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 22, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Vallée de la Rance - Côte d'Émeraude

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Start point

Bus stop

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679 m

Canal d'Ille-et-Rance

Lake

3.79 km

Lock No. 36 - Pont Houitte

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Lock n°36 - Houitte Bridge - Québriac

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23.1 km

Écluse du Mottay

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The Mottay lock, located on the Rance, is a charming and peaceful place, ideal for a stroll along the canal. Surrounded by greenery, this traditional lock offers a bucolic setting …

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23.2 km

Ille-et-Rance Canal

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The Ille-et-Rance canal is a small canal which connects the cities of Rennes and Saint-Malo. It starts at the “Mail” lock in Rennes and ends at the “Châtelier” lock in …

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43.3 km

Gué Noëllan Lock (Lock No. 35)

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Lock n°35 - Gué Noëllan Lock - Québriac

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44.3 km

Lock n°35 - La Gromillais

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Ecluse n°35 - La Gromillais - Québriac

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45.9 km

Construction of the Ille-et-Rance canal began in 1804, under Napoleon I and ended in 1832. The bulk of the work is concentrated on the 11 locks that connect two rivers. It connects the city of Rennes to that of Saint-Malo.

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46.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

13.1 km

12.6 km

3.77 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

15.4 km

12.8 km

2.65 km

2.45 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 March

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Lock No. 36 - Pont Houitte

Écluse du Mottay

South side of Mottay lock

Ille-et-Rance Canal

Gué Noëllan Lock (Lock No. 35)

Lock n°35 - La Gromillais

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