The Nantes-Brest Canal, at Redon, offers a peaceful stroll along its green banks. This river crossroads, where the Vilaine and the canal meet, is ideal for cycling enthusiasts. The tree-lined …

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9.65 km

Magpie Island

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Very nice view of the island from the canal. There is the possibility of taking a break with a beautiful view of the rocks of the island (café which also offers food, and picnic tables).

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10.4 km

Lock No. 19 of Maclaye-Painfaut

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At these beautifully plant-decorated locks the canal Nantes-à-Brest is in a separate channel next to the Oust River for a short distance, where you can enjoy the typical authentic natural landscape.

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10.8 km

Towpath on the Nantes-Brest canal

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Superb landscape along the Canal to Redon. Note the possibility of renting Canoes and the presence of an adventure course along the canal in St Vincent sur Oust

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29.1 km

Nantes–Brest Canal between Saint-Congard and Malestroit

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Ideally located between the canal and the forest, this section of cycle path is very quiet while offering a passable surface for all types of bike.

A very pleasant passage of the Eurovélo 1 cycle route!

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37.2 km

Historic centre of Malestroit

Highlight • Historical Site

Thanks to its half-timbered houses, its stone facades and its sculptures, Malestroit is labeled “city of character”.

A thousand-year-old village, Malestroit still houses houses from the 15th and 16th centuries as well as locks, mills and churches full of stories.

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43.9 km

Ecluse de Beaumont - a lock of exceptional beauty

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A charming place. A very well-kept facility surrounded by lush greenery. The peace and quiet of this place make a great impression.

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65.7 km

Nantes–Brest Canal — Scenic Landscape

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the landscape is constantly changing - nothing uniform - beautiful landscapes.
We thought the Loire was the highlight - no - it gets even better, driving through Brittany here. Simply indescribable.

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74.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

33.2 km

6.04 km

859 m

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

29.9 km

10.1 km

534 m

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 6 March

16°C

9°C

48 %

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