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France
Pays de la Loire
Châteaubriant-Ancenis
Massérac

Canal de Nantes à Brest – Magpie Island loop from Massérac

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Pays de la Loire
Châteaubriant-Ancenis
Massérac

Canal de Nantes à Brest – Magpie Island loop from Massérac

Moderate

5.0

(2)

17

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Canal de Nantes à Brest – Magpie Island loop from Massérac

03:28

56.3km

130m

Cycling

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: April 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

13.2 km

Towpath along the Vilaine

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This path which runs along the banks of the Vilaine was built in the 18th century. At the time, it allowed barges to be pulled, most often by horses. It …

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14.2 km

Bois de la Belle Anguille

Forest

3

19.4 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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27.6 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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28.4 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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6

28.4 km

a lovely place to linger, enjoy a cider, in beautiful surroundings.
I would have regretted driving past here. So it was a pleasant stop with friendly hosts!

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7

29.7 km

Vertical Escapades is an adventure trail that mixes tree climbing and climbing. The park also offers canoe rental.

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8

29.9 km

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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38.9 km

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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56.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

11.2 km

9.72 km

614 m

472 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

14.9 km

8.69 km

2.76 km

< 100 m

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