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

Last updated: December 18, 2025

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 30.8 km for 11 m

After 35.5 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.80 km

Château de l'Hopitau

Castle

4.86 km

Beautiful tree

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A damn remarkable tree!

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16.1 km

Wooden bridge over the Cens

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This small bridge allows you to cross the Cens and access more trails in the Orvault woods.

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16.6 km

Technical Downhill Trail in the Forest

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Some nice bumps, be careful, it is not suitable for all levels! Typically engaged bike recommended, difficult to overcome obstacles in XC but there are loopholes

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18.1 km

Short descent with bumps

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19.0 km

Pretty little stone bridge

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A little slippery in winter!

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19.3 km

Small Stone Bridge

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A quiet route and a route for the small jump!

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28.3 km

Triple Bumps Along the Cens

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Small fun segment along the Cens river.

Be careful of pedestrians!

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28.6 km

Étang de la Berthelotière

Lake

33.5 km

Along the Erdre on the outskirts of Nantes

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Avoid going there on a sunny weekend afternoon, as there are a lot of people and the path is rather narrow

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36.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

9.65 km

4.14 km

2.96 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

8.19 km

6.05 km

5.81 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 March

18°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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